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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1874
Page
4
The Republican state convention at Springfield adopted a harmonious session and nominated Thomas S. Ridgeway of Shawneetown for state treasurer and W. B. Powell of Aurora for superintendent of public instruction. A resolution favored free banking and specie payments.
In Tacsaay an election to fill a city marshal vacancy saw Hiram Twitchell win by 14 votes over incumbent John B. Smith. Twitchell secured 244 total votes, with 147 in First Ward and 97 in Second Ward, noting the small turnout and salary terms of the office.
A letter from Gilman signed “Occasional” attacks Col. Fort while praising C. H. Frew and Alexander. The writer rebuts claims that Frew’s anti monopoly stand harmed Fort, notes Frew offered resolutions, and says Fort did not vote on them in the house. The author asserts Fort’s integrity and predicts party unity and election of a Republican nominee.
The Geneseo Republic notes increased activity among Democratic leaders and calls for adherence to Jefferson and Jackson era principles. It argues that if the Baltimore 1872 standard had been boldly raised, Republicans would face a stronger foe, but warns the party’s independents should unite for better prospects.
The piece argues reformers Farmers Workingmen and others differ greatly in platforms and are unlikely to unite nationally. It says Democratic leaders aim to reorganize to create a united front under one banner, with new leaders and a crystallized creed, to face a revived Democratic party in 1876.
The political farmers hold a congressional convention at Fairbury on July 1 with A J Alexander of Iroquois and McKieghan of Livingston seeking nomination. The Peoria Democrat curbs its stance, arguing the farmers issue is local and cannot be made national without deep sectional rifts, risking unity and future state gains.
A state board of agriculture led field trials of plows ditchers road machines harvesters and binders. Trials of grain binders on June 28 near Alton and other machines on September 8 near Pekin. Entries and information from A Mette Springfield Illinois. Nine other local items noted include graduation essays at Lacon High and railroad director elections at Peoria Pekin Jacksonville.
A son born June 9 to Aaron Deffen in Arlape township Bugeau county is announced. Also a daughter born May 1 to Clinton D B 8MJ and granddaughter to Daniel Wann of this city is noted.
In this city on June 16 at the German Catholic church Rev Father Albrecht officiated at the marriage of CHARLES PEINTNER and MARY GRAESER both of this county. At New Rutland on June 4 Rev W B Keeling joined JOAN T OWENBORG of Feorla county and NANNIE GRASSAM of this county in matrimony.
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