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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1882
Page
2
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The piece notes the Guiteau trial where the court guides jurors on insanity as moral judgement with counsel arguments underway. It also reports Iowa Republicans nominating McDill for the short Senate term and Wilson for the long term, expecting near unanimous approval.
The Independenceribune reports cotton farming in Kansas yielding high success with a farmer shipping 100 bales of excellent quality and others achieving smaller, steady gains. Nearby, Southern Democratic figures like Atkins, Speer, Felton, Coke, Jones, Mackey, and Willis publicly declare their faith, while many others may soon follow.
Don R Frazer notes that Capt A V Richards of Freeport is forgotten in Hawk’s report. The Wan Who opensd the Ayhe ugwlu at Burchard and Manky motorst are muddled. Richards supposedly ruined himself in Hawk’s service. Kate Richards allegedly wrote, but Congressmen Hawk may have forgotten him.
During a White House visit, General Sherman strolls with a young lady when the Maring Band plays a waltz. His eyes light, elbows twitch as he signals a desire to whirl his companion, and the scene ends with a playful exchange about dancing.
The Peoria Journal editor praises General Logan and Mrs. Logan amid social scrutiny. He argues Logan’s long public service and lacks entangling alliances make him a strong Republican nominee, while noting Mrs. Logan’s high intellect and character.
Statements from the Department of State report General Judson Kilpatrick, United States Minister to Chile, died December 2 after five months with Bright's disease impairing his duties. He died peacefully at 9:45 p.m. Funeral arrangements set for Monday, December 6, 1881.
Congressman Hawk proposes a reform enclosing all able bodied citizens aged 18 to 45 into national or reserve guards. Washington correspondents report wide praise from Congress members and potential passage. Congressman Liank introduces a labeling bill to require oleomargarine and imitations to bear true names to protect dairymen and the public.
The piece criticizes South Carolina leaders for political repression and racial terror as the colored population abandons the state. It argues labor shortages threaten agriculture, noting white wages and rations differ and predicting the exodus was inevitable unless political methods changed.
In Chicago Mr C H Robinson demonstrates imitation butter made from one third dairy butter and two thirds lard colorized to resemble real butter. He sells wholesale with no misrepresentation yet some grocers pass it off as genuine. The writer supports labeling imitation butter clearly and notes Congressman Walker's proposed bill to require plain marking.
The Indianapolis Journal reports the Postmaster General notes Mr Howe’s long association with the office. Two charges against him relate to his handling of duties, with his fitness for the post under scrutiny amid the ongoing controversy.
The aged figure of Mr. Howe stands as a lively veteran with deep respect for General Grant. He favors Grant for the 1880 Presidency, recalling Grant’s influence during Hayes’ term and the strong push for his nomination. Howe remained a steadfast Republican, rejecting a Supreme Court nomination to avoid boosting a Democratic successor. Senator Morton mirrored this loyalty by declining an England mission.
Governor Cameron in a message to the General Assembly urges prompt adoption of a plan in line with the Riddleberger bill. He asserts Virginians will not repudiate just obligations and favors settling the debt by measuring true indebtedness from when Virginia lost West Virginia revenue, crediting payments since partition, and fixing interest not above 3 percent.
Opinion samplings from multiple papers discuss Southern defections from the Democratic party and cross‑country calls for fair citizen treatment. The Davenport Gazette highlights Jesse Spalding as a Chicago candidate, praising his civic and business leadership, canal projects, and West development efforts. The Hartford and Vicksburg items comment on civil rights perceptions and party dynamics amid national debates.
The text discusses whether Congress and the nation will actively suppress polygamy, arguing that a firm stance now could ease the effort later. It cites reactions to Grant's support for Porter, current political uncertainties, emigration effects in the South, and insights from Dr. Gray on Guiteau's motive and character.
A swift messenger sought Webster's Unabridged to settle a spelling dispute between two men on the street. The donor story notes Beecher’s study is now missing a dictionary while a zealous youth pursues a bookstore venture through similar outings across Brooklyn.
The sketch recalls President James Buchanan as a young Lancaster lawyer briefly engaged to a poised but domineering woman. A legal assignment took him to a neighboring county. upon return he faced a crowded office of impassioned clients, and his thoughts turned toward home and rest.
In the Carroll County Mirror from Washington December 30 1881 a disabled ex union soldier and Republican Major Hawk is praised for presenting a resolution to place a claimant on the soldiers roll in the House. The piece notes his dedication to disabled veterans the support of General Grant the Grand Army and Governor Foster and his reputation as the soldiers friend in Congress. It also commends his industriousness attendance and courtesy while serving in the House.
In Orangeville residents react to a vaccination order, with some eager to be inoculated and others resisting. The county anticipates difficulties meeting the report deadline of the 16th. Local merchant P Swartz is ill with a sore throat. Mrs. Boa singer died after a lingering illness and was buried on the 9th. Four converts reported from the protracted meeting at the hall.
From Buckeye Center arrives a brief note about a prominent farmer, mentioned in connection with the Mailer of the Fveepert Republican. The fragment hints at community interest but lacks full details.
A public sale is announced for Tuesday conducted by D Ling. Miss Katie Meyer and Mr Jubn bang wed by Rev Schuler at Mr Wm Matter’s home. Roby Parriott of Ackley visits. R Parrott and Nancy Guryzhter visit Ackley. Huwin Tones is ill with lung fever. A party at Buigardner’s celebrated Kagsig Wolfird’s honor with about twenty attendees.
From Ruckeyr Center, news includes Ty the frtiler of the Freeport Hopubtiern, Mr Yong Walter planning to build four new houses, Jesse Walrey aiming to build a hog stable, Geo Fogle moving toward winter tasks, John L. Walter severing his foot but recovering, and J Wagner trip to Carroll County for about four weeks. Also mentions a thriving blacksmith, Geo Fribarger's daughter’s homecoming, a large corn crop appearing, and Mig Sadie Clarno's illness with improvement. Another wedding anticipated soon as favorable weather returns.
A wedding parade is reported two miles south on January 9 for Misay Belle Olsen and Peter Johnson, with many friends praising the couple. Local updates note sickness, a growing blacksmith business, and plans for a fourth forge and Nurwegian Plow Factory sign. Returns of Henry Wilke to Nebraska, protracted bilingual meetings, and farming news fill the week. Wolves are attacking livestock nearby, with calves and sheep harmed, prompting concern and vigilance.
Lenn to the Editor reports a recent snow storm yet insufficient to end sleighing. Despite poor roads, farmers haul in large quantities of grain and tobacco while hog dealers stay busy. Hon Schuyler Colfax gave a lecture on The Martyred President at an event with Dr H W Richardson introducing and the audience leaving satisfied.
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