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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1883
Page
2
Miss Willard Plans Prohibition Senator Election Victory
Miss Willard the temperance lecturer plans the election of Senator Cylon of Tlingis as a victory for prohibition. Cullom is a teetotaler and his wife is a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union who allows no wine on her table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Willard
Cylon
Tlingis
Prohibition
Cullom
Christian Temporance Union
American goods displayed in London streets praised by Gordon
General John B. Gordon arrives home from Europe and tells a reporter it makes an American proud to see British stores filled with American implements, sewing machines, mining tools, watches, and clothing from American factories, signaling growing American influence abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
Greetwich
Europe
London
America
Atlantic Post Appeal Advocates Federal Centralization
The Atlant e Post Appeal urges Democrats to yield state rights for a strong national policy on inter state commerce transportation public education and other issues. It argues Southern Democrats favor Nationalism and prosperity over poverty from state level governance and seeks to lead a movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Atlante Post-Appeal
Unis Intest
Massachusetts Democrats Press 1683 Campaign Rise
The Massachusetts Democrats launch early campaigning for 1683 with vigorous effort. They expect ten to twelve thousand votes shifted by a temperance ticket aided by Butler Republicans to ease victory. Republicans may strengthen organization to avoid a walkover and counter the Democratic surge. A note on potatoes recalls John J Lemmon finding a native North American tuber in Arizona high country and distributing seeds for cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
John 7. Lemmon
Arizona
Witamites
John D. Caton
Rocky Mountains
North America
Contention Over Congress Stirs Washington Visit Details
While Gen Avthin and Senator Cornell visited Washington together, both avoided public homage to the President. The two men reportedly kept distance and did not enter the White House, sparking questions about their motives and relations with the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congresa
Hs Sendrut Conkling
Cornell
Washington
Gen
Oper
White House
Fragmentary note on political divide and state role
Fragmented text discusses division over coins or posts in a voting context and mentions duties, party aims, and opposition. It references wealth, population, and a parallel to a Washington Territory scenario, with unclear specifics and several garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis Mtndoratin
Tederaye
Dakota and Washington population and wealth compared
The passage contrasts Dakota and Washington with Oregon, noting that Dakota remains exploratory while Washington is settled. It asserts Washington’s population is about three times and wealth five times that of Oregon at statehood, framing Oregon’s earlier status as a reference point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Washington
Hat
Oregon
Tabor Bowen Payoff Tells Of Senate Switch And Costs
The report says Senator Tabor agreed to fund both Bowen and Teller's terms, Bowen covering short term and Tabor the long. Labor paid $120,000 in expenses, and Tabor settled the bill with calm indifference. The legislature, however, shuffled terms, giving Bowen the six year seat and Tabor the two week term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Colorado
Bowen
Teller
United States
Windom
Minnesota
Washington
Sabin
Butler and a Railroad Hero in 1861
General Butler's account of using the Annapolis and Marine Railroad to move troops to Washington in April 1861 notes a dramatic incident. A disloyal mob tore up track and dismantled a locomotive, later reassembled by a railroad machinist in Butler’s ranks who happened to be one of the men who built that same locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Butler
Annapolis & Mkrridge
Washington
Treasury Department
Butler
Taylor
City of
Mexico
New Orleans
Eulogies in House and Senate for Hon. R. M. A. Hawk
February 6 memorial remarks in both chambers describe Hawk as a devoted Christian former congressman. Mr. Hitt and Mr. Sherwin recall personal assaults he endured and his plan to retire for family life and education. Sherwin highlights Hawk’s suffering from slander, while noting his virtuous private life and Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
R. M. A. Hawk
Congress
RB. Hitt
Sherwin
Henderson
Carpenter
Town
Davis
Wheeler
Jo Whiteler
Curtin
Pennsylvania
General Rosecrans
California
Logan
Hampton
George
Hitt
Speaker
Lisity
Wohild
Lea
Charles Tuas
Remarks on gold silver ratio by Mint director before committee
Mr Buarehard director of the Mint testified before the Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures. He described the operation of gold and silver coinage and opposed coining more silver until an international agreement fixes the gold to silver ratio. He noted the resolution by Mr Payson and the potential changes in silver laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buarehard
Burchird
Payson
Pilver
Silver certificate issuance and coinage policy debate
The committee discussed issuing silver certificates based on bullion weight of 412 grains, and hearing Mr. Burchard while debating what constitutes real money. Birchard argues that without international metal value agreement, US silver circulation would swell as gold leaves the country with imports. The resolution expresses Treasury concerns about vault space and urges halting silver dollar coinage for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Birchard
United States
Committee On
Secretary of the Treasury
Reverend Hawkin Major Haw, Indiana Congressman, 1883 tribute
On February 6 1883 Congress set aside time to honor Robert B L A Hawk late member from Illinois with memorial resolutions. The scene recalled his life from farm roots in Hancock County Indiana to college at Knox College and military service as Major Haw in the Union Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Robert M. A. Hawn
Tion
Renenr IR. Hire
Vwrouit
House
Tyesteen
M.A. Wawk
Nsw
Alwys
Jesson
Lfe
Nwine
Major Haw
Battie
Hs Frank
Revent Mopeextt
Alison Elaw CW
Greenfield
Hancock County
Indiana
Abingdon
Virginia
Moffett
Mr. Hawk
Rosen Howe
Carroll
Northwestern
Atheis
Wittems
Mississippi River
Tong
Debayaint
Kuroki College
Woodford County
Jyedinans
Pursilis
Uuller
Kockford
Maint Carroll
Houten
Udetr
Del
Kolin
Kentucky
Genet Batrd
Tifa
Chithey
Major Haws of the Ninety-ninth Regiment Passes
The obituary recounts Major Hawk Haws’s Civil War service from his 1861 captaincy to key actions in Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It notes his bravery at Ringgold and Swift Creek, his wound at the Battle of Franklin, and his postwar public life as county clerk and congressman. His sacrifice and Christian character are honored by community leaders and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tife
Winchester
Pangule
Mort Donelson
Timanitie Gentionan Iron Alubamt
Franklin
Gondor Granger
Shalbyvine
Wrrtrace
Wikder
Tennessee
Ward Ringgold
Haws
Chattanooga
Chekanuga
Kosecrnia
Hawn
Ocen
Ceneral Thomas Vnth Deceuber
Capertom
Powder River
Warnesborough
Carolinas
Haletsh
Widing
Ieomer
Lee
Dicky
Helm
Bnt
Hosminth
Jong Wyguish
Jie
Hove
Mount Carroll
Kent
Fifth
Bis
Speaker
Muirebins
Hawk
Tieuies
Publi
Dada
Tio
Passage honors a long-serving public servant in Mount Carroth
The tribute recounts a devoted representative noted for loyalty to constituents and national balance. It recalls years of steady service amid political change, the close care for neighbors, and a final cemetery commemoration in Mount Carroth with flowers and memory of a life dedicated to public duty.
Grant and Blaine in Civil War Era Opinion Pieces
A compilation of 19th century editorials from St Louis and Cleveland opinion pages. It argues Gen Grant will not be U S president again despite high regard, notes Blaine’s springSouth tour, and riffs on Southern affection for Yankees with satirical emphasis on ubiquitous Yankee goods and habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Gen. Grant
Grant
United States
Clevelind Lauder
Blaine
South
Pittsburg
H. B. Payne
Jackson
Cleveland
Richmond Dispatch
Virginia
Chattenooga Times
Nashville American
Macon Telegraph
New Orleans Times-Denoeral
Dpivayune
Nashville Banner
Louisette Commercial
Knewville Chronicle
Sunthik
Payne
Tragic Deaths From Dakota Winter Storm
A Grand Forks letter details a family in a misuralle shanty driven to leave home by a Russian Jew Sulzer. The husband, wife, and infant faced freezing conditions as a blizzard battered the area. The child died early, the mother grew unconscious, and Sulzer carried the exhausted wife toward a neighbor for help, suffering severe frostbite himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Grand Forks
Dakota
Fhiay
Trushband
Sulzer
Cirely
Silingoy
Chamberlin Hatter Men’s Underwear Grades
Chamberlin Hatter offers I ’ne wud Medlin grades in men’s underwear for durable comfort and fit. The catalog highlights reinforced seams and breathable fabrics with a focus on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin, Hatter
Medlin
Heroism of Orme and the Pardoning Controversy
A late 19th century editorial examines the social impact of pardons and the blurred line between criminals and heroes. It cites Missouri and Massachusetts examples, warning that leniency undermines public trust, commercial security, and the moral standard expected of state leadership. The piece argues executive restraint is needed to protect society’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erinus
Mikes
Ie Aurth
Bradsreet
Peron
Missouri
Devervin
Massachusetts
Long
Pond
Inaugulating a New Style of Pants Fad
A streetcar tale recounts a man pulling threads from his pants to extol a new fashion. He unravels the left leg, causing his garment to fall apart and officials mock the stunt. The crowd reacts. the man dies accidentally at home, while the observer Langton Hawkeye defends the idea.
Worms in Pots and Carp Farming Boom
White worms infest pot soils but can be removed by lime water or slaked lime sprinkled on the soil and reapplied after settling. Some farmers cultivate carp in ponds with high demand. Professor Baird reported about 100,000 carp distributed and 10,000 applications in November, with 60 to 90 more daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Also Mentioned on This Page
PRI
EOD
Stuskopedt
Nitin & Dones
M. A. Hawk
Congressman Hitt
Anoamee
Taeyer
Hsworth
Mount Carroth
Biwnani
St. Lonis Reyadileaneg
Orme
Chamberlin
Hatter
Buckskin
Berlin
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