Republican unity urged in Iowa 1879 primary call
Invoering the election of delegates the committees of the counties are urged to invite all Republican electors and others opposed to Confederate Democracy to participate in primary meetings. The message condemns Democratic overreach in Congress and calls for unity to protect the Union and free government. Freank Harrox, chairman, Iowa, April 15, 1879.
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State Central Committee
Congress
Legislative
Republican Party
Rpublican State Central Committee
Freanx Harrox
Bouruwerox
Iowa
Tas Denison Review backs Beck for judge in race
Tas Denison Review endorses Beck for judge while the State Register opposes him. The Review claims favorable prospects for Beck and suggests his nomination is likely if its portrayal of the Register is accurate. Myers writes two columns of editorial matter advancing policy.
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Tas Denison
State Register
Beck
Register
Myers
Conkling Delivers Long Senate Speech With Firm Debate
In a potent three hour address in the Senate Conkling held his audience, yielding no auditor departure and few movements. He spoke with bitterness and satire, delivering moments of superb oratory and sharp partisan clashes throughout.
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Philadelphia Times
Conkling
Senate
Judge vows to bar concealed weapons in Vicksburg court
In open court Judge Young announced a crackdown on concealed weapons. He said any lawyer juror or court attendant found bearing a concealed weapon would be dealt with under the law and a lawyer could be stricken from the roll of attorneys. He ordered the sheriff to arrest and search entrants he suspects are armed.
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Young
Vicksburg
Exodus of Negroes from Mississippi Valley Aims to Stop
Gen McMillan warns a St. Louis firm that the Mississippi valley exodus of African Americans is already unstoppable. Planters and merchants push organized efforts to deter departures or recall migrants, and to fill labor needs with Chinese newcomers if required as boats carry away thousands down the river.
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McMillan
New Orleans
St. Louis
Mississippi
Lower
Free Lecture to the Southern Democrats
A New York Democratic paper reports a lecture to Southern fire-eaters urging unity against bullying by the South. It warns Northerners that supporting strong government could hurt the South and cautions against joining Republicans in Congress. The talk stresses party ties may break under pressure and warns of mixed loyalties.
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N. Y
South
White House
Congress
Pen crafted counterfeit twenty dollar note found in New Orleans
readers doubt the New Orleans discovery of a counterfeit twenty dollar bill made entirely by pen work. The note imitates fine engraving signatures and paper fibers, fooling experts. The fraud shows remarkable skill but meager profit, illustrating widespread anomalies in human ingenuity.
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New Orleans
President's Proclamation on Indian Territory Purge
A historical proclamation declares action against intruders in Indian Territory and calls for a purge of white violators targeting lands and wealth of legal residents. It laments national habits that prevent releasing Indians to handle said vermin.
Death of Hon Rush Clark shocks Fifth District
Friends of the Hon Rush Clark representative from the fifth district mourn his sudden death on Monday afternoon after a brief illness. Clark was in good health Saturday and attended the House session before an attack of meningitis felled him within twelve hours. Universal expressions of regret accompany the news.
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Rush Clark
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Clark
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Conkling Delivers Formidable Speech on Army Bill
The Chicago Tribune reports Senator Conkling’s speech on the Army Appropriation bill as perhaps his greatest effort. He harshly criticizes Senator Davis for a lopsided stance and closes the Republican debate with a strong performance intended to impress the nation.
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Senator Conkling
Conkling
David Davis
Chicago Tribune
Grain crop warns of drought while exports rise sharply
Reports from wheat regions warn of severe effects from dry weather and potential losses for farmers and grain dealers. Meanwhile grain and provisions flow from interior ports to the Atlantic, with US exports increasing by about 45 million dollars over ten years led by bacon and dairy products to England.
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Atlantic
England
Russia
Europe
United States
Veto sparks Democratic split views in Washington
On April 29 reporters publish Washington opinions from leading Democrats reacting to Hayes' veto. An ex-Confederate criticizes party missteps and predicts a solid Republican front in 1880 while warning Democrats against internal disunity. Morrison of Illinois offers a stubborn, personal stance amid speculation on Electoral Commission strategy.
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Washington
Wasurtnatos
D. C
Democracy
Foster
Garfield
Morrison
Illinois
Congress
Mr. Morrison
Electoral Commission
Debates Over Army Bill Veto Split Democrats and Republicans
In Washington discussions follow President’s veto of the army appropriation bill. Procter Knott predicts Northern backers will yield, while Southern opposition remains firm. Senator Allison backs the President's veto message as Republicans unite on a straight appropriation bill. Democratic caucus plans direct floor vote and a joint caucus study of next steps.
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Congress
House
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Hayes
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Lowe
Messnge
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Democratic Party
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Blackburn
Cox
Stephens
Senate
House Caucus Committee
Tilden Letter Advocates Separate Appropriation Bills
In a July 1876 acceptance letter Samuel J. Tilden foresaw reform proposing separate bills for each department’s appropriations. He argued this would preserve the veto and legislative powers, shielding the government from improper coercion while keeping the wheels of government moving.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Hayes
Ordinance Repeals and Replaces Town Street Cleanliness Rules
Ames Iowa town ordinance repeals section twenty of the prior code and enacts new penalties for digging holes removing materials or placing rubbish on streets alleys or public ground. Violations carry up to $50 fine or 20 days in jail with damages payable to injured parties. Effectiveness upon publication in Tue Ame Intellioencen. Mayor E R Campmentaty, Recorder Jxo Warts.
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Ames
Iowa
Tue Amee Intellioencen
E. R. Caampentaty
Jxo. Warts
Recorder
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