Quiet Election Brings Strong Republican County Win
Voters in Linn county showed high turnout with all parties active. Reported results indicate Republicans swept several key races while local factions traded tactics to defeat the ticket. Final tallies in Rapids township list judge, prosecutor, recorder, and other offices, with Stearns and Putnam leading in many districts.
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Greenbackers
Workingien
Stearns
Putnam
Yuill
Stata
Linn County
Rapids Township
Yor
Supreme Court
Rothrock
Knapp
Fusion
Stevens
Franklin
Clinton
Linn
Ward
Grant
Fairfax
Maine
Payette
Ceanty -Flemon
Election returns show GOP gains in multiple states
Dispatches from Des Moines and other cities reveal Republican advances in Iowa Indiana Ohio and West Virginia with state tickets and local offices leaning Republican. Majorities vary from a few thousand in Colorado to narrow wins in Ohio Hamilton and Dayton counties, while Greenback and Socialist votes influence margins.
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Towa
Low
Congresa
Ltest Rotarna
Tows
Lowny
Lull
Rothrock
Des Moinnes
Iowa
State Register Bay
Ffty-One
The
Register
Gillette
Indiana
William Hinsman
Evansville
Temocarta
Inviaxaronis
Ohio
Cincinnati
Jon Kellerman
Cleveland
United States
Gona
The @ozette
Young
Gogg
Hamilton
Chillicothe
Springfeld
Dayton
Virginia
Crropmratt
Charleston
McKenna
Walker
Parkersburg
Wilson
Congress
Huntington
W. Va
Harvey
Witeviine
Hubbard
Colorado
Belford
Patterson
Pitkin
Loveland
Segislature
Secession Still An Issue After War Ends
A editorial argues that unity remains fragile as loyalists and traitors persist in beliefs supporting secession. It warns that doctrines of state sovereignty survive in the Democratic party and that the same conditions could spark a new dismemberment if not addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
State secession views trigger Southern press debate
The article discusses Jef Davis and southern leaders affirming state sovereignty and a right to secede, noting support among Mississippi newspapers and opposition from Northern editors. It links secession to constitutional amendments, disputed debts, tariffs, and the broader Democratic stance, while condemning curriculums and societal shifts toward display over substance.
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South
Jef Davis
Union
Mississippi
Reid
Qkolona
Miss
Corinth, Misy
Fort Sumter
New Orleans Times
Deff Davis
South Carolina
United States
Buchanan
Democratic Party
Editorial notes on coins and politics in 1873
The column lambasts Gambetta and French clericals, cites ministerial casualties in the southwest, critiques monetary policy debates, and comments on currency stability. It quotes Zach Chandler, notes Russia afghan relations, accuses Democratic candidates' supporters of threats, and criticizes inflation harms on labor and farmers amid Greenback tensions.
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Gambetta
Tilden
Chicago Relief Fund
House Committee of Investigation
Treasury
Zach Chandler
Potter Committee
Gramercy Park
New York
Russia
Ameer
Afghanistan
Cabul
England
Wroth
Felician
la) Sentinel
Kilkenny
Labor Party
Lackawana
Greenback
Intellectual shift from city to country prompts new thinking
A late nineteenth century essay argues centers of trade once also fueled mental life but are changing. City life brings constant bustle yet shallow reading, while country life offers calm for deep thought. The piece cites philosophers and poets who valued rural contact with nature and notes agricultural progress now frees farmers to think.
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Sli
Bfe
Ing
Matwai
Whiel
Lorse
Mane
Paris
Rome
Wenee
Saidian
David
Homer
Virgil
Horace
Burns
Newton
Susan Winans
Hugh Miller
Eptingvilly
Mote
Jess
Twogood & Jenaty
Goodhue
May
Jos Pee Lemaster
Dani
Frank Holub
Martin Holub
State of Iowa
Trevs Linn Co
Edwin
Ishamis
Isaac W Carrail
BCR
GN Ry CO
Hamblin
Cincinnatus
Senate
Mantua
The Love of Display and Barnum's Influence
A historical commentary argues Barnum shaped American taste toward showy spectacle and shallow sensationalism. It contends the public favors superficial display over solid, thoughtful effort, reflecting a broader cultural critique of entertainment and character.
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Fe, McClelland
Fiat
West Virginia
Rowatt
Clark
Carter
Shane
Miller
Wink
Dem
G. B
Bicu
Ind. J
Smith
J.J. Powell
Justices OF the Peace
Anderson
A. St. Clair Smith
Camburn
Joseph Sosel
J. W. Weyand
Constablesswom
Shufelt
Rencen
Newland
POR Townsiip
Laurance
Hollan
Gainor
Earl
Polak
Emery
Ole
Naw
Tom Mood
Alvany Journal
Kempster
Northern Hospital For Insane
Wisconsin
Scientific Association
Milwaukee
Efort
Intellect
Duesday
Blake Dt Co
Aéties
Guy Netional Bank
Caddie Mavis
Bever
Beyer
Cedar Rapids
Bilen
Hull
Abigail M Lewis
Jos Zaliadnik
Jos Zahradwile
UB Sanders
Chas Mackey
Lias Doty
Walter White
Jacob Louther
J Daniels Sane
Jan G Young
G Stewart
Richmond
Wm I
Mary
Stewart Elgne
Sarah Laughtin
J Louayickson
Lota
East Center Point
Hattie F Hendrickson
Esther Rodman
Jlb McKean
Jas & Mentzer
Peter Mathery
JG Chers Shariit
Meo Brelb
Tress
Swogood
Wm Wiley
John Tanda
David Cory
AA Ramsey
Sarl Miller
Hunter
Millar
John Herman
Kezia Goyle
Geo W Webster
J W Freeman
Springville
Asbury
Calvert
Wif
Uwsw
Jacob Clouss Jr
Harrison Kimnoy
Sam
Minot Jae Aw
Wis
Jas C-Youne
Jas Trunter
Secor
John M.gray
Louis Kimble
Chas M- Hollis
Abnar
Trod
Greene
Cedar ‘Rapids
Kilip ‘Drvanak Sr
Annte Egar- Mayers
Lotrand
Jackson, Smith
Chase Smith
City National Bank
Shisiness
Det
Sanyo
Revere Ont
Ips Ca
Hanks
Ee Real
Natl Hanks
Yecalete
U. S
Conny Sar
Cashier
Bath
Bne
John
Rotary
Conaméran
Boi Guo
Idan County
Harry B. Hatton
Linnsounty
Allowanes
Chauncey Stickney
Henry Sisam
Agnust
District Court of Shingawuty
A. Dy
Nb Dighrid Jovrent
Joseph Kline
Ira Davenport
Che
Chit County
Marion
Coury
A. J
WI & Easraran
Phan
T. J. Parr
Ottawa (Canada Advertiser
Peterson's Magazine
LTS
Oh Tady
Peterson
Berlin
Iss
Ann S Stephens
Frank Lee Benedict
Francis Hodgson Burnett
Jane G. Austin
Tiyalled Liumorist
Josiah Alten
Peters I
Tyer
Chas. J. Paterson
Philadelphia
Union Mills
Tain
W. S. Cooper
W. D. Watrous & Co
Praparad
General
Minnesota
Omles
Browns Wonlei
Brown’s
Wabous Co's
John H. Law
Orquest
Tna
Ours
Barr
Te Aly
Sporting Goods &Ec
Iowa Avenue
Calder & Garrison
Gillette & Brother
Simon Adelsheim
South Commercial
Stack
Prissimon
Abdelshe
Heavy & Shele Hardware Wagon
Arria
Merchants Block
Jones & Eaton
New Auction & Commission House
South Washington Street
Fon How
T. Giddings & CO
A. JF. H. Phipps
Barnum
Elagy
BROG
Canton
Orion
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal and
Geke
Cairo
Waltace
Mee
Yani
Washington and Linn Streets
Eagle Brewery and Malt House
Simon Adder
C. Macnus
Shiem
Teva
Or Yard
Corner Park Ave
Jefferson St
Carbonated Stone Pipe Co
Coo. Williams & Co., Proprietors OF
Cedar Rapids Brewery
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