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The River Falls Journal
River Falls, Pierce County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin
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The recent Chicago municipal election was highly contested with national significance, as supporters of Stephen Douglas sought victory to bolster his position at Charleston. Republicans triumphed, electing John Wentworth as mayor with increased majorities, marking an auspicious start to the year's campaign.
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Douglas' friends made desperate efforts to carry the city, in the hope that such a victory might give him power and prestige at Charleston. The contest assumed a national importance and was watched all over the Union with eager interest.
The result is glorious. John Wentworth is elected mayor, and the whole Republican ticket received increased majorities.
The years campaign opens auspiciously. The advanced guard of the Grand Army has come out of the engagement with flying colors.
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Chicago
Event Date
Recent
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john wentworth elected mayor; whole republican ticket received increased majorities.
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Municipal election conducted with greater vigor than ever; Douglas' friends made desperate efforts to carry the city for power at Charleston; contest assumed national importance watched across the Union; result glorious for Republicans; year's campaign opens auspiciously with advanced guard victorious.