Illinois Republican State Convention Call 1871
The Illinois Republican State Central Committee invites delegates to a state convention in Springfield on September 20 1871 to nominate a candidate for Congress state at large. Representation is by 1868 presidential vote, one delegate per 500 votes and one per fraction of 200. Stephenson County shown with 8238 votes for seven delegates. Committees urged to nominate county officers and report to the secretary before the convention. Signed A C Barcock Chairman and Daniel Sneparp Secretary.
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Illinois
Springfield
Congress
Stephenson
State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Orientt Court Room
Freeport
George Thompson
Republican County Central Committee
Editorial Change at Freeport Journal Announced
The Freeport Journal notes the end of its editorial connection with Suirm D. Atkins and the sale of half interest to J. B. Guinorp who will take editorial control and business management. Guinorp, formerly editor of the Oneida Dispatch, is praised as an experienced journalist as readers are asked for continued support and goodwill.
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Freeport Journal
J. B. Guitrorp
Gurnvord
Oneida
New York
Dispatch
West
Guinrorp
Suirn D. Atkins
Republicans Nominate Two County Officials in Stephenson
The County Convention of the Republican party nominated Captain Robert I. Cooper for County Treasurer and Samuel J. Coons of Lena for County Surveyor. Both nominations were made unanimously after contested ballots. The convention urged Republicans to endorse these candidates in November and work to secure a solid Republican victory.
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Robert I. Cooper
Samuel J. Coons
West Point Township
Cooper
46Th
Copps
Lena
Dunas
Donps
Dunnam
Doons
Stephenson County
Freefort Journal Aims to Serve Local Interests and Republican Principles
The new management of the Freefort Journal pledges to ensure constant usefulness through focus on local matters in nearby counties. It commits to promoting Republican principles, continuing existing departments, and remaining a welcoming publication for all readers.
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Freefort
Atnins & Guinrorp
Proven tale of Sir Walter Scott and a French daughter
The Paris Journal recounts a French girl choosing Sir Walter Scott's manuscript over a large dowry. Offered 100,000 francs or Quentin Durward, she seeks the MS, learns a publisher would pay 120,000 francs, and tells her father she prefers the manuscript. The tale contrasts French wit with her filial devotion.
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Walter Scott
Quentin Durward
Walter
Paris Journal
Second term presidents and census results cited
The piece asserts Washington Madison Jefferson Montay Jackson and Lincoln winning second terms, questions impeaching the people’s choice, asserts Illinois loyalty to Lincoln and Grant, cites 1876 census total population at 388,555,083 with Illinois third and only one Mongolian resident in Illinois.
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Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Montay
Jackson
Lincoln
Illnois
Grant
United States
Territories
Illinois
In Search of a Mound and a Political Hint
A narrative on an ancient tribal method of choosing a chief describes a water trial atop a mound. A modern explorer seeks soil in Texas to recreate the ritual but finds the quest futile. The piece ends noting public sentiment against Mr. Greeley for president.
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Texas
Jefferson Davis
Greeley
Great Ohio political contest shapes governorship and legislature
The Opposition concedes no chance to win the Governor’s race but aims to secure a legislative majority. The fall elections will choose a state Legislature that can redraw congressional districts. If Democrats gain control, gerrymandering could tilt Congress away from the majority. Current outlook is favorable, with local split in a few districts, likely to be resolved before election day.
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Ohio
Mrr. Sherman
Congress
Campaigners Washburne and Doolittle Rally in Wisconsin
Washburne and Doolittle campaign in person then discuss statewide impact. Doolittle vows to retire to private life after Wisconsin polls close, warning no Johnsonized Republican can win Wisconsin governor. Wisconsin focus and political tension marked by skepticism of Doolittle’s tirades.
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Washburne
Doolittle
Wisconsin
Mr. Doolittle
Ohio
Chase and the Presidency Chase’s chances and the New Departure debated
The piece analyzes Salmon P. Chase as a Democratic presidential option. It questions his popularity, health reports from the New York Sun, and his suitability as a Democratic standard bearer. It argues Chase should not seek or be pursued for the nomination and notes other Democratic aspirants would not consent.
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Chase
New York Sun
White House
Salmon P. Chase
James R. Doolittle
Democratic Organization
Justice Chase
Thurman
Hendricks
Hoffman
English
Senator Conkling backs Grant renomination in strong plea
New York Senator Conkling urges renomination of President Grant saying he is a better president daily than when elected. He argues Grant has delivered the best practical administration in a quarter century and that securities holders fear a Democratic president. He contends success is assured with Grant as the candidate and uncertainty with any other.
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Conkling
New York
Grant
Gen. Grant
General Grant
Photograph of North Carolina Ku Klux posing murderers
A War Department photo in Washington shows a North Carolina Ku Klux group in the act of murdering a man. The grotesque scene underscores the atrocious nature of the organization. The assassins are jailed in Raleigh and may face hanging.
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War Department
Washington
North Carolina
Ku Klux
Ku-Klux
Raleigh
V. Y.lobe
Politicians debate 1860s era races and reforms
The Hon. Schuyler Colfax declines a presidential bid backing Grant. New York political shifts loom as party loyalties wobble. Kentucky factions clash. taxes diverge by state. Postmasters appointed in Humboldt Kansas and Olisingataen Iowa. Republican delegation backs Judge Starr as Cook’s successor.
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Kankakee County
Q R. Starr
Cook
Stephenson County Republican Convention Adopts Delegates
The Stephenson County Republican Convention met in Freeport to nominate candidates for county offices and select seven delegates to the State Convention in Springfield. George Thompson chaired. credentials reported delegates from Jefferson, Erin, Waddams, Florence, West Point, Rock Run, Dakota, Lancaster, Harlem, Oneco, Buckeye, Loran, Winslow, Ridott, Rock Grove, Silver Creek, Kent, and Freeport wards.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Hame
Springfield
Eack Township
General Grant
Orpver
Buckeye
F. Clingman
Dacota
UT Smith
Hunn
W.H. Frost
N. Perrin
F. Winslow
W. I. Brady
Central Committee
George Thompson
T. K. Greenwood
R. Sabin
Winslow
P. Sweeley
J. Werkley
J Stewart
Richett
R. Clark
G. Hayunga
H. C. Richet
A. J. Niles
Pope Poppen
Rock Grove
H, O. Frankeberger
D. M. Gift
L. Goodrich
F. Boleider
Silver Creek
Capt. Wn, Young
S. M. Grier
R. Little
C. Shuler
Ira Babcock
Emil Neese
S. D. Atkins
C. J. Fry
Mr. Shaffer
A. Boldeker
John R. Wagner
L. ¥. Young
OC. J. Fry
M. G. Sheldon
J. M. Bailey
John H. Addams
Jonathan Stewart
Jefferson
S. A. Fry
Erin
N. J. Churchill
Waddams
S. S. Train
Florence
M. W. Graham
West Point
Rock Run
J. Stewart
Dakota
J. A. Templeton
Lancaster
Capt
W. J. Reitzell
Harlem
J. R. Leigh
Oneco
P. Sheckler
Loran
Ira Kinnman
Phil. Sweeley
Ridott
Kent
James McFatrich
R. Littie
Fall Fashions Republican Triumphs Across States
A newspaper column lauds Republican gains in California and Maine with a 5000 vote majority in California, crediting the party with sweeping wins including the state ticket and legislature. It flags upcoming contests in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Connecticut, Wyoming, New Mexico, Montana, and Kentucky, and argues taxation cuts and debt repayment favor a broader Republican wave against Democratic leadership.
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California
Golden State
United States Senate
Maine
Pacific
Connecticut
Wyoming
New Mexico
Montana
Kentucky
Times
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Buchanan
Treasury
New York City
Freeport Residents Move and Travel Notices in Local City
Personal notices report Charles E. Berry of Freeport planning to move to Grasshopper Falls Kansas while living in New Oregon Iowa. Col. Jacob Rodermel will relocate to Boone Iowa. Henry D. Washburne and F W S Brawley attend local Circuit Court events. Rev Thomas North connected with Chicago Democrat visited, and William Walton returned from the East with new goods. Oliver P. McCool leaves for Evanston to attend college. seen as a promising local youth.
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Charles E. Berry
Freeport
New Oregon
Iowa
Grasshopper Falls
Kansas
H. A. Mills
Mt. Carroll
Jacob Rodermel
Boone
Jose
Col
Henry D. Washburne
Illinois State Penitentiary
F. W. S. Brawley
Chicago
Thomas North
Chicago Democrat
William Walton
Oliver P. McCool
Evanston
Mr. McCool
Curious Log Fragment Found Deep In Rich Florence Field
Monday John Lamb showed Mr John Aspinwall of Florence a log piece dug from twenty feet deep on his farm. The specimen, unusual and curved by a black loam adhering to it, appears to be pine or spruce. The log’s unusual depth in flat soil prompts questions about how an ancient settler might have lodged there.
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John Lamb
John Aspinwall
Florence
Political tides and party strife sweep early election notes
A Wilmington election favored Republicans amid Democratic fundraising rumors in Philadelphia. The Davenport Gazette denounces James R. Doolittle as proof of Democratic decay. Notes touch Tammany Hall, Mayor Hall, German Democrats in New York, and a claimed McCook nomination dispute in Ohio. President Grant’s stance on troops at New Orleans is discussed. Debts per capita in New York vs the U.S. frame a larger partisan contrast.
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Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
Davenport Gazette
James R. Doolittle
Tammany Hall
Mayor Hall
Nebraska
Tammany
New York
Frank Blair
Missouri
Gov. Geary
Pennsylvania
Grant
Yarmouth
Louisiana
New Orleans
New York Tribune
Ohio
General McCook
Buckeye
Thomas Ewing
United States
Democrate
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the Presidency
Schuyler Colfax
Empire State
Louisville Courier-Journal
Senate
Town
New York Herald
Tammany Ring
Tweed, Hall, Connolly & Co
J. W. Paterson
Humboldt
Kaw
William Welton
Sons Falls
N. McAlister
Olisingataen
Tih
J. H. Taylor
Borman
Stephenson County Republica Convention
Robert Little
Major
Timms
Sterns
O. E. Sterns
Wm. Young
S. Train
Ralph Sabin
Philip Sweeley
Hettinger
Hettinger's Hall
Committee On
Solomon Rauthrauff
Capt. R. T. Cooper
W. R. Attman
Noah Perrin
Capt. R
S. J. Dodds
M' Montelius
C.F. Dunham
M. Montelius
C. I. Dunham
R. T. Cooper
S. J.dodds
C. T. Dunham
Capt. Dunham
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