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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1883
Page
2
Bree Byres and others advertise at the Driving Park in Chicago. The Tinois State Pair will be held there starting September BE and lasting one week. Market notes mention fresh strawberries cucumbers and spring chickens from the Sunny South while a Manitoba blizzard travels toward the region.
By the time Democrats have faced the tare issue in Ge next Congress they will likely wish they had given Republicans a better chance in the present session.
In Scotland a woman in Dutuleo spins a sari sixty miles long to earn S20 while others in Freeport Illinois spin sixty five miles for sport none can sell. Ohio valley floods subside Crtros was in danger but steady work prevented disaster Jevees remains intact water falls Cairn regarded safe yet lower Mississippi still feared.
The report outlines varied license fees across Iowa towns from 300 to 1500 dollars and notes a sharp drop in saloon numbers from twenty three to five. Towns cited include Council Bluffs Waterloo Ottumwa Charlton Portage Humboldt Jefferson Croston and Boone with different fee levels and outcomes.
The Illinois Legislature remains in a week long deadlock over the Harper Bill which would require 500 per aunt license fees. Hon. FE M Haines an Independent from Lake County and longtime attorney for Waukegan brewers opposes passage to protect clients interests. Brewers and temperance factions unite to oppose any temperance measures short of total prohibition. Democrats back Haines as actions stall with no significant progress expected this winter.
A letter from Representative Dinwiddie of Maine to Secretary Folger sent inquiries on gold and silver flow in the United States through March 1 1883. Secretary Folger referred to Mint Director Burrhart and Comptroller Totter who answered questions about silver prices silver certificates and bullion values with figures and dates through March 1 including export data and national circulation estimates.
A garbled OCR passage mentions several unclear elements including a “Pall Gas Republic,” “RUBEN,” and references to reductions and motives. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable figures, producing a fragmentary snapshot without a clear headline or outcome.
A correspondent writes that opposition seeks to drag Senate debates on the Fitz-John Porter bill and related measures so no progress occurs. He notes iron interests and Democrats favor extended discussion, while Republicans may back a Senate substitute if tactics align, risking further inaction.
The Virginia Whig argues for Protection to build self sufficiency and prevent foreign ownership. It decries free competition, warns of impoverished workers, and cites steamship transport, industrial growth, and national independence as key reasons for tariffs.
Mw New York Herald notes the Isabully Silver Mining Company and its bustling but disputed history. It cites prominent New York Methodists and financiers, mentions a California incorporation with 10 million nominal capital, and references San Francisco capitalists led by Colonel H. Bishy amid questions of worth.
Report details frothy Isabella mining stock scheme tied to Rev Dr Newman and Bishop Simpson. Colonel Bixby reportedly offered 200000 to 260000 in mining shares to endow a university. ministers and laity invested heavily as the venture collapsed. Isabela and Alice mines were pursued. the venture faltered amid overvalued claims and price drops.
At Garfield Fair a voting booth honored the most popular lady with items to win by votes. Eleeta Smith of Sterling, Illinois, won a painted mirror prize after a heated contest with Mrs. ex-Senator Dorsey. Senator Davis and high officials voted, boosting Smith ahead as final counts declared her the winner amid cheers and surprise.
Mrs Logan cheered by her companion as a handsome widow went through the ceremony with blushes and composure. Mrs Dorsey, passing, remarked she would not have winded it, but the look at the successful candidate spoke volumes. Mrs Smith recounted how that glance erased embarrassment and left her with a calm presentation and congratulations.
Milwaukee dispatch reports ex congressman John Potter of Wisconsin near death at Mulwaunye. The old foe of Roger Pryor faced a heated House scene after a Lovejoy speech. Pryor challenged Potter to a bowie knife duel in a locked room, Potter insisted on a death match, Pryor withdrew.
A jumble of anecdotes describes a whiskey filled town with zealous church groups, a cavalry officer’s letter, and bogus Chicago brokers. A California gold nugget tale ends joyfully as mint gold coins await, while jokes and gossip mix with political quirks and fringe town characters.
The Galena Gazette reprints a Bellevue Leader reminiscence about Jeff Davis courting General Taylor’s daughter and eloping to wed. Davis fled with the daughter after a ride to Bart’s mill, aided by supporters including Hon. C. Burt, amid a long account of local memories and a linked tale from the Somerville Journal about a liquor-operator’s wager with a city marshal.
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