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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1877
Page
2
The notice invites friends in New York to visit and read the newspaper kept on file at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway office in New York City. It offers open access at 415 Broadway and welcomes readers anytime.
Republican slate lists Governor John H. Gfar of Des Moines County and Lieutenant Governor Frank T. Campbell of Jasper County. James G. Day of Fremont County is named for Supreme Court justice with W. Von Coelln of Blackhawk County as Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The platform endorses national and state government action to protect citizens and enforce rights, pledges fidelity to Republican principles, bank credit reliability, specie payments, and silver policy. It calls for economical governance, cautious tariffs, and integrity in electing public trustees. Democrats invite reform, promising state expenditures cuts and reduced federal interference.
The statement from Hon Jere Buack attacking the Electoral Tribunal is seen as reckless even by Democrats and party papers. Observers note a cautious approach, recognizing that uniting behind Democratic actions may be wiser than attacking their outcomes.
The piece notes that fifty thousand people expected the world’s end last Saturday based on Second Adventist forecasts linked to William Miller. It reflects on repeated failed dates and the tendency to postpone preparations to future years, citing the seventh day of July as another example.
In a public San Francisco address Mr. Pinchback condemns Packard, contends he was unjustly removed from his seat, and lauds Gov. Nicholls for appointing colored men to high offices while stressing the need for better common schools. He foresees political unity among Republicans and praises black advancement in Louisiana.
In Des Moines on Wednesday Tur Greenbackers laid out a ticket before adjourning and passed resolutions. D. P. St Bless of Jefferson County seeks Governor, with Guax Il following as likely Lieutenant Governor. 1st Porter of Hardin County aims for Supreme Judge, while S. F. Ballard, the Superintendent nominee, fears being the sole loser if others succeed.
Tae Hon. Charles R Backalew cited The Philadelphia Times noting support for Tilden in 1880. He linked the fraud question to the next presidential contest and argued 1876 7 wrongs would be condemned in 1880 amid Democratic memory of 1824 28 elections and Jackson.
Burlington July 9 1877 J H Gear Republican candidate for Governor answers Hon H W Maxwell Iowa Temperance Alliance. Gear says he joined the Republicans at organization and accepts the nomination for Chief Magistrate noting the eleventh platform plank is legislative and to be decided by General Assembly. He asserts the Governor enforces laws and will act under oath.
A Manchester widow, once living on Lake Michigan with several children and a son born to the Dean family, learned that her daughter, saved after a perilous sinking voyage, had found the family and arrived in town. The daughter, who had married and settled elsewhere, brought news of her mother and an eleven year old boy, sparking a joyous reunion and a vivid memory of a July ordeal.
The article notes the president’s regret and a rumored amnesty for Iowa fellows, mentions a bottle found near Omaha with a suicide note by George Garks blaming a woman, and reports a coroner dismissing pity as a mere case of love gone wrong. It also states plans to iron the narrow gauge line between Waukon and the Dubuque River roads by September 15.
The July 4 picnic at Avrasmith's Grove presents a lengthy oration tracing history from Paradise through biblical ages to the founding of the United States. It covers ancient monarchies, Greek and Roman philosophy, Columbus and American exploration, colonial struggles, the American Revolution led by George Washington, the Civil War era, Lincoln, emancipation, and calls for unity, vigilance, and preservation of liberty for future generations.
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