Sumner Speech Dragged Through Senate Critics Debate
A senate speech by Charles Sumner is denounced as a deliberate attack on virtue and the republic by critics who call it a masterful though malicious tirade. Senator Logan and Carpenter respond, defending the defense of Senator Logan and opposing the New Departure faction.
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Sumner
Senate
Charles Sumner
Grant
Republican Party
Cardeas
Dana
Qld Bay
Ile
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Sumner, Schurz, Trumbutt& Co
Logan
Carpenter
Judge Starr Visits Kahkakee for Congress Bid
Judge C R Starr of Kahkakee candidate for congress visited the town Monday. He appealed to the most prominent party union figures, left a favorable impression, and exhibited gentlemanly bearing. A lawyer by trade, he served ten years as judge of the Kankakee district and is now attorney for the P K & P RR. He departed to visit Col Fort before returning home.
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C. R. Starr
Kahkakee
Congress
Kankakee
Ife
Col. Fort
Folly of overbearing instructions cited in local dispute
Fragmentary remarks allege dissatisfaction with rigid instructions in a political nomination process. The speaker warns against tying candidates to firm rules and argues that such demands could prejudice prospects, referencing sources named as Iroquois and local couriers.
Subscribers Seek Refund After Tribune Shift
In Carroll County a group of 52 subscribers sent a letter to Tribune managers outlining a plan to cancel their subscriptions from January 1. They demand a refund if the paper cannot fulfill the contract or offer an alternative Republican replacement.
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Chicago Tribune
The
Tribune
Liberal movement letters reveal political maneuvering in 1872
Dispatches dated June 6 1872 show leaders including Horace Greeley and Jefferson Davis urging Lyman Trumbull into the liberal slate with promises of offices. A reply from Trumbull asserts principle over payoff and a One-Term Principle. The piece labels the dispatches as a Grant lie and unreliable.
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Lyman Trumbull
Illinois
U. S. Senate
Judiciary Committee
Jayne
Horace Greeley
J. M. Palmer
Jefferson Davis
W. A. Richardson
B. Gratz Brown
J. S. Bryant
Frank P. Blair
W. W. O'Brien
Ed. Rummell
Horace White
Charles Feinge
E L. Merritt
John P. Boice
Matt. Curley
Charles Parker
Washington, D. C
Norace Greeley
Jeff. Davis
Grant
Lyaan Truanunn
Grant as a Fool in Democratic Attacks
The piece accuses Grant of being the subject of liberal press campaigns while alleging he bought the New York World and New York Herald. It claims Grant engineered Ferry's Senate seat and steered the Cincinnati convention to defeat rivals, portraying him as a clever fool manipulating public opinion.
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Grant
New York Sherald
New York World
Ferry
Senate
Kilpatrick Speaker Attacks Grant at Greeley Meeting
Kilpatrick described as a rider and critic of Grant in New York onlookers note his allegations of corruption and misconduct. The piece condemns Horace Greeley as ambitious and betraying allies while defending journalistic integrity and urging public scrutiny.
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Kilpatrick
Greeley
New York
Grant
Gov Oglesbys Position On Senate Contention
The governor denies rumors of seeking the Illinois Senate and says he is not a candidate for governor. He vows to pursue the state election with focus on Republican goals and says he has not spoken about a senate bid to anyone. He contends his duty is to the gubernatorial race and related tickets.
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Oglesby
Illinois
Senate
Greeley Favour Mixed with Doubt in Party Letters
The piece notes a Kansas City grocer offering Greeley butter with a mild caveat about its strength. It cites the Nation and Cincinnati convention critics who call the Greeley push a failed effort. A Hr Stephens praises Greeley for bail but compares it to Grant’s parole stance after Appomattox.
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Kansas City
New York Nation
Cincinnati
Stephens
Davis
Gen. Grant
Stanton
Gen. Lee
Appomatox Court Louse
Democrat Party and Greeley Sparks Critics
The speaker accuses Democrats of moral rot across election districts and claims nine tenths would vote against him if choosing between Grant and self. He denounces the party as debtors to debauchery and vows to lie in grave without belonging to it.
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Greeley
Democratic Party
Grant
Pike
Democratic Party Split Over Greeley Support
The Baltimore Gazette attacks Greeley saying he cannot win party backing. The Philadelphia Age calls it slander to think the party will support him. Other papers favor a regular Democratic ticket while some back Greeley or criticize him.
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Baltimore Gazette
Greeley
Philadelphia Age
Louisville Ledger
Lancaster
Democratic County Convention In Marshall County
The democratic citizens meet at the Lucan courthouse on Thursday June 20 to select delegates for the state convention in Springfield on June 26. Representation bases include one delegate per 30 votes and fractions per 15 votes for Gov Eden’s 1808 race, with town allocations listed. Early townships meet June 18 to appoint delegates. city business includes oath filing, license petitions, temperance law alignment, and public works payments.
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Court House
Lucan
Springfield
John R. Eden
Lacon
Steuben
la Prairie
Whitefield
Henry
Hopewell
Roberts
Evane
Bennington
Belle Plain
Richland
Early Township
Central Committtee
Weedn
Bel - Garrett
Thomas Cowen
J. L. Jones
Woodward
Yaeger, Koch
Ball
A. H. Gaston
Worrell
Stapp
Profanity’s Harmful Effect on Society
A moral reflection arguing profanity yields no benefit to individuals or society. It condemns rude language as disgusting to the refined, abominable to the good, and injurious to social relations and personal character.
Meteorological report from May to June by Powell at City Drug Store
Weather readings noted by Dra J B and F A Powell at City Drug Store for the city from May 90 to June 6. Includes temperatures 72, 60, 68, 50, 73 and mentions highest and lowest points of the week. Also contains an unrelated ad for a book on Womanhood and a street address for Dr Whittier.
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F. A. Powell
I . TA
Mongay
Henry
Kent
Ilenry
Krenz
Hienry
Newry
Ireland & Cosgro
Tenry
TIE Pask PY. House
City Drug Store
Edwards Strut
Alvo
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Menry
Withoft’s Anti-Ceriodic Fever and Ague Tonic
The advertisement touts Dr Withoft’s Anti Ceriodic Fever and Ague Tonic as a universal remedy for malarial fevers and chills. It claims ten years of practice and promises to restore liver function, improve blood quality, and prevent complications, urging every family to possess and treasure it.
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Withoft
Cadet Taylor Born at Wenona May 20
A baby boy named Cadet Taylor was born at Wenona on May 20 weighing 11 pounds 14 ounces.
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Aow
Taylor
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