Republican Nominations and political notes
The piece lists Republican presidential nominees Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson with a long roster of electors and state officials. It also profiles several lawmakers and notes party promotions and potential moves, criticizing figures like Lyman Trumbull and praising reform-minded members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tigret
Ulysses
Grant
Illinois
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Nenny Gxrexsaux
Cook County
Davin T. Linzaas
Alexander County
Chauncey T. Bowen
Moses M. Haln
Leater L. Bond
Oeorge A. Bandera
Mahton D. Ogden
Hugh Fullerton
Richard L. Divine
Martin B. Thompson
James Shaw
J. W. Witkin
Norman Il, Ryan
Joseph-P.-Van-Dors
Irus Coy
Xton
Joseph J.cassel
John Hi. Yeager
Wm. Selden Gale
John Doroughtery
Ww.denderaon
William M.robinson
Lyman Trumbull
Congress
W. W. O'Brien
Peoria
Trumbull
Creeley District Nominating Conven tion Chooses Cook Leech Webber
The 20th district Democrats held a nominating convention at Lacon naming W. E. Cook for senator and Robert Leech of Putnam with J. D. Webber of Woodford for the house. Liberals gain wary influence as Democrats unify with party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creeley
Lacon
W. E. Cook
Robert Leech
Putnam
J. D. Webber
Woodford County
Leech
Kennepin
Webber
Woodford
Dacomus
AP. Webber
Saratoga
Democrata
Grant Club Hearings Favor Republican Unity Across Chasm
Friday evening the Grant club heard Col. G L Fort via telegram illness. Hon P S Perley spoke on party unity and shunning copperheads, defending Grant’s four year administration. Col Harry D Cook followed, praising Grant era finance, tariff reform, and loyalty courts while contrasting Democratic misrule with wartime stability and revenue accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Club
Col. G. L. Fort
Lacon
Gen. Grant
Ile
Inter-Ocean
Journal
Tribune
J. K. Gray
Perley
Greeley
Grant
Harry D. Cook
Warren
Buchanan
South Carolina
Horace Greeley
Confederacy
Jeff Davis
Lincoln
Trumbull
Cincinnati
Bargain and Sale Document in Baltimore Convention Debate
The speaker reviews the Baltimore convention and how the Cincinnati document was reported without change. He notes endorsements of House rules and the previous question to end debate. Tammany telegraphed acceptance of the Baltimore nominees, while Greeley-linked reform moves and lost cause rhetoric are examined in context of a four-year party-led safety claim.
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Baltimore
Cincinnati
Congressional
House of Representatives
Tammany
Greeley
Missouri
Mistake In the Man A Letter to Judge Richmond on Trumbull
A letter from Lieman Trumbull to Judge Richmond solicits support for Trumbull in the 8th district race. The piece argues Richmond would not vote for any man backing Trumbull and recalls Trumbull’s prior Senate sale. It cautions that Trumbull cannot win Illinois by a large margin and notes anti Trumbull sentiment among Democrats.
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Lieman Trumbull
Richmond
Congress
Trumbull
Senate
Grant
Illinois
Harlow and Rummell Rivalry Shapes Tazewell Politics
The article recalls George Harlow’s long tenure as county clerk of Tazewell county and his rival Deputy who sought the office. It notes Harlow’s support, the Maine tidal wave for Republicans, campaign funds from the state committee, and upcoming political speeches. It questions governor choices and religious ties among candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Harlow
Tazewell
Harlow
Rummell
Greeley
Maine
Dolly Vardens
North Carolina
Vermont
New York Customs House Weather Briefing
Meteorological notes from the New York custom house section describe atmospheric conditions and temperature trends for the day. Officials record wind direction and pressure changes with brief forecasts for shipping and harbor operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Custom House
An Usratuxa Cone for Carts and Its Promises
An old advertises the Anti-Periodic claims to cure malarial fevers enlarged spleen and liver issues with a broad panacea. It pledges safety versus quack consultations and reliability when doctors disagree or fail. It asserts absence of arsenic and toxins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilboit
Daughters and Sons Born to Wright and Clark Families
A daughter was born at Sparland on September 1 to Robert A Wright. A son was born at Lindon New Jersey on August 28 to Sanford Clark while in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Robert A Wright
Sant ‘Sherif
Lindon
N. J
Sanford Clark
Japan
Marriages Reported in Fort Scott and Willoughby
At Fort Scott Kansas on September 24 Edward B Krenz of Krenz Foutron and Miss Myra Hitchcock of Fort Scott were wed by Rev E Bonnonci In Willoughby Ohio on August 20 William A Depew of North Conway New Hampshire married Miss Rosh Spencer daughter of Henry A Stevens Esquire and cousin to the editor of this paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kansas
E. Bonnoncini
Edward
Obituaries Notice of Local Infant Deaths and Family Records
In this city on Sept 6 infant Anna Carrie McNeal aged 14 months daughter of McKendree and Anna Maria McNeal died of chalera Infantum. On Sept 8 John W Roberts aged 6 months 11 days son of Edward W and Catherine Roberts died by teethting. Also infant child of C O Gapin listed.
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OICD
Chalera Infantum
Anna Carrie
McKendree
Anna Maria McNeal
John W
Edward W
Catherine Roberts
Ab'lacon
C. O. Gapin
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Hoenery, DL
Richard J. Oglesby
Macon County
Joan L. Beveridge
George Uj, Harlow
Tazewell County
Cuarles B. Lippincott
Cass County
Edward Rutz
8. Clair
James K.edsalg
Lee County
Supreme Court
C. RP. Trimble
Bureau County
William. Uatton
Bennington
Robert A. Wrign's
Steuben
Fred
Potter
Fulyond
P. Cummings
Fulton County
Cummings
Sumner & Co
Jackson
Walhoun &Co
Old Hickory
J. N. Daniels
Will County
Tfon
J. G. Strong
Livingston County
J, GC. Short
Vermillion County
House
B. R. Wampton
McDonough
A. B. Nicholson
Logan
M. C. Donahue
DeWitt
Charles Voris
Shelby County
Charley
E. Woolverton
State Republican Committee
Wenona
Grant Party
Wilson
Stowe
A. M. Pool
Powell
Rrrry
Henry
Hunxy
Thorsday
Nicholson & Bruce
Betatsilay
Poo
Jones’ Corner
Second Street
T. L. Davia
James Ross
Wenry, Il
Evening Star
Excelsior Manufacturing Co
Saint Louis
C. Could
Henry, Il
Henry City Mills
LON
Charles N. Treland
Oriders
Nenry Paper CO
John Mattern
Stationery
C. & W. Everett
E. H. Hutchins
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