Primary elections and local notices mix with obituary for General Charles Craft
Voters in multiple towns hold primary elections with polls open for limited hours at various community centers and town halls while party committees coordinate ballots and candidate selections. Separate obituary notes General Charles Craft, a veteran brigade commander who served in the Army of the Tennessee and Army of the Cumberland, died suddenly of heart disease last Friday, prompting tributes from old comrades in Stephenson County.
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Pevlovis
Charles Craft
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Army of the Tennessee
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Shiloh
Army of the Cumberland
Cenenil Croft
Stephensornt
Senator Don Cameron Endured 1876 Rock Island Accident
The incident began when Secretary of War Don Cameron, General Sherman, and Governor candidate Cullom rode in a carriage at Rock Island Tennessee. Their horses ran away and occupants were thrown. Cameron was struck by a wheel, suffering injuries once deemed trifling but later life threatening.
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Don Cameron
Cameron
Rock Island
General Sherman
Cullom
Canwron
Australian tin explorer opens Mexican ore fields
Henry Freeman, an Australian tin mining engineer, traced tin legends to a district between Daranuze and Chihuahua. He located large lodes and veins near Daranuze, acquiring vast lands for capitalists to develop. The first Mexican tin ton crossed the border, promising local supply and reducing dependence on Narupe and Australia. Ore grades claim around 73 percent fine metal.
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Si Henry Freeman
Daranuze
Chihuahua
Narupe
Australia
Tariff Debate and Democratic View on Free Trade
A fragment from a 19th century discussion notes hopes that tariffs will be repealed in the next Congress. It reflects Democratic party tensions and the uneasy stance of manufacturers and business leaders toward free trade and national policy.
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Elie
New York Figure Waamey Mal Tino Voices on Party Reform
United States sorter Waamey Mal Tino of New York shares views on party cohesion and the Republican path ahead. He urges reevaluating party fraud claims, hints at a stance for the next era, and references Miller and Lewet in shaping internal tensions within the Republican National Convention context.
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United States
Waamey Mal Tino
New York
Republican Party
Millar
Wei
City election reform plan sparks mayoral race clash
A fragmented report notes a political split over election reform proposals. Key players from opposing parties dispute the process and accuse rivals of bias while efforts to persuade voters in Portside continue amid tensions.
Freeport mayor candidate praised for economic reforms
A local endorsement commends the ex mayor of Freeport for steady leadership, faulting high taxes and urging an economical administration. The piece notes his public service, strong personal support, and belief he could unite the Republican party to victory, while expressing regret that Mr Fry is not willing to pursue relief measures.
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Freeport
Republican Party
Fry
Laughing at the Bull by the Horns Wit from a Country Road
A cheeky tale about Henry Watterson and a joke on taking the protection bull by the horns. An Irishman’s anecdote follows a Trisha’s laugh as he climbs over a fence to grab a bull, only to find the laugh was at his own expense and wisdom in humor.
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Cincinnati Coyne Falf
Henry Watterson
Robinson
Watterson
Trisha
Wat
Horn
National Banking Law Promises Tax Relief and Growth
The recent Congress reduced taxation on National Banks by nine million dollars annually, likely spurring many new banks. Private bankers can organize under the National Banking Act with bond purchases to create circulation. Banks praise the tax cut as freeing them from a war tax and anticipate broader banking expansion nationwide.
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United States
Proud
Onmeney
Army Cadet Age Rule Sparks Confusion in West Point History
A Washington Cardidl writer notes Army age requirements for cadets, revealing doctored ages reported to the Department and misstatements by chaplains. The piece discusses cadet entry ages, oath timing, and how age declarations affected West Point admissions and the law.
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Washington
Guitorize
West Point
Army Chaplains Accused of Age Deceit Cause Laughter
Relly admitted to the file and faced up to facts. Several officers noted years of misreporting, while chaplains were found to have exaggerated or misrepresented ages, dulling respect for religious figures among troops.
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Relly
Graham elected county treasurer in Stephenson special election
In the Stephenson County special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mgr. Abrahm Gund, Republican David W. Graham of Rock Run township won over Democrat TL Poffenberger by 825 votes. The county press congratulates him, noting he is not too young to hold the office and predicts a capable, accommodating tenure.
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Stephenson County
Mgr. Abrahm Gund
David W. Graham
Rock Run Township
Tl, Poffenberger
Graham
Prohibition Ticket Seen as Route to Democratic Victory
The Freeport editorial warns that a full Prohibition party slate this spring would hand control to the Democrats by defeating Republicans. It argues many Prohibitionists secretly favor Democratic success and questions why they nominate electors with no chance, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket instead.
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Prohibition Party
Freeport
Sreeport
Laing
Death of Timothy O Howe at Kenosha Wisconsin
Timothy O Howe, former Maine legislator and Wisconsin judge, died last Sabbath afternoon at his nephew Col James H Howe's residence in Kenosha. Born February 24 1816 in Livermore Maine he studied law and served in Maine legislature in 1845 before moving to Wisconsin where he was elected judge of circuit and supreme courts and later to the United States Senate as a Union Republican succeeding Charles Dikeo.
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Postminster
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James H. Howe
Kenosha
Wis
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Caeon Bay
Ma. Howe
Livermore
Maine
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Charles Diukeo
Long Serving Wisconsin Senator and Judge Howe
The text chronicles the career of Judge Howe from his seat in 1864 through re elections in 1867 and 1873, noting his prominence on key Senate committees and his term ending March 1879. It mentions Howe's participation in a 1879 successor contest, his Green Bay retirement, Garfield’s appointment offer to join the International Monetary Congress at Paris, and subsequent cabinet speculation. It also references his push for reduced postage and improved national facilities.
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Carpenter
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Garfield
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Ohio
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New York
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Assayer's Work At Treasury Illuminates Coin Testing
Visitors rarely know that on the west wing top floor the Treasury assayer tests coin samples from all mints for weight fineness and standard value. Dr Sawyer conducts monthly weight fire and chemical tests, guarding exact procedures, while his lab handles ore samples and precious metal analyses for the secret service and mint officials.
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United States
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Philadelphia Leuron Campaign Rouses Working Class
The piece claims Prat the Philadelphia Leuron and allies press a campaign to pressure workers by opposing Confodarata Capital and Vlnaderinge Monopolies. It notes efforts to raise a tax against these entities while portraying tactics used to keep workers comfortable.
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Philadelphia Leuron
Usta Springs
Confodarata Capitil
Protests Over Tariffs and Prohibition Divide Parties
A heated discussion outlines tariff support from Republicans and opposition from Democrats, criticizing Democratic obstructionism in Illinois and nationwide. It argues for adequate protection and warns against excessive prohibition efforts while urging party harmony and discipline within the Republican ranks.
High License Law Provisions in Nebraska Summary
Lincoln readers see how Nebraska high license is applied with petitions signed by thirty freeholders, location details, and fees split between school funds. A prior violator can be denied and may appeal to courts, reflecting temperance influences seen in Lincoln last spring.
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Nebraska high license law aids saloon control says Lincoln panel
The Lincoln discussion on high license provisions notes saloon owners can sell only under bond and must keep records while open hours are restricted. It cites reductions in saloons, reports fewer dives, and claims the law curbs drunkenness without harming moderate drinking. The article surveys penalties, licensing costs, and enforcement in Nebraska.
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Nehragkst
Sloan
Bama
Allen Simday
Lincoln
Omaha
Gineola
Quaint vine covered home of General Stone in California
The San Francisco Call describes General Stone min’s vine covered residence as a two story weathered redwood house nearly hidden by exotic vines and flowers. It notes a broad porch, four front rooms opening onto the porch, and a garden of roses, passion flowers, jasmine, heliotropes, and ivy. The piece highlights Mrs Stameman and children’s work on the home, its simple exterior, and Stone’s routine overseeing his ranch, vineyards, and orange groves with his majordomo.
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Stonemin
San Francisco
Cay Pass
California Ranch
Austables
General Stone
Stameman
Taos Robles
Deveratio
Stan
Generi Ul Minis
Southern California
Sumner
Stonomin
New Styles in BAM and Soft Hats at New York
From New York New Styles in BAM and Soft Hats, the Bighmie Cross Shirt outlines Chamberlin Hatter and a lineup including Gilovee Calfskin Goatskin Badskin and Vanderwear Pine. The feature highlights Chamberlin Hatter as key names in the men’s wear and machine grillles.
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Hatter
New York
Bam
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