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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1870
Page
2
A fragment discusses Col Henderany and others arguing for emancipation and Union restoration in Tennessee. It cites figures like Ingersoll and Lincoln era conflicts, urging support for abolitionist reform and criticizing Southern resistance and mob action.
An extended fragment recounts factional struggles within the Union and Democratic parties, detailing opposition tactics, loyalties, and leadership shifts. It notes the 1864 Reconstruction debate, party realignments, and upcoming county nominating actions, including Jesse Whitaker and Walker campaigns and related conventions.
A fragmented historical clipping discusses German and French military and political tensions, American public opinion shifts, and local election notes. It cites party support, candidate mentions, and population figures for Peoria, Washnell, Prairie City, Macomb, and Stark County, along with delegate allocations and a Berlin troop statistic.
A Republican Central Committee meeting in Galva Illinois on August 4 1870 calls for direct popular vote to nominate a candidate for Congress. The resolution criticizes caucus systems and rings, and commands county committees to appoint election judges and clerks for September 5 1870 voting. It sets procedures for ballots tally canvass and district control by Galva district committee chaired by Ford, with county committees meeting by September 7 to authorize nomination steps.
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