Republican meeting notices and appointments in Illinois and Texas
The Republican voter convention in Timots invites delegates to the Thepale Tiean State Convention in Springficht on April 28 at 1 PM to nominate candidates for November. Stephenson County votes 4,68. Chatunai Daxthi reports Bigger named United States District Attorney for Northern District of Texas, aided by Congressman Hawk. General Logan returns to Washington, health restored, as Cameron remarks on starting poor as advantageous for a career.
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Weanauarr Herenniess
Pomcaurier
Cucaco
Timots
Springficht
Welnestoy
Anm
Ter Paurpase
West State
Trenantor
Bapere Intendent of Public Instruction
Ler
Stephenson County
Iones
Chatunai Daxthi
Sixvateni
C. . Bigger
Freeport
92D
Minoia Volunteera
United States
Texas
Congressman Hawk
Bigger
John A. Logan
Illinois
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Washington
Senate
General Logan
Worthington confirmed Collector at Port of Boston
Roland Worthington has been confirmed as Collector at the Port of Boston after nomination against the wishes of Senators Hour and Dawes of Massachusetts. If precedents hold, rivals may resign, but they are unlikely to do so now. The Fifteenth Annual Reunion of the Army of the Tennessee was held in St. Louis last week with Generals Sherman and Sheridan as key figures. Notables meeting included General Augustus L. Chethian, Col. James Churchill, and Samuel A. Teghan. Next reunion slated for Cleveland in October 1883.
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Roland Worthington
Beston
Hour and
Dawes
Massachusetts
Conkling and Platt
New York
Garfield
Robertson
Benatora Conkling and Platt
Worthington
Army of the Tennessee
Louis
Sherman
Sheridan
Augustus L Chetlian
Galena
Chicago
Ol. Noble
Dixon
John C. Smith
RK. i
Cleveland
Ohio
Notices from Beloit Free Press Praise Freeport Postmaster Return
The Beloit Free Press sample praises Freeport Postmaster General Smith Dothiny and many Civil War veterans from Freeport. It honors Atkins and Captain leads of the 4th Regiment of Minnesota Infantry for valor and service to the state and nation, noting dedication from war to present.
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Minois
Freeport
Beloit
Wisconsin
Free Press
Agia
Smith
Valuroug
Brawg
Sindh
Atkins
Minos
Chicago Daily Herald Gains High Praise in First Year
The Chicago Daily Herald enters its second year praised for reliable world news conciseness. Col. F. W. Palmer leads editorial pages, Charles W. Scott manages business, and the paper is hailed as a top Western daily with strong Republican alignment and growing influence.
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Chicago
7Ieraid
West
Col. F. W. Palmer
United States
Charles W. Scott
Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Daily Merald
Democratic minority in Congress accused of obstruction
Opinion notes that Democrats in Congress obstruct legislation and only push appropriation bills to attack Republicans. Authors argue no party earns support without clear principles and expressing opinions on vital issues. The piece condemns whining and mudslinging as ineffective for attaining office.
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Congress
Washington
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Mint silver profits verified by treasury audit
Horatio Burchard Director of the Mint submitted a report on silver coinage profits for 1879 1880 188 and the disposition of them. Secretary of the Treasury designated William Sherer to audit with Thomas Rathbone assisting. The report verifies the Director's statement and details profits by mint with thirteen tables. It concludes no profit diversion occurred beyond collusion of multiple officers and that the silver profit fund has been properly accounted for.
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Horatio ©. Burchard
Mint
Secretary of the Treasury
William Sherer
New York
Sharer
Thomas Rathbone
Second Auditor's Office
Sherer
United States
Senate Tariff Commission Bill Moves Forward
The Tariff Commission bill passes the Senate ending a long sessionary ordeal. Ex-Governor and ex-Senator Kirkwood is expected to chair with ex-Senator Eaton of Connecticut among possibles. The President will face criticism from various interests in selecting experts for diverse trade opinions.
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Senate
Kirkwood
Eaton
Connecticut
Commissioners Debate Trade Policy and Reformers
The text discusses a mix of protectionists and revenue reformers for a new commission. It notes David A. Wells as a leading free trader who should join for information and challenge. Washington dispatches mention H C Burchard as a proposed appointment, praised for conviction and study, with hope he becomes a commissioner under the recent law.
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David A. Wells
Washington Dispatches
H.C. Burchard
Burchard
Congressmen Hawk praised then condemned in Freeport Journal
An 1882 editorial from the Freeport Journal endorses Major Hawk as a capable, honest candidate citing his militia bill and public service. Later, after petition failure for Postmaster at Freeport and shifting editorials, A V Richards condemns Hawk as dishonorable, prompting a sharp clash over political loyalty and credibility.
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Freeport Journal
A. V. Richards
Hawe
Major Hawl
Illinois
Major Hawk
Congress
Richards
Mr. Richards
Freeport
Atkina Diad
Congressman Hawk
Hawk
Davenport Envoys Push Hennepin Canal Plan Unity
A Washington telegram reports vigorous push for the Hennepin Canal project with Edward Russell Davenport editor and secretary of the Canal Improvement Commission, ex Mayor J H Murphy of Davenport, and Major H C Connelly of Rock Island visiting the capital. They advocate unity of purpose to secure liberal Mississippi River appropriations and emphasize the Upper Mississippi water route to the lakes at Chicago and improved navigation to St Louis and the Gulf. They urge full effect of actions from Davenport and St Louis conventions and pledge support from Mississippi friends to align with canal advocates.
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Washington
Hennepin Canal
Edward Russell
Davenport
Taxete
Canal Improvement Commission
J. H. Murphy
H. C. Connelly
Rock Island
Moline
Mississippi
St. Paul
New Orleans
St. Louis
Upper
Chicago
Gulf
Friends of the
Rus
Davenport Convention stance on canal improvements
Sell reflects on the Davenport Convention of last May. He notes his support for the Mennepin Canal and for improving all waterways to influence railroad transportation rates.
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Sell
Davenport
Hennepin Canal
Mennepin Canal
Rockford Candidates Stir District in Congress Race
In Tackford, Winnebago County, letters from Chicago papers hint that two active Rockford candidates shape the district. Garver’s backers include obscure journals. Hawk supporters fear a tough convention. Despite criticism, Garver unlikely to beat Hawk, many in the district favor a return of the incumbent.
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Tackford
Winnebago Co
Trazette
Chicago
Rockford
Garver
Hawk
Congress
Illinois Republicans gather in Chicago for state meeting
Friday’s Illinois Republican State Central Committee session in Chicago drew many prominent figures including A. M. Jones chairing Jo Daviess County and ex Governor Beveridge. The group set June 28 in Springfield for the next state convention amid heated talk and expectations of a vigorous canvass.
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Illinois Republican State Central Committee
Chicago
Illinois
A. M. Jones
Jo Daviess County
Daniel Shepherd
John W. Bunn
Springfield
W.F. Calhoun
Clinton
M. B. Thompson
Urbana
George T. Williams
George B. Swift
M. B. Castle
Sandwich
J. M. Beardstey
Rock Island
L. B. Ray
Morris
A. Wilcox
Minoak
F. McAllister
Oquaka
KH. J. Pierce
Whitehall
Jno
H. Clough
James Clark
Mattoon
George Schneider
Beveridge
John A. Rinaker
Carlinville
W. K. Sullivan
Chicago Evening Journal
Herety Gann
Kissler
Cook County
Klokke
Harper
Cook
Bradley
Adama
Thomas Mitchell
Bloomington
Dan Ray
Benze
Lender
Albert Woodcock
Ogle County
Ilinois
Winois
Illinois elects wide slate of state and county officers
The notice lists races for State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction, plus twenty U.S. Representatives, twenty-five Illinois State Senators, 353 Illinois General Assembly members, and in every county a County Judge, County Treasurer, County Clerk, Sheriff, Coroner, and County Superintendent of Schools. It urges Republicans in Kingly to unite for victory and warns of a lively canvass.
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Illinois State Senate
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Congress
Slipois
Kingly
Union
Hamony
Postmaster contest stirs in old fifth district
In Rocwrig May 1382, the Oregon Independent outlines rival postmaster candidates Don Frazer and K L Otis and their supporters in Freeport Rochelle and Winnebago County. It notes Richards and Atkins in Freeport, Hawk’s popularity, and hints at convention outcomes as voters decide the nominee for Major Hawk’s successor.
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Oregon
Opie Counly
Encrorn
Major Hawk
Don Frazer
Richards
Freeport
Hawk
Gris
Rochelle
Carroll
Vrazer
Thompkins
Frazer
Otis
Register
Winnebago County
Capt. Richards
Gen. Atkins
Richards Oy
Chicago
Geo. Logan
Old Fifth
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Democrats and Postmaster Atkins noted in state papers
The Auguste Chronicle and Constitution all at den. urge Democrats in Congress not to obstruct a national bank bill. The Ogle County Democrat reports Gen. Smith D Atkins of Freeport reelected Postmaster. The Alto California Republican presses for a ten year immigration suspension to show benefits and expose Democratic falsity.
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Auguste
Constitutionallat
Congress
Ogle County
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
San Francisco Alto Californis
California
Political clash over brewers and ballots in Ohio
The letter reflects a heated debate across papers in Ohio and Kentucky about laws on temperance, Sunday work, and brewers seeking ballot support. It notes Democrats' discontent with party leadership, calls for a test vote next October, and discusses Postmaster patronage disputes in Freeport and responses to Gen Atkins.
Education Board Election Notice in Freeport Ill
Election to fill one Freeport School District Board seat for W G Barnes term. Held at Engine House Freeport on June 5 1882 from 8 am to 5 pm. Signed by W G Barnes H J Porter and W O Wrant on the Freeport School District Board.
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Engine House
Fresport
H. J. Porter
W. O. Wrant
Board of Education
Freeport School
Sherwin-Williams Paints debut in local market
Bongey & Schwartz offer a premium Sherwin-Williams paint described as ready for use with guaranteed longer wear and a superior appearance than any white lead product previously manufactured, signaling a high grade option for consumers.
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Sherwin-Williams
Bongey & Schwartz
New Trains Route Trial Between Freeport and Chicago
Commencing April 17 trains run Freeport to Chicago Union Depot at 6:05 a.m. and 2:25 p.m. arriving 10:43 a.m. and 7:10 p.m. Return from Chicago Union Depot at 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. reaching Freeport at 1:05 p.m. and 9:25 p.m.
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Koaw Freeport
Chicago
Union Depot
Cor Canal
Freeport
Sugars unchanged at Burrell Bros price list
Burrell Bros holds steady sugar prices with Brown at 84 cents per pound, Standard Yellow 90, White Exra C 94, Standard A 10, and Standard Granulated 11 cents. Ayer's Hair Vigor claims to restore growth and prevent hair loss, touting lasting perfume and harmless ingredients for toilet use.
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Burrell Bros
Ayer
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