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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1883
Page
2
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Ex Senator George 14 Spencer of Alabama, who had been in Canada and was sought as a witness in the Star Route case in Washington, has been shipped to England.
It is believed the Newhall House in Milwaukee was set on fire by the bar proprietor, who has been arrested and charged with the offense.
A blaze during a Saturday circus performance in Berdi chev Poland wiped out about 300 lives, far surpassing Milwaukee’s New Hall Hotel fire in death toll. Fire officials described the scene as a devastating catastrophe with many unaccounted for.
The United States shipped by express fifty thousand dollars in gold coin to pay seamen on the Pacific Station, but it was stolen from the Express Company at Panama. The loss will fall on the Express Company.
Jobn B. Gough declares opposition to Prohibitionists. He says the prohibition movement is not fit for politics and should be kept out, calling it an element that does not belong in political life.
North Carolina lawmakers have been officially invited to attend Sunday school at the State Penitentiary. The Warden hopes to improve their manners by exposing them to moral influence and good associations.
In St Louis an early Sunday fire swept the kitchen of the Planter's Horse Hotel, formerly the Tending Hotel, suffocating four employees before they could escape. The blaze caused about 30000 dollars in losses.
An Iowa writer to the Homestead argues hog cholera stems from an all corn diet. He urges a varied feed like other animals, stating corn alone can’t build bone and muscle in hogs and must be supplemented with proper nourishment.
Dispatches note Gambetta's brain at 1100 grammes, under 39 ounces. They compare brain weights in men from 64 to 81 ounces, with Galleau at 49 ounces, Daniel Webster around 57, Napoleon near 57, a Cincinnati mulatto at 61, and Cuvier the naturalist about the same.
Professor Young of Princeton College proposes a railroad plan from earth to the sun, claiming a train at forty miles per hour would need about 265 years. The piece recalls 28 degrees below zero and jokes about a wedding journey to the sun, imagining fears of mothers in law fading.
A bent firm including Howell and Hamilton must retire from the law business amid pressure. Senior member Rowell faced counsel in November and was ordered to discontinue. The wording notes compulsion and disciplinary actions affecting the practice in Blooming district.
Exiled junior partner John M Hamilton sits in Springfield Governor's mansion for two years. Business to resume in old quarters after two years unless better turns up. Ex-Vice President Colfax predicts stagnation and financial stringency next fall due to trade balance shifts, low crop prices, high government spending, and heavy railroad construction. Investment in railroads reduces funds for manufacturers, creating temporary relief now that will fade in months.
Illinois, the top wheat state, yielded 52,802,900 bushels in 1882. The best wheat lands lie in the southeastern part of the state, superior to Dakota or Red River valley lands and available at 20 to 30 dollars per acre. Climate is healthy, and vast uncultivated acreage there will soon be cultivated.
The Hon John M Hamilton rises from Marshall County Illinois to become Illinois governor after Governor Cullom moves to the Senate. At age 85 he is likely the youngest state chief, a self made man and Blooming ton native who trained as a lawyer after graduating from an Ohio college. He married the daughter of a college professor and is described as engaging and enterprising.
The week’s senatorial races show Hoar Massachusetts to seek another term Cullom Illinois to replace Davis Plumb Kansas re-elected Frey Maine re-elected Ransom North Carolina re-elected Garland Arkansas re-elected Harris Tennessee re-elected Congressman John E Keane West Virginia to succeed Henry G Davis Michigan contest bitter Terry feuding Minnesota Windom losing ground Colorado Nebraska crowded field with uncertain outcome
The National Republican Committee met in Washington on Wednesday and accepted Secretary Stephen W. Dorsey s resignation, naming Kansas official John A. Martin to replace him. The panel will follow convention guidance for district representation when the next Republican National Convention is convened and plans to reconvene in December to issue the call. Representation remains two delegates per congressional district and four per state at large.
The Department of Agriculture reports 1882 grain total at 2.692 billion bushels, higher than 1881’s 2.066 billion and close to 1879’s 2.608 billion. Corn dominates with 1.695 billion bushels in 1882, vs 1.195 in 1881 and 1.755 in 1879. wheat and oats also shift, showing 1882 as favorable to farmers in our period’s history.
Governor Shelby M Callum was chosen United States Senator by the Dinois Legislature on Wednesday to serve six years from March next, succeeding David Davis. He secured all Republican votes except State Senator George K Addams of Cook County amid opposition from disgruntled opponents unable to use Cullom for personal gain.
The Ogle County Reporter celebrates Loin as an honest staunch Republican likely to honor Illinois and the nation as a U S senator. It praises editor T O Johnston who runs the paper for eleven years, owns the building and presses, and wishes him many more years of leadership. The New York Tribune notes Morrison may not seek House Speakership. Springer’s potential candidacy and possible allied move with Carlisle are discussed, with Cox on the floor and shows at risk without patronage.
Senator Ingalls of Kansas introduces a bill to clarify how the presidential disability question should be resolved. It would require two heads of departments to certify to the Chief Justice that the President cannot discharge duties, who would then present the issue to the Supreme Court. If disability is found, the Vice President would assume the duties.
The Cincinnati Enquirer warns Indiana Democrats against rushing McDonald’s candidacy. It quotes sage advice about waiting for a solid egg before chasing a hen and suggests Republicans like Blaine should refrain from declaring candidacy until the right moment.
Governor Ordway reports Dakota Territory’s population has doubled to 300,000 with $50,000,000 in taxable property and a light bonded debt. He argues the territory is sound, yet Democrats oppose admission to the Union, aiming to punish Republican support. They fear three Electoral votes in 1884 for Republican candidates.
Mr Littler a member of the Illinois Legislature from Sungamon County introduces a measure creating a general license fee of 500 dollars per year and a 10 percent charge on gross sales to be determined monthly with proceeds directed to the municipality benefiting from the license.
The bill authorizes municipalities to regulate by law and reports show high license success in Nebraska. Nebraska requires $1,000 licenses in large cities and $400 in towns under 10,000. In Omaha, saloons drop from 150 to 90, the 160 previously paid 825,000 and the 90 now pay 90,000 for city schools maintenance.
Ex congressman Greenburny J. Fort died at his Lacon residence after seven hours illness. He served in the 11th Illinois Infantry and the 12th Illinois during the Civil War, advancing to quartermaster roles with the Fifteenth Army Corps under Sherman. A longtime public figure, he held sheriff, clerk, state’s attorney, county judge, state senator, and congressman seats and was famed for generosity to the poor. He leaves a wife and one son and was widely mourned in Marshall County.
Col John Dement of Dixon dies Wednesday morning at age 79 from gas trilla. Born in Tennessee he moved to Franklin county Illinois in 1817 and later to Galena in 1887. He served in the Illinois Legislature in 1828, was State Treasurer from 1880 to 1935, and was a Democratic elector in 1844. Dement helped build Dixon’s fortunes through manufacturing and public spirit. He leaves three children including Henry D. Dement current Illinois Secretary of State.
The Rochelle Illinois editorial endorses Robert R Hitt for the Sixth Congressional District seat in the National House. It notes his legislative experience and committee placements on Railroads and Canals, Pensions and Back Pay, and Foreign Relations, highlighting his ability to push railroad compliance and his appointment on a major committee after Congressman Orth’s death.
The Chicago Tribune reports Ex Confederate General Longstreet sent a letter to General Grant agreeing with his defense of Fitz John Porter for refusing to fight when ordered. The piece suggests Longstreet would be ungrateful if he did not acknowledge Porter’s defense and notes the potential evidentiary value of such letters.
The piece argues General Longstreet and other Confederate leaders cheer Fitz John Porter for disobedience, claiming Pope’s orders would have crushed Confederate forces if Porter had obeyed. It implies Porter acted against Union strategy, benefiting Confederate aims and harming General Grant’s position.
M T Polk the Tennessee treasurer in Texas before being returned to Nashville. The Tennessee Legislature committee reports a shortfall of over four hundred thousand dollars. The piece accuses Tennessee voters of deliberate robbery, cites vast state wealth, and condemns Democrats as dishonest, pledging contempt from the civilized world.
A look at November returns shows Democrats made little gain beyond expected turnout, with stay at home Republicans driving results. Ben Butler notes New York and Pennsylvania votes for Democratic governor mirrored Hancock 1880 levels, signaling scant basis for electoral confidence. The piece argues strong Republican nominations could yield a nationwide victory in the next presidential race.
House committees on agriculture considered Senate amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill. The discussion centered on funding levels, eligibility criteria, and program oversight for farm services and rural development initiatives. Lawmakers sought to balance cost with farm assistance goals.
Chamberlin Hatter Mens offers a children's winter caps display with varied colors and styles. The ad highlights durable materials, snug fits, and affordable prices in a seasonal sale aimed at families shopping for cold weather gear.
The article discusses a House committee's recommendation against a $10,000 sorghum experiment item, citing Commissioner Loring's assertion that sugar from sorghum can now be profitably produced. Some members, including Mr. West, favor continuing trials to resolve outstanding questions facing the sorghum industry. It also references Mr. Latshaw's beets and France's beet sugar output, plus an interview with Hon. Robert R. Hitt about Gambetta's parliamentary leadership and oratorical power.
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