Tax Democracy of Illinois Reemerges in Party Struggle
The piece argues Liberal Republicans failed to dissolve the Democratic presence in Illinois. It notes Democratic press calls for a straight State Democratic Convention and describes editor Hesing and Gen. Leib meeting with Democratic editors at the Sherman House to discuss reorganizing the party and attracting German voters.
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Illinois
Springfield Register
Whittaker Davidson
Lewiston Democrat
Clay
Cabroliian Gazette
Brown
Joliet
Sigadh
Hesnelly
Chicago and Illinois politics signal Democratic resurgence
The piece analyzes party shifts with German and puritanical elements, noting a likely Democratic revival if the Independent Convention in Springfield favors restoration. It assesses Cotton’s recent career, arguing he underperformed and lacked broad appeal, urging Republicans in the second district to choose a stronger, unifying candidate over a compromised slate.
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Democratic Party
Springfield
Illinois
Democratic Revival in Iowa Prompts GOP Dissent
The Ottumwa Democrat urges Liberal Republicans to abandon delusion and return to the Democratic cause, praising the Manhattan Club letters as proof of a nationwide revival. It cites Democratic courage in resisting tyranny, defends self government, and notes Marion’s Mays Thompson declining district attorney candidacy with Milo Smith nominated by his paper.
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Ottumwa Democrat
Manhattan Club
Teo
Grand Old Democratic Party
Nate Tights
Democratic Party
Manhattan
Democrat
Mays. Thompson
Marion
The
Jegister
Milo Smith
Marengo
Critics of temperance report misjudged moral suasion
O Willtemonre of Monticello writes to the Monticello Express defending the Sunday temperance meeting at the Methodist Church on May 24. He argues the editor’s remarks were similar to those at the meeting and contends moral suasion was central to the ladies movement against intemperance, urging readers to consider legal action as well. He addresses the so called ladies crusade, defends their aims, and calls for higher ground in the fight against alcohol, signing Monticello, June 1, 1874.
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Monticello Express
Dean Sim
United States
Express
O. Willtemonre
Monticello
Remarkable Magnetic Chamber Found in California Cave
W H Stokes reports a newly discovered Amador County cave near Pine Grove with a long, narrow chamber whose walls show magnetic ore. The party experiences a vibrating compass, chills from neck to fingers, and strong magnetic attraction pinning boots and tools, then escapes after about ten minutes.
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Sinbad
W. H. Stokes
Pine Grove
Amador County
California
Sutter Creek
Stokes
Mr. Stokes
Mason
Cautious Boy Warns Woman After Cistern Lid Incident
A boy on Eighth Street reports seeing a cistern lid fall toward a baby. He warns a woman leaning by a fence that she may lift the lid if she goes around the back yard. The woman decides to investigate.
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Eighth Street
Meteoric dust experiments hint at origin of life work
Prof Sundstrom of Upsal reports dramatic results from meteroic dust exposed to actinic light sea water fresh water and forest mold. Under strong actinic influence monera evolve with rapidity across environments, while electricity abruptly halts progress.
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Prof
Sundstrom
Upsal
Nordenskiold
Finland
Lapland
Ludvigslust Microscopic Journal
P Rof
Battlebury saves Sparks then faces breach of promise charge
Saving a warm haired woman from drowning Battlebury rescues Miss Sparks but is arrested that afternoon for breach of promise. The jury awards Miss Sparks $200. The piece also notes Grange political stumping by Joseph Wilkinson and a treasury sale schedule for June with no bond purchases.
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Camden
Sparks
Miss Sparks
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Mrs. Sparks
Harriet
Sparkses
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