13 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Des Moines Republican
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1872
Page
1
The text presents fragmented excerpts from letters and editorials discussing the 1868 U S political landscape. It mentions Greeley and Democrats, quotes from Nebraskan figures, Iowa rail and fair plans, and local opinions. It references papers and figures like Groosevelt and Kasson, with notes on Wheat harvests and Utah politics and Mormon relations.
A reevaluation of party loyalty unfolds as speakers in Illinois and Monroe County attack current congressional choices. The piece highlights Hon. B. Palmer’s two-term record, and notes proposed reforms and the call for better public service. It also touches on prominent figures and political movements shaping the race and references international and local political events of the era.
The document compiles chaotic items from a night in which legal cases unfold across multiple states. Reports include a suicide linked to a domestic tragedy in Wheeling West Virginia, a fatal gas explosion in Madison Indiana, a murder verdict in Cincinnati and a first degree verdict in another case. Brazil's diplomatic posture and US political contention are noted, with commentary on Greeley, Grant and Bristow.
Washington notes report Senator Bayard of Delaware declares for Greeley and Brown. The Bayard stance follows criticism of Grant’s South policy. In New York, steamers Omaha, Richmond, Hartford, and Yale are being fitted for sea, to sail in months, as DoW/logn talks with Jay Cooke and Gov. Cooke continue. The Broken case jury date looms as District Attorney Ga will finish address.
In a to-day international cap race Ashbury's team won, defeating the Kelmhilds Serena masilonosat. Robbery at Blacks'one Book: four men entered E W Hayward's house in Uxbridge and forced the cashier's son to unlock the vault, stealing about $15,000 before fleeing toward Mor.
Commercial reports from New York and Midwest markets describe steady to firm wheat and oats, mixed freight activity, and evolving railroad plans. Notes include Texas Pacific route shortening to Colomo, large cattle yards in Raymond Kansas, 40,000 head waiting for shipment, 6000 acres planted with prunes in New Jersey, and provinces assessing cotton goods prices amid a looming decline.
Market notes show slight price shifts across grains and livestock with modest firming in eastern markets. Advances include 15 cents per bag on ald and various price quotations for corn oats winter wheat and bran, alongside provisions and dairy factors reflecting ongoing trade activity and regional demand.
Advertises a broad stock from fresh groceries to ready made clothing. Mentions prices for items like oysters cherries and vanilla, with references to brandy peatilive and various bins and per pound costs. Also notes stock from Hatch & Vernon offering complete sizes of ready made clothing and gents furnishing goods.
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