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Freeport Republican

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1881

Page

3

New Advertisement for Clothing and Dramatic Goods

An old newspaper ad announces items from new advertisement on and Dorman featuring threshing, arachine, nee fork mag boase, clothing by Smigen and Clark's Dramatic.

President Garfield update and Republican paper plan in 1881

The piece reports on President Garfield's slowly improving condition after his bullet wound, noting parotid discharge and hopes for solid food soon. It also announces a shift to a Republican-leaning paper in Stephenson County, Freemont Republican, detailing editorial stance, ambitions, circulation of about 1400 weekly copies, and support for the party. It mentions General Hurlbut’s Peru posting and a diplomatic reply about peace and civil strife.

Guiteau Matse Thornton Stabeck Gole Frerroni Republican Stephenson County Republican Party Fregrory Republican Freeport Hurlbut Peru Army of the Tennessee South America Calderon Great American Republic

Debt Reduction Report Spurs Republican Support

A historical government summary notes the national debt fell to 761,713,994 from August 31, 1865 to July 31, 1881, with annual debt interest reduced by 81,696,782. The figures are presented as evidence of Republican party performance pleasing voters.

Republican Party

Bourbon candidate Major Daniel for Virginia governor

The Greensboro North State reports on Major Daniel, the Bourbon candidate for Virginia governor, outlining his candidacy and background as presented in the North State's coverage.

Major Daniel Virginia Greensboro N. C

Speech at Greensboro court house sparks party clash

The article recalls a speaker who urged young ladies to ostracize Republicans and warned against associations with them. It cites the New York Tribune noting Bourbon organs in Virginia now claim to have supported emancipation and suffrage. A colored man replies that Democrats caused the rebellion and would keep slaves without it, while conceding a voter’s choice for the Republican ticket.

Court House Greensboro New York Tribune Virginia South Darkey Dst

Maine Governor faces deadlock over appointments

The Maine executive deadlock persists as Governor Plaisted seeks to fill posts for Democrats and Greenbackers, but his seven Republican Council refuses consent. A rupture followed, with the Governor adjourning the Council while it would not accept adjournment and scheduled another meeting. Without both bodies acting, governance stalls.

Maine Plaisted Democrata Greenbackers

Wheat and corn crop acres show favorable August 1 report

The Agricultural Bureau released a detailed August 1 statement on spring wheat and corn, noting similar acreage to 1880 but improved condition. Using Department averages, the bulletin estimates 1881 wheat yield around 429 million bushels, about 52 million less than 1880 but higher than many early guesses.

Daily Commercial Bulletin The Agricultural Bureau Bulletin

Logan Denounces New York Dispatch On Arthur Stalwarts

Washington dispatch reports Senator Logan arriving with ex Senator Chaffee and Governor Routt from New York. He brands a recent dispatch about stalwarts at Vice President Arthur’s home as false and malicious. Logan says he has not seen Arthur since Senate adjournment and has not discussed politics or the Vice Presidency with Grant or Arthur. He notes Grant appeared downcast and fears for the President’s health, while Mrs Logan has reportedly recovered.

Washington Logan Chaffee Routt Colorado New York Falee Arthur General Arthur Senate General Grant New Yor

Old Settlers Meeting Recounts County Pioneers

The August gathering in Stephenson County recalls early life, migration to Freeport, and the 1840s to 1860s settler experiences. Speakers honor John H. Addams, John A. Clark, and other pioneers, while recollecting journeys, slavery to freedom, and the county’s growth through farming, industry, and religion.

Jackson Richart Thomas Jones Buckeye Biesel P Belknap Oneco Reuben Babb Loran John Swanzey Ridott Robert Bell Freeport Robey Cedarville Confne Old Settlers Association

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