Cedar Rapids Republicans to hold delegate convention
The Republicans of Cedar Tripids announce a delegate convention at City Mall on Tuesday February 27 1877 at 730 pm to nominate candidates for mayor judge of the superior court marshal chitt engineer treasurer and assessor recorder and to handle other regular business. Delegates include one at large per ward and additional delegates for each fraction over one, with twelve delegates for the Republican candidate who won last mayoral election.
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Republican Ward Caucuses Held for City Aldermen Delegates
Ward caucuses are set for Tuesday evening February 20 1877 at 1340 p m to nominate alderman candidates and elect ward delegates for the city convention to be held February 27 1877. Locations listed include Bollee Court room Ward 1 council room Ward 2 hose house Ward 3 A Z Vasek building Ward 4 and Win Greens house opposite Ward 4. Commissioners Bever M A Wigley and others assign ward polling places.
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Presidential Godfathers and the Surrender Committee
The piece satirizes the light gossip around the Surrender Committee forming a President for the United States. It notes traders and Americans speculate on who will lead and what progress is made, with mock frustration at unresolved choices and regional snags delaying a decision.
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Political scandal and reform efforts in post election turmoil
The piece outlines Democratic actions alleging forged telegrams and perjury to challenge results, naming Zach Chandler, Tilden, Grover, and Pelton with connections to Oregon and Cronin. It notes Republican and Democratic tactics, a traffic-relief bill, and calls for public veto of a monopoly-like railroad fusion. It cites Gov Hayes and public opinion as checks, with references to witnesses and conspiracies in Louisiana and Iowa.
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Protest Over Louisiana Returning Board Imprisonment
A critique condemns the Democratic House for imprisoning Louisiana Returning Board members after they refused to surrender original election returns. It argues the action mirrors Robespierre era tyranny and violates the Constitution by seeking state records. The piece calls for habeas corpus release and punishment of officers who voted for the ordeal.
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A Center Point report details Flora Hunt's death by poison and Jim Osborn's subsequent suicide. Internal letters reveal their doomed romance, parental opposition, and Osborn's resolve to die for Flora. The tale includes campus-style farewells and a chilling note on his planned departure.
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Indiana plans six year limit on school text updates
A Indiana proposal would forbid changing school textbooks more often than every six years to curb costs and aid long term educational consistency. The piece critiques frequent updates as wasteful, arguing teachers are key educators and booksellers benefit only marginally.
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