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Copperhead Whiting the Disloyal Iowa Governor Candidate
A detailed exposé portrays Senator Whiting as a copperhead and anti Union figure in Iowa and Alabama. It cites long held accusations of disloyalty, opposition to Lincoln and Grant, and efforts to discourage enlistments. The piece describes his rise as county judge in Monona and his wealth and influence shaping political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lown
Alabama
Iowa
Whiting
Monona County
Woodbury
Harrison
Sac
Mr. Whiting
Des Moines Leader
Hawkeye-Blade
Dubuque
Lincoln
Democratic State Central Committee
Cyrus
Judge Whiting
WM. L. Joy
Sioux City
Joy, Wright « Hudson
Joy
Mr. Joy
Union
South
J. C. C. Hoskins
Mr. Hoskins
Republican Party
Eugene Criss
Sac City
J.B. P- Day
Castana
Day
C. E. Whiting
Mr. Day
Gazelle
Onawa
Union Artaie
Aeti
Delewatea
Storm Lake
New Party
Senate
Hock II
Congress
North
Monona
H. A. Agena
A. J. Patrick
Agens
Mr. Agens
Soldier Township
Benj. Herring
Herring
Lincoln Township
J. E. Morrison
New England
Morrison
E. D. Dimick
S. F. Sears
Sears
Cadena Onawa
Aaron Davis
Arcola
John Cleghorn
Sone
Jin Seenen
Timothy Elliott
Grant
Richmond
Mr. Elliott
Joseph Hite
Bite
Hite
Spring Valley
Charlee BE. Whiting
Spring Valley Township
T. J. Perrine
Lewis Riggs