Bloody Shirt Conflicts Over Reconstruction Policy
The piece argues a national moral outrage over Reconstruction abuses and calls out political parties for conciliatory stances toward the South. It cites Iowa majorities for Mayes, condemns tariffed relics of treason, and laments liquor-driven crime tied to social customs. The author links public punishment to broader societal guilt and urges abstinence and stricter controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Andersonville
Iowa
Mayes
Hawkeye
Mykassan
Theo
L.uuyler
Chicago
George Driver
Foster
New York
Fo Foster
Lyng
Vine
Oui
Eravide
Iistaany Igadyink
London
San Pii
Pia
Lo “Lee Cepes
Aund Foster
Tub
Tam
Mer
Hem
Gilver Louch Tha Firsh
Langnen
Tran Fig
Republican Faith and War’s Aftermath Reflected in Speech
A fragmentary speech recalls loyalty to the Republican party from youth, praising Hayes and Wheeler, and warning against trusted foes as the nation rebuilds after the war. It notes the deep scars of war, mourning households, and the enduring impact of Confederate resistance on political trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareli
Eprron
Republican Party
Hayes
Wheeler
The Nation's Reckoning on Conciliation Policy
A Northern citizen argues that the Union should not reward traitors with mercy or office. Lincoln and Grant offered olive branches, yet Democratic North interference undermined mercy. The piece condemns political banquets and celebrates steadfast patriotism, urging loyalty to veterans and a just, firm stance against forgiving rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortijuain
Andy
Laken Ty
Democratic Party
Norv
Aurnhai Lincoln
Grant
Washington
Welexen
Artington
Ison Hothin
Aldersonville
Cnion
Poe
Heriig
Sona
Electom Commission
Messrs
Kasson
Pratt
Tufts
Aga Young Republican
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Temperance Calumn
TL Ladies’ Temperance Union
Young
Republicas
Lothian & Son
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Tnes
Smith
Lewis Ti Odell
Albert Howarks
Catherine
Ruth Haggard
James Hawkiss
Be Stambaugh
Jamies Neilson
Stephens
Mary Cretah
Drusilla Fletcher
Geof Davide Son
Bourne
John McArthur
IW Booth
John P Shaw Jr
Ford
Joseph Smith
John Smith
John Simon
Joseph Simon
John Grilly
John Crilly Jr
Tobithe J Stam- Los Je
Hall
Jane LF Wells
Davidson
Bour Job
Jennings Crawford
Geo E Craw
Winter & Holmes
Ada
Carpenter's Add
Union Mills
Sb. Ipa
Cafaeuare If
DR. C. Mslane
C. M.laxi
C. M@Lawe
Mslane
C. McLann and
Fremine Bros
Dr. C. Molann
Fleming Bros. Pinsburgh
C. Melani
Lavsin
Ace
Morrison . & GO
Lane
de Sippy
The
Lowe
Wholesale and
Tena Dealers
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Alta
Cooper
Calder & Garrison, Prap
Colt Ty
Hydra
J. E. Morrison
Iowa Avenue
Cedar Rapids
W.S. Bradley & Bro
Deables
Mie
E.R. Derby
Hollands
Derby
Suth Commercial Street
Geo. Williams & Co
Cedar Rapids Brewery
Lacer Beer
la Optima Cigar Store
Port Ome
Seera Erd
LA Optima
Soule & Miller
I Soule, & Co
Platora
Ree
Gt Onpilvatons
CARR
SU Enies
Parroers
South Commercial St
Soule & Meller
Wen To
Anda
Marion
Owa
Arican
Wilmore
Hosmer & Co
Soliel
Omoe
Actiinseriest
Stata
Gilmore & Co
Genel
Clutins
Haitestead
Staning
Gilmore & Go
Jatecvar
Allnicke & Co
I ‘Goses
Gilmare & Co
Sie
Supreme Court of the
United States
Chums
Claiins Comaissian
Durinisitwss
Durem
Elaree
Suny
Iin
Lenorl & CO
A. Hale
Ceate John Collman
aMule
Simon Adelshiem
Elward Harvester
Hillingsworth Hay
Taylor Hay
F. J.upton & Co
T. Co. Blake & Co
Linn Ceousty
City National Bank
Ceauur Rapids
Cheap Clothing House
South Commercial Street
Bever's Bank
Aea
Soma
Star Wagon Company
Charles & Carroll
Grocers
Ohio & Western Stoneware
Hamilton & Amidon
Hocking Valley
Wile
Nellis
Gedar Rapids
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