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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1877
Page
2
The document notes the Chicago and Northwestern Railway general agent booth address at 415 Broadway New York City and invites friends to visit and read the file. It emphasizes a cordial invitation and open access for readers in New York.
The Twenty‑first State Republican Convention meets in Des Moines on June 27 1877 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction and Supreme Judge. Delegates are allotted by county and by 206 or more votes cast for Josiah T Young in 1876, with a detailed representation table included.
A historical notice from the Republican State Central Committee urges unity around steadfast Republican principles. It extols liberty equality and constitutional enforcement, praises loyal service, and calls for disciplined government and mobilization behind nominees. Signed by Chairman Mvry C. Levenrox.
Congressmember Jupee Ouiver of this district announces he will not seek any political office again. The veteran lawmaker signals retirement from public life after decades of service.
A Tuesday rumor that Theo W. McCrary planned to resign from the War Office portfolio is dismissed as a joke by friends. The text notes no man from his state has resigned from office.
A fragment from the Davenport Gazette and the State Register shows a light exchange over Hayes policy with competing Republican viewpoints. The piece suggests the issue is trivial and notes Hayes does not care about the debate, reflecting a wry tone on partisan disputes.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the head nurse warns the rag baby faces extinction amid a period of prosperity. The article notes booming business and cheap money with loans easy on diamonds and gold, while condemning the carefree times.
The report notes circulating that Grant may pursue a third term and that Philadelphia attention signals a scheme to nominate him in 1880. Simon Cameron hinted the ex President could return to leadership, attracting eager supporters despite warnings of turmoil for the nation.
The文章 describes recurring forest fires across timber lands from Muay into early June, with vast destruction of valuable trees. Local residents work tirelessly to halt the blazes as underbrush thickens and trees mature, though this year the fires began earlier and extended widely, causing extensive spring damage.
Circulation holds that Senator Conkling has not met with President Hayes since the inauguration. The omission is read as chagrin at ex Senator Fenton’s influence and a suggestion he will oppose the Administration.
The record lists appointments to foreign missions with figures such as England subject Hamilton Tish, Vienna envoy George Wm Curtis and James Russell Lowell, along with Belgian envoy Henry 8 Sanford and Gen Burbridge. Russia entries include ex Senator Frelinghuysen and George H Boker.
The extra session will test Northern Democrats on appropriations for southern improvements. Randall Gibson reportedly has a resolution ready in the House Caucus endorsing government aid for levees and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Speakership candidates are urged to state their positions.
Gipron J. Pittow, famed Confederate figure, gains strong support in Washington for the vacant judge’s post after Judge Emmons’s death. Endorsed by Senators Lamar and Garland, Judge Wilshire, Tennessee and Arkansas supreme court members, and Caleb Cushing who aided Pillow in the Mexican campaign. A telegram suggests Pillow remains the last surviving Mexican War general, a claim contradicted by Joseph Lane who, at seventy nine, runs a stock ranch near Roseburg Oregon.
Mr. Redfield asserts the South will remain solid for the Democratic candidate in 1880. He predicts all 138 electoral votes from the South for the Democratic nominee and sees little prospect of any Southern state voting for a rival party.
Dick Arthur of Fayette County was sent back to the penitentiary for ten years under a gubernatorial pardon that included abstaining from alcohol and supporting his mother and sister. A judge ruled the remand illegal and discharged him, noting only courts may enforce pardon conditions. An appeal to the Supreme Court is expected.
A reader letter cites historical figures and events to discuss current liberal aims and reformer ideals. It recalls Chase, Hayes, and Horace Greeley, arguing a continued struggle to unite a divided nation through principled leadership and reform.
The circus impresario P. T. Barnum pledges a cash reward of ten thousand dollars for Charley Ross to be delivered or for information leading to recovery. The offer includes an agreement that if recovered the child may be exhibited but no other showman may display him. The Springfield Republican notes Barnum’s long fascination with the case and cites a Mercer novel with a child abduction plot.
The text argues that only if England enters the war could the United States see a revival in shipping and commerce. It asserts the flag would become safest for trade, idle American ships would resume transatlantic service, and US ships must lead shipbuilding to regain commercial supremacy, noting the US merchant marine currently ranks second to England.
Sioux City Journal notes Delos Arnold of Marshal County consents to seek the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Other editors discuss Van Sandt and Dr. Ballard as candidates, with Gear and Newbold as strong contenders for governor. Public sentiment favors Republicans. Hayes policy divides party ranks.
Nashua, Sac and Davenport papers predict Gear's gubernatorial nomination with wide Republican backing. Fairfield Ledger declares Gear will be Iowa's next Governor, praising his past service and public support. Also noted is a dental of health ad touting August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints.
Scribner’s issue features vi etory essays and travel sketches from France Spain Turkey Syria Russia Great Britain and America. A profusely illustrated Croton Water paper by Rideing recounts hair breadth escapes from the aqueduct. Boyesen adds a Tourgueneff biographical sketch with portrait and Warner contributes an obituary study of Calvin the cat. Burnett offers a Franco American Paris story Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame.
The Governor declares a $500 reward for information leading to the discovery and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Thompson W. Tolbert in Belt Creek township Davis County on March 16 or 17 last. Reward paid upon conviction. Dated May 1877 and sealed by the Iowa state seal with J. Newnor signing as Governor.
Farmers across Iowa Wisconsin Missouri and Illinois report good conditions for corn wheat and oats in May. Plowing progress varies by location with corn planted and coming up in many areas while some places face hopper damage and dry spells. A Detroit lawyer court scene and a medical ad for Dr C M Lane's Liver Pills follow in the same issue.
Notice is given that the eco partnership between O. Robinson and A. B. Thomas under firm title Robinson & Thomas is dissolved by mutual consent. A. B. Thomas continues the business. Debts payable to A. B. Thomas. Claims to be presented for settlement. Ames, May 14, 1877.
By order of a special execution Luceita Hall sues I N Tupper. Lot 3 Block 6 Ages Town Story County Iowa levied as H N Tupper's property. Sale set June 2 1877 at 10 AM front door Nevada Court House to satisfy $740 debt plus costs and 6 percent interest. Sheriff J F Gureseie. Nevada April 30 1877.
The state of Iowa in Story County directs sale of real property to satisfy a judgment of Ed. Rex against John Palmatier and Samuel H. Worley. Property described as southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 8, Township 83, Range 24, West Fifth Principal Meridian. Sale set for June 2, 1877 at 10 a.m. at the Nevada courthouse front door. Debt $581.22 plus costs $8.75 and 10 percent interest from date of sale. Sheriff J. F. Grivers. Nevada, April 30.
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