Political Gleanings and a Fire in Chicago Newscard
The piece covers a Republican primary plan with delegates and state figures, mentions George Osthe...out as chair, and notes Chase's illness. It reports Napoleon’s diplomacy, Grant era debt reductions, and Franco Prussian War developments. A Chicago fire on Wabash Avenue destroys a large block, with 20 to 30 buried. It closes with praise for Gen Burchard’s renomination and strong GOP unity remarks.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Soldiers' Monument capped with Goddess of Liberty
The Goddess of Liberty now sits atop the Soldiers' Monument, a towering eighty foot ascent completed without incident under Mr Nicholls and assistants. Subscribers urged to pay outstanding balances, with an executive committee meeting set for September 13, 1870 at the Second National Bank in Freeport to arrange dedication and authorize an orator.
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Upp
Perkins
Soldiers’ Monument
Second National Bank
Freeport
Grant and Republicanism
A New York paper praises General Grant's record, citing debt reduction and prudent treasury reserves as a strong platform for Republicans. It claims Grant's administration advances peace and debt relief, while noting factional support shifting toward his leadership amid broader national issues.
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Grant
Wilf
Kerrie
Stuce
Republican State Convention Nominates Illinois Officials
The Illinois Republican State Convention met at the Opera House to nominate candidates for Congressmen at Large, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Penitentiary Commissioners. John A. Logan was nominated for Congress, F. N. Bates for State Treasurer, Newton Bateman for Superintendent, and Washburne for Penitentiary. Resolutions praised the party’s record and pledged continued reforms. James P. Root announced stepping down as secretary after six years, and Gen. Logan delivered an hour-long address before adjournment.
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We Penitentiary
Mit Washburn
Caspar Botz
Tilinais
H. G. Burchard
Freeport
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Great Party of Freedom
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Spaiverreip
Opera House
A. C. Babcock
State Central Committee
G. H. Robertson
J. P. Root
Central Committee
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Lewen
John H. Adama
Stephenson County
Adams
A.C. Fuller
Boone
Ion. William Smith
McLean
J. P. van Dorsten
Lafayette
Union
William Susith
J.P. Root
Cook
Smith
Root
W. C. Sherwood
Waite Talcott
M. Cook
J. J. Tufts
Ceorge Puterbaugh
D. Bean
I. $. Clark
Jas. Tuttle
M. Hamilton
Jas. Fishback
W. Li. Barlow
Jas. Wrighton
W. J . Mayo
J.M. Allen
George Bangs
James McCoy
J. K. Jones
James H. Quinn
James Goodspeed
John 2. Bennett
W. B. Pierce
L. Guiness
J. P. Ives
A. ©. Mathews
Samuel W. Moulton
James 8. Steele
M.C. Flags
David Linegar
Pirat District
P. A. Eastman
James Y. Cores
Major Pinkham
J. 8. Poago
John S. Winter
Woodbury M, Taylor
R. B. Sutherland
John I. Rock
Thomas Kinney
Richard Rowett
R, D. Moleman
James Sawyer
Taane Clement
Illinois
Party of Progress and Reform
Aly
Committee On State Central Committee
Larga
A. B. Babcock
Fulton County
QO. M. Hatch
Sangamon
C. BG. Farwell
Districta
Hammond
George 8. Bangs
Kane
O. B. Boyce
Ogle
R. K. Jones
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Henry
A. McIntosh
Will
Sheridan Waite
Macon
Rouet
Charles EF. Lippincott
Cass
John J. Renicker
Macoupin
James S. Martin
Marion
J. M. McCutcheon
Randolph
P. Hl. Pope
Alexander
Latuge
Lyttle
Jo Daviess
John A. Logan
van Dorater
Lafayette County
Login
Munn
Newton Bateman
Smth
Mclean County
Joseph Carter
Cook County
Carter
Bateman
E. A. Wilcox
Woodford
Win, Rutledge
McDonough
Elmer Washburne
Madison
Robert I. Sturges
Wayette
J. N. Kelley
Perry
James Strain
Warren
Darius Bonham
Winnebago
J. F. Simpson
Greene
R.M. Logan
Whiteside
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la Salle
H. M. Singer
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Kelly
Strain
Toan
Paul
Wilcox
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Bloreen
Ivan
Pacific
Republican Party
Grant
Mississippi Valley
Dinsmoor
James P. Root
Republican State Central Committee
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Winnebago Agricultural Society Holds August Exhibition
A Freeport Journal piece praises the Winnebago Society for unity and progress, crediting its harmony of leadership and community support. It notes superior grounds and facilities, urging attendance at the exhibit on September 13 14 16 and 10 in September.
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Freeport Journal
Winnebago and
Stephenson
Paiva
Winnebaya Caie
Cat intrudes on Train’s bedroom ends its life
A San Francisco newspaper notes a cat entered George Francis Train’s bedroom and tried to suck his breath, unaware of his identity. The cat died in an explosion-like wind gust, and Train did not miss the animal.
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San Francisco
George Francis Train
Train
Franco Prussian War Rages as French Army Rout Near Sedan
Reports from Brussels London and Paris indic ate French forces under MacMahon have been defeated and routed along the Sedan Meuse corridor. Prussians pursue and besiege, with many French prisoners taken and lines of retreat collapsing. The frontier region near Beaumont Carignan Armigny Danzy lies in ruins as battlefields spread casualties.
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Acdeh
Surrender of Napoleon and MacMahon Army at Sedan
News reports confirm a French capitulation at Sedan with Napoleon III and Marshal MacMahon captured. King William I of Prussia announced the surrender in dispatches to Queen Augusta, noting the emperor's own surrender after his forces were defeated and MacMahon wounded.
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