Illinois and Tennessee Politics and Lincoln Widow Death
The Illinois State Vehicle Convention will meet at Bloomington on August ninth. State Treasurer Polk of Tennessee warns voters about repu diation in the coming election, predicting support for Governor Mawking the Republican to protect state credit. Mrs Abraham Lincoln, widow of the martyr President, died in Springfield Illinois last Sabbath evening after years of invalid life. Her remains were placed in the Lincoln Monument vault at Springfield beside her husband.
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Bloomington
Polk
Tennessee
Sucersa
Mawking
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Lincoln Monument
Springield
Prohibition Law Tribute Sparks Controversy in Kansas
A distorted fragment urges action against Kansans while mocking the Prohibitory Law and a harsh response to critics. The letter, signed by Jae Montel, mocks Kansas politics and hints at opposition to enforcement, reflecting period tensions around prohibition and public debate.
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New York
Karysias
Baluga
Jae Montel
Outsiders Named for Maine Republican Campaign
The lineup includes Senator Windom of Minnesota, Speaker Keifer, General Hawley, Governor Foster, Representative Hiscock, Kasson, Butterworth, Senator Hiller, and Others. Fred Douglass, Commissioner Lorine, Commissioners Rain, and Representative Lynch are listed among participators, with regional affiliations noted.
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Maine
Senator Windom
Minnesota
Keifer
Hawley
Connections
Foster
Ohio
Hiscock
New Bork
Kasson
Laws and Butterworth
Hiller
New York
Fred Douglass
Lorine
Commissions Rain
Lynch
Sississippi
Editorial gleam of sense in Freeport Journal voices support for Gov race
The Freeport Daily Journal voices cautious approval of nominations and denounces "folishness" in current talks. It cites Hon. Alexander H. Stevens as a former Whig and Confederate vice president, noting shifting loyalties and calls for liberal Southern leadership in the Governor race.
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Daily Journal
Congressions
Ournal
Republican leaders reelect Jones and nominate Hitt for Congress
The Tinwis Republican reports Hon. A M Jones reelected as Chairman of the State Central Committee by 21 to 4, with Daniel Shepard chosen secretary. It lauds Jones as an energetic leader and notes Freeport rejoices over Robert K. Hitt's nomination in Illinois Sixth District. Cairo convention elected L P Dyer as Chairman and John K R Thomas nominated after a long ballot. Thomas pledges continued support for river improvements and protectionist tariff stance.
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Robert K. Hitt
Congress
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Dyer
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Young
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Mississippi
Ohio
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Nomination of Robert R. Hitt Endorsed by Sixth Illinois District
The Republican Convention in the Sixth Illinois District nominated Robert R. Hitt for Representative in Congress. A Mount Morris native and longtime public servant, Hitt previously served as Secretary of the United States Legation at Paris and as Assistant Secretary of State. The convention, despite county rivalries, united behind Hitt with strong support from Iris, the district’s voters, and press chatter predicts a capable, prudent member for the next Congress.
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United States Legation
Paris
Washington
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Illinois
Congress
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Slitt
Mrvillite
Ogle County
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Fortisle
Abraham Jaineolit
Stiort
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Ile
L Robert WR
Mitt Chicago
Dowmnat
Nomination of Mr Mit Hitt for Sixth District Congress
The Republican nomination for Congress in the Sixth District went to Mr. Mit Hitt on the ninth ballot. Ogle County supporters believed the county’s claim aided his selection, aided by his diplomatic background. Hitt had served as Secretary of Legation in Paris and as Assistant Secretary of State, giving him strong qualifications.
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Telas
Paris
Congress
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Judge Spensley
Galena
Don. J. M. Tuntar
Carroll County
Carroll
Burchard
United States Mint
Republican nominations for Congress in Illinois districts
The Chicago Tribune notes brisk preconventions as GOP picks emerge in six districts led by Hitt in Ogle County and Ellwood, Cannon, Rowell, Kueffner, and Thomas in key districts. It expects nominations completed soon with little intra party strife, forecasting strong, steady foreign policy support under Blaine’s administration.
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Morrison
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Marsh
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Chicago Tribune
Hitt Nominated by Sixth Illinois Republican Convention
The Sixth District Republican convention in Freeport nominated Hon. J. M. Hitt for Congress after a nine ballot fight, unifying delegates from Carroll Jo Daviess Ogle Stephenson Winnebago and Winnebago counties. Speakers praised Hitt and reflected on Major Hawk’s memory while vowing strong GOP support in November.
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Status of the Next Senate From the Washington Star
The Washington Star surveys early Senate outlooks as of March. It notes 37 Republicans, 7 Democrats, and 2 independents. Twenty six seats expire next spring, with shifts forecast in several states potentially altering party control.
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Kho Tsland
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