Republican County Convention at Marion September 14 1870
Republican county convention to nominate candidates for Clerk of District and Circuit Courts Recorder and three Supervisors. Meeting at County House Marion at 1 o'clock A M September 14 1870. Each township gets one vote plus extra votes by 60 votes and fraction over 50 from Linn County. Eagle township represented with listed vote counts for Rowsill Dnegary Bera 5 etc.
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Pethere
Marion
O'Dlock A. M
Linn County
Tac Biles
Stecorder
Hutex
Hpwart
Samuel Merrill
Eagle Township
Rowssill
Drnegary
Bera
Grow
Clinton
College & Pagee
Franklin
Pairhix
Jackson
Lina
Maine
Mouroe
Otter
Aupirem
Linn Con Lows
Mazion
Lur-Co
Lim
Uae
Alen
Tee
Mochenicsville
Lowa
H.W Williams
Republican Meetings Begin State Central Committee Plans
The State Central committee announces Republican meeting times and speaker list led by United States Senator James Tarlan. Local committees are to arrange venues and adjust dates, with speaking times set across Columbus City Danville Keokuk Bonaparte Des Moines Dodds and other locations from September to October, 1870.
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Price
Barinican
CrstRat Comurne
Dan Wuss
State Central Committee
Jved
Vhi
James Tarlan
United States
Columbus City
Political Reform and the Difficulty of New Parties
The Utica Herald piece argues that forming a new political party is exceptionally hard without overwhelming issues and a clear rupture in old parties. It notes that revolutions arise from arching splits causing ministry or dynasty changes, and cites conservative factions and recent Southern realignments as examples of failed third-party efforts and shifting loyalties.
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Utica Herald
Herald
N. Cyig
Lennesce
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
European War Dispatches Update Paris and London
Reports from Brussels Paris and London detail McMahon near recovery after the Sedano campaign missteps and blame falling on Napoleon. Paris predicts peace talks may involve a congress and potential alliance with Russia. Paris defense upgrades and drafts are noted as Paris holds firm while Britain and Italy recognize the French republic.
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New York
Brussels
McMahon
Napoleon
Sedao
Rhine
Baden
Bazaine
Prussia
Paris
France
Ruggia
Republic
Smokre
Jules Favre
Loxvos
London
Russia
Alsace
Lorraine
Metz
Stearg
Bourg
Germany
Amer
United States
Poplace
Arids
Europe
The
Figaro
Republican Appeal Says Reform Must Wait for Party Unity
The article quotes Gen Onn urging liberals to join the Republican Party to advance reforms. It argues new parties are unviable, warns against attacks on others, and emphasizes influencing within the Republican ranks to gain trust and implement changes. It notes this logic applies across Southern and Northern states.
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Republican Party
Uvernal Improvementa
Sarthe
Abo Chageln
Haymand
Phils
Orn
Cyme
Ityure
South Carolina
New York
le Thien
Paris and Metz War News From September Reports
Paris reports describe heavy military activity near Metz with large German forces, French mobilization and Paris defenses in place as negotiations and armistice talks surface. Dispatches note Prussian assaults, fortresses holding, and rising casualties while confusion on surrender terms and Paris siege lingers.
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Paris
Off
Wes
England
Shavio
Fortan ‘Arm
Igo
Austria
la Asburg
Garson
Brussels
Pruss
Metz
Bazaines
Tris
New Yor
McMahon
Boull
Sedan
Ftuszian
Braan
Ministy
Loni
Mattein
le Grand
Prussia
William Declars
Tuileries
France
New York
Brussells
Bismark
Louis Napoleon
William
Lospoy
Zeearupi
Pavia
Iowa News In Brief From Council Bluffs To Dubuque County
Population figures show Council Bluffs 8 10 091 and Pottawattamie County 16 625 with Burlington at 42 174 reflecting a 24 percent yearly rise. Fall fair dates set for September 26 in Des Moines. Two horse thieves nabbed in Dubuque County. Two boys Frankie Kosantz and Gustav’s son ride fiery horses. they crash and one boy is injured. Andrew Thompson murder appeal delays execution. Higgase to decide in Lin Daeensbe. Forty carloads of iron arrive for B C L road north of West Liberty.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawastaniesonnty
Ceison
Burlington
Central Town District Agricultural Association
Yes Moines
Dubuque County
Ottomma
Haggerty
Eteken
Hisedwigel
Qente Higgase
Lin Daeensbe
B.C
West Liberty
When Will Lime Come for Women to Exercise Good Taste
Tarpor Weekly quites on when women should exercise taste in dress despite fashion. It notes men desire wives and daughters to conform, despite wanting to escort stylishly clothed partners. The piece laments prevailing extravagance, predicting a day when fashion tightens to modest choices.
Infallibility Debate Across Catholic Leaders
A lengthy address by Archbishop McClosky defending the dogma of papal infallibility is reported, explaining that the pope’s authority flows to bishops and laity. The article cites Archbishop Manning in London and contrasts views on infallibility with concerns about church authority and vigilance against error.
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McClosky
St. Patrick’s Cathoiraly
Walcomb
Wales
St. Peter
London
Manning
Holloway
Toulon
Tallip
Changes in New Tax and Revenue Act Explained
The article outlines key points of the recent Congress act affecting excise tax and revenue law. Highlights include stamp duties on notes and receipts, license changes for businesses after 1871, the absence of income tax after 1871 except partial rules, deduction of family expenses and losses, a tax on banks and corporations, and import duties including per pound and per gallon rates, with specific values for wine and other liquors.
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Congress
Hillary
Hig
SAIL
Town Republicas Platform in New York
The New York Zine reports the Town Republicas platform at the state convention on the 17th. It advocates open immigration rights for all, regardless of race or color, while supporting tariff revenue and fair competition for domestic producers.
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Town Republicas
New York
Tows
Vaawea Taxi
Europe
United States
Debunking the Debt Figures in Republican Rule
The Plymouth Democrat ridicules Washington officials and Treasury statements claiming debt reduction. It lists May 8 1870 debt at 3.420664334 billion, April 2 1860 debt at 2.386055077 billion, and argues the six year rise shows fraud. It cites monthly reductions since March 1 1847 and highlights revenue collection and spending cuts as Republican gains.
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Plymouth
Ind
Washington
Treasury Department
Financial Bureau
Knave
Democratic Journal
Light Much Needed and Honest Government Critique
A fragmented political letter argues for more information from officials and mocks Democratic tactics in Iowa. It cites the September debt statement at 25,518,838 dollars as proof that honesty, economy, and law enforcement are central to Grant’s platform and governance.
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Crating Pa
Towa
Avil
New York Herald
Wong
Battle of Des Moines: Democrats Clash in Council Bluffs
On Potawatomi soil last Monday, Whe Ol and Young Democracy clashed as the Democratic County Convention convened in Council Bluffs. The scene featured youth and old guards, led by veteran leaders amid a volatile nominating effort and partisan contention.
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Young Democracy
Thei Ne
Amano
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