Death of Zach Chandler Echoes Across the Nation
The death of Zach Chandler of Michigan is reported after a cerebral hemorrhage found in a Chicago hotel. The article details his long Senate career from 1857 to 1881, his leadership roles, and his influence in national politics, with tributes from the Chicago Tribune and remarks on his legacy.
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Zach Chandler
The
Nation
Zack Chandler
Michigan
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Janesville
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Senator Chandler
Bedford
N. H
Detroit
Chandler
United States Senate
Lewis Cass
Senate
Union Congressional Committee
National Republican Committee
Hayes
Isaac P. Christiancy
Supreme Court
Interior
Grant
Republican State Committee of
Congress
Christiancy
United States
Peru
Jeff Davis
Chicago Tribune
South
Republican victories sweep several states in election week
This week saw multiple state elections with strong Republican gains. New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Kansas show increased Republican ma jorities as support builds for 1880. Cornell’s lead nears forty percent, signaling a municipal boom for the party.
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New York
Cornell
Illinois
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Kansas
Greenback Vote Signals Shifting Eastern Opinion
The article notes Ohio Massachusetts and New York voters considering greenback proposals while Wisconsin faces a similar weighing. It suggests fiat money debates failed to gain wide political traction east of Story county, reflecting mixed regional attitudes on monetary policy.
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Ohio
Massachusetts
New York
Wisconsin
Grant’s World Tour Nears End With Chicago Stop
General Grant nears completion of his global trip returning to his home in Chicago after a voyage from Europe. Jews reportedly gave him a grand welcome as he resumes travels toward the Atlantic to continue his journey.
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Gislena
Chicago
Atlantic
Europe
Chicago Packers Slaughter 2 Million Bogs This Season
From March 1 this year to date Chicago packers have slaughtered and cured 2,000,000 bogs marking an increase of 65,000 over the same period in 1878. The winter packing season has already begun in earnest.
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Chicago
Old Fighting Joe Jostin Hooxes Dies in New York
Geneal Jostin Hooxes known as old Fighting Joe is dead. He was turned at New York Wednesday afternoon.
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Ges
Jostin Hooxes
Joe
New York
D A Manoey Telegraph Editor Dies at Home
D A Manoey, editor of the Dubuque Telegraph, died at his home Wednesday morning. He gained national attention during the war after being arrested by the government and confined for a period in Old Capitol Prison.
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D. A. Manoey
Dubuque
Fall Notes for Farmers and Hog Cholera Update
Agricultural notes discuss pig rubbing for comfort, exercise for confined hens, and butter specks from curd in milk. Fall versus spring calves are analyzed for dairy profitability, with fall calves favored for winter and early breeding. A U S agriculture committee report on hog cholera is summarized along with a publisher’s notice for a new Library of Universal Knowledge edition.
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M. A
Grahamrille
8. C
Congress
Northwestern and D M & M Plan Westward Rail Expansion
The Des Moines & Minneapolis Narrow Gauge Co. and the Chicago & Northwestern Railway announce widening the gauge from Ames to Des Moines to create a first class route. Special visitors John I Blair Nye Wisner and Mr Jones evaluated grounds and approved expansion including steel rails and a new East Side depot. The Northwestern plans a $150000 river crossing project and a large passenger depot if the city supports a one percent tax.
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Des Moines
Ames
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Iowa
Northwestern
Des Moines & Minneapolis Narrow Gauge Co
Northwestern Company
Divorce notice in Story County court file
Original notice states Solomon 8 Peterman seeks divorce on adultery grounds. Defendant must appear by noon of the second day of the next term starting November 12, 1879 or default and judgment will be entered. Attorney Cyrius B. Tuaxen represents plaintiff.
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District Court
Story County
State of Laws
Solomon
Peterman
Cyrius B. Tuaxen
Circuit Court
Iowa
Anna Graham
Raphel Court
Joan A. McFantas
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption for Nevada Land
Notice to F Blood and interested parties that land lot ten in block thirty nine in Nevada Story Iowa was sold for 1874 1876 taxes and bid in by N A Rainbolt who holds the certificate of purchase. Redemption expires ninety days from service unless redeemed. A Rareport holder of certificate.
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F. Blood
Nevada
Story County
Iowa
N. A. Rainbolt
A. Rareport
Aves
James Bradley
James Banpwry
Sail
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Cheap Cash Store
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C. Buell & Son
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Hugh Compton
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Chicago & Northwest’ Jr.way
Great West
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Sioux City
Yankton
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