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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1878
Page
2
The Intelligencer reports John W. Mackey, a Nevada financier, as a candidate for the Senate seat in the Skaron district. The piece notes controversy over the Bonsaza mines and possible property violations tied to Union admission.
Wane Hamiron faces a tough task to prevent repudiation as the Bond Commission urges wiping out two thirds of the public debt under the Consolidation Act. The act, once celebrated by the Democratic party, was promised to be honored. breaking faith would taint the state with repudiation and threaten its credibility.
The Kentucky senator elect will confront so called quack statesmen in Washington and faces sharp opposition from demagogues. A serenade speech praised Reconstruction era projects and internal improvements while advocating Free Trade and repudiation as a band played Dixie amid excitement.
The House backs Wigginton of California despite a California Supreme Court certificate for opponent, while Clarkson Potter of New York votes against his party. Critics say reform ideals are strained as Democrats seat an elected rival.
The Earl of Derby reverses his earlier resignation as Britain orders the fleet toward the Dardanelles and Bosphorus. The move could shape Conservative support for the Premier and shift European diplomacy amid Russian suspicions and Mediterranean interests.
The article outlines Gregory XV’s three lawful methods of Papal election by inspiration, compromise, and ballot, with the ballot becoming the ordinary mode. It details the lengthy conclave process from death to election, including separation of Cardinals, oath taking, and the two stage ballot system, plus the roles of scrutators and ballot logistics. It notes exclusions by France Austria and Spain, and that since 1522 all Popes have been Italian.
An analysis argues that the New Orleans trial of the Returning Board members, including Anderson, reflects political persecution and aims to punish alleged fraud. It contends Republican leaders seek to protect themselves while debating the Vernon parish fraud and its impact on Louisiana’s 1872 results and future campaigns.
The piece argues about arrest legality and federal reach in Hayes era, directing the Attorney General to review facts and report if federal interference is justified. It claims Democracy overuses Presidential power and warns Hayes risks stigma as a fraud if he interferes or ignores proceedings.
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