Republican County Convention in Rock Island May 16 1878
The Republican voters of Rock Island County are urged to send delegates to a county convention at the Court House Rock Island to nominate Sheriff and Coroner candidates for the November election and to choose delegates to the State and Congressional conventions. Representation bases include townships and vote totals from 1876. Town caucuses are set for June 15 with times specified, Rock Island May 16 1878.
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Rock Island County
Court House
Rock Island
Tureday
Springfield
Moline
Rock Island Il
George G. CF
Republican County Convention District Six Illinois
The Republican County Convention of the Sixth Congressional district of Illinois, including Bureau, Henry, Rock Island, Putnam and Rock Island counties, is called for July 11, 1678 at 12 noon in Rock Island to nominate a Congressional candidate and conduct other business. Representation bases on Hayes 1876 votes, one delegate per Republican vote and one per 150 votes or more. Counties’ delegate totals listed with district central committee members named.
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Iinois
Bureau, Heary
Rats Putnam
Rock Island
President Hayes
Bureau
Henry
Putnam
Modern Democracy in the Confederate House Fight over Investigations
The piece attacks the Confederate House for pursuing one sided investigations into alleged Republican frauds in Florida while ignoring Democratic frauds in South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Oregon. It claims Republicans filibustered to block a quorum but allowed Democrats to push a revolutionary resolution aimed at removing the president, portraying the move as a partisan plot linked to the Hayes and Wheeler victory.
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House of Representatives
Florida
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisama
Oregon
Republican Congressional Committee
United States
Wasnixcton
D.C
Democratic House of Representatives
Hayes
Wheeler
Den
Hendricks
Tilden
Democratic Party
A. H. Stephens
Cauvas
T Serge Et Ade
Enria
Ns Chalman
Omaass
Y Hayes
Randall
Congress
South
Confederate Congress
Koskinsco
Hale
Petter
Glover
Political fervor calls for united front against rebellion
The piece warns of renewed division between northern and southern Democrats and a potential return to Confederate tactics. It urges Republicans to rally, resist conciliation, and prepare strong action before the next presidential election to preserve national unity and economic stability.
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Hayes
Religion and Politics Clash at Rock Island Union
The Union editor argues against ministers entering partisan politics, saying scripture and ministry clash with party allegiance. They condemn mixed pulpits and urge fearless, nonpartisan religious leadership while pledging to oppose communistic ideas throughout the campaign.
Congress Pragmatism and Prorogation Compared to Canada
The piece laments the current Congress as ornamental and ineffective likening it to a prorogable body. President Hayes cites his view on the Potter resolution and Southern Democrats. It argues Congress should have dissolved before its organization, reflecting broad partisan dissatisfaction.
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Hayes
Sammy T
Treasury faces bullion swap amid gold demand
The treasury struggles to obtain silver bullion as owners seek gold in exchange. Telegraphs say President Hayes disapproves of the situation, a view some find encouraging. Democrats warn that a standing army threatens liberty, yet treason in modern democracy is cited as justification for military protection.
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Treasury Department
Randall Says Offensive Remarks Not Nonparliamentary
The speaker argues that offensive remarks are not nonparliamentary items and thus not intended to offend. He suggests that offensive acts would also be parliamentary, and revolutionary measures are not intended to be offensive.
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Randall
Political turmoil and redistricting postwar remarks
The letter criticizes Hayes for supporting a rebuilt regime, hints he lacks authority if seated illegally, and denounces Garfields district changes as a Democratic manipulation. It notes Bishop and Co. as governor as another blunder and references a rebel sergeant as a point of pride in meeting.
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Hayes
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