Editorial on Congressman Stawk and Major Hank in 19th century press
A lengthy 1882 editorial excerpt from the Freeport Journal discusses Congressman Stawk Blaewhore’s positions on public service and militia, praising Major Hank for his experience and performance. It notes Richards’s shifting stance on Hank’s candidacy and Postmaster appointment, criticizing inconsistent praise. The piece contrasts early support with later skepticism, urging steady appraisal of public figures.
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A.V. Richards
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Rhindesie
Stout Minoin
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Freeport Journal
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Freeport
Atking
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Congressman
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Congressman Hawk
Corngrese Aspirants Rally in Carroll County
Vague echoes of a local election scene surface in Rockford area notes. The piece mentions aspirants and party activity around Carroll County with uncertain names and ambiguous voter turnout remarks.
Mount Carroll Republicans Elect Hawk Delegation
The Carroll Republicans met in Mount Carroll to elect a Hawk delegation to the Congressional Convention in Freeport. At the caucus the village vote favored Major Monk, while other townships indicated Hawk support and anticipated a test for the leadership and unity among local officials.
Garfield memorial tablet at Baltimore and Potomac depot
In Washington a Garfield memorial tablet was set on December taration day. Evergreens and towers formed a rich token with a “gates ajar” motif. A silver star on the floor marked the martyr’s spot, covered by a large star of snow white flowers.
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Benowth
Garfield
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Washington
Republican Sweep in Oregon State Election of 1882
In the 1882 Oregon statewide vote held Monday June 6, Republicans won every state office and carried the Legislature. The result secures a Republican Senatorial seat to succeed Grover.
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Oregon
Grover
Tariff Commission Members Named by the President
The President appointed the Tariff Commission to revise the tariff and report to Congress. Vice President Wheeler of New York is chairman. Members include John J Hayes of Massachusetts Henry W Oliver Jr of Pennsylvania Austin M Garland of Illinois Jacob Ambler of Ohio John Phelps of Missouri Robert P Porter of DC John W H Underwood of Georgia Duncan F Kenner of Louisiana.
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Tariff Commission
Congress
William A. Wheeler
New Yorks
John J. Hayes
Massachusetts
Henry W. Oliver, Jr
Pennsylvania
Austin M. Garland
Illinois
Jacob Ambler
Ohio
John §. Phelps
Missouri
Robert P. Porter
District of Columbia
John W. H. Underwood
Georgia
Duncan F. Kenner
Louisiana
Address by Col Hicks on Decoration Day Cites Hurlbut Heroism
Col Henry G. Hicks of Minneapolis delivered an eloquent Decoration Day address at St. Paul. He recalled General Stephen A. Hurlbut and the early days of the Civil War, noting Hurlbut’s leadership as a colonel and later brigadier general of volunteers and his service abroad, leaving an honorable record as a brave soldier.
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Henry G. Hicks
Freeport
Minneapolis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Mo Wan
Huthileais
Asa le
aniLan
Stephenson County Republicans Fix County Convention Date
The Stephenson County Republican Committee met in Freeport yesterday and set the date for the County Convention to select delegates to the State Congressional and Senatorial Conventions on Monday June 26 at Wilcoxons Opera House Freeport. The committee also directed the chairman to call a County Convention to nominate county officers on Tuesday September 5 1882.
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Kreeport
Opera Honsgeta Freeport
Ato Elock
Stephenson County
Bephenags County
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Odetegate
Towss Comallitersie Enckeye
Rielivel Brits
Ny Weieward
D. Frydeweed
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Hyde
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F. Resner
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Pe. Young
Loldiet
B. Davis
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Silver Creek
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Autin Florane W. OD
Mack Tharlem
Obu
Wright Defiermar Eed
D. Arment Ricont
Nagaure Loran AK
Vandure Ritortow
Loveland Rock Grove
Bulender Waddams
F. A
Quin Whitlowce
WB Brady
Alijand
Fine Math
Kopkin Hivror
Preepart
Stephenson County Republican Committee
Freeport
Wilcoxon
Opera House
South shifts to protection as trade debate grows
Four years ago the South favored free trade. Now support for protecting American industry is widespread and rising. More Democratic protectionists appear in the South than anywhere but Pennsylvania, and the party faces a split on this issue. Manufacturing in old wave States boosts prosperity and elevates labor legitimacy, likely reshaping political views.
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South
Pennsylvania
Opening a Vast Wheat Region Through Suez Route
The Farmers Mechew notes that gains from Suez Canal trade could open a vast wheat region to compete with Russia and the United States. Northern India exported 835 million dollars worth of wheat last year, and in Just March five million dollars reached Europe via Suez, spurred by high American wheat prices. A good European crop and fair North American harvest could push wheat prices to low levels by next Fall.
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Suez Canal
Russia
United States
India
Europe
America
Todis
Canada
Carroll County Caucuses and Delegate Outlook
The Carroll County Herald notes Republican support in the county for caucus delegates. It predicts Luwhk will secure all delegates, with the county convention focusing on Manilay and Pon Mawh docu for Breepart. Opposition is limited, and Don faces organized opposition in Mé, Car.
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Carroll County
Mr. Carroll
Hawk
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Don
Car
Unclear OCR Voice Transcript of Trade and Agriculture Beliefs
Fragmentary text discusses criticism of Don and a New York journal on trade health, crop state, and expectations for forthcoming crops. It references a 192 score and a grim warning, with remarks about belief in a destructive breath over the United States and evolving attention to agriculture.
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New York
Tradefreets
United States
van Thia
Cooper’s Thoughts on Progress and Divine Law
Peter Cooper wrote to a Boston gathering of aged men valuing thoughtful life reflections. He urged belief in mankind’s improvement through nature’s revelations and rational theology. He described God as a loving father and argued that what is sown by individuals and societies is reaped by them, governed by fixed, wise laws.
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Peter Cooper
Boston
Spensley Withdraws From Congressional Race In Humble Deference
The Galena Gazette reports Judge Spensley of Galena withdrawing from the bid for Congress as support for Major Hawk grows. It lauds his honorable choice to promote harmony in the Republican ranks and notes General John C. Smith and General John Buith as favored nominees for statewide offices. The piece also discusses economic concerns and looming hard times, urging readiness for a national downturn.
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Galena
Jugeh Spensley
William Spensley
Congress
Speanley
Major Hawk
Uhig
Bpenaleghee
Shig County
Spemsley
Spensley
Jo Daviess County
Spenstey
Republican Party
Iron strike paralyses mills amid wage fight and fears
The article reports about at least 150,000 iron workers striking for higher wages as iron production exceeds demand. Mills nationwide are largely closed, manufacturers claim losses at old rates and cannot raise wages, while 100,000 idle workers face dire hardship. If the strike spreads, the country risks widespread unemployment and renewed poverty.
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United States
Hawks Carry Carroll County Delegates for Hawk in Conventions
The Carroll County Convention elected Hawk supporters for the Congressional and State gatherings. It shows Hawk’s broad backing, with many editors and counties like Ogle, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago poised to back his renomination and election.
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Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Don Krazer
Simon Greenleaf
Major Hawk
Greenleaf
Don Frazer
Hawk
Mr. Tompkins
Frazer
John C. Smith
Cook County
Mirroe
Carroll
Wxsgen
Congress
Carrell County
RK. G. Bailey
Mount Carroll
N. Lewis
York
KE. Woodruff
Savanna
John Mader
Woodland
Witney Inman
Wysox
Glotfelty
Rock Creek
Landon
Elkhorn
Isaae Paul
Lima
W. H. Barnes
Shannon
Otto Watson
Pairhaven
A. Hawk
Col
Sheets
Ogle County
Ogle
Judge Spensely
Jo Davicus
Jo Daviess
The Reason Why Major Hawk Returns to Washington
A Chicago News Washington correspondent reports Major Hawk returning to Washington and saying that only opposition comes from an obscure editor who failed to win the postman’s position at Freeport and is enraged.
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Washington
Chicago News
Major Hawk
Freeport
Freeport dispute ties to Major Hawk and temperance debates
In a long exchange the Warren Sentinel defends Major Hawk against a Freeport Journal assault labeling him a sheep thief. The piece then surveys temperance movements across states like Maine Massachusetts Kansas Iowa Ohio detailing prohibition experiments, constitutional fights, and court rulings shaping liquor laws.
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