Campaign notes and political fallout in Illinois 1872
The article surveys Illinois election results with Grant vs Greeley figures, mentions Henry E. and Republican gains in Springfield and Winnebago Boone districts, notes minority representation benefits, cites a Cincinnati convention pledge, and reports a meeting at Perley and Potter to organize a winter lecture course with broad public support.
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Peora
Springfield
Winnebago
Boone Counties
Messrs. Perley & ‘Potter's Office
All-Clase Enzorys
Voting Attitudes Spark Debate in Hopewell Contempt Case
A Hopewell discussion questions voter eligibility and Democratic ticket voting as a Supreme Court contempt case shocks readers. The piece criticizes the Chicago Journal decision and expresses concern about justice and public trust in the judiciary.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Lawrence
Chicago
Pele
District unity aids vote for Trumbull in Illinois
The piece discusses political maneuvers in a Democratic split district aiming to swing Republican counties toward Democratic gains. It cites Marshall Putnam Woodford and Putnam counties, notes intelligence efforts from G. W. Shute, and credits nominations press harmony and voter unity for Trumbull receiving three votes for private life, while reflecting on district outcomes and near carries for Woodford.
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Ford
Marshall
Jones
Woodford
Greeley
Peoria Review
Chilenge Tribune
Putnam
Abor Ng
Trumbull
Eightight
Proscassee
Aia Weodfordeeeseroee
Grant and Civil Service Clash in Postmaster Appointment Debate
A heated discussion traces Civil Service reform through postmaster selections and political favoritism. Grant favors using merit over politics, defending the deputy as capable, while critics argue the reform only shifts patronage. The piece critiques Cincinnati convention politics and local wirepullers shaping offices from postmaster to canal roles.
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Grant
Philadelphia
Little Tribune
Cincinnati
Sumner
Schurz
Trumbull
Elvil
Peetmaster
Fort At Woods Col Fort Wins Marshall County Majority
Marshall county voters show strong support for the Republican slate with a large majority amid references to bond holders and liberal labels in the campaign. The piece notes public admiration for certain financiers and warns against shifting allegiance, urging continued support for a named presidential candidate and party platform.
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Fort
Hoxs
Marshall County
Marshall
Cpanyaas
Tribune charges and counters in Illinois race
The Chicago Tribune’s Pennysliner at Springfield pressures Washburne as candidate while predicting Oglesby’s defeat. The piece claims the Tribune favors Oglesby yet later disparages him. Republicans are confident of an 88 vote majority on joint ballot without the Tribune’s meddling influence.
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Illinois
Geofflee
Grant
Greeley
Oglesby
Korner
L'goldindows
Bénate
Republicans
Ibernie
House
Chicago Tribune
Pennysliner
Springfield
Washburné
Tribune
Ariy
Hiss
Ogiesby
Chicago
Inter Ocean Adopts Eight-Cylinder Press
The Inter Ocean has expanded to ten columns, broadened its paper, and begun printing on a new eight cylinder press. Started within a year, it has gained patrons and prosperity and is praised as a reliable Chicago morning daily.
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Inter
Inter Gces
Republican Party
Chicago
Great Chill Medicine Promises Quick Cures and Savings
Advertises Wilhoft's Great Anti-Periodic Tonic claiming to cure chills and fevers, improve eye brightness and cheek color, and prevent reusing other drugs. Promises savings enough for a new suit or a family show ticket.
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Wilhoft
Mappy
Lappy
Withoft
Married notices from Sparland and Lacon mark two unions
In Sparland on November 10 the marriage of John Bussard and Nancy Tanquar is recorded. In Lacon on November 11 Amos A Grist a Peoria printer and Jennie Taylor wed. the notice adds family notes and well wishes. Died in the city on November 19 Rachel Baber, 40, wife of Charles Baber. Mrs Harriet Smith, 58, noted at Lacon on October 20. Patrick Boyey, member of Capt Boyd’s Co., 65th Regiment, noted as deceased in November.
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Sparland
Johneam
John Bussard
Nancy Tanquar
Lacon
Vaill
Amoh A. Grist
Peoria
Snd
Jennie Taylor
Awmon
Tacon
Amos
Grista
Fayer
Rachel
Charles Baber
Harrinter, Smith
Patrick
Capt.Boyd
Trarper
Basar
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Harper's
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Express
Harper's Weekly
Axureas
Tarper's
Starper's Magazine
Bazar
Harper & Brothers
New York
Harper's Weekly Praise and Reach
The weekly is described as the best cheapest and most successful family paper in the Union with splendid illustrations. It boasts a circulation of 150000 and reaches at least half a million readers, influencing opinions on current events and social problems.
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Union
Harper’s Weekly
Louteville Course Journal
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