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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1882
Page
2
The Freeport Republican outlines irregularities in county paper publication, citing editor notes and local officials. Specific names and dates are unclear due to damaged text, but the article references a county variation and the paper’s stance on publication practices.
Historic OCR fragment lists newspaper publications and cross mentions Freeport Republican Chicago Weekly Times American Agriculturist and other periodicals. It notes partnerships and distribution across various papers including The Breegeat Vensiteve and The Cireaga Meek Pk and other titles with no clear dates or outcomes.
The Freeport Republican announces a special offer to begin subscriptions at year start. Subscribers who clear arrears or prepay receive the paper free from now until January 1, 1883. New subscribers can join on the same terms. Paying one year in advance guarantees delivery through January 1, 1884.
The dispute among the St. Paul Northwestern and Rock Island railways is resolved with former passenger and freight rates restored to prior levels.
The Levee of Illinois reports 225,066 soldiers enlisted in the Civil War from 1861 to 1885. Of these, 25,553 are on the pension list and over 20,000 pension claims by Illinois soldiers remain pending.
Brigadier General John Pone has been appointed Major General in the regular army by President Arthur and confirmed by the United States Senate. Fitz John Porter has not yet been promoted. no promotion for Witgon is granted yet, with John Logan withholding approval.
Hon Robert Ro Mitz, a U S Congressman, is named by Speaker Keitur to the Committee on Holidays and Canals and also to the Committee on the Payment of Pensions. The Railways and Canals panel is noted as among the most important committees in Congress.
A fragmentary report describes a political scene with party factions and a majority party facing a setback. The text references a governor, a legislative body, and elections, but many details are garbled, leaving the overall outcome and specific actors unclear.
The readable fragment mentions interuad pesqtene, safety and the purpose of civil service statutes, with references to internal revenue and liquor and tobacco. It suggests proposed reductions and reforms, but the garbled text makes specifics unclear.
A reform movement, urged by the populace, is adopted restricting government employee conduct, curbing abuse of tone, and barring involvement in political matters. The measure aims to restore civility in public service and separate civil duties from partisan activity.
The text claims Dakota Territory seeks statehood, with population growth outpacing Oregon Florida Colorado Nevada Rhode Island. It argues Democrats will oppose admission fearing a Republican state and possible three additional electoral votes for Republicans in the western presidential race.
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page mentions Jickee Wylie from Winshingtonley and references a grand jury charge. The readable portions are garbled and include stray names, places, and terms, with no discernible completed event, date, or outcome to summarize reliably.
Woo Sullivan of the Chico Journal writes from Washington praising Horatio C. Burchard former congressman of the district. He lauds Burchard as one of the ablest and most conscientious representatives to Washington and notes his current role as Director of the Mint at the Treasury building. Sullivan dismisses the idea that a deadlock in the Senatorial race would push Burchard into the seat.
The high license liquor law reduces Nebraska saloons by about one third. Small towns replace many small saloons with two or three better kept establishments. City licenses cost $1,000 and $500 elsewhere, funding schools. Omaha alone collects about $90,000 yearly from licenses.
Schuyler Colfax of South Bend argues for practical leadership from the Abraham Lincoln order to educate millions toward higher endeavor, while opposing third party experience which he says would harm the temperance cause. He predicts locs! option as strongest Indiana Tri Poli Wisconsin issue, backed by moral majority rule compelling local communities to confront the Compromise issue.
The Arlington property south of Washington on the Potomac was seized by the United States and converted into a National Cemetery housing about eighteen thousand Union soldiers. Lee heirs sued to recover the 1100 acre estate, but the Supreme Court set aside the case.
The report describes a Republican attempt to block Abe Wonk from Senate candidacy with a pledge by eleven Republican members led by Mc Ward. Sherman received ten of eleven votes after deference to factional alignments and a proposed candidate withdrew amid concerns about Sherman’s suitability.
A historic British snowstorm disrupts travel nationwide with ships delayed and railways blocked. In Wales a train buried under sixteen feet of drifts left passengers hungry and cold for eighteen hours before rescue. many areas remain inaccessible as more cold deaths are reported.
Frank Tatton editors the National Republican in Washington promising an independent paper free from partisan plots. He pledges full news, opinion separate, spicy editorials, and a goal to lead Washington City journalism with clear, lively reporting.
A last week convention of Mayors from Winois cities met in Springfield to discuss permanent improvements to state highways. The resolutions committee praised good roads for business and property interests and urged the 33rd General Assembly to repeal restrictive road laws to secure permanent state roads at the lowest taxpayer cost. A permanent State Road Association was proposed.
The excerpt notes a figure named MoNucurara Masecol Pappert appointed to an executive committee of at least fifteen members and chosen as Secretary. He was placed on end-committees to prepare a bill for presentation to the Legislature.
The report divides lawmakers as President pro tariff reform advocates back the plan while Kelley the Ways and Means chairman is surprised at the commission work. Belmont and other Democrats indicate support, suggesting the measure would pass if voted today.
The Portdayl Press sketches reactions to President Arthur and potential rivals, praising his presidency and contending about race for the White House. It cites figures like Mayan Thurm an and praises Minnesota sentiment, noting Minnesota voters and observers weigh Cleveland’s candidacy and state loyalties amid cautious optimism.
The text discusses political figures like Sherman Grant Hancock and Jubal Early with references to Civil War era events, and hints at public sentiment and potential congressional actions. It notes popularity of certain leaders, the role of Congress, and implied timelines around the Shenandoah Valley and related figures.
The article argues high license proves more practical than prohibition by detailing Nebraska and Kansas experiences. It cites license fees, school funding, and sharp saloon reductions, noting improved order and morality in cities and towns, with revenue shifts and broader social benefits.
A speaker from Chicago extols farming as humanity’s most honorable occupation, arguing farmers yield genuine, wholesome products while exposing frauds in the food trade. The address highlights agriculture as the central economic pillar, comparing crop values to gold and silver mining and stressing agriculture sustains world industry and subsistence.
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