Republicans Nominate Hayes Wheeler and Local Slate
The 1876 Republican platform lists Rutherford B Hayes for president with William A Wheeler as VP. State tickets name Shelby Cullom for governor Andrew G. enuuee for lieutenant governor George J Harlow as secretary of state Thomas B Needles for state auditor Apoll31 Route for treasurer James E Edwards for attorney general. Belknap trial ends with acquittal on jurisdiction grounds amid political maneuvering and editorials criticize tactics by Democrats and contesting factions amid farm pest concerns and intra party disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby , M. Cullom
Sangamon
Andrew Enuuee
Cook
Stato
George J. Harlow
Lazonwell
Thomas B. Needles
Washington
APOE
St. Clair
Jorney
James Ie Edsall
Loo
Hayes and Wheeler Endorse Liberals for 1872 Ticket
Ethan Allen as liberal committee chair issues a proclamation calling a National Convention of Liberal Republicans in Philadelphia. The liberal platform backs Hayes and Wheeler, praising civil service reform, specie payments, and one term for presidents, arguing liberals should support them to remain consistent with republican ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan Allen
National Liberal Republican Committee
Phildelphia
Allen
Hayes
Wheeler
Gen. Hayes Tins
Horace Greeley
Gen. Hayes
Republican Party
Sudden Spread of the Gospel in Kansan City
A prank by a lively young girl disrupted worship as pastors received tinted notes on Saturday night claiming an “engengsa tion” and prompting nine preachers to flee to St Louis while three fled west. The town reacted to the hoax claiming a larger confrontation than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan City
Tly
St. Louis
Emigration Debate and Death of Joseph I. Taylor
In 1866 66 congressman Shel by Cullom urged protecting naturalized citizens while praising immigrant hope and loyalty. The Princeton Tribune notes the death of Joseph I Taylor a prominent Pancoton resident in Geneva after a hemorrhage of the lungs. The article recounts family plans and mourns his loss as a blow to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Shelby AC
Ireland
United States
Joseph I. Taylor
Msq
Pancoton
Roeivezerland
Princeton Tribune
Taylor
Princeton
Geneva
Powers of a County Board Defers Jail Financing
The LaSalle county board of supervisors refused to appropriate funds for a new jail despite the dilapidated county prison. A mandamus petition was heard before Judge Leland, who ruled the court lacks power to compel building. the board, as the legislative body, controls county construction. The judge noted the public interest but said responsibility lies with the county legislature, and he refused the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Independent Congressional Convention in Fairbury Aug 22
Independent voters and opponents to the piosubt mia infatration are called to a convention in Fairbury on August 22 at 2 p m to nominate a candidate for Congress and State Board of Equalization and to handle other business. Delegates allocated by 1874 state superintendent votes and by district populations, listing several counties and figures. Col Fort is praised for saving his district from capture and maintaining strength and integrity according to Kunukakee Gazelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watsoka Republican
Iroquois County
Dr. Bindos
Congress
Col. Fort
Thomas M. Shaw
Shaw
Love
Opere
Fort
Col. Port
Blades
Fairbury
Conpreas
State Board of Equalization
Avery
Thertat
Ford
Kankakee
Marebdll
Iroquois
Livingston
Woodford
J.H. Stitt
Win. Cowper
T P Beach
Wai
Noel
Fura
Peter Vance
George Green
Maarahall
Comnutes
Kunukakee
Toulon
Wasterin Chancery
Ralph E. Hoyt
Chicago Press
Peoria Transcript
R. G. Ingersoll
Blaine
Cincinnati
Ingersoll
Aha
Uncalled Letters at Leary Post Office August List
Post office records show letters remaining uncalled for at Leary Marshall County Illinois for the week ending August 3. Names include Barry, Mr Pump Factory, Brlutton John, Papar Henry, Co O Brine, AL 9 Fanner, MI- Droyer, T Mathian, Mra Ald, J Day, May Sheridan, Wu Grow, Miss MR Bharp EB Young, J. 4. WARREN, P. OI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary
Marshall County
Ill
Barry
Pump Factory
John Papar
Marriage Licenses Issued in July 1826 in Witt and Nearby
July 1826 marriage licenses list couples including Hall and Emily Jane Goodrich of Witt, Clara A. Smith of Chicago, Julius B. Rowell and Lenora E. Gillett of Lacon, Jacob Hattan and Mery J. Bhort of McKean county, Moulds and Anne Ingrey of Bennington, Joaso Drake and Nettie Welty of Richland, George T. Shorts and Caroline A. True of Whitgold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Emily Jane Goodrich
Witt
Ies
Nettie Welty
Richland
George T. Shorts
Caroline A. True
Whitgold
August Flower and local political notice in Putnam County
The item discusses Dyspepsia and liver complaints claiming 73 percent prevalence in the U S and promotes August Flower with a 75 cent bottle at Le Fa Powell and a 10 cent sample. It also announces Jepy Dulkey as a candidate for Circuit Clerk subject to the Putnam County Republican Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
le& Fa Powell
Jepy
Dulkliey
Putnam County
Obituaries From Chicago and Chillicothe Rise of Multiple Deaths
Died at Chicago on July 28 Mary aged 63 wife of Paeshen, in Saratoga township James Ball aged 88 of Cumberland County, England, and infant son of Mary A. and James Lell aged 24 days. Also at Chillicothe July 30 Christian Kauf aged about 6 years, death by consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Skinkle
Mary
Paeshen
Fue
Saratoga Township
James Ball
Rae Padye
Cumberland County
England
Mary A
James Lell
Chillicothe
Christian Kauf
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Henry Republican
Rutherford É. Hayes
Ohio
William A ‘Vwheeler
New York
B. G. Ingersollis
Minnesota
Iowa
W. W. Belknap
Gage
the Times
Steward
Hise
Springfield
Storey
O'Brien
Circuit Clark
Wallodehat Towne
M. Parsonage
Ste Onge T. Torts
Caroling
Arthur Tru
Whitefield
8. Wood
Daniel MM Blankingon
Misa Clarissa Lovely
EN Not Pooria County
Henry Market
W.G. Schneider
Henry
Vanoil Schuk
Henry, Lil
Spurland
M K. Jones
Ottawa
Mimola
Peoria
Hennopiz
Snachwine Lake
W. D. Clark
Hennepin
Eckhart & Hilb
Milwaukee
Philadephia
Egkhart & Hilb
Everett's Drug Store
Hays
Joseph Kapramn
Joseph Kapram
Brass Foundry & Machine Shops
John Renz
He Bne
Foucus LaSalle
Dilvois River Bridge
A. C
A. C. Weis
Edwards & Third Streets
Sdalee
Hamburg
A C, Weis
Wil. F. Sivrrs
FyAyene
Elwinds Strait
Ayer
Cambria
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Bass
Dave Horse
C. & W. Everett
Booksellers
Kalb & Ellsworth Henry
Til
Ana
J. M. Sma
Hull & Huteco
Watsoes & Globus
J. Im
Small
Farmers’ Grocery Store
H. J. Grawburg
Paskell House
Ae . Paskell
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