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Freeport Republican
Chicago
Freeport
Republican
Chicago Weekly Journal
Inter Ocean
St Nicholag
Per
Cree
Freeport Apion
Ilar
Per’s
Magar
Death of Thurlow Weed Ends Whig Era Politician’s Career
There is good sleighing in Northern Wisconsin. Hon. Thurlow Weed of New York died of old age at age 85 on Wednesday morning Just. He was a leading Whig politician of New York when Horace Greeley and William H. Seward were young men.
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Thurlow Weed
New York
Horace Greeley
William AH. Seward
Prohibitionists Split as Mrs Stratton Loses Poll
The New York Tribune reports on State Superintendent election results showing Mrs Stratton defeated by 4,168 votes. The piece suggests temperance and prohibition issues split voters, with mentions of candidates from the Prohibition and Temperance parties and debates over legislation.
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The
New York Tribune
Permparance
Stratton
Ry. Peliligun
Lise
Mer
Comperance Legielation S. Hie
Anoia Sunm
Jose
Tiv Striet Penhihitioniats
Political parties shift across states in presidential voting
The text notes that states including Colorado Connecticut Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Nevada New York New Jersey Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania and Wisconsin voted Democratic in a dire year, yet two years later Republicans still elected their presidential candidate, underscoring party resilience and regional variation.
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Colorado
Connecticut
Ilinois
Indiana
Massachusetts
Nevada
New York
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Scoutor-elver Dolph of Oregon described as prominent figure
A man named Scoutor-elver Dolph from Oregon is tall and commanding with a dark complexion, black whiskers, a deep voice, and a striking, expressive gaze. He is portrayed as brave, notable, and a conspicuous personality in Washington society.
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Scoutor
Elver Dolph
Oregon
Ile Hay
Washington
Eminent Physician Warns About Tans, Uproar Likely
Fragmented OCR text suggests a doctor argues measures on a controversial drink, claiming it harms youths as alcohol harms males. The piece hints at public reaction and a constitutional movement, with garbled names and dates.
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Chadwick
Massain
Juilius Wit
Boule
Discreditable Efforts Said to Fail in Re-Election
The article alleges Senator Wanda faces hostile moves by opponents aimed at defeating his bid for re election. It notes Winthom secures properties valued at 700000 dollars and agrees to transfer them for a quarter. The piece suggests the schemes are unlikely to succeed.
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Wanda
Carmites
Winthom
Boss Rule Questioned In 1878 Ogle County Vote
The Rochelle Register notes Oregon exchanges should recall 1878 when Major Hawk won Ogle county with 2452 votes to 2104 for the opposition. Hawk led by 348, while Hitt carried 2514 to 2054 for the opposition, a 460 majority. Total votes were 4556 in 1878 and 4568 this year, up 12. The piece suggests the public tires of boss rule on that occasion as well.
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Rochelle
Ogle County
Register
Oregon
Wame
Major Hawk
Ogle
Mr. Hitt
Ilitt
Hawk
Illinois Papers Push Logan as Presidential Candidate
Republican editors in Illinois urge Senator John A. Logan to run for president citing his appeal to Union soldiers nationwide. Logan says he will not seek the presidency and prefers his Senate seat, a stance the piece notes echoes Garfield's past.
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Illinois
John A. Logan
Logan
Lim
United States
Boys In Blue
Welkin
Maine
California
James A. Garfield
General Grant Defends Porter in 1862 Disobedience Controversy
In the December North American review General Grant defends Pitt Porter noting Porter disobeyed orders because he believed he knew more than General Pope. Grant argues Porter was right to judge orders, while the piece questions if a court martial verdict truly marked Porter guilty and urges full restitution if innocent.
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General Grant
Pitt John Porter
Porter
Pope
Helio graphy experiments signal sunshine across long distances
In Egypt Gol Keyser raised a heliographic mirror on a pyramid near Jit and sent a solar beam to the coast about 120 wires away where bright pinpoints appeared readable. In Paris M Mangin used a 100 cubic foot hydrogen balloon with copper wires and a Swan lamp to imitate Morse code for distant military signaling by electric light.
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Egypt
Gol
Academie d'Aerostation
Editor’s Striking Opinion Noted in Freeport Journal
The Freeport Journal’s September 18 issue is highlighted for its editor’s sharp, direct language. The remark underscores perceived inconsistencies in the paper’s editorial stance.
Prohibition and party shifts in county ticket debate
The article discusses Richard and Hoffman alignments with Prohibition candidates, alleging strategies to use the Prohibition ticket to influence Democratic gains. It notes Richards changing sides after backing the Republican ticket, Sheets siding with Richards against Hawk, and Hoffman prevailing in Stephenson and Carroll Counties while Sheetz and Richards ended damaged.
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Wil Tee
Drmaocratie
Richards
Prohibition
Democrata
Hawk
Hoffman
Sheets
Sheetz
Stephenson
Carroll
Poeley Pape
Canvass Pride Marks Ste phenson County GOP Victory
Ton C J Fry chaired a county canvass aligned with Republican ticket wishes. Despite some candidates losing locally, all statewide and federal ticket members except Stratton won. Fry funded meeting bills, defended party neutrality, and paid vendors after the campaign, portraying steadfast GOP loyalty and enduring public service.
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Hitt
Journal
Atlanta
Ilinois
Fry
Richards
Defending Bosses and Butler in a Heated Editorial
A reader-facing piece argues that prior defense of Grant and Conkling by the paper proves political hypocrisy amid claims of Boss Cameron and Bosses overthrow in New York and Pennsylvania. It cites Governor Butler on causes of late elections, government excess, taxes on whiskey and tobacco, and predicts future political shifts in December 1883 with temperance and party impacts.
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General Butler
Massachusetts
Butler
Ong
Tyrone
Mehdi Ariveté
Repubblican
Questios
Acs
Ly Massiage
Ay Punyea
Goa
Wen
Pehay
Mewly Watit
Congress
Brady
Rus Iultican
Republican Party
Rejgice
Hyena Digging Graves Remarks Threaten Justice After Death
The passage accuses an unnamed figure of insincerity and dishonesty, likening them to hyenas that dig into graves. It contrasts past threats with posthumous judgment, asserting that even in death the subject cannot escape memory and accountability.
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Sai Coe Bey
Constitutional Prohibition Debate in Luwa Article Cited
Governor Sherman argues prohibition in Luwa progressed through legal steps from Isdi to a constitutional amendment. A resident disputed the idea that prohibition was a political issue, noting Governor Sherman’s view that party influence over voter opinion is overstated. The piece contends it is improper to turn prohibitory policy into party politics in Illinois.
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Baron J. Sherman
Towa
Nuh Anmertia Deren
Luwa
Tuwa
Prohibition
Ilinois
Sherman
Mercew
Lowa
Tinois
Prohibition stance on constitutional amendment debated
The article argues against Prohibition candidates in elections, stating a constitutional amendment requires two thirds of all legislative members and every district. It warns nominating candidates weakens chances, calls zeal less useful than common sense, and urges readers to study the Constitution before acting.
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Hanes
PeMres
Prohibition Party
Illinois Republicans Triumph Amid Turbulent Election
The narrative reflects a post election mood where Republicans claim a substantial victory in Illinois. Key figures cited include A. M. Jones, Master West, Daniel Shepard, John W. Bunn, J. M. Beardsley, Charles A. Partridge, and Juanes S. Martin. The piece notes a twelve vote joint ballot majority and predicts a Republican U.S. Senator win, plus gains in the Legislature, with detailed state-wide result commentary and county-level shifts.
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Itepublican Party
Illinois
A. M. Jones
West
Ilinois
Republican State Central Committee
Daniel Shepard
John W. Bunn
Springfield
J. M. Beardsley
Rock Island
Charles A. Partridge
Waukegan
Juanes S. Martin
Salem
Ulinais
United States
D Lewishiture
Stitt Seusters Chen
M. Jones
Matas
Levek
Yutas
Carroll Lesa
Il Lares
Boush
Benger
Das
LGU
Cronkrite
Bietos
Gory
Wijuring Yyor Smith
Raning Joy
Karl
Dimnorrith
Republican ticket splits over alleged ring in county
The Freeport Journal editor attacked Hoffman and named known Republicans as forming a ring alleged to control county nominations. The piece traces caucus and convention votes for Hyde Kleckner Mayer Pickard and others, noting some supporters later faced defeat and the editor boasted of it, claiming no ring existed.
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Freeport Journal
Hoffman
Sheetz
Soni Himsdf
Ile
Floe
Williard B. Naramure
Charles Waite
C.J. Ry
Horatio C. Burchard
Howard P. Burton
James 8. Cochran
A. T. Green
Caucasses
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Tock Otty
Hillebraid
Coroger
Dria
Kent
Darob Gable
Delegans
Hyde
Tiane Fy Bleckner
Comnaty Clark
Wallace Wo Hutelivon
Urias M. Mayer
J.C. Pickard
Hun. W. Pt. Naramore
Kleckner
Hutchy Ixvir
Mayer
Plekant
Noramare
Timber Lena
Wear Point
Dyrus
Wear Burn
West Point
Geneva
Rotege
Biekird
CMU
Goren
Stephenson
Hecke
Paebael
Fiat
Abonavie Cs Borers
ax-Menitier
Cote Wiel
Menebier
Une Uristad
Mit
Vanes
Cvery Titty
Jorn Leven
Wowaan
Tages
Fardion
Foe
Cals
Bleckner
Tar
Kinky
Wallace W. Uhulchinan
County Reensurer
Boeri
Mike
Jiretoiah Lowy
Carguer
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Kleuk
Freveteer
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