Local Ticket Names Include Governor and County Judges
A corrected OCR list presents candidates for state and county offices including Governor John H. Grar Des Moines county Lieutenant Governor Frank T Campbell Jasper county Supreme Court J M Beck Lee county Superintendent of Public Destruction W Von Coelln Blackhawk county 23d District Loun D Gillett Boone county Representative William D Lucas Auditor John R Hays Treasurer Jay A King Sheriff A K Banks Superintendent L B Baughman Surveyor R H Mitchel Coroner J W Buggess.
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John H. Grar
Des Moines
Frank T. Campbell
Jasper County
Supreme Court
J. M. Beck
Lee County
W. von Coelln
Blackhawk County
William BD. Lucas
John R. Hays
Jay A. King
A. K. Banks
L. B. Baughman
Salt of the earth Mississippians provoke strong reaction
A terse, pointed line portrays Mississippi residents as the salt of the earth and implies a harsh, combative stance about their feelings or actions. The remark hints at deeper cultural or political tension without detailing events or individuals.
Yazoo County Sees Democratic Hold Despite Obstruction
Yazoo County Mississippi remains solidly Democratic after obstruction was removed last Tuesday by shotgun. The incident marks a violent end to a long dispute and confirms the political alignment of the region.
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Yazoo County
Miss
Mississippi voters face empty ballot as candidates run scared
A report notes that independents and reformers will not run in Mississippi due to safety concerns from past conflicts. The piece highlights how past violence and strong opposition hinder candidacy and keeps the slate unusually sparse.
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Aeros
Government paper money and demand notes questioned
Tax first 50 million in paper money issued by government was not legal tender as claimed by greenbackers. Demand notes were redeemed by government in gold when presented, keeping them at par.
Southern assassins and the Solid South in politics
The text questions whether a government shaped by Southern violence is legitimate or a freeman's government. It asks if the North will allow Southern acts to deny a Democrat the White House and questions the political power of the Solid South.
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United States
White House
Westinghouse
Chicago
Council Diet
Pallman Palace
Crease
St Part
Geen Bay
Faeerour
la Vivona
Dunveus
Melluscor
Mitchmex
Pullman Palace
Canadas
Chicago & North Western Railway
Government tax on spirits tobacco and liquors totals
For fifteen years ending June 30 1977 the internal revenue tax on spirits tobacco and fermenting liquors amounted to 1 089 458 519 dollars. The top user of these items bears the major share of the debt reduction cost. Banks and bankers paid direct tax 47 736 263 dollars to the government.
National Banking Factions Debate Farming Payoffs
In 1878 the era saw 41 national banks liquidated and 15 fail. Proponents of greenbacks argue banking profits prove otherwise, while critics claim farming’s profitability question parallels banking outcomes. The exchange frames the persistence of both sectors despite losses.
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Dvarnc
Greenback
Democratic Clarion Address Opposes Lincoln Emancipation
The May 2 1863 Democratic Clarion is reprinted showing Judge Trimble, then Democratic candidate for Governor, denying Lincoln's right to issue emancipation Proclamation and urging opposition to the Lincoln administration as a duty against tyranny and unjust legislation.
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Keokuk Gate City
Democratic Clarion
Devis County
Trimble
Lincoln
Davenport Gazette
Logan Speech at Aurora Sparks Civil War Era Debate
Senator Logan proclaims government power to compel obedience by any means if peaceable methods fail. The Aurora remarks stir supporters across factions from North to South including Stalwarts and anti Stalwarts and Republicans and Democrats. The passage questions Yazoo readers about northern fatigue with barbarism and political strife.
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Senator Logan
Aurora
Logan
Yazoo
Logan Call for National Unity at Aurora Speech
John A. Logan urged Texans to set aside politics and unite to crush secession and rebellion. The article hopes Yazoo County readers hear the demand and warns Southern bulldozers risk losing reason, echoing Logan's warning.
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John A. Logan
Aurora
Yazoo County
Mise
Logan
Final Chapter of Negro Exodus From Mississippi to Kansas
The last chapter recounts the exodus of Black settlers from Mississippi to Kansas. The excursionists turn from Kansas fields toward their birth land, calling Kansas magnificent yet unsuitable for colored men born south due to the need to work for a living. They fear winter and the climate will bring great suffering for the impoverished group.
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Mississippi
Kansas
Kaseas
Mississippi Governor urged to call legislature or troops
The piece accuses the Mississippi governor of failing to handle the Dixon murder unrest. It argues the wisest solution to ruffianism is the bayonet and urges convening the legislature or requesting federal troops to quell outbreaks, reflecting Republican sentiment.
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Atlanta Constitution
Dixon
Mississippi
Fragmentary political commentary on elections and Reconstruction
The item critiques Republican power and "free and untrammeled elections" with references to Mr Watterson and other Confederate figures. It suggests that such aims would undermine power, and contrasts Southern state conditions with Northern regions in a partisan frame.
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Chicago Times
Klenry Watterson
Watterson
E. Barkedale
R. Singleton
J. R. Chalmers
C. E. Hooker
Joe Blackburn
Ohio
Illnois
Wisconsin
Michigan
New England
Mississippi
Political Clash Over Currency and Reconstruction Violence
The piece rails against Greenback supporters pushing fake claims on currency resumption and cites court law about national banks. It then denounces violence in Mississippi as a tool of the ruling faction, claiming orders from Confederate-leaning leaders drive deadly acts to deter independents and enforce control.
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Dixon
Barksdale
Chalmers
Mississippi
Hancock
South
Chicago Tribune
Improving westward farming through soil care and skill
The writer argues western Iowa farming relies on natural fertility but warns against wasteful practices. He urges constant soil improvement, manure use, and straw management to preserve soil capital. Agricultural schools and reading are seen as drivers of future progress. Coffin, Ft. Dodge Gazette.
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Down East
New England
Iowa
Coffin m
Dodge Gazette
Ulterior Purpose of Yazoo Bulldozing Described
An 1870s era piece argues Dixon was assassinated by Yazoo bulldozers for running against the Democratic nominee. It details Barksdale’s bail release, claims mob violence targeting Republicans and freedmen, and links the killer to a powerful Democratic figure seeking strict party obedience.
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Dixon
Yazoo
Barksdale
Mississippi
Jeff Davis
United States Senate
Democratic Central Committee
War on Mormonism Warns Emigration to Utah
The State Department urges Britain Germany Norway Sweden and Denmark to curb Mormon emigration to Utah. A formal letter urges these governments to deter subjects from moving to Utah to avoid bigamy laws and criminal penalties. Officials cite 1862 bigamy statute and Reynolds case and seek cooperation to expose church recruitment methods.
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State Department
Utah
Wassin Actos
Great Britain
Germany
Norway
Sweeden
Denmark
United States
United States Supreme Court
George Reynolds
Morwon Church
Mormon Church
Washington
Centipede Attack Ends in Death at Utah Camp
A group of Mexican laborers in camp at Memphis Creek Utah Territory faced a nine inch centipede. Telstore Crucas shot the creature at his head to stop it but died within four hours from its venom. A mule tethered nearby died next morning after the bullet nicked its leg, the skin bursting in places.
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Memphis Creek
Utah Territory
Telstore Crucas
Crucas
Crecas
Cuxnon County
Auditor Joan R. Haye Named for Story County, Iowa
Auditor Joan R. Haye is appointed for Story County Iowa with responsibilities extending through Nevada on August 16 1879. The notice confirms official assignment and jurisdiction details for the county and state offices.
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Edward
Larson
Monard Township
Story County
Iowa
Joan R. Haye
Nevada
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Ames
Servator
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Boone County
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Trcket
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Hoggett
Supreme Court of the United States
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Republican Party
Canada
Europe
Shockley & Clark’s
Lau
Chicago & Northwest
Great West
Wast and
Northwest
Council Blu P 81
Winona
ST. Paul
W. J. Stennett
Gen
Ag't
Marvin Hugintt
Cheap Cash Store
William Clark
Ito
Chamberlain& Clark
Grocer Intelligencer Block
Crockery
Spence & Haverly, Pro
Spence & Haverly
Nichols
Maxwell Propriftors OF
Nicnors & Maxweas
GTY Drug Store
LICO
Daca Ene
Nobby Suits
N. B. Glover & CO
Thomas, Soper & Son
New York
I. E
Hirsh
Mall Rave Ag
Eshte
Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
Tie Thomas
Emmerson & Bon’s
C. Buell & Son
M. Letz & CO
Bigelow
Huntington & Tilden
M. BE. Church
O. P. Stucksager
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