Political outlook and rail earnings in the era notes
Reports cite Indiana and New York leanings toward Republicans, immigration growth, and the Iowa convention with colored delegates. Major figures include General Meser, Captain Lucas, and Hancock supporters. Chicago & Northwestern earnings rise with higher passenger and freight income and net gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapetlo Covery
Indiana
Albert Meser
Army
Buffalo
Iowa Agricultural Editors
Des Moines
Oltumins
United States
Switlin
Deer Doelecs
Republican State Central Committee
St. Paul
Sioux City
New York
Europe
Paris
Murenga Democrat
Lome
Hun
C. Wedges
Eighth Judicial District
Congress
Hancock
Wade Hampton
Debuque
Gene
Fred O'Donnel
Lion County
Solié South
Lucas
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Republican state ticket praised in Iowa party booster
The piece defends the Republican slate amid Democratic attacks, cites past party failures by rivals, and endorses nominees Captain J. T. Tull, Captain I. Powers, Captain W. Lucas, Major D. H. Conger, and Smith McPherson. It praises their service, notes accclamation nominations, and predicts strong Republican strength in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
J. T. Tull
Bee
Cant. I. Powers
Register of Land Office
Laws
W. ¥. Lucas
Fantry
Felas
Tenaurer
Bremer County
Eeetor
Republicang
Iowa
Des Moines
Palo Alta
Col. Anderson
Fremont County
John I. Flynn
Dubuque
A. T Tuil Wis
Wim. G. Allei
Louisa
Capt. Lucas
Cerro Gordo
W. M. Alexander
Page
G. Diets
Sunes
Wim Brawiy
Lugas
Buchion
Conger
Dallas
Nolbycats
Melne Ware
Bewiya
Torregiste
Ultine
TR. Powers
Young
Linn
J. EE. Lindlay
Marshall
Winslow
Disper
Smith McPherson
Montgomery
Bradley
McPherson
Bradley Sly Winslow
Fouth
Bra
Hind
Meade
Nes. Harlan
Henry
Col Ast
Ane Ferson
Frenwal
Deotord
Gre
G. J. Jones
Washington
Secant
F. A. Pirkley
Muscatite
B. Daniels
Blythe
Floyd
Cyrog Melhallen
Benton
R. L. Filton
Wapelly
Lewis Miles
Wayne
Highth
S. C. Scott
Pottawwattaaie
Albert Sehead
Greene
Committee On
Ubon
Chieggo
Garlell
Arthur
Eywa
Congress
G.S. Rumnels
Central
Washington politics and Garfield rally in 1880 notes
Report from Washington in August 1880 describes Democratic enthusiasm, Greenback and Democratic fusion debates, Vermont and Maine expectations, Garfield reunion in Ohio, and Iowa Republican convention results with endorsements for Garfield and Arthur and a strong party platform emphasizing fiscal reform, protection, and election laws.
Democratic Prophecies and the Failed Predictions of Secession
A historic reflection on Democratic claims during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, noting repeated forecasts that secession, Union collapse, currency, debt and emancipation would fail or backfire, all proving false as realities shifted and leaders changed. It cites predictions about Vicksburg, Richmond, emancipation, specie resumption, and governance under Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
South
Lincoln
Hay
North
Vicksburg
Richmond
Soltiery
Lingoly
Grant
Wishblatt
Fishblatt
Toy
Ein
Hoge
Jennie Wilson
Pishblati
Department of Mediciny Vee Aires
Henay
Rocanty Bay
Jia
Tavis
Compton
Lislie
Fishblati
Free Speech in the South Sparks Party Disputes
The piece attacks Democratic denial of speech freedom in the south while recounting Mr Rauwlall Greensacker journey to Mississippi to speak as Shabad. A hostile note arrives promising limited time to speak, highlighting tensions over political expression in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juin Brown
Brown
Tegra
Bob Toombs
Democratic Party
Hancock
Sletter
Pey
South
Jirh Wilson
Jatlong
Tig State
James
Wilson
Cattlo
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Staunton
Chera
Virginian
Republican
Tne
Democrats
Mae
Dena
Lee
Jackson
Prine
Virginia
Princi
Seyinle
Ohio
Republican Party
Union
Republicana
Aod
Ashland
General Garfeld
Ashland County
Garfield
Regient
Snain
Hanedex
General Garfield
Marnhood
Mr. Garfield
Fridon Crivens
Xao
43D Regiment
Finner
Farry
Rauwlall
Greensacker
Mississippi
Shabad
Ax Solows
Drax
Bhlebeda
Mr. Randalls
Camplain
Hart
Hallett & GO
Portland
Maine
Townsfolk warn Hancock supporters in uneasy rally
A chaotic letter column recounts threats and urging exits from a town, warning a Democratic faction against Hancock and urging neighbors to vote wisely, with political tensions framed around regional loyalties and party divides. The piece also includes anecdotal notes on public sentiment and a testimonial about medical relief.
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F. McClelland
James 4. Garfield
A. Arthur
Congressional
Wal G. Teo Apson
Louiss County
Cardy
Sti
E. M.gungem
Dalla County
Tund
Aico
Poweies
Gt Gass County
Atomes Geogtal Smith McBherdon
Montcosnery
Harlan Chew
Bork Head
Circuit Cours Goo
T. Strarns
H. Kuitl
Jupicaat. Ticket
Ah Diatriot
U. Edges
Sons County
Lord Winds Infantry
Tecarac
Lowa
Dallas County
Two Yar
Mush Wollly
Gut Atte University
de Triet
Towa
Lowi
Black Horse Cavalry
Bill English
Jhe
Potomac
Capitol
English
Treasury Department
James J. Polk
Maynard
Postnaster-General
Judge Key
Tennessee
Weaver
Vor
Boston
Alabama
Vermont
Warrer
Dunguy Lie Londthu
Wrk Hancock
Oarats
Dr. White
Pops Dé
Pops Dé Bilkkau Town
Rapids
C.F. Billan
Adis St
Cedar Rapids
Cader Rapids
Marion Street
Mathes Anpiye Gagne
Danidis Guo
Saupan
Govan
Mar Arve Ceukur Raplis
Ucdar Rapha
Passeil
August Lolli
Mansfield
Adlestr
Meyer
Pod
Brondake
Ya Accorden
DR. Fishblatt
The
Des. Moines
Cedar Baylds
Sant
Grad Hotel
Fialy Apeoiattles
Dr. Fishbrattdy
Sant Benny En Grate
Betoru Beutiary Publiy
Lown
Dr. Fishbrowe
Yrdinand Thomas
Fry
Pordlinnd Thomas
J.S. Clark
Pishbiart Dew
Piswolace
Gralbek
Suldress
Rome
J. Willis
Emma
Bowne Coury
Pranucary
Ciaarrh
Pitts
Catarn
Newbelly
Yun
Adnather
Vasials
Chariiton
Frsnazst
Mel
Rusan Vale
Qenay
Cedar Rapids Business College
Bane
Goodvele
Easatpal Business Galiexe
Paphas
A. L, Garrison
Boyer Valle
Imber
Orachard
Edward Shenard
Aban ‘Denison, Griwford i. Fo
N W. S. Bradley & Son
Iain
Jungie
C.asic
N. Washington Street
Union Bank Block
Israel
Smeoesar
Towa Avenue
Higley's
Tein
Tre
Opr Gargren
E. H. Israel
Glothier
Hugley
Iowa Avenue
Mottmar
No. 12
Tows Avenue
Gever's
Rat Eneyy
Tebe le Lie A
Ptiyfine
Bert Mmyuki Judd
Ney
I. Otmar
Solomon & Busch
Clothiers
Jawa Ave
Chlivren
Dyer
Fay West
Hull
Dean
West Cedar
South Commercial St
Batt
Solomon & Rusch
COE Colleciate Institute
R. A. Condit
Lows
Ramv
Ploesine
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