Republican County Convention at Lacon Marshall County
The Republican county convention meets at the Court House in Lacon on May 11 1880 to select four delegates for the Springfield state convention and to appoint a County Central Committee. Township caucuses on May 6 will appoint local central committees and forward chairmen for county appointment. Local contests and alderman seats in three wards are debated with multiple candidates named for each ward. The article notes a lively school election battle and criticizes a circular damaging Gen Hawley’s prospects.
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Court House
Lacon
Marehall
Marshall
Springfield
Marshall County
County Central Committee
Jairle C
Steuben
Bardtoga
Whitefield
Henry
Hawley
Rock Island
I. Kohler
Clcero Ferguson
A. M. Peal
Elizabeth-Sinclair
Dewees
Filisabeth Sinclair
County of
Illinois
A. D
Brown
Illinois Peoria meeting calls for national canal enlargement project
A Peoria gathering last Thursday urged the national government to undertake enlarging the Jilthois and Michigan canals. The group argued Chicago and the region should push Congress to authorize and complete the work as a national highway of commerce benefiting many states. The plea emphasized rapid action and broad support across the union.
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Peoria
Michigan Canal
Chicago
Pilinolata
Songrese
Candidates for congress in this district consider two leaders
The article notes LB Payson of Livingston and CG Campbell of Kankakee as leading contenders to succeed Hon. A L Fort. Campbell is praised for sociability and business sense and would be a capable congressman, while Payson is likewise viewed as well known and able to represent the district's interests.
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Congress
Fort
Payson
Livingston
CG. C. Campbell
Kankakee
C. D. Campbell
Olly
Windon
Ani
Ath
Rhée
Campbell
Wrhom
Robert Clark’s Grocery Store Adds Iron Roof After Fire
Sparks from a Ghieney caused a roof fire at Robert Clark’s grocery on Monday. Firefighters saved the building before a larger blaze. After a second escape in years he installed an iron roof and placed workers on the job that afternoon to prevent further damage.
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Robert Clark
Evans Denies Henry County Alliance Program Collusion
J G Evans recounts his accidental election as Alliance president and explains he and two committee members drafted a Henry meeting program from memory after misplacing a written copy. He asserts inquiries by George M Bane and Henry Titus about proposed changes were properly handled and notes later editor statements were disputed with Rev L Springer.
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W. J. McAlliater
G.M. Bana
W. M. Hamilton
J. H. Jones
H. Titus
A. Porter Webber
Henry
W. J. McAllister
Lacon
Springer
G. M. Bane
Wyoming
Lafayette
Ronaldl
Henrys
Venona
Bane
Maria Maxwell
Henry Republican
Hane
Burt
W.J. McAllister
Moyself
Enry
Mr. Burt
Messrs
Temperance Alliance
George Burt, Jr
D. H. Jonas
Sparland
Henry Titus
G.M. Bank
Titus
Rev. L. Springer
Ephinger
Lavon
Ill
Rey
J. G
Evans
Marshallounty Alliance
Acoh
Messrs. Hamilton and McAllister
Mr. Bane
Coate
Mia
Maxwytl
Dane
Hey
Seaman
L. Springer
Alliance
M. Hawilton
Messrs. Bane and Titus
MR. Webber
LaPrairie
J. G. Evans
Hamilton
McAllister
Sania
Panter
Nob
Webber
Jones
Evans and Webber clash over Henry Alliance program
Letters reveal Evans defending his program decisions for the Marshall County Alliance and accusing The Republican of misrepresentation. Webber and others confirm calls to Bane Titus and Webber, noting jealousy and reporting disputes within Henry brethren.
Pioneer Farmer Uncle John Foster Visits Old Friends
Uncle John Foster, living in Iroquois County with a daughter, is visiting Mr. Charles and Everett and other old friends. He is a veteran of many years, shows fair health, and can get about. He formerly owned the farm near the city and is regarded as a pioneer of the section.
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John Foster
Charles
Everett
Iroquois County
Pioneers
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