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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1880
Page
2
Congressional Ticket lists Cyrus C. Carpenter for Member of Congress Ninth District from Wester County. Judicial Ticket presents D. D. Miracle for Circuit Judge Eleventh District from Hamilton County.
The state convention of the Republican party of Town will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday August 25 1889 to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer State and Keister of State for each Congression District. Representation will include one delegate per county and one for every two hundred votes cast for Governor Gear. County delegation totals 10. JOHN S. KUNNELLs Des Moines July 6 1880 Chairman.
Wasr soton dispatches note 1 395 000 000 bonds refunded with 58 289 168 saved. The Republican party claims credit for nine years of prudent management while the Democrats are blamed for wasting similar sums. Hancock’s role in Mrs Surratt hanging is defended as obeying orders. Franklin County Recorder.
Secretary Thompson opened with a strong speech to a large Terre Haute audience last Saturday. The plan includes a broad expansion of organization into every township and ward, with measures to prevent Kentucky voter colonisation, aiming to keep a lead over the Democrats.
The letter is praised for plain speaking and genuine love of liberty, urging a moral, truth-telling approach in politics. It argues Garfeld would strengthen support for a president seeking steady, principled leadership and rejects prevarication seen in the Democratic candidate.
The piece argues strong Republican prospects in Connecticut citing 1876 defeat margins. It notes Tilden won by 2,900 with Democrats removing ballot protections, while current conditions show GOP control of the legislature, restored safeguards, and reorganization readiness, signaling a renewed effort to redeem 1876 losses.
Hon. David D. Miracle of Hamilton was the convention nominee. A forty year old lawyer admitted in Wisconsin, he settled in Webster City fifteen years ago and has led a spotless career. Jorge Miracle, poor in purse but rich in deeds, rose through diligence to a high professional standing. Judge Miracle is described as even minded with executive ability and firm character, expected to do more than the Xith district circuit bench.
D D Miracle, age 40, long resident of Webster City, studied at Michigan University and read law with Ex Governor Bashford in Oshkosh. He built a strong district 11 practice, earning wide respect and likely future appointment, with broad appeal beyond his party in Hamilton County.
The piece rebuts a editorial on how D. D. Miracle of Hamilton was nominated for Circuit Judge and H. C. Henderson of Marshalltown defeated. It accuses the Marshalltown and Story county factions of misstatements, asserts no trading or coercion occurred, and claims Rainbolt's delegation acted honorably while denying charges of manipulation.
A Brooklin clergyman writes of Prof Guilmette's French Kidney curing his wife after others failed. He trusts the remedy will help another sick friend and notes it is available at all druggists. The letter highlights faith in the treatment and the town's notable clergy.
Story County crop prospects, greenbacker arguments, and the looming Hancock wave shape party strategy. Democrats chase gains while Republicans seek stability with Hayes and Garfield continuities amid tariff and fraud concerns. Maine and Virginia races spotlight Boutelle and Readjuster splits.
The Tammany Hall outline by Geo. Ticknor Curtis frames the war as a consequence of Northern stubbornness and Lincoln policy. Judge Disck adds a letter about saving Pennsylvania soldiers held at Richmond and facing possible execution amid charges from the Union’s actions in the West.
A Northern newspaper summary critiques Confederate and Union actions, blaming Secretary Stanton for delaying mercy and praising Judge Black for forcing accountability. The piece notes Democratic unity on war responsibility with hints of Amnesty splits if Democrats seize government power. Includes reaction from the N. I. Tribune.
A sworn stenographer's notes extract from a Hancock ratification meeting in Louisville reveals a Democratic speaker urging unity and pledging to back Winfield Scott Hancock. The address attacks Republicans and Morton in heated terms, urging ratification of Hancock and a pledge to defend his presidency.
The speaker argues politicians seek office while the public desires restoration of business and sound money. He cites Gen Garfield on prosperity and warns against campaigns on old sectional issues, urging leaders to align with national economic goals and honest payment of obligations.
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