Republican county conventions clock in towns across county
The piece lists several towns Marion Unwuding Florence Bilver Crerk Dakota Lor an Nock Grove and others calling Republicans to meet June 24 to select delegates for the County Convention. It includes polling hours locations and committees. A late paragraph accuses political rivals of lying about Con gression Hawk and defends him.
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Preepart
Caucne
Tie Fliat
Burgnna & Dorman
Penins
Marion
Momme
Unweding
Gringovilli
J. Binet
Florence
Cancua
D. Mack
Bilver Crerk
Owens
Batehock
Wat Young
Comumlteemmu
Fund of Dakota
Uivelinsion
Centro Hill
Hurnediy
Ole Py
Republicas
Theaua
Tallon
Saturnay
Dune
Cathe
Molly
Yas
Young
Comunailleoumn
Meck
Cache
Huth
Davie
Gaialy Convent
Boal Davis
He Ridane
Hawk Campaign Denounces Atkins Lies In Stephenson County
A local defense of Major Hawk for Congress rejects attacks from Atkins supporters and declares opposition to postmaster Richards appointment amid a larger Republican effort. The writer accuses rivals of lies, asserts Hawk’s integrity, and warns voters not to be misled as the campaign continues in Freeport and Washington.
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Hes
Hawk
Richards
Freeport
Stephenson County
Pages War Memoir on B F Sheets and Hawks
A historical defense recounts B F Sheets of Ogle County as Lt Col of the 92d Illinois Volunteers and his resignation before the Atlanta Campaign. It praises Congressman Hawk’s service from private to Captain. The piece notes Major Bohn and asserts the author’s record as a private who fought through to the end and led a division of Union troops.
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B. J. Sheets
B. F. Sheets
Ogle County
Ilinois
Atlanta
Hawk
Sheets
Bohn
Ninety- Second
Congress
Congressmen and the need for qualified representation
The Forreston Herald argues indifference among voters and self interest among a few shape congressional choices. It praises Ashtabula's past talent and urges elevating capable men to Congress, noting that long service should continue unless voters oppose a worthy representative.
We back Mr Hawk for another term despite criticism
The district prefers a candidate with sound judgment and character over flamboyance. Critics claim he lacks official duties fulfillment, but supporters argue other candidates reflect less credit. The piece dismisses a Freeport attack and urges Richards to advocate for Hawk to reduce his opponent’s majority.
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Fuunl
Freeport
Hauvkis
Richards
Hawk
Peculiar Michael Lawver upbraids as truth teller in 1882 letter
The Freeport Journal recounts how Postmaster General Howe was shown Michael Lawver's inconsistent claims about Bondman service and a 1879 event at the European Hotel. An affidavit by Michael Lawver supports Atkins as a strong Republican leader while alleging malice against Atkins’ critics. The piece argues Lawver’s statements expose him as a peculiarly unreliable witness.
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Washington
Freeport
Michael Lawver
Timothy QO. Howe
Post-office Department
Michael Sawyer
Mr. Howe
Postofice Department
Michael Tawver
Michafrl Lawver
Sarah [LinNols
Stephenson Co
Stephenson County
Gen'l Atkins
A. V. Richards
Republican Party
Span
A.T. Guers
Michal Lawyer
Hawk's Defense Amid Journal Attacks in District
The Hockford Gazette notes a scornful clash with the Journal of Treeport and Rockford Register over Congressman Hawk. It defends Hawk, explains a prior exchange with Guiteau, and argues no endorsement existed for a diplomatic post.
Postmaster Appointment Controversy Cited in Freeport
Passage notes disputes over who should hold the Freeport postmaster position. It alleges that Michael Sawyer attempted to influence the process and that a sworn affidavit may have swayed the Postmaster General against A. W. Richards, casting doubt on his fitness for the role.
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Michael Sawyer
A.W. Richards
Freeport
Denial Ends Campaign Row Over Office Question
The text notes a denial from Secretary Fielinghuysen and a spared charge against Mr. Hawk regarding an unfounded matter. It asserts the episode is closed, calls the prior reports petty, and suggests the tale may conclude his renomination bid. The account frames the denial as definitive and the controversy settled.
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Hawk
Fielinghuysen
Hawk Denies Recommending Guiteau for Any Office
In a June 1882 Freeport article the paper recounts Charles J. Guiteau seeking a letter from Congressman Hawk and Hawk stating he did not know Guiteau and could not provide a recommendation. Telegrams from June 16 1882 confirm no department record of any recommendation by Hawk, with Col Corkhill corroborating no Guiteau papers signed by Hawk.
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Guiteau
Vandidte
Congress
Hawk
State Department
Freeport Repeunican
Freeport Jornal
Congressman Hawk
Chas. J. Guiteau
A. T. Green
G. W. Tandy
Buckley
Second National Bank
Charles J. Guiteau
Luther W. Guiteau
WY. S
Freeport Journal
Fretingentus
Gustean
M.A. Awe
AL A. Hawk
Nail
Col
Corkhill
U.S
Washington
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Orrich Asiprney
Granny B. Corkin
D. O
Republicans Stand Ready for Aggressive Political Fight
A compilation from Providence and Indiana papers argues the Republican party in Ohio and Georgia faces obstacles with resolve, praising brave principle and ultimate victory. It contrasts Bourbon influence in Georgia with Democratic queries at the next election and questions the party’s bank policy stance and historical blunders.
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Columbus
Republican Party
Ohio
Auunia Post-Appeal
Bourbon
Georgia
United States
Waterbury
Jefferson
Jackson
Hawk Denies Guiteau Recommendation For Austrian Mission
In a 1882 letter A M A Hawk of Chicago refutes rumors he recommended Guiteau for the Austrian Mission or any other post. He denounces the forged Morey letter and defends Garfield’s record, predicting strong support for the wounded general in Stephen County.
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Guiteau
A. M. A. Hawk
Chicago
Congressman Hawk
James A. Garfield
Hup
Caldier
Tank
Stephenson County
Early 1884 Politics and Local Oddities Highlighted
The Waukegan Gazette announces Blaine for president with rival Chicago Journal urging restraint as Logan emerges as a potential nominee. Off-year politics bring House, state legislature, and twenty U S senators into focus while governors are to be chosen in twenty states. A Nevada preacher wanders in prayerful irony, and a modern Jonah’s tale of misfortune across the West closes the item with a biting, sardonic note.
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Waukegan
House of Representative
United State
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