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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1878
Page
2
The district backs Governor Carpenter for the Ninth District seat and Iowa leadership. He is praised for trusted service, state ties, and laboring beside working men. analysts predict a large election majority and dismiss rival Col. Hoggatt.
The Democratic convention held yesterday in Ft. Dodge adjourned without making a nomination. Critics call the outcome an endorsement of Hoggatt and a surrender of party principles.
The text questions how much the currency has depreciated over ten years under Republican rule, citing 68 as 595,009,224.52 and 684,465,691.62 in 1878, but provides no concrete conclusion or contract location. The excerpt seeks the depreciation amount and asks where a contraction is.
The State Register offers twenty five dollars for a true copy of W. H. McHenry’s speech to the Democratic Congressional Convention. The speech defended tramps and stated he would favor men he liked and punish those he hated, “for God's sake.”
A determined delegation from Judge Pendeton’s tax group contested every inch of ground at the Cherokee Convention. Their fillibustering was cheered and each small victory was met with applause. Observers admired their pluck and fighting spirit on behalf of their friends.
The report notes that Hon. J. J. Russell of Greene County exited the contest with more supporters than entrants. The piece praises his campaign and predicts he will win again when his name is before the voters.
The text questions Turnz a Story county Republican, noting he opposed Gov Gear and voted for Jessup due to alleged whisky drinking. It asks whether Cel Hoggatt purchased temperance interests, and if he still drinks or has renounced alcohol, amid editorial ties to a greenback repaper establishment.
A congressional caucus reveals Pendleton supporters favor basing county delegate representation on the vote for C A Carpenter this October rather than the statewide ticket. The move is unlikely to console greenbackers in the Ninth District hoping for western county support for Governor Carpenter.
The piece analyzes candidates Hocaarr Hoggatt and the Watchman, arguing that their county canvassing aligns with railroad geography south or north of the Illinois Central. It mocks the southern comeback for Carpenter and urges readers to send tips to the TELLIGENCER noting counties to carry.
The Ninth District greenbackers condemn the Democratic convention held in Fort Dodge yesterday amid a broader clash over party alignment. Greene County Gazette criticizes Samuel Rees's nomination by the greenbackers and contrasts it with a former Republican candidate on the same platform.
A New York reporter in Boston described a Kearney addressed labor gathering at Faneuil Hall as a lively crowd of well fed but content workers. He compared it to historic, hungry mobs in Paris, London, and New York, warning of future consequences for Dennis Kearney and Chamberlain if Boston’s workers remain oppressed.
Former New York governor Seymour discusses current politics in a wide interview. He argues the West and South prosper when currency is near gold value, enabling cheap transportation and strong export sales. Inflation would wipe out gains and hurt farmers and planters alike as markets demand a stable standard. He urges giving dissenting voices a hearing but warns against inflation and repudiation.
The Register reports Senator Braing will travel to Iowa in October to give several speeches. The note suggests a preference for an earlier month.
The Potter Committee continues hearings amid sparse cooperation from Southern Democracy members. Efforts to connect Hayes with the alleged conspiracy have yielded no results to date. Proceedings for the week will appear on page four.
Four men armed with six to eight revolvers boarded an express car near Winthrop Junction Kansas on Thursday night and quietly robbed the messenger’s safe of 5100 dollars. The train was halted and the robbers fled. passengers remained unaware of the crime.
Wa. D. Lecas accuses Dean Lin of insulting delegates and asks how Lin could back L. Q. Hoggatt while opposing Governor Gear. The letter questions temperance stances, past corruption claims, and the fairness of Lin’s political loyalties in Story county.
Born Houses of the New Hampshire Legislature agree to allow women to vote at school meetings. The move is framed as a victory for suffrage but appears more a concession to prevailing sentiment that women should speak on children’s education matters.
Reports from various parts of the county say the wheat harvest may be lighter than expected due to hot weather and related damage in several areas.
Harvest reports show extensive wheat losses due to bright wet weather with many acres unharvested and predicted yields around seven bushels per acre. Oats are slightly better, corn looks promising, while rust and blight have damaged wheat further. Many farmers fear cutting costs will not cover expenses.
The New York Tribune notes Hayes refused to deploy troops to prop up a Republican regime in the South. It credits him with duty to the Constitution and contrasts his stance with Grant, who also concluded federal force was not a solution. Both presidents are praised for these practical refusals.
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