Gear refutes charges on temperance foe in 1977 column
A letter from Fron J. Gear defends his Burlington Hawkeye emphasis and criticizes rival newspapers. The piece argues his actions in the Speaker’s chair and temperance stance will not doom his nomination and predicts temperance delegates won’t defeat him. Beacon notes show Whig revival and party realignments discussed by Watterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fron
J. H. Gear
Burlington Hawkeye
Story County
Agricultural College
Towa
Peaceable Silence in Nevada Convention Debate on Hayes Policy
The article urges both Hayes supporters and opponents at the Nevada convention to refrain from public denunciations or resolutions. It argues time and place are not suitable for factional expressions and favors waiting for developments before voicing judgments or celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Hayes
Republican Party
Garfield and Hayes blamed over concealment of the Credit Mobilier letter
The piece says Republicans dislike Garfield for denying and hiding a pivotal letter about Credit Mobilier stock tied to Oakes Ames. It notes old Jere Black’s planned defense, Garfield’s fear and equivocation, and predicts the letter will surface soon. It argues Hayes’ pledge to back Garfield for speaker worsens the political fallout.
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Garfield
Credit Mobilier
Oakes Ames
Jere Black
Garfeld
Black
Dingham
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Hayes Captains a Nation Under Praising Republican Banner
The article defends President Hayes as a stainless patriot and Republican leader. It rejects a proposed new anti administration party and praises Hayes policy as admirable, asserting supporters will back him through the end of his term. It contrasts Hayes with prior figures Fyler and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Washington
President Hayes
United States
Maine
Oregon
Hayes
John Fyler
Andrew Johnson
Dems Frustration Mounts Over Gov Williams in Indiana
A partisan flare in Indiana grows as Democrats allege Gov. Williams has switched loyalties and joined a corrupt movement. Critics nickname him Uncle Jimmy Blue Jeans no longer, calling him a traitor to his party and abandoning reform. The bitter charge sheet reflects deep party rifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Indiana
Williams
Jimmy Blue Jeans
the Couritry
Hayes Order on Federal Officers in Politics Cited
A 19th century term notes two precedents Jefferson and Harrison issuing orders limiting federal officer interference in politics. Harrison warned against funding officers to control elections. Hayes’ directive is described as more radical with potentially larger effects if followed.
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Hayes
Jefferson
Harrison
Shell
Yayes
Hayes Weighs Cabinet Picks and Bristow Appeal
The writer notes it would have pleased both North and South if ex-Secretary Bristow had been chosen over Key. Bristow trusts the President, foresees national peace and prosperity, and believes opposition will fade as Hayes strengthens his office.
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Hayes
Bristow
Key
North
Hayes Defends Silver Policy After Illinois Veto
President Hayes, in a Western interview, voiced strong disapproval of Governor Cullom's veto of the Illinois Silver bill. He urged the vetoed measure should have become law, viewing it as the people's will and an experiment beneficial to the nation.
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Hayes
Illinois
Gov. Cullom
South Carolina repudiation defeats interest payment bill
The South Carolina Senate struck the appropriation for state debt interest from the bill, denying bondholders their due. The move followed a sharp political fight, described as a naked act of repudiation that will mark all responsible for it and the state itself.
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South Carolinna
State Senate
House
Quo warranto movement resurfaces against Hayes
Alabama figures claim rumor that President Hayes will be ousted is a myth or partisan slander. A Louisville Courier Journal correspondent cites a professed plan to remove Hayes via simple constitutional means, endorsed by both eminent and Democratic jurists. Hayes is urged to prepare.
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Alabama
Tilden
Washington
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hayes
Congress
Mexican antipathy to Americans and annexation unlikely
An army officer with frontier service says Mexicans deeply oppose Americans and their customs. He notes no northern Mexican would welcome annexation and that Mexican children are taught the war with the United States was a Mexican victory. He claims Mexicans would flee south if the northern provinces were acquired.
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United States
Polk
Mexico
Scott
The Life Insurance Controversy and a Republican Leader
A Breezy Midwestern column discusses letters and political charges around Gov. Garfield era rhetoric, then shifts to a Burlington candidate’s defense of personal integrity. It recounts a long Iowa figure’s testimony on liquor ties and license votes, with parishioner exhortation on insurance duties.
Three Correspondents Speak Up After Quick Viewing
Within hours after receiving the item he showed it to a select crowd and among those allowed to read it were three reputable correspondents. Experts anticipate that these three correspondents will defend him in forthcoming discussions.
Booths General Western Rail Way Paper Read In New York
The paper is kept on file in the offices of L. F. Booth General Eastern Agent Chicago and Northwestern Railway 41 Broadway New York City. Friends visiting New York are invited to call and read it at any time. They will be welcome.
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Gibson
Washington
New York Sun
Associated Press
Garfield
Sun
Cannes
W. F. Coolbaugh
Union National Bank
Chicago
Coolbaugh
Newton Journal
Iowa Agricultural College
Savings Bank
Burlington
General Assembly
Joan H. Gean
Buglington Hawk-Eye
Sac City
Sac Co
New Hampton
Chickasaw Co
Irving, Tama Co
Jane
Albia
Monroe Co
Nevinsville
Adams Co
Kenton, Mills Co
Afton
Union Co
Illinois
St. Charles
Carlinville
Friendsville
Wabash Co
Tamaroa
Perry Co
Vandalia
Fayette Co
Clay City
Clay Co
Clay County
Kansas
Atlanta
Rice Co
MichGan Valley
Osage Co
Ricamonp
Franklin Co
Huron
Atchison Co
Gardner, Johnson Co
Dragspen, Smith Co
Goopricu, Linn Co
Egypt
Joseph
Pharaoh
Ife
Nile
Mygypt
Anhate
Lincolnshire
England
S.e Y
Atlantic
Paul
God
Christ
Timothy
Tom Paine
Voltaire
Shaftesbury
James
River Front
Blackswell’s
Guthrie
Edinburgh
Tug
Omar
Pemseives
L. F. Booth
Ames
Story County
J. K. Barlow
East Des Moines
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Watterson
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Intelli
Bess Oe
Iowa
Newton, Jasper Co
Villa Ridge
Pulaski Co
Nebraska
Creirauton, Knox Co
Aspa
Hall Co
Juniata, Adams Co
Wisconsin
River Fallss
Pierce Co
Oomie
Hasriren
Ashtabula
Minnesota
Anoka
Anoka Co
Potter’s Hardware
Lowa
East Locust Street
Les Moines
Capital City Hotel
R.umbern
C, Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Norman
Main Street
D. Norman, Ag’t
Armers
FARMI
Warran
Ted
S. H. Shelly & CO
Ames, Towa
Lucas
Banker
Ames, Story Co
Sells Exchange
U.S
Europe
E. R. Chamberlain
Jared C. Parker
Story
Boone
Chas. B. Orser
Butler
Ames, Iowa
Kitch
Undertaker
Charles B. Orser
M. Chaney
Queens
MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Bonebrake & Hulett
Corne Onondaga and
Douglass Streets
L.L. VanDusen
New City Drags
Tilden & McLain
Apothecaries
Good &E
Ame
Bigelow
Tildens
All Good
H. Bowers
Rome
N.Y
Woopwore
Wabash Ave
Chicagoy Fil
W. Slingerland
Union Graded School
Lems Sas
Isaac Black
Florence
Flor
Maes
Ieee and
Sane
Steve
Steve Chewiar
Aare
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