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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1880
Page
2
Norway, a major source of ice for Great Britain and southern and central Europe, now reports strong business from shipments. The United States had met domestic needs but seeks to expand exports to the West Indies and South America as demand rises.
In Washington Territory and Oregon the encroachment by whites on Camas Valley threatens native access to the annual camas root, a resource long regarded as essential. General McDowell may deploy troops to maintain peace and safeguard the Indians right to harvest the root in that region.
The Ida Pioneer argues Iowa’s late election and the September pastors’ vote reduce Methodist participation, boosting Republican tallies by about 700 votes as ministers miss the presidential ballot. It contends many Methodist clergy would back Democrats, a scenario not possible this fall.
Capt Alpert Heap of Jefferson Greene county enters as a ninth district presidential elector candidate. A stalwart Republican he is popular in northwestern counties and would run an active canvass. Head, early war defender and Captain of Company F 10th Iowa Infantry, was wounded at Corinth and Vicksburg. He will vote and canvass as he believes.
Conceassmas Davis of San Francisco files a short statement with the St. Paul Press arguing opposition to any restriction on Chinese immigration. He warns merchants and manufacturers fear loss of work to Chinese laborers in cigars carpet-slippers and overalls. He notes Chinese control of trade and banking and cites a 155000 to 800 vote against immigration on a secret ballot as proof of rising opposition.
In a Washington style dispute, V. Y. Sun quotes Dergar and supports Conkling Blaine Cameron Sherman Logan and their followers seeking common cause to prevent disaster for the party. The piece warns defeat could mean disruption or reconstruction of government and policies, stressing broad public concern this fall.
The Little Rock Gazette argues after the Civil War the South should be compensated for unconstitutional taxes and property seizures. It notes the cotton tax claim exceeds one hundred million dollars and frames it as a defense of constitutional rights restored after surrender and peace.
A heated forecast of the 1880 campaign discusses finance stances, party unity, and strategies. It highlights Wallace and McDonald, Sunset Cox, and Ohio's convention, noting Blaine's pledge of support to Garfield and praising his letter as a national morale boost.
The Chicago Tribune reports Judge Swayne’s written denial of a World attributed statement claiming he endorsed a Garfield judgment. He states no words or cases exist linking him to Garfield, calls the World charge a fabrication, and contrasts it with partisan motives and the misattribution by Doolittle.
In a late speech Senator Albert G. Porter argues that a Democratic victory could deliver a solid South in Congress, expand Texas into four states, admit Utah and Indian Territory, and push constitutional amendments and reconstruction acts into effect. He warns that courts may strike down amendments to meet party needs and cites a bill to increase Supreme Court judges as paving the way for partisan rulings.
It recounts actions from 1874 to 1877 in a case where special pleas and demurrers were filed over a contract alleged against public policy. Judge Farwell, Judge Rogers, and Judge Parewell’s proceedings are noted along with a reference to Gen. Garfield.
The Iowa State Agricultural Society announces premiums totaling 16206 dollars for the Des Moines fair September 6 to 11. Major amounts go to Speed Rings 4595, Cattle 3456, Horses 2065, Mech and Fine Arts 1848, Dairy 913, Poultry 264, Fruits 432, Flowers 204, with attractions including a $500 Ladies ten mile race and balloon ascensions.Secretary Joan R. Suarren Fairfield invites inquiries and notes the grounds feature a large amphitheatre, ample water, a half mile track, and new fruit and flower hall with easy rail access.
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