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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1881
Page
2
The notice lists diverse goods and vendors including Wr Wallon dry goods Sheriff s sale Burchard Boot Hardicore and Stoves Sceley Mead dry goods Century Magazine St Nicholae Mrs B E Pott Millinery J Teneson Wright Atlas of the World. a compact catalog of local merchants and items for sale.
The Freeport Republican announces a special offer valid until January 1, 1882. Subscribers who are current with no arrears and pay one year in advance receive the paper free from now until January 1, 1882, and new subscribers on the same terms will get one year from January 1, 1882 to January 1, 1883.
President Arthur travels to New York on Wednesday to close business in the city. He plans to stay about a week and is expected to resume occupancy of the White House upon his return to Washington.
Governor Cullom has investigated pleuro pneumonia cases among cattle in the Eastern States and issued a proclamation prohibiting the importation of cattle into Illinois from the infested localities.
A baseball editor notes Senator Logan's motion to elevate David Davis to Senate president. General Logan's parliamentary tactics impressed Democrats, as he scored a metaphorical home run and kept the batting order active.
James was nominated to remain in Arthur's cabinet as Postmaster General to avoid questions about future acts. He has reestablished the fast mail between New York and Chicago, departing at 4 35 a.m. and arriving 9 05 a.m. next day, with Freeport due at 3 15 p.m. The New York papers from Monday reach Freeport on Tuesday afternoon.
The Mechanic's National Bank of Newark collapses as the Bay cashier absconds with 2 million dollars in stock speculation losses on Wall Street. He keeps nothing but the heavy safe. The incident prompts directors to insist on direct handling and verification of funds at every meeting to prevent future defalcations.
On Thursday of lost week William Dawson Treasurer of Beaver county Pennsylvania arrived at 6 30 am to open the office vault when two men hidden in the Court House sprang upon him and robbed the vault of 15000. Dawson pursued them but fog allowed their escape. Rumor says the robbers were Dawson confederates. Frank Hatton appointed and confirmed First Assistant Postmaster General succeeding General James N Tyner resigned. Hatton praised by President Garfield as a fearless independent Republican ally for Western Republicans.
Residents face mass displacement after early September wildfires that left about fifteen thousand people homeless. Fundraising calls emphasize cash contributions for food and basic needs through next summer, noting old clothing is no longer useful and urging an organized local effort to share abundance with those in need.
General John I. Beveridge, former Illinois governor, is named Assistant Treasurer of the United States in Chicago, to succeed Frank Gilbert whose term has ended. Beveridge is 64 years old and will assume the new post immediately.
The late war veteran and staunch Republican, long a Beecher ally, likely to be approved for Beveridge's appointment at Senator Logan's request. Last week the steamer Gilchrist sank after the boiler failed near Rock Island, nine people drowned, many saved by a towboat.
The fat stock show begins at the exposition building in Chicago on Monday. Past shows have spurred American breeders to improve meat quality and reduce costs, with top exhibitors setting trends toward earlier maturity and better meat quality, signaling broad advancement in the industry.
Unprecedented Mississippi high water ruptures the Sny levee below Quincy in three places. The Sny bottom, a two hundred thousand acre Illinois farming region, lies under floodwaters. Most residents and stock have moved, but losses of corn hay and wheat are expected to be immense. Farmers face discouragement and potential abandonment of the area. permanent levee construction is anticipated but costly and lengthy.
Orange Judd answers readers to sell when ready, pay debts, and stay in safe condition. He warns against speculating on price movements as buyers and sellers expect opposing futures changes and notes demand may drop, curtailing purchases domestically and abroad.
Washington correspondents discuss Judge Folger becoming Secretary of the Treasury and Roscoe Conkling succeeding him. The piece argues Conkling is highly qualified for a Cabinet post, notes his Senate resignation was a mistake, and hopes that chapter closes without staining his integrity. It urges the country and the Republican party to welcome his future public service.
A New York Tribune correspondent writes from Richmond about the upcoming election set for Tuesday next. The correspondent notes the debt question appears as a key issue influencing voter sentiment and potential legislative action.
The Bourbons insist the effort is about saving the Democratic party not a single breach in the Solid South. They warn that Virginia joining Liberalism would threaten the entire system based on war memories and racial proscription. Once Virginia falls, other Southern states may follow and end the presidential canvass with their electors pledged.
The Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania Central Roads launched a limited fast express from Chicago to Pittsburg New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Boston. The 912 mile Chicago to New York trip will take 26 hours with time difference. Through Pullman palace cars operate to Pittsburg Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with hotel dining cars and meals served to order. Extra fare of $3 applies for this train with standard sleeping car rates.
Delegates from across the Mississippi Valley gather in St Louis to press for river improvements. They argue the Mississippi and New Orleans route can compete with rail, reduce freight rates, and serve eighteen states and three territories. Government surveys confirm practicality, with grain moved to Liverpool cheaper by river than by rail, urging a united western demand.
Congressman Page of California clashed with San Francisco Mint Superintendent Mr Dodge leading to a commission of Hon. Alexander Ramsey ex Secretary of War Gov. Thomas I Young of Ohio and Mr B O Houghton. The investigation found no fault with Mr Dodge after a thorough review.
The Commission found no basis for the charges against the San Francisco Mint Superintendent. It reported he has operated within appropriations, reduced estimates, followed laws and instructions, and acted honestly. The panel attributed the accusations to misinformation tied to political disputes with Mr. Dodge and Mr. Page.
The Washington correspondent of the Inter Ocean reports Governor Foster of Ohio met President Arthur and found cordial reception. Arthur, amid a constrained visit, urged party unity, asked about Ohio Republicans, and stressed that Senators and Representatives must judge constituents and candidates within their states. He sought timely information to avoid mistakes and insisted on collective responsibility for appointments.
The Philadelphia Record notes John Kelly as a powerful boss needing many opponents to unseat him while Cincinnati and Carroll County papers discuss cabinet placements and attacks on officials. Ohio voters, Virginia campaigns, and Virginia election tensions are cited, with references to slander and fierce political rhetoric across multiple papers.
A long composite excerpt reports on political infighting and party dynamics, noting Republican dominance, Senatorial disputes, and editorials from the Galveston and Albany papers. It also details a local tragedy in which Peter Dennis is accused after a husbandbeat incident, culminating in the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Kay’s killer.
Mrs. Garfield’s father recalls a Chicago Convention moment and General Geld’s regret after a nomination. President Arthur began services in St. John’s Episcopal, where a pew long used by presidents since 1816 was kept free of charge yet occupants consistently paid annual rent, per treasurer’s records.
The excerpt cites DeWitt Talmage condemning Guiteau while noting ministers as foreseen executioners. It then describes French councils planting fruit trees along highways, criticizing uniform Lombardy poplars. A Gambetta anecdote follows about a father and son and the boy’s eye incident at Cahors Lycee.
A Washington Post letter from Guiteau’s Boston owl brother notes family opposition to the insanity theory. Relatives in Freeport and Etton reportedly refuse to aid a defense, fearing disgrace if Guiteau is found sane. A new wardrobe may be bought as Guiteau’s clothes have suffered under prison life and Mason’s bullet damage.
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