Chicago Times on the Platform Critique of Iowa Democrats
The Iowa Democratic platform endorses Washington leadership and Republican lineage while dividing on monetary policy. Proposals push for free coinage of silver, issue of certificates for bullion, and abolition of national banks, with implications for greenbacks and treasury reserves. The Times criticizes the dual stance as near self-stultification.
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Chicago Times
Iowa Democrats
Washington
Congress
Iowa
Sam Cary
William D. Kelly
United States
the Times
What They Are And Do They Pay
The Hawkeye discusses the creamery movement in Iowa with focus on Delaware County. It explains what a creamery is, building and equipment needs, milk supply, hauling, pricing, and the outlook for profitability, noting farmer incentives and the growing statewide adoption. Continuous dairy questions aim to guide new creameries.
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Iowa
Delaware County
Vintage Creek
Alamakee Couty
T. H. Bowen
Sand Spring
Monticello
A. G. Howard
New York
A& Creamery
Manchester
Iona
Bowe
On Hawkeye
Secretary Sherman Cuts Interest Costs For Nation
As a result of Sherman’s funding operations, the country saves about $40,000 daily in interest alone.
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Sherman
New Idaho Bonanza Draws Miners from Utah
Tar reports from the Yankee Fork of Salmon River Mining District Idaho describe high grade silver and gold bearing quartz in large veins. The rock is very hard and ore refractory, likely requiring large expenditures to open and work the mines as many miners and speculators move from Utah to the district.
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Yankee Fork
Salmon River
Idaho
Utah
Counties name Gear renomination for State Convention
Many counties have selected delegates and show support for Governor Gear’s renomination. Opposition is unlikely, with Campbell possibly facing a weak, unorganized challenge for vice Governor. Supreme Judge and Superintendent races may see serious contention amid thorough canvassing and signaling unfairness in the judgeship race.
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Gear
Campbell
Supreme Judgeship
Rumor of Senate Delegation Rally Against Adjournment
Washington rumor says Senators Hampton and Butler lead South Carolina Democrats to oppose caucus action risking adjournment before appropriation bills pass. Gov Hampton missed a safety committee meeting while Butler urged passing both appropriation bills outright, leaving the country to judge between President and Congress.
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Washington
Hampton
Butler
South Carolina
Congress
Gov
Committee of Safety
Chicago
Southern letter seeks Northern Democrat input on policy
A Southern group, prepared by Judge Goode of Virginia, submits a letter to the Northern Democrats asking for their judgment on party policy amid Executive and Congressional clashes. Signers are Southern lawmakers seeking public accountability for policy, though many Southern Democrats favor army appropriations and early adjournment.
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Judge Goode
Virginia
Congress
Peed Mills
Ames
Iowa
Spence & Haverly, Pro
Spence & Haverly
William Lloyd Garrison Dies After Long Illness
William Lloyd Garrison died at the Westmoreland Hotel Saturday night just after 11 as he neared his seventy fourth year. The longtime abolitionist ended a storied life that shaped a nation’s conscience and public career in reform.
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William Lloyd Garrison
Westmoreland Hotel
Garrison
United States
Greenback Convention judged by its own critics
The convention drew mixed support with two thirds of counties represented yet many prominent figures absent. Critics label the body as dominated by bankrupts and idlers while some honest members remained. The anti fusion stance prevailed with no vacancies to be filled, and Daniel Campbell and Moore named for top offices alongside Jones for Supreme Judge while Ingalls was kept off the ticket.
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Col. Hoggatt
Party For Congress
Dennis Kearney
Democratic Party
Ed. Campbell
Daniel Campbell
Moore
Jones
Supreme Judge
Ingalls
Notice of land appropriation for railroad use
The Des Moines and Minneapolis Railroad Company seeks a 100 foot wide right of way through multiple lands described by township and range in sections 21, 4, 23, 14, 33. Owners George Adams and others must appraise damages by May 80 1879 or damages will be assessed on May 31 1879. Morine and Minnearon RR Co. J. J. Smart vice president.
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George Adams
G. Grinard
A. Arnold
Wm. McGookin
Towi
Fifth
Es Morine & Minnearon
R. R. Co
J. J. Smart
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