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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1879
Page
2
Principles of the Democratic Party Across States
The excerpt critiques the party’s platform in Town and Ohio as focused on money and its end, while in New York and Wisconsin it is described as avid money and a burden. It notes women as nominees in those regions, cites Mitchell of Wisconsin declining to run, and observes a split within New York’s party house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Ohio
New York
Wisconsin
Mitchell
Greenback Party Aims After Extra Session
The piece questions the Greenback Party's goals after last winter’s extra session. It suggests a northern voter would oppose Democrats to maintain democracy power and notes every Greenback vote in the nation strengthens Democratic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unuras
Greenback Party
Eas
Mason and Dixon
Maine Election Shifts Seen In Greenbacker Gains
Early results show the Greenbackers up about 1500 votes from last year while Democrats fall by nearly 10000 and Republicans gain over 7000. Official confirmation awaits the report as Republicans gain amid Democratic discontent over the extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Greenbackers
Lockridge Opposes Scan on Ticket Sparks Democratic Rift
The piece accuses candidate Lockridge of opposing any scan to save himself, citing selfishness and loyalty to his old party. It argues his actions disappoint Democratic supporters and suggests his recent alliance with the G. D. s will not deceive others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockridge
G. d
Bloody shirt issue and Greenbackism dominate the 1860s debate
A Grandtailed note from Bigiretown Independants warns readers that the bloody shirt and Greenback questions are the main concerns for today. It argues the finance issue drives public interest and urges vigilance against repeating old party line politics from the 1861–62 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egere Hed
Bigiretown Independans
Graves Responds to Earlier Ames Accusation Card
A. J. Graves publishes a card defending himself after a prior claim that he had "gone back on Ames." He admits saying it but says words were put in his mouth by an attorney. He clarifies the bill was old, rejected before he joined the Board, and was not endorsed or incurred until July 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Graves
Ames
Graves
Golden City
New Jerusalem
Northern newspapers defend violence in Mississippi
The piece accuses Democratic papers of justifying murder in Mississippi and earlier slaughters from Lovejoy to Preston Brooks. It claims editors excuse South’s violence while denigrating Northern enlightenment and civilization, portraying anti northern sentiment as political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Preston Brooks
Sumner
Kansas
Iite Jasmc
Dred Scott
Hiriny
Graves Nomination Sparks party split in Story County
In a heated local dispute, Graves faces opposition from Republicans who deny him fit with the party and accuse him of shifting allegiances between greenback and moneyed interests. Democrats favor Graves hoping he remains aligned, while Republicans nominate a loyal partyalternative.
Jury Cleared Gully in Mississippi Defamation Case Verdict
The case against Henry J. Gully for the murder of Cornelia Chisom ended with a verdict of not guilty amid disputed deliberations. The proceeding drew attention to alleged political influence and a charged atmosphere surrounding the trial and community tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuxery
Commonwealth of Mississippi
Henry J. Gully
Cornelia Chisom
Forensen
Weaves Defends National Banks and Greenback Limitations
General J B Weaves spoke at Knoaville Court House on September 2, 1874, arguing national banks arose in an emergency and are the best system tried. He noted the Supreme Court tied greenback issues to wartime needs and cannot be increased constitutionally. In a September 16, 1879 remarks, he denounced the system and attacked Iowa Republicans for breaking promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Republican Party of
Iowa
Anemilie Jourmad
Fallacy of Greenback Party in Local Politics
A Hamilton County voice denounces the Greenback movement as a fraud. It labels local leaders as deadbeats and repudiators, argues against undated currency, and urges support for honest financial policy amid national economic recovery. Mamison Fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Greenback Party
Mamison
Figures For Greenbackers Saving From 1865 to 1874
The article analyzes government expense reductions from 1865 to 1874 and disputes figures about interest on the public debt. It cites Gen. Ewing’s speeches comparing 1877 and 1879 interest payments, noting apparent increases but an overall three year decrease of 1,298,204. It presents a table of interest and unpaid interest through 1870 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House of Representatives
Redes Thom
Randleman backs Republican ticket amid Greenback split
Warren County leader M Randleman declares split with the Greenback party. He condemns its drift toward Democrats and endorses a straight Republican ticket to oppose state rights and northern Democrats. He cites Lincoln, Davis, and recent Maine California results as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenback Party
Democratic Party
Greenback
Rede
Lincoln
Jef Davis
Maine
California
United States
Republican Party
Reconstruction
Rawptewax
Autumn Reverie and the Quiet Passing of the Year
An evocative meditation on autumn’s fading light and melancholy beauty. The landscape softens in smoky haze as birds sing and water ripples frame a year’s end. Reflections mingle with distant memories and a sense of the All Father overseeing the scene.
Notice of sale and missing cow in Ames area
No one can use Colio Chelere and Diarrhoea Kennedy without praise. Cures sold by Van Valkenburgh & Co. Second Mandhatrs fr sate. 117 second chains recently used in Cook's Hall to be sold cheap. Reward for an Estrey Cow missing since last Sunday. She is a three roan cow with horns and three teats, about 8 years old. Reward for information leading to recovery. contact Frank Basbes in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Valkenburgh & Co
Cook’s Hall
Frank Basbes
Ames
Local Official Ballot Notes in Moonee County Roster
Fragmentary OCR lists names and positions for a 1934 district election. Names include JOHN BP GILL, JAY A RING, ERLE WLAN, and A BANA with roles such as sheriff and paper inspector.
Iowa General Election Proclamation and Legislative Districts
Governor Jon Grar proclaims the general election on a date to be named with vacancies for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction and multiple Senate and House districts. It lists district boundaries for numerous counties and the number of representatives and senators to be elected in each, directing ballots and official notice to electors and sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Grar
State
Iowa
Supreme Court
Joseph M. Beck
Monroe
Wayne
Feedrom
Decatur
Ringgold
Alls
Mills
Montgomery
Adams
Jederson
Washington
Louisa
Ieenth
Mahaska
Marion
Warren
Pattawattamie
Cedar and
Jones
Jackson
The
Lowa
Linz
Beaton
Dallas, Guthrie, Audebon and
Shelly
Marshall and Grendy
Story and
Beane
Delaware
Duchanan
Clayton
Ailamakee
Fayone
Winnebago
Werth
Cerro Gorde
Wright
Franilin
Hancocs
Keesuth
Humboldt
Emmet
Dickinson
Clay
Palo Alto
Pocahentes
U Brees
Osceolata
Couanee
General Assembly
Dubuque
Scott
Dbessen
Black Hawk
Clinton
Dee Meiers
Heary
Jaer
Johnson, Lee
Line
Marica
Uaentine
Polk
Pettawaitamie
Wappeltee
Wionesbiek
Alams
Allama
Cherokee
Baca Jista
Pecabeptes
Sac
Greene, Carrell and Calhoun
Adair, Audubon and
Shelby
Osceola
Kowath
Wianebaee
Hancvek
Cere Gordo
Aklin
FYAA
Ark
Sylvester Bagg
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Friday Norning
Randleman
Warren County
Tex Chistom
Democrats
Greenteckers
Republicense
Geant
San Francisco
Tokio
Commodore Maury
Golden Gate
Oregon
J.B. Weaves
Court House
Knoaville
Ceeet
M. Randleman
Indianolla Iera d
Mary Sweeney
Autamea
Foun Hgear
Por Sepetir
John BP
Gill Rit
Boome Comnty
Fina Erle
Wlan & Lear
Ogan
Jay
Sieoff, A
BANA
Baacgiman
Auras Lake
Nit
MiveiTa
Macasee
Votice
Story County
Story City
Washington Street
Fairview
KR. Hava
Chicago
BEXCE
Great West
Tt Ie
West
Verdhoet Tremteaves
Gheeing Prewk
COU Netl
BLO Pry & Cae Ling
Cmicagg
Khl City
CLINT
Lai Raak
ONT & Ae
CHICW
la CR Ser
Winona
WIN Boa
Facl & Minn Rar
OHM
MILW
Eo L. StPeRton
Oren Bay
Hermes
Eden
STEND
Ew Meonger, Chimge, Lh
Iize
S&s
Lows
A. T. Hens
John H. Gear
Suanie
Orrvee
Nevara
Seouw Uvenry
I. J. F. Gillespie. Sherif
Story Cowety
Jaws
Board of Supervisors
Nevada
J. F. Gittesrre
Besey
Mua
Harrie Lasens
Ames Lowe
Ries
Lash
Story
Rio
Java
Costa Rica
O. G
Japan
Imperial
Nou
Ity Drug
STORF
Eee Ener
Thayer’s
N. T
Ass Childrea
Thomas, Emmerson & Son
Buell & Son
M. Letz 4 CO
Joe Boys
Bigelow
Huntington & Tilden
Thomas & McLain
Drugeists
McCune Brothers
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