Congress Knows Adjournment Cited as Democrats Rush
A Terre Haute Express critique argues both houses hurry to adjourn by June to aid Republican members attending the Chicago Convention. The piece cites Democratic control, stalled farm disease legislation, and party disputes over conventions and leadership, warning of public welfare disregard and internal Republican tensions in Illinois.
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Terre Haute Express
Congress
Chicago
Democratic Party
Horatio Seymour
New York
Agricultural Committee
The
Senate
Seymour
Washington
House Committee
House
Department of Agriculture
Public Service
Victory and Defeat in Illinois Politics
The piece contrasts Grant era warfare with current Illinois political strife. It questions whether General Logan's Springfield bid is a victory or a risk, praising his audacity yet warning against destructive tactics. It argues the Republican party faces a defining, fragile moment amid internal upheaval.
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Chicago Journal
Illinois
Logan
Springfield
Nullification on Election Law Moves Through Senate
Chicago Journal reports two days of Senate debate over Bayard Thurman bill to regulate tenure of Chief Supervisors of Election and allow Presidential appointment with Senate consent. Critics say it weakens theElection law to curb Democratic fraud and target John Davenport, while supporters argue it simply tightens tenure. The piece notes Democratic taunts and King Caucus dominance in Congress during the session.
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Chicago Journal
Senate
Lamb
Delaware
Bayard
United States
John 8. Davenport
New York City
Empire State
Thurman
Voorhees Franklyn
John Davenport
Hare
King
Congress
Senator Davis and Democrats Clash Over Platform
A Logansport Journal columnist describes David Davis as a major political figure from Illinois and quotes his views on peace debt economy and voting rights. The piece critiques Davis for his stance against a third term corporations and troops at the polls and lampoons Browning’s letter seeking his thoughts. It argues the proposed platform would alienate the Democratic Party by demanding constitutional faith and equal protection across the Republic.
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C. H. Browning
Illinois
Interior
Andrew Johnson
Davis
David
Artemus Ward
Republic
Democratic Party
Prominent Democrats and 1860s politics discussed in Logansport Journal
The Logansport Journal outlines possible second ticket choices for Grant with A H Stevens and Joe Hawley or Chamberlain named. It notes Congress may adjourn soon amid a Democratic majority and criticism of Congress and postal service hardships. It also cites Pratt’s role at Lincoln’s Chicago convention and praises his voice as crucial. An Los Angeles Journal reports Don Mateo Keller planning Mallibou ranch vine cultivation near Malibu.
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Logansport
A. H. Stevens
Georgia
Grant
Longstreet
Joe Hawley
Connecticut
Chamberlain
Maine
Congress
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago
Senator Pratt
Lincoln
Daniel D. Pratt
Indiana
Stentor
Mr. Pratt
Los Angeles
Cal
Don Mateo Keller
San Francisco
Mallibou Ranch
Santa Monica
Ventura Line
Henry Stuhr
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Cook County
Republican Party of
Republican Party
Ilinoisy
Blackburn
Kentucky
Senator Davis
South Side
Sullivan
Twee Wort
J.F. Hoke
Oliver
Richmond, Hamilton
Pittsburg
BROWN
Hoosier
Champion
Reaper & Mower
Studebaker Farm Wagon
Gilpin
Casaday
Climax Corn Planter
J. F. Hoke
Ind
McEneney
Sullivan,nd
Sullivan Or
Terre Haute
J. P. Stratton
Fifth, South
Sid Main Street
A. T
Sol. Goodman
Nichols,shepard & CO
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Mich
New Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
West
Howe
Howe Machine Company
India
A Arnold
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