Republican County Convention in Stephenson County Freeport
The Republican Party of Stephenson County and Freeport wards vote to send delegates to a county convention at Wilcoxons Opera House Freeport on Tuesday next Sept 380th 1879 at 1 30 p m to nominate county treasurer surveyor and to select a county central committee chairman and ward township committeemen. A list of townships wards committee men and their delegate counts is provided. The committee urges ward and township caucuses Saturday before the convention and for selection of a county central committee member. By order Miles Wiitz Chairman.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Wilcoxon
Opera House
Republican County Central Committee
County Central Committee
Buckeye
Henry Richart
Law
Erin
D. Ide
W. P. Eimmert
Republican Central Committee
Miles Wiitz
First Ward Republican Caucus Notice for Freeport
The Republican voters of the First Ward Freeport are urged to meet at Bergman and Dormans Livery Stable on Saturday September 27 1870 at 7 30 p m to choose 66 delegates to the County Convention in Freeport on September 18 1879. W RP Eakinr Committeeman.
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First Ward
Freeport
Bergman & Dormans
W. RP. Eakinr
Second Ward Republican Caucus Seeks Delegates
Republican voters of the Second Ward meet at Pennsylvania House on Saturday September 27 1870 at 7 30 PM to choose eight delegates for the County Convention at Freeport on September 30 1870. Caucus open one hour. Roper Jerry Ly Committeeman.
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Second Ward
Pennsylvania House
Republicans caucus in Freeport ward for county delegates
The Republican voters of the Third Ward Freeport are asked to meet in the vestibule of Wry's Block on Saturday September 27 1879 at 7 30 p m to choose six delegates to the County Convention at Freeport on September 30 1879. Caucus open one hour. John W Wagner committeeman.
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Repubiublican
Third Ward
Freeuutt
Wry's Block
Freeport
JNO
NM. Wagner
Flor ence Republican caucus for four delegates
The Republican voters of the Town of Florence are requested to meet in caucus at May's School House at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 1679, to choose four delegates to the County Convention at Freeport on September dvm, 87. Caucus to open at the hour. He C Bese, Committee man.
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Florence
May
Ata
Freeport
Bese
Buckeye Township Caucus Announces Delegates Meeting
Republican voters of Buckeye township are to meet at the usual place on Monday September 20 1879 at 2 PM to choose five delegates for the County Convention to be held in Freeport September 30 1879. Caucus opens one hour. Henry Richard committee member.
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Buckeye
Harlem caucus to elect delegates at Town House
Harlem residents are called to a caucus at the Town House on Saturday September 27 at 2 o'clock PM to choose four delegates for the County Convention in Freeport. Commiteeman Jotin Wright states the caucus will be open for one hour.
Hutchison Nominates for County Treasurer Candidacy
We are authorized to announce the name of W. W. Hutchison as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention.
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W. W. Hutchison
Fifth Astley belt contest under way in New York
Thirteen contestants began the six days go as you please walk on Monday. Rowell the English contender led Weston by about three miles at the latest report.
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New York
Rowell
Weston
Old Okolonw Lecture Sparks Tepid Reception in Freeport
An odd excerpt describes Old Okolonw in Freeport last week where he lectured four days for 25 cents a head, sold one ticket, and was shunned by Democratic friends who feared endorsing him. The piece portrays a mood of wary reluctance among local political allies.
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Okolonw
Ilis
General Woodford Reports Postwar Justice Crisis
Gen Woodford just back in Washington from Mississippi describes a grim scene with no hope for fair trials. He says justice is unattainable and the North is unaware of conditions there. He believes if informed, public sentiment would favor Republicanism.
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Woodford
Washington
Mississippi
Chisholm
London pauper paper touts Victoria Woodhill as U S candidate
A London Eng paper runs a full page portrait of Victoria Woodhill and multiple columns praising her remarkable recovery. It proclaims she will be a candidate for the Presidency of the United States, described in an old advertising note by Geo. Francis Trail.
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London
Victoria Woodhill
Lish
U.S
Geo. Francis Trai
Arrival and Welcome of General Grant in San Francisco
The article notes generous space for the detailed account of General Grant’s arrival and reception in San Francisco last Saturday, the 20th inst. It emphasizes the event occurring on the specified date and city with focus on the reception.
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Grant
San Francisco
Jeff Davis Declines Senate Candidacy for Mississippi
Jeff Davis writes to a friend that he will not have his name with his consent on the list of candidates for United States Senate to represent Mississippi. He says Mississippi’s interest guides his decision, honoring his youth to age service in military and civil roles.
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Jeff Davis
U. S. Senate
Bruce
Ife
United States Senate
Mississippi
Maine election signals Republican sweep and Blaine support
The result in Maine shows a Republican plurality over Greenbackers by more than 20 000 and over Democrats by 47 000, with a GOP majority in both house and joint ballot. This aligns with gains for Blaine faction, suggesting strong northern state carry and boosted presidential prospects next year.
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Maine
Ohio
New York
Blaine
California
Grant’s Pacific Welcome Sparks San Francisco Fanfare
Agnostic crowds line the streets as General Grant returns to California. San Francisco stages a grand, electric illuminated procession with civic leaders, veterans, and thousands cheering. The city’s flags fly, bells ring, and Tokyo’s arrival is met with a nationwide chorus of gratitude and patriotic fervor.
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San Francisco
Bay
Magnificent Palace Hotel
Market Street
Grant
Edison
Golden Gate
California
General Grant
Pacific Ocean
Palace Hotel
Pacific Slope
Crescent
Pacific
Inter Ocean Yacht
Chicago Daily News
Black Point
China
Tokio
Fort Point
Alcatraz
Angel Islands
Grand Marine
Tite Tokio
Pacific Mail
Oakland
Millen Griffiths
Gen. Grant
A. & Grant, Jr
Bryant
John Russell Young
Lee
N. G.C
McComb
The
Alta
Argonaut’s
A. J. Bryant
Grandest Ovation Ever Tendered In His Honor
Irrepressible enthusiasm found unprecedented demonstrations in his honor as the crowd gave the grandest ovation ever tendered in this country.
Hail the Chief in Praise of Ulysses Grant Arrival
A Chronicle column lauds Ulysses S. Grant returning to America amid nationwide celebration. Bells, steam whistles, and artillery announce his homecoming as the nation honors a distinguished citizen whose name and deeds are tied to American leadership. The piece predicts lasting prestige for Grant and hints at healing past divisions.
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Grant
Old World
London
Pekin
Fort Donelson
Appomattox
California
Chronicle
Harbor
Golden Gate
San Franci
Citzen
United States
Wall
Prn
Lafayette
Patriot Hawk Inspires Lena Audience With Wartime Echoes
Hon R M A Hawk, congressman candidate, spoke Thursday in Lena to soldiers and citizens. The speech plus vivid wording stirred loyal hearts, drawing rounds of applause and cheers for his patriotism and enduring leadership in the Fifth District.
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R. M. A. Hawk
Lena
Lena Star
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Republican County Convention
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Isto
Jotin Wright
the Journal
Journal
Congress
Aubum
Journaal
Republican Party
Africa
Inter Ocean
Cal
Republic
Telegraph Hill
Presidio
Merchants’ Exchange
Josson
Geral McDowell
Calhoun
Juda Supreme Court
Ate
San i
United States Marine Cor
Big City
P Hotel
Remns
America
Atlantic
CIA
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