State Republican Convention to Choose Delegates in Iowa
A State Convention of the Republican party of Iowa will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday next to elect twenty two delegates to the National Republican Convention in Chicago on June 2, 1880. Delegates: four at large and two per congressional district with one county vote per 200 votes or fraction over 100 for Governor Gear in 1879. John S Runyan, chairman.
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Republican Party of
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago
John H. Gear
Atery
New York Sun Praises Dewitt Takage Sermons
The New York Sun lauds Dewitt Takage for his pulpit homilies calling them leged sermons.
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The
New York Sun
Dewitt Takage
Kaliech Lectures on Cuicago East Influx
Kaliech is slated to lecture about the movement of people in Cuicago and the East, following Dennis Kearney’s influence. The talk aims to address social and political implications of immigration and urban change.
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Cuicago
Dennis Kearney
Kaliech
Grant's Popularity and the 1872 Movement Debate
The piece weighs whether Gen. Grant's name drew prestige and helped the Greek liberal movement in 1872 or if it was the unpopularity of figures like Matt Carpenter John A. Logan and W. H. Kemble that fueled the effort.
Democratic party carries elections without Tilden
The Charleston News and Courier argues the Democratic party was cheated in 1877, not Mr. Tilden, and that reparation belongs to the party rather than the individual. The Sun notes the party can win the next election without him and despite him.
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Novaine
Tilden
Charleston News and Courier
Democratic Party
Columbus
Geo
Conkling and Blaine Rivalry Shaped 1876 Nomination
The New York Tribune recalls the 1876 Cincinnati Convention where Conkling opposed Blaine yet Woolford might pledge New York electoral votes to Blaine if nominated. The piece notes Conkling’s allies would back Blaine in 1880 if the chance arose.
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Cincinnati
Conkling
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Woolford
Mr. Conkling
New York
Maine Statesman
Sherman seen as front-runner for nomination on first ballot
Washington World argues Shermans strong prospects for the nomination with more states pledged to him and a first ballot vote above three hundred. The piece claims claims are based on broad correspondence and urges supporters to trust solid facts over speculation.
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Sherman
John Sherman
Washington World
Picayune backs Gen Slancock as national leader candidate
The Picayune endorses Gen Slancock as a unifying candidate who can gather conservatism from the North West and South without war remnant doubts. It compares him to George Washington in guiding the country through present crisis.
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the Picayune
Democracy of
South
Slancock
Geo. Washington
Continental Congress
Rainbolt N A Nominated for Circuit Judge in Ames
The Intellligencer lists N A Rainbolt Esq of Ames as candidate for Circuit Judge. He is praised as one of the district's best lawyers with an exceptional record and reputation for honesty. The notice urges Republicans in Story County to support him if no other candidate appears.
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N. A. Rainbolt Esq
Ames
Story County
Rainbolt
Some Things for Grant Men to Think of
A commentary on nepotism in Grant era politics. The author argues relatives gaining offices harms public trust and warns voters against electing a candidate whose family benefits from official power. It cites Sumner and notes Democrats and independent Republicans will oppose such practices.
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Grant
General Grant
Americas
Charles Sumner
Can He Carry New York in the 1880 Contest
The piece discusses how campaigns claim they can win New York or Indiana and the danger of Conkling’s influence in Blaine’s path. It argues that Conkling’s support remains possible and that party unity after nomination is expected, despite rivalries between Blaine and Conkling.
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New York
Indiana
South
Blaine
Conkling
Tilden and Kelley
Messrs
Chicago
Political Soundings and Candidates in 1880s Debates
A composite view of party hopes and candidate chatter across papers. Mentions Hancock Tilden Blaine Edmunds Ferry and Seymour with notes on Virginia Tennessee Illinois and New England loyalties. References to finance the greenbacks and editorial stances from Norfolk Memphis Boston Nashville and Chicago papers.
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Crescent
The
Vicksburg Herald
Tilden
Virginia
Buell
South
Edmunds
Memphis
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Norfolk
General Hancock
Illinois
Chicago Journal
Boston Journal
Blaine
Republic
Boston
Seymour Tilden
Chicago
New England
Seth Green
Roosevelt
Missouri
Democratic State Central Committee
Seymour
Morrison
Hendricks
Nashville American
Republican Party
Iowa bill to cut court costs and prepay clerk fees
The measure sets in advance fee collection by clerks, demands 12 dollar jury payments for use of the county, requires itemized quarterly cost reports to the county auditor, and allows courts to grant poor persons not yet able to pay costs access to action with costs to abide the event. The draft continues to outline eligibility for proceeding as a poor person in lesser courts.
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General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Justice of the Peace
Right to sue in forma pauperis and security for costs
The text outlines that a poor plaintiff may commence suit without prepaying costs if meritorious, with costs to abide the event. otherwise costs must be paid in advance in courts of record. It also allows a defendant to move with an affidavit claiming a good defense and lack of security for costs, upon which the court may order the plaintiff to provide security after hearing.
Cat with No Ears and Tail Hearts Trouble Home
A small boy recounts a family incident where a mutilated cat was kept at home after being unwanted. The father drowns the cat in a bag with a brick, but the cat escapes the bag and surfaces later, shocking the family as they exchange remarks about their poor animal.
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New York News
Wes
Atlantic Monthly previews new serials and poetry lineup
The April issue features three new chapters of Mr Howells The Undiscovered Country and opening chapters of TB Aldrich The Stillwater Tragedy. Also Clary's Trial by Rose Terry Cooke and Canterbury Pilgrimage among others.
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Atlantic Monthly
Mr. Howells
Stillwater
TB Aldrich
Mr. Aldrich
the Atlantic
Clary
Rose Terry Cooke
Richard Grant White
Whittier
Sarah O. Jewett
Washington
Jackson
Hoventox
Oscoon & Co Boston
Administrator's Notice of Mary Cochrane Estate
The Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appoints F M Jackson administrator of the Mary Cochrane estate on March 19 1880. All debts must be paid to the administrator and claims presented for allowance to the court.
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Arch
A.D
Circuit Court
Story County
Iowa
Mary Cochrane
F. M. Jacson
Notice of Highway Vacation and New Route Location
The auditor reports in favor of vacation and location of a public highway in Story County. Objections or damage claims must be filed by noon May 29, 1880, in the Auditor's office. otherwise highways will be vacated and located as described. Witness Jens R. Hays, County Auditor, March 23, 1880.
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Story County
Jens R. Hays
Public Highway Location Reported Favorable by Auditor
The auditor of Story County Iowa reports on the expediency of locating a public highway from the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 5 township 85 range 24, east to intersect an existing east side highway, and vacating the nearby highway. The report, dated May 15 1880, states the location and vacation should proceed if objections are not made by March 6 1880 and names Johnn R Hare.
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