19 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
Des Moines Republican
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1872
Page
1
Inexperienced OCR fragment indicates various errors in listing subscription options. The readable core references a catalog or notice titled by the Republican Painting Company, with mentions of daily weekly mail delivery and payment methods such as money orders or registered letters.
A grand Republican rally occurs on Wednesday evening August 1st 1872 in Des Moines with a torchlight procession led by master and lancers. Distinguished speakers include Ex Gov Samuel J Kirkwood Hon GEO W McCrary M C Bon William G Donnan WM Loughridge Mrs Frank W Palmer James T Lane and others. citizens of all parties invited.
Republicans are urged to attend a city gathering on Wednesday evening featuring Grant and Wilson Tully. The event promises strong state speakers, a grand torchlight display, and a forecast of a decisive November victory.
The dispatch describes Greeley aligned liberals attacking Gen Warren for holding multiple offices, including State Senator and Minister to Guatemala, plus claims of other positions and payments. It notes Republican bias, Iowa GOP figures, and looming state convention with candidates Hammond Christie Reave and McNutt arriving by train to thecity for a large delegates gathering.
A chaotic San Francisco report notes J R Sogo injured by Indians near Mount Pleasant, with a tomahawk wound. Other items include church mission tours in the northern Territory, arrests in New York over stolen railroad bonds, evolving political alignments, wheat shipping to Chicago, Ute land talks, British steamers at Philadelphia, and a stubborn 100 dollar greenback description. Also mentioned are railroad track seizures for unpaid duties, blast furnace machinery demand, a Texas letter on Georgia cattle and money, Chinaman settlements in California, New Hampshire land use tricks, and rumors of wildly fertile hay fields in Lancaster County letters.
The War Department released exact troop counts in the twelve rebel states excluding Texas frontier garrisons. Only 2,180 Federal soldiers are stationed there, about one per three thousand inhabitants, guarding forts arsenals and maintaining order amid calls of military despotism. The piece urges Liberal critics to drop the charge against President Grant.
The Bronx coverage weighs a 6th district congress bid by Hon. Jackson Orr with predicted reelection margins near Carpenter’s 1857 gain. It cites county Democratic leanings around Premont, Louisville, and Greeley. It notes South GOP alarm at Sumner and Banks, and quotes critics of Greeley and partisan aims to defeat the Hemathiean party. Political tensions rise as Warier Browe derides Greeley and motives of the Democratic push emerge.
Baxton Aug 10 Venerat Wanks arrived from New York to take a votive part in the presidential canvass in Maine in support of Creeley and Brown.
In Brooklyn on a Saturday evening two thieves entered Blees & Co sewing machines corner John Street and Bridge Street. One talked with Lees while the other grabbed a parcel worth 400 dollars and both men drew revolvers threatening Blees and his superintendent before escaping toward the river. A suspect was arrested on suspicion of robbery involvement.
A historical brief notes two editions printed in quick succession and an extra late edition titled SHRE R OCLOCK P.M with emphasis on timing and publication pace. The fragment hints at multiple editions and a late edition release pattern.
In New York August reports cite Bishop Bailey of Newark as Archbishop of Baltimore’s successor to Spaulding, with Bailey’s appointment likely official soon. Notes on Governor candidates Moratio Seymour and Sandford Churel, yellow fever ship movements, and local business deals amid political chatter.
The Times reports unofficial North Carolina returns with Caldwell leading Merriman in several counties. Official totals list Caldwell at 67,830 and Merriman at 51,157, totaling 102,987 votes. Caldwell holds a statewide majority of 2,208 after adjusting for three counties, per early figures.
Present fiscal year contracts for naval supplies will be awarded today as government spending strengthens. Treasury receipts for this month exceed fifteen million in gold with potential to surpass thirty million if activity holds. In capital politics, campaign work flows from Republican and Democratic HQ as Alexander Shepard defends board policies against Patrician criticism.
A new evening paper, the Evening Despatch, starts tonight in New Annany. It will source news from the American Press Association and support Grant and Wilson. The report notes a large Democratic and Liberal mass meeting in Indiana and mentions figures tied to Tweed era politics.
Des Moines wholesale market lists staples and fabrics from cottons to linens and lace, with prices on gingham, hosiery, and white goods. It promotes generous customer welcome, low prices, and ready credit terms as buyers seek dry goods, groceries, and groceries like potatoes, butter, and canned foods.
The report covers Chicago and New York market activity with wheat irregular, corn dull, and pork quiet. It details European harvest prospects across the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Russia, and Scandinavia, noting generally favorable crop conditions and an expected overall crop rise, with subdued demand due to favorable futures.
A dense inventory listing miscellaneous wares, groceries, hardware, and lumber including per doz items such asoa hooped pulls and oak framed pieces, groceries like vanilla and vanila, soap, pigments, cordage, and farm supplies with many units, prices, and item codes. The long catalogue outlines metals, leather goods, and building materials alongside assorted household goods and tools.
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