State Republican Convention Des Moines 1850 Delegates
The Iowa State Republican convention meets in Des Moines to select nominees for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Register of State Attorney General and eleven Presidential Electors. Delegates are one per county plus one per two hundred votes or five over one hundred for Governor Gear in 1879. Story County to receive ten delegates. By order of the State Committee, John H. Runnells, chairman.
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Republican Party of Iowa
Des Moines
Mnates
Theingue
Register of State Law
John H. Gear
Story County
John 8. Runnells
Mauter
Coachman
Tom Thumb
Sampson Morgan
Bay Eclipee
Hunter
O d
Soldon
Pauline
Volunteer
Mark Key
Symmetry
Master George
Mascadonicus
Grand Turk
Goodias
George
Henderson
King George
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Kebineonu
Barnaby
Forrester
Weathersill
Dominion
PCK
Blythe
Aeree
South Riding
Brucefield
Exeter
Granton and Chatham Pire
London
Dominion Peacock
College Farm
Ames
Iowa
State Republican Convention Called for August 26 Des Moines
The State Convention to nominate the Republican State ticket is scheduled to meet in Des Moines on Wednesday August 26.
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Des Moines
Chicago Census Surpasses Local Population Estimate
Chicago stands as the sole city in the United States where census figures exceed local estimates. Officials had hoped for 450,000 residents, but the full returns report 502,950, up from 298,977 in 1870.
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Chcago
U. S
Chicago
United States
Republicans Discuss Withdrawing Garfield as Candidate
The writer notes amusement at Democratic papers claiming Republicans consider withdrawing Garfield as a candidate, calling the idea amusing and curious about the political maneuvering.
Carpenter Named Nominee for Congress by Sioux City Convention
The Sioux City convention yesterday fronted the column with Hon. C. C. Carpenter as the congress candidate. He is assumed nominated by acclaim, praised as a faithful representative, and the Ninth district is expected to give him increased majorities in November.
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AlLruover
Sioux City
C. C. Carpenter
Congress
Carpenter
Ninth
Editorial attack on Story county delegation after Marshalltown convention
The Times of Marshalltown published a highly charged editorial demeaning the Story county delegation for opposing its judge candidate. The writer doubts the editor or Henderson friend authorship and plans to withhold payment until further guidance is received. The piece warns of consequences for pursuing such controversial commentary.
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Marshalltown
Times
Story County
Henderson
Guvetey
Democratic Party
Weaver proposes large greenback pay plan for soldiers
The Chicago Times reports Mr. Weaver will campaign in Alabama and the southern states to promote a bill authorizing five hundred million dollars in greenbacks to pay ex soldiers sailors and teamsters the difference between their pay and gold. It suggests extending the plan to a thousand million to cover Confederate veterans and win southern support.
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Weaver
Chicago Times
Miracle for Judge D. D. Miracle Backed by Local Press
The 40 year old candidate from Michigan University and Oshkosh starts at Bashford & Coolbaugh in Webster City. A Republican with no office holding, he is strong in Hamilton County and seeks to lead in circuit court. The Marshall Times notes his long practice and a landmark win against the American Emigration Company in Wright County.
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D. D. Miracle
Michigan University
Oshkosh
Wis
Bashford & Coolbaugh
Bashford
Wisconsin
Webster City
Hamilton County
Marshall Times
Tus Boone Standard
Miracle
American Emigration Company
Wright County
Southern Crops on Northern Soil in Political Gossip
A long critical outlook on Hancock and the 1870s campaign, arguing Democrats sow Southern crops on Northern soil. It cites forecasts from the Tribune, mentions Indiana and Connecticut as lost, and discusses McClellan, Seymour, and Bayard with quotes from supporters and critics. It references G. Hancock’s national reception and party dynamics.
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Hancock
the Tribune
Indiana
Connecticut
Ohio
New York
New Jersy
Hancock Badly Needed to Unite Northern and Southern Votes
The writer argues that if Hancock fails to win, Southern voters will punish Republican delegates who backed him. Desperate Confederates who opposed the Union may not vote for a General of the Union Army unless their interests align, and they expect the party to choose a more favorable candidate.
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Hancock
Bayard
Texas
Ben Hill
Beck
Blackburn
Chalmers
St. Louie
Tilden
John Kelly
Kelly
Judge Trumbull
Illinois
Senate
Democratic Party
United States
English
Indianapolis
New York
Indiana
Hoar
Faneuil Hall
James A. Garfield
Tribune
Banks Combat Mutilated Coin Plague in Davenport
The Davenport Democrat reports banks curb mutilated coin circulation to protect customers. A bank mailed five thousand dollars in silver to Chicago and received only mutilated coins back. Holes bored in coins classify them as mutilated and fetch less at New York markets. Banks offer 85 cents for a mutilated one dollar piece and pay less for smaller denominations, while refusing five and three cent pieces.
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Davenport Democrat
United States Depository
Chicago
New York
Fourth of July Riot at Troy Mills Turns Violent
A Fourth of July celebration at Troy Mills near Cedar Rapids sparks a harsh feud with Boulder over a railroad dispute. Boulderites travel down and clash with locals. a marshal is assaulted, a chase ensues inside a dance pavilion, a heavy chair is used, and many report broken limbs and possible fatalities. Six doctors are working the wounded amid a riot described as among the bloodiest in the state.
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Troy Mills
Cedar Rapids
Boulder
Troublesome weed threats farms in county fields
In Hamilton Freeman an article warns of Sinapis arvensis charlock a European wild mustard now common in local farms. It naturalizes quickly, crowds grass and clover, seeds stay viable underground, and only green cutting or sheep pasture can control it. Prompt eradication is urged to prevent spread.
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Europe
England
Hamilton Freeman
Democrats Rally Behind 1880 Nominee in Cincinnati Convention
The Cincinnati Democratic National Convention delivered a unanimous nomination amid strong enthusiasm. Delegates from all thirty eight states expressed confidence in a sweeping victory in November, insisting the selections were the best possible. The editor cites past loyalties and predicts a grand triumph for the party.
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Hancock
Cincinnati
Connecticut
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Thia Line
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Stennett
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Hpad CO
McCune Bros
WM. Clark
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Defy
Arever
P. C. Ames, Iowa
Conrode
Haverly & Co
E. Haverly & Co
Tee
Insurance Agency
C. P. Stuckslager
M. E. Church
Agricultural College Hospital
GEO. W. Ashton
Atva
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Insurance Company of North Americ
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Phoenix
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Opera House
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Golden Belt
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J. Gilmore
Kansas Kimball
Gen'l
Ticket Po Oath
Rock Mountains
Thos. S. Kimball, Gen'l Pass, & Ticket Agt
Kansas City, Mo
John Muir
J. Gilmoar
S.J. Smith
General
Harness Shop
Castoria
Goble
Onondaga
1Iames
Matt. Morrison
Painter & Glazier
HAMM
Church & Co
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