Democratic hopes collide with Republican resilience in election views
A historical newspaper column analyzes the 1870s political landscape. It argues Democrats gain three states California Ohio Pennsylvania while Republicans hold a steadier national front. It notes Democratic gains are not assured, factions split Republicans, new parties may rejoin, and President Hayes’ South policy faces critique. The piece discusses civil service reform, party unity, and media battles between Chicago Tribune and Burlington Hawkeye with reference to Medill and wartime corruption.
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Pennsylvania
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New York
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Johnson
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Congress
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Burlington Hawkeye
the Hawkeye
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Tribune
Republican Party
Grint
Luch
Ioe Medill
Evarts
Schurz
Joe Medill
Tribuns
the Tribune
Medill
Ian
United States Senate
Europe
Free Trade League
Reformer and editor accused of graft amid turmoil
An editor and reformer faced accusations of scheming to reform the civil service while charging high fees, with broader claims that the Tribune and Medill were always for sale. Meanwhile Chicago businessman Flon W Coolbaugh's death by self destruction shocks towns, with coroner citing temporary insanity and public hints at domestic troubles.
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Hey
Toe 3Fedil
Chicago
Joe Medili
Titus
Flon
W. ¥. Coolpaugh
Mr. Coolbaugh
Fire destroys Field Leiter Co store in Chicago
Fire on the night of the 14th nearly wiped out the Field Leiter & Co. establishment in Chicago. Stock valued around 1.25 million dollars was heavily damaged, insured for 996000, with much salvageable goods likely to yield recovery. The firm plans to reopen at a larger scale in Exposition building, and Singer Manufacturing Company losses are modest by comparison.
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Chicago
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Stewart
New York
West
Great West
Lave
Singer Manufacturing Company
Kans
Loxpox
Weran-Keleb
Kars
Loris Melikof
Michael
Lazareff
Moscow Grenadiers
Thirty-Ninth
Faflzha
Frank Calew
Sanvarr
Eabl
Ardaban
Roop
Thomarall
Count Grabbe
Khanl
Kbanli
Sanvark
Hafiz Paska
Kara-Dagh
Tabia
Vakmrh Tabia
Erzeroum
Thut
Aldics
New York Life Tasumanere Company
City of
USA Department
New Jersey
Oifer
Dilieewise
Gual
Caurt Security
Comajing
Jail reform concern dominates county notes and meeting notice
A lengthy letter questions jail conditions in Linn County and criticizes county supervisors for neglecting a safer, more humane facility. The writer urges remodeling the current jail or building anew in Cedar Rapids, arguing public duty demands secure, respectable detention. The eighth annual horticultural society meeting is announced for Monticello with topics on botany, soils, forestry, and orchard culture, plus rail fare discounts and free entertainment.
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Calla
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Chen
Wours
Monticello
Tones
Montitello
C. W. Gurney
Laatatop
Sec
Towa City
Iowa Railroad Law Shows Costs and Deficits
The Iowa railroad law, designed to regulate rates, led to widespread deficits and strained returns. Major lines report losses or unpaid dividends in Iowa, while interstate segments prosper elsewhere. The piece notes capitalists’ reluctance to fund Iowa rail projects and critiques policy and political shifts across the nation.
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Igwa
Masin Line
Trafic
Chicago & Northwestern
Illinois Central
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