23 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
Des Moines Republican
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1872
Page
1
The Des Moines Republican urges Republicans to unite behind Ulysses Grant and Henry Wilson, outlining district and state ticket support, electors, and county candidates. It urges party harmony, discourages internal feuds, and calls for mobilization for the November elections.
In New York Central Park regional residents expect the Walter Scalt monument from Edinburgh to arrive shortly after leaving Grosvenor Square. Also noted are a one mile rowing match between John Begin and Eli Ward at Nyack on Sept 19, political and legal updates, and naval health notices about the Spanish frigate Numancia.
Telegraphic dispatch from Geneva notes rapid completion of arbitration business as lawyers present full statements for both sides. The tribunal plans a group dinner tomorrow. Bandrott Davis’s wife is hosting a ball that evening. General Sitekalany visits Dundes. the prince of Wales sails for a fishing expedition off the coast of France.
Fragmentary report mentions Berlin, August, and a plan for an event at Gaston. Some lines reference cattle from Russia and suspected poisoning symptoms. A doubtful line references the Industrial Statistical Congress with full attendance.
Illinois and New Jersey news pieces describe Democratic delegates for a Louisville convention and a Jersey trainer decision, while Belfast Dublin and Belfast reports note civil unrest easing after strikes. New York covers Prince Augustus and Prince William visiting
At Olney Illinois on a Saturday night a man named Jefferson White shot and killed Henry Howitz on Willie’s farm after a dispute. White was seized by a mob, dragged to the Court House yard, and hanged from a tree. The crowd dispersed after the execution, with no further disturbances reported.
Telegraph market wrap details wide price spreads in wheat, corn, oats, and barley with mixed futures. It notes sharp changes in flour, livestock, and provisions, including pork, lard, and canned goods, amid floating freight costs and concerns over corn crop yields. Strong entity mentions include Chicago market, New York market, and Western reserve references.
Report from New York on August 23 says Dix will not accept the nomination for governor. He will not resign current post, citing lucrative duties ahead. The general refuses to enter the gubernatorial race, despite strong support and a large estate said to be worth 80 million dollars.
MEQUICAN CARCACO Aug 2 The Michigan Liberal Republican and Democratic State conventions met at Grand Rapids and after a formal process appointed committees to draft a state ticket. The tickets nominated for Governor Anson Blade Lt Governor John Blanehund of Tonica Secretary of State IL House Auditor Neil Obearn Illinois Commissioner of Bureau of Lands Gen K Mordek Attorney General Matthew Til Maynard Morouttes Treasurer Joseph A Hollen Saginaw had an electoral urker in nomination. Joint session followed with addresses by Gov Blair praise and a large rally. The ticket is considered strong and deserves success.
Fragmented OCR text indicates stock listing with mixed items and prices. Readable elements mention calves and quantities with unclear pricing and supplier codes suggesting a wholesale market ledger. Further details are garbled and not recoverable from the provided source.
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