Hitt Addresses Warren and Galena Meetings
Republican congressional candidate fon. Reber BR Hitt spoke at Warren Wednesday evening and Galena Thursday evening, accompanied by State Senator Isaac Rice. Both gatherings drew large crowds. Logansport Mayor Jugoh refused to back the Democratic ticket, invoking Lincoln’s duty motto and declaring he favors submission and prohibition to keep the nation united.
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Reber BR. Hitt
Congress
Warren
Galena
Isaac Rice
Qyle County
Jugoh
Logansport
Indiana
Lincoln
Ohia
Prohibitionists Favor Freeport Convention Nomination
A Prohibitionists convention at Freeport last Saturday discussed fielding a candidate for the Legislature in the Senatorial District of Jarrell Ju Daviess and Stephenson. Andrew Hinds is spoken of as a potential candidate while Republicans Wolfman and Hamstead are mentioned with cautious, undecided prospects for May elections.
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Freeport
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Ju Daviess
Stephenson
Andrew Hinds
Wolfman
Hamstead
Republican split clouds New York political scene
Clarkes Gh Folger, secretary at the Mreveney, dines accepted the Republican Houdidtied for Cavernar al New York. Opponents object to Boleor while admitting adieu pure many. they dislike some delegates who attended the New York Republican State Convention. With Comoctuts united in New York, Republicans divided the outlook for the Republican ticket.
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Mreveney
New York
Dibaeus Te Annels
Lowes Waed
Hecehier
George Wil Nine Curtis
Boleor
New York Republian
Contest in the TSth Confessional District heats up
The race features General ait ner, a popular German Republican, challenging Democrat Bill Morrison who has led in the current district. Morrison’s liberal free trade stance boosts his appeal among manufacturers and workers in favor of protection.
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Wisconsin Politics and Church Sermons Stir Public Debate
The district leans Republican with about a 600 vote majority in 1886, and Bill Morrison faces a strong GOP challenge in November. The New York Tribune notes Wisconsin Methodist ministers upset by Bishop Andrews condemning political sermons from pulpits. He warns preachers not to let temperance zeal override gospel duties, signaling a rebuke to prohibition partisans.
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New York Tribune
Wisconsin
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Prohibition
Republican Party
Forger Ring Sentenced in Whiteside County Court
Judge Bailey presided at Morrison as four forgers were sentenced to penitentiaries. One received ten years one eight and two five year terms. The gang robbed nearby farmers of over four dollars using fake farm anvil deals and forged receipts turning into notes. The entire group was captured and convicted of forgery.
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Chicago Evening Journal
Morrison
Bailey
Whiteside County
Counting dispute at Freeport Democratic Convention
The article clarifies that William H. Mitchell did not count ballots but announced results. Fred Stahl and Henry Bitner counted 124 for McNamara and 133 for Ticknor from a total of 25 ballots. It urges Stahl and Bitner to explain the counting method to the public. It also discusses New York canal amendments and the push for a free canal system to challenge railroad monopolies.
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Freeport
William H. Mitchell
Fred Stahl
Galena
Henry Bitner
Carroll
Mitchell
Stahl
Bitner
Mr. Mitchell
McNamara
Ticknor
Wisconsin Congressman Supports River and Harbor Bill
Congressman Williagis of Wisconsin says the River and Harbor bill deserves time for reflection. He argues a thirty day stay of judgment would improve the measure if voters erred, contending it is better to pass with faults than risk danger by blocking passage. Congressman Henderson of Illinois defends the bill, stating no government appropriations are made without honesty.
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Government funding for navigable waterways expansion
The speaker defends wartime supervised projects by regular army officers educated at government expense, arguing against opposition to the bill. He contends the U S should spend more on navigable streams to break monopolies and lower transport costs, asserting long standing policy to fully improve every capable waterway with engineering skill.
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United States
Suppression of Mormonism debated as Utah law enforced
The Edmunds bill is enforced in Utah by a President appointed Commission amid opposition. Mormon officers resist vacating posts, mandamus actions loom in federal courts. The Church plans $10,000 for counsel to test constitutionality before the Supreme Court, with Jeremiah Black retained. The case hinges on Congress power over Territories and the religious freedom clause. The outcome could redefine federal authority to suppress polygamy and question church practices.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Buchanan
Congress
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Sherman Critics Proposes Local Option In Liquor Question
Senator Sherman campaigns in Ohio arguing the last 25 years of reform stem from Republican policy despite Democratic opposition. He urges local option as the best method to address liquor sales and taxes on labor, while expressing doubt about Prohibition and stressing citizen rights.
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Sherman
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Prohibition splits loom in Ohio as temperance split grows
The piece argues Republicans will push a Sunday law and liquor tax, while Democrats oppose. It notes Ohio’s 1852 constitutional ban on licenses failed, leading to universal liquor selling. A Prohibition party ticket may siphon votes, risking a Democratic win and delaying temperance gains for years.
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Ling
Ohio
Lewis Sture
Supreme Court of Ohio
Democrata
Naither
Kansas
Iowa
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Temperance Movement
Democratic and Republican views clash in era debates
A compilation of opinion excerpts criticizes moneyed politicians and party behavior while praising party strength in Kansas and Iowa. It contrasts Republican vigor with Democratic fallacies, notes Mississippi Valley concerns, and argues that political defeat tests character and loyalty beyond faction.
Maine Election Signals Blaine Rise To National Lead
The Maine result marks a decisive Republican victory and elevates James G. Blaine as the party’s clear leader for national representation and steadfast fidelity to Republican interests. The piece argues Blaine’s prominence is secured by the Maine outcome and could shape the approach to the 1854 convention.
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Mr. Blaine
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Camue
Blaine
Fief
Republican Party
Maine
James G. Blaine
Lincoln and His Times Told by Judge Usher in Chicago
Judge Usher recounts Lincoln faith in Union victory, struggles during Civil War, and key moments with Stanton, Lamon, and Gettysburg. He notes Lincoln's calm under pressure, Stanton's stern will, and the President's care for prisoners and troops, ending with Lincoln's deathbed impact.
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National Co
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Jamon
Cornerstone laid for new Freeport col building
From Dakotas Republicans report cornerstone ceremony for a new college building to be completed soon. Plans call for a 40 by 85 foot hall with a front wing, located in the town’s northern section. Workmen are actively engaged. walls, trusses, windows and carpentry progress amid busy onlookers.
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Strornge Party in Harlem Guest of Mo Ham Wright
A Wednesday evening party in Cedarville to honor Mo Ham Wright of Harlem featured numerous attendees including Mer, Charles, Miss McQool, Mr Chambers of Pen Vania, Mr Ashley Marber, and many others. Refreshments were served and the event ended on a pleasant note with plans for future notices of Wright’s works.
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Freeport
Monteling
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