Republican Convention Nominating slate and platform appeal
A 1877 nomination notice announces one candidate each for Governor Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction and Supreme Judge with county representation. It includes a long table of represented counties and ends with a party appeal urging unity under the Republican platform and loyalty to the Union and constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ien
Josiah T. Young
Republican party split unlikely if Blaine advises behavior
Sexaron Blaine tells a correspondent that the best counsel for Republicans is to behave themselves. If this is followed, the Democrat seeking a split within the GOP would be disappointed.
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Sexaron Blaine
Treasury to Add Greenbacks to Silver Coin Fund
The Secretary of the Treasury directs that at month end an amount of greenbacks be added to the special fund for the silver coin issue. With $6,006,000 already set apart, the fund will total about $7,600,000, equal to the legal tender received in exchange for silver held for fractional currency redemption.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Burial of Brothers Bridges Confederate and Union Wars
A Virginia mother who lost two sons in opposing armies interred them together in a single grave and raised a monument inscribed with God knows who was right, reflecting reconciliation as Decoration Day sentiments surface.
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Virginia
Silver change troubles Pacific Post Office debt
Postmasters on the Pacific slope receive surplus silver which cannot be spent on rent salaries or mail service because it is not legal tender above five dollars. Government issued it at par and takes no loss when receiving it back at the same rate, despite the excess change.
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Post Office
Pacific
Silver remonetization stance cited by Ohio man Cannes Foster
Cannes Foster of Ohio says the President supports remonetization of silver and notes possible disagreement with Secretary Sherman on resumption methods. He suggests Sherman may doubt the policy and could favor making the silver dollar legal tender up to large amounts. The impression is that the dollar should not be made legal tender at a very large limit.
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Cannes Foster
Ohio
Treasury
Foster
Sherman
IndicaTs0xs pave that the con 08 extarship will be
A fragmented political note discusses potential contenders Randall Gux and Sayler among others for a future scholarship or honor. The text emphasizes a significant national scope and hints at mounting competition within the field.
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Randall
Gux
Sayler
Political rumors sweep sounds of presidential fever
The piece notes in a satirical tone that Secretary Sherman shows presidential fever and a hard race is expected. It cites South Carolina Republicans predicting Hayes and Hampton as the 1830 ticket and claims Everts is wiring to secure candidacy. It frames these as signs of a dearth of real news.
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Itz
Newt
Sherman
South Carolina
Hayes
Hampton
Everts
Vermilionville election divides as white and mixed tickets vie
In Vermilionville a municipal vote split whites into two tickets one all white and one mixed with whites and blacks. Black voters tipped the balance, majority supporting the white ticket against the mixed slate. The Liecks held pivotal power but did not sway toward their own color.
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Louisiana
Vermilionville
Liecks
Uica Oi
Speculation on Blaine Leadership Amid Southern Question
Friends of Sexator Bviaine forecast a major Senate move with him central at the called session. They claim he is quietly taking notes for a master effort and expect Conkling and Edmunds to side with his views on the Southern question, easing his path to opposition leadership. The writer doubts Blaine will pursue such a role.
Des Moines Republicans Nominate John Gear for State Ticket
The Des Moines county Republican convention chose delegates for the State Convention and unanimously resolved to nominate John H Gear as their standard bearer. They praise his character public service and devotion to free government as fitting for the coming campaign.
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Des Moines
Burlington
John Il Gear
Tests of Westinghouse brake on Kansas Pacific route
The Kansas Pacific Road tested the Westinghouse air brake on a train of engine two baggage cars and five passenger coaches with seventy wheels. At 25 mph the train halted in 10 seconds covering 217 feet. at 31 mph it stopped in 12 seconds over 357 feet. from within a coach it stopped in 16 seconds over 494 feet. The tests show the brake can greatly reduce collision danger.
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Sox
Westinghouse
Debate Over Meaning of Retire Greenbacks Causes Confusion
The text discusses differing views on retire meaning canceling money versus withdrawing greenbacks to hold in the Treasury. It argues there is no practical legal or market difference and questions Treasury power to control the market by reissuing or retiring currency. Different local opinions surface on the legality and effect of such actions.
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Rumors Fly On Logan and Butler Post Senate Loss
After John A Logan’s senatorial defeat rumors say he may move to Colorado to raise beef for Chi ng o’s people and pursue sheep farming while Gen Butler contemplates leaving Massachusetts for a pastoral life. The chatter touches on a possible Colorado candidacy and new career plans.
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Jno
A. Logan
Colorado
Chiengo
John
Gen. Butler
Massachusetts
Tie
Independent State Convention Call From Des Moines Leader
George William Jones of Des Moines issues a call for an independent State convention to unite supporters of honesty and economy, oppose political rings, dismiss officials, cut salaries, oppose national banks, repeal the 1875 resumption act, favor a bi metallist currency, and repeal special pro-capital legislation. The convention is set for Des Moines on July 11 with one delegate per one hundred votes cast at the last presidential election.
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George William Jones
Des Moines
Story County Republicans Urge Unity in Convention
The letter argues against pre convention questions on candidates convictions. It says nominees must have long party service and strong support for the entire Republican party of Iowa. It warns against splitting the party over national policy and urges following Blaine to let Hayes policy stand on its own merits.
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Republican Party
United States of America
Republican State Central Committee
Henry C. Levenrox
Lowa
Story County
Iowa
Hayes
Blaine
Grant as Russian field commander baffles British press
A Liverpool correspondent jokes that if Grant, now a private citizen and former U S president, were to direct Russian troops he could paralyze the United States Government. The piece mocks Confederate leaders Beauregard and Duncan and speculates absurdly on military moves against the Porte.
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Beauregard
Russia
Ottoman Empire
Liverpool
Gueblic
Grant
United States
England
Blanton Dancan
Ger. Beauregard
Forrest
Hayes policy and devotion to Republican principles quoted
The letter to the Indianapolis Journal argues President Hayes aims to strengthen the Republican party. It praises Hayes patriotism integrity and devotion to human rights and Republican doctrines. It calls for Republicans to build a solid North through vigilance and justice.
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Ous
Morton
Indianolcs Journal
Hayes
Republican Party
Fr. Hayes
Tilden Declines Presidency Claim To Avert Civil War
A Baltimore Sun correspondent notes Mr Tilden has resisted calls from Democratic hardliners to press his claim to the presidency. He says careful reflection shows adopting that course would provoke radical resistance and risk renewed civil war.
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Wrrnis
Tilden
White House
Baltimore Sun
Former Iowa Organizer Promotes Camp Meeting Outreach
A regional organizer from Iowa leads a camp meeting aimed at his former associates and their successors. He seeks to convert attendees, drawing on past experiences to shape the outreach and recruitment effort.
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Lowa
Former Georgian Joshua Hits Endorses Union Recovery
Ex-Sexaton Joshua Hits of Georgia voices strong approval of the current administration. He praises statesmanship and unity, predicts growing admiration for the new Admin, and hopes to rekindle old Whig fervor while honoring the Constitution and law.
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Joshua Hits
Georgia
Thowyson
Pany
Ford
Notices and Obituaries from Loxvox May 30
The issue notes the death of historian John Lathrop Motley born 1814 in Dorchester and Harvard graduate who served as U S minister to Vienna and St James and wrote key histories. It also reports Decoration Day crowds at Arlington Gettysburg and Richmond. policy shifts on Texas border defense. Grant reception in London. and death of Fletcher Harper, Harper Brothers cofounder born 1505.
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Loxvox
Germany
Dutch Republic
Motley
Europe
United States
Vienna
Court of St. James
Washixeron
D. C
Washington
Arlington
Gettysburg
Richmond
Chicago
Quincey
Texas
Diaz
Mexico
Ord
Department of Texas
New York
Herald
London
Gen. Grant
Fletcher Harx
Cole & Brothers
Fletcher Harper
Harper Brothers
James
John
Joseph Wesley
Mr. Harper
Weuchope Grader Prompts Town Talk On Road Work
Monday crowd heard Turner claim the Weuchope Grader lowers road costs if funds are spent wisely. He predicts Union township will get a grader with time, and cites trials in several counties. Town officials and residents from Story, Liscomb, Polk, and Tattte townships praise its efficiency, noting smoother dirt work and lower expense compared to traditional scrapers.
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Turner
Union Township
England
Washington Township
Story County
John He Hauser
Liscomb Township
Marshal’ County
PD Beatty
Tha Mirehell
Polk Cotunty
Sair
Ingersol
Ottawa Township
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