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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1881
Page
2
Michael Stothap leads a chancery sale sequence listing properties including Mader in Chancery and Tearpore Dazeng De. The notice also references Mavehisi e Medical Remedy and Boston Faeat Unete Tan s Cabin Prope with several parcels prominent in the docket.
In a notice to subscribers the Freeport Republican offers one year free for those paying in advance by January 1, 1882. New subscribers on the same terms will receive the paper through January 1, 1883.
Rates show multiple publications paired with the Freeport Republican. Entries include Chicago Weekly Herald at 2 25, Weekly Inter-Coveat at 2 25, Monthly Western Partner at 1 60, Chicago Weekly Journal at 2 06, Scientific American at 9 40, New York Weekly Tribune at 2 50, Young People at 2 70, Harper's magazines at listed amounts, Rural New Yorkera, Godey’s Lady’s Book at 2 00, and other Harper pairing variations.
Advertises incentives for farmer subscribers to pay in advance. Promises Western Farmer or related publications at reduced or bundled prices, including Kendall's Treatise and Kendall's Horse Book, with annual rates and combined offers. Note: Promotional language touts benefits and multiple publications to be sent to advance subscribers.
The author argues that Minoia has supplied two of the Republic’s greatest Presidents, Lincoln and Grant, and claims Illinois under John A. Logan can provide similar presidential timber for the party.
Ponderous Senator David Davis of Tlinots, President of the Senate, asserts that Republicans may control committees while Democrats must hold the offices. He explained to the boys how things must be in the Senate, illustrating the political balance and ongoing power dynamics.
Guiteau reluctantly shaved off his whiskers to allow a plaster cast of his fuse. He objected to the operation but consented when told the cast would be historically correct. They claim the cast improves his appearance since the lower part of his face is better than the upper.
A proposed bill by Congressman Wawk would punish attacks on the U S president with death if the assailant is proven sane at the time of the act. The measure aims to protect the person of the president and includes asylum confinement for the insane.
Mr. Baterolt Davis has been appointed as a distant Secretary of State, succeeding Mr. Jobart R. Witt of Ogle County. The note praises his abilities amid a congested late department, but the text is garbled and hard to parse fully.
A fragment notes that natural abilities and varied acquirements will not stay retired for long. The brief hints at renewed activity or comeback without detailing specific persons or events.
Doctor K. T. Stabeck, who recently traveled to Europe, was appointed surgeon for the Red Star line of ocean steamships while in Antwerp Belgium. He will earn $1200 yearly and expenses. He served aboard the Nederland as surgeon on its recent voyage across the ocean, an account of which is copied from the New York Daily News in another column.
Senator Logan wins early in Garfield’s administration by securing A M Jones as United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois. Woe adds Jesse Spahling as United States Collector at Chicago, replacing William Henry Smith. Horace Gray’s confirmation to the Supreme Court is praised, with Arthur praised for choosing a capable jurist over a partisan politician.
Mx Senator Timothy O Howe of Wisconsin succeeds General James as Postmaster General. Born in Maine, Howe has long resided in Wisconsin, served as a state legislator, judge, and two term U S Senator. An admirer of General Grant, he aligns with the Stalwart wing. renowned for literary attainments and a reputation for honesty and purity in public life.
In Raleigh North Carolina a colorful Christmas Eve tradition unfolds as groups of colored men and women awaken sleepers with sweet carols before dawn on Christmas morning. The serenades continue from Christmas through New Year with festive songs and old fashioned church music marking the holiday season.
The Governor of Kansas issues a proclamation offering rewards from one to five hundred dollars for the arrest and conviction of those selling or manufacturing intoxicating liquors in Atchison Geavenworth Topeka Wyandotte and Dodge. It also targets removal from office of city or county officers who fail to enforce the prohibitory law in their jurisdictions.
Captain Riddebarger failed confirmation for Clerk of the Senate but is elected Virginia Senator, entering as an equal to those who opposed him. Mahone’s supporters warn of Civic Democracy enemies, while former Treasury Secretary John Sherman seeks Ohio appointments. The piece notes political flips and rebukes civil service reform as power shifts unfold.
Senator Pendleton backs a reform bill to modernize the civil service after a period of Democratic minority rule. The piece notes Democrats historically appointed only Democrats and accuses the current drive for reform of preserving their tenure in the capital.
A December 16 reunion in New York City, presided by Dr. A B Millard, honored alumni from Flamiston College. Thomas Allen Clark, Class of 1931, was the oldest attendee while A J Whitman, Class of 1881, was the youngest. Dr Henry N Kendall missed due to his son's illness.
Testimony in the Guiteau case challenges the insanity defense as rebuttal evidence rejects the plea. Observers remark the defendant’s conduct in court appears calculated to mislead, not proof of delusion, and the nation views the assassination theory as disproven by the record.
The piece notes a potential Democratic split on tariff aims after the national platform favored revenue tariffs. In a recent Congressional Caucus Proctor Knott’s resolution backing the platform failed to pass, while a majority of Kentucky Democrats backed protection. It questions the party’s future if free trade is abandoned and urges protectionists to consider joining Republicans.
A passerby report notes a conversation between a white man and a colored man in Raleigh. The white man uses a racial stereotype while the colored man agrees. The account contrasts uneducated dialects with the more educated Southern speech.
A compilation from multiple papers discusses President Arthur's congressional message as sensible and unpretentious, the push for reform, and the need to educate and integrate freedmen. It contrasts cabinet actions, party unity, and regional growth with calls to curb crankery and promote national progress.
An ex Confederate officer claims Jefferson Davis carried Confederate treasure aboard the Greensboro train. He alleges the gold was never accounted for and may have been diverted for personal use. The tale suggests a large sum near two and a half million dollars.
Governor Cullom spoke at the Dairymen's Convention in Dundee urging national action to enlarge the Illinois and Michigan Canal into a ship canal and to build the Hennepin Canal. He argued water navigation controls freight rates, calling for the national government to take over canal projects and stressing potential grain transport savings and public benefit.
The San Francisco Gall Union letter argues an insanity acquittal could spark a crime wave. It contends that any deranged individual might shoot someone and expect no punishment, warning against legal leniency and urging public safeguards.
The New York Clearing House shows an unprecedented $49.4 billion aggregate for the past year, marking a historic high in financial activity and liquidity across member institutions.
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