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Freeport Republican

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1883

Page

2

Freeport Republican Clubbing Rates and Publications

Fragmented OCR shows a list of Freeport Republican and Chicago publications with scattered pricing. Mentions titles such as Freeport Republican, Chicago Weekly Herald, Journal, and Weekly News. Details are garbled but indicate rates and the involvement of multiple periodicals in Freeport and Chicago.

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Extraordinary Offer for Frescout Revusiiiay Subscribers

A late 19th century promotion offers Casa premiums to readers who recruit the most new subscribers by March 1, 1883. Prizes include 40 Sewing Machines or $30 in gold for first place, $20 for second, $10 for third, and $8 for fourth. New subscribers must pay cash in advance and be sent via post office. Specimen copies available on request. Cash accompanies the name and first-day-of-March prize distribution follows.

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Civil vies reform bill passes House as received from Senate

Mr Barebird, Director of the Mint, reports gold coin circulation in the country during the last six months amounted to 24 million dollars and silver circulation to 814.5 million dollars.

House Senate Barebird Mint

Senate Passes Bill to Restore Hitz Porter to Army

The United States Senate approved a measure restoring Hitz John Porter to the regular army by a 33 to 27 vote. Whether the House will pass it this session remains unclear, but with a Democratic majority expected next winter approval seems more likely.

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Fragmentary World News Snippet From Unknown Source

A garbled OCR fragment mentions the Danube, nations, and various names. context is unclear but implies a chaotic incident or commentary involving multiple countries and figures. No verifiable actions, dates, or outcomes are discernible.

Illinois Legislature Fails to Impress Spike Opinion

The Prophetstown Spike criticizes the General Assembly selection, calling most lawmakers unfit while praising Whiteside county figures Dr. W. C Snyder and Mr. Macahan. The article notes a nephew fleeing into Mexico with money, and asserts that Illinois politicians include leaders from every county.

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Consolidation of Two Papers Creates New Nation Union Organ

The Signal of Chicago and The Tutor of New York merge to publish in Chicago as the official organ of a Woman’s National Christian Society Union. The Paton Signed, with Mary Willard as editor, will feature wide readership and strong advocacy for the cause through steady editorial leadership.

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Union Voorn Glan of China Elects Officers

An old regiment named Union Voorn Glan of China holds its annual officer election and adopts resolutions opposing Fitz John Porter’s restoration to the army. The group argues Porter’s return would demoralize troops and equate cowardice with patriotism, claiming broad union support against him.

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Death of Hon Lott M Morrill Former Maine Governor and Senator

Hon Lott M Morrill of Maine died Wednesday morning. Born Belgrade Missouri May 3 1815 he practiced law and served in the Maine Legislature in 1850s, presiding over the Senate in 1856. He was Maine governor in 1848 1849 and 1860 and began as U S Senator January 17 1861. Re elected 1863 appointed December 1869 to fill a vacancy and again re elected in 1871. He resigned in 1876 to join President Grants Cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury and at his death held Portland customs collector post.

Lott M. Morrill Maine Willam Pitt Wessenden Treasury President Grant Portland

Governor Urges Constitutional Change on Veto Power

Governor Uallom urges forming the Honnepin racal and adopting a constitutional amendment giving the governor veto power over any appropriation bill item that lacks his approval while approving favored items. If amendment passes, he argues, it would curb questionable spending by vetoing unsound bills. The governor’s message, printed here, argues the need to test the new constitution.

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Col Googe Re Davis Republican member of Congress defeated

Col Googe Re Davis, Republican incumbent in Wesvids district Ghievn, faced a small revolt from bolting Republicans who wanted control. Davis retained broad support and drew more Democratic votes than bolting forehands. Opponent Captain Blick proposed a "guest" plan as ballots emerged.

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Split ticket count boosts Col Davis over Black candidate

The article notes ballots showing straight Democratic lines except for Col Davis, who ran ahead of his ticket. Black appears disappointed by Davis's success, as Davis’s momentum marks a setback for Black and signals a shift toward sensible restraint after the winter’s snows.

En Grisman Black Col Davis Col. Davis

Butler's Boston speech on Jackson and party loyalty

Ben Butler addressed a Democratic gathering in Boston praising Andrew Jackson's victory at New Orleans while critiquing civil service reform and recalling party loyalties. The report notes Butler's nomination talk and the potential impact on the 1868 Democratic convention with Butler as a leading if divisive figure among former Republicans who joined the Democrats.

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Sherman and brother John at odds over politics and war

Gath in the New York Tribune notes General William Sherman and his brother John differ greatly in politics and wartime roles. John Sherman pursued the Republican Speaker bid while William resisted war office, preferring business in St Louis. Memoirs imply Lincoln viewed William as lukewarm on the war, with family ties shaping the era's political maneuvers.

Gath New York Tribune General Sherman John Gneral Sherman Abraham Lincoln Louisiana Military Institute Sherman Louisiana Jeff. Davis Chase War Department St. Louis Lincoln Lyon Addon Prinst de Lis Shermin Louisiena

War maps illuminate pivotal Civil War campaigns

The article praises exhaustive maps surveying the Athan campaign and allied operations along the Mississippi. Brigadier Poe’s role is highlighted as he anchors the campaign narrative, detailing topography, routes, rivers, swamps, and troop positions to aid understanding of the historic contests.

Maps of the Bentonville Campaign Reveal Strategic Insight

A historical note praises newly produced maps that illuminate Civil War routes and battles. The maps, crafted with notable skill by Gen. Poe, are valued for commerce and society, offering clarity on Confederate positions and roads that could have altered outcomes at Bentonville.

Duabe Bentonville New York City Gen. Poe

Illinois House Debates State Officers and Culom Nomination

In Springfield on Thursday Jim Herring introduced a resolution declaring State officers ineligible under the State Constitution. The Democratic majority backed it, while a rival bloc opposed. The Republican caucus nominated Governor Cullom for United States Senator on the fifth ballot by 68 votes, six over the required total, with the choice not fully unanimous. The piece argues majority rule and party unity as essential to governance and party integrity.

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The Newhall House Fire in Milwaukee Tragedy

The Newhall House, a six story Milwaukee hotel built in 1857, burned in the morning blaze killing about sixty with dozens wounded. Reports describe panicked guests leaping from windows as fire crews struggled and cash was saved by the cashier of a local bank.

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Fire crew rescues workers from burning bank building

A dramatic blaze trapped workers on the bank building roof as six stories above the street. Firefighters used ladders and a rooftop jump to reach the danger, pulling eleven people to safety while a crowd watched from the street. Authorities coordinated with the fire department, and the scene drew onlookers throughout the afternoon.

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