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Newspaper
Des Moines Republican
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1872
Page
1
Old line Republicans debate Greeley and Grant as factions clash in the Whitewater district and across New England. Reports mention congressional nominees, convention shifts, and the fallout from a chaotic primary scene amid war era tensions.
The article catalogs county vote figures across new congressional districts and Republican majorities from October 1871 Governor results, then explores clerical favoritism in the Pension Office linked to Tichenor. It cites Gen Dodge’s influence, compares clerks like Ragadate, and notes a House inquiry and a pending Interior Secretary report on Tichenor’s appointment.
The Sioux City Journal reports in the fourth judicial district convention at Cherokee that Oliver and Snyder led with votes and were nominated for Circuit Judge. A district committee was named with Evans and others, while broader notes include Naval death-rate comparisons, Post Office rate changes, and various 1872 railroad and finance items.
A Des Moines letter exposes pension bureau actions and ties George C. Tichenor to special duties in fraud investigations. It alleges he received $1400 annually plus per diem, with twenty cases referred and five reported by May, while fifteen remained unreported. The note accuses Gen. Dodge and Mr. Palmer of steering appointments for political ends.
A compact roundup notes G. makes Abad Darghin and a peaceable Orangemen parade prospect, alongside voyages, a long treaty decrement, possible French cabinet shifts, Dit and Houars releases, a cholera case report, and the national debt statement.
New York reports complex conventions and two thirds voting rules favoring Baltimore. Greeley endorsement seeks Democratic support for Congress and next Legislature. Strikes in the city falter as employers and eight hour talks rise. Workingmen parade planned and Catholic relations under negotiation. Sergeant Schnelter to Boston for study of cures rents and weather services report prepared. Secretary Doutrw absent. treaty documents on arbitration presented in vast volumes.
Fragmentary OCR reports serious political symptoms as cabinet stability shadows drift. Conservatives back Mahon for chief executive while right wing opposition threatens reaction to government policy. Dr Moukad released amid shifting alliances as Marianne documents note a Spanish government mandate.
June reports show currency outstanding at date 809,200,000 with internal receipts for June exceeding 13,000,000 and year to date receipts 13,139,701,00 in excess of the Secretary's estimate. Bank statements note deposits rising and general gains, while cholera case reported in Long Island City and weather at Long Branch favorable for opening races with about 2,000 in attendance and lively betting at the racecourse.
A garbled market summary from Chicago and New York notes trading June 29 details mixed activity across grains, livestock, and futures. Highlights include cattle and sheep steadiness, firm freight rates, and quiet demand for corn and wheat throughout the session.
A historical Des Moines wholesale market page shows live stock and grain prices and a wide range of groceries and provisions. It lists meats, baked goods, dairy, canned goods, and hardware with numerous item codes, weights, and per unit costs. The dense entry includes several organizations and vendors, reflecting a full urban supply chain.
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