Election Notice for Dubuque City Officers
An election is set for Monday in Dubuque to choose city officers including Mayor Treasurer City Attorney and five aldermen from each ward. Polls open at 8 o clock and close at 6 50 o clock with voting at designated ward locations. The notice is signed by Mayor John Thompson and City Recorder Fr. Misom with a legal amendment reference.
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Dubuque
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Cloet
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A.D. Land
Joan Thompson
Mismom
Democratic City Ticket Names Skewed By Obscure Typos
A fragmentary and garbled ballot style list shows names and positions for a Democratic city ticket with multiple transcription errors. The legible items include Treasurer and Collector and City Marshal candidates, plus several unreadable or misspelled entries.
Abolitionists Split Over Mayors Race In Dubuque
The piece bemoans a divided abolition party in Dubuque on the eve of an election. It argues John Thompson runs as a Democrat-backed abolitionist nominee to siphon votes, while praising Thompson as a capable mayor but claiming the abolitionists aim to prop up their ticket. Election day is Monday.
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John Thompson
Thormpson
Dubuque
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Morrow
New York
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Dunwiddie
Syth Ward Enthusiastic Meeting At Heebs Brewery
An enthusiastic meeting was held in the sixth Ward at Heebs Brewery last evening. Speeches by Mr Cantillon and others drew a large crowd. The article predicts Judge King could be elected by a large majority if the Democrats do their duty on Monday.
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Heeb’s Brewary
Cantillon
Democratic Candidacy for First Ward Alderman
Patrick Quigley Exq a longtime Dubuque resident and city booster stands as the Democratic candidate for Alderman in the First Ward. Supporters hail his knowledge of the city finances and expect broad backing from party and opposition voters for his return to the Council.
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Patrick Quigley
Dubuque
Gibbs Seen as Best Choice for Second Ward Seat
L N Gibbs, Exq., Democratic candidate for the Second Ward, is praised as a strong, energetic ally for Dubuque’s growth and business welfare. The piece urges voters to turn out and support Gibbs, noting the ward’s close political balance and that every Democratic vote will help ensure his election.
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L. N. Gibbs
Dubuque
Gibbs
Third Ward Democracy Nominee Henry Lembeck Isy Ho
The Democratic candidate Henry Lembeck Isy Ho is described as an active capable man fit to be Alderman. He helped raise funds and recruit this ward last fall and contributed to clearing the ward of drafts. The piece urges the ward to rally for their nominee and redeem the Third Ward.
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Henry Lembeck
Bush as Alderman Candidate for Fourth Ward
The Democracy of the Fourth Ward praises John D. Bush as an experienced, practical businessman and former First Ward representative. They highlight his service on the Streets committee and his record of improvements, urging Fourth Ward voters to elect him by a strong majority.
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Fourth Ward
Bush
John D. Bush
Fifth Ward Democracy Announces Judge King Candidate
The Fifth Ward Democracy presents Judge King as a leading pioneer and capable public figure likely to win with a large majority. Woth Meyers Rugamer and King form a council slate that will guide ward affairs and benefit the city with experience. The party promises a strong Monday election report.
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Sterling Democracy
Fifth Ward
Judge King
Dubuque
Declining Republican ticket amid ward selections
The text shows a chain of Aldermen and candidates declining to run in various wards, with Schmidt, Stout, Sheffield, McGilbert, and Duncan mentioned. It notes opposition by abolitionists and a contested process as the party struggles to fill alderman slots before elections.
Local Ward Election Rumors Stir Mock Contention
Fragments from a late edition recount whispers of candidates Torbart and Philip Pier Jr in the aldermanic race. Vague chatter hints at uncertainty as votes approach counting amid disputed names and rumors.
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Torbart
Philip Pier
Republicans Fail to Rally as City Election Approaches
The piece notes weak GOP support and declined nominations in Second Ward and Third Ward. Gilbert, Sheffield, and Duncan refuse posts, while Democrats present solid tickets of character and experience. Party infighting cited as doom for Republican prospects.
Charley Towitt for Marshal Election Day Rally
Ansurances from Mr Hewitt confirm he will accept the marshal’s office if elected. Rumors of declines or letters are denied as lies. Voters seeking an honest efficient fearless officer should back Charley Towitt for marshal. election is tomorrow Monday.
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Charley Towitt
Burelara
Election mention amid abolitionist taunts and threats
The piece mocks abolitionists who did not dare to run candidates for Marshal, Treasurer, and Assessor. It imagines a Republican begging abolitionists to vote for a copperhead like John Thompson or Py M Guthrie or Charley Hewitt on election day. Election tomorrow, Monday.
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John’ Thompson
Py M. " Guthrie
Charley Hewitt
Election Tomorrow Promotes City Reform Candidates
A chaotic editorial endorses democratic ward candidates while condemning abolitionists. It urges readers to vote straight Democratic tickets for aldermen, warning against rival factions and urging vigilance against “tainted” political bargains. The piece stresses that选 Meyer and others are unfit while praising Bush as honest and capable.
Western Ward meeting endorses Bush for Alderman
The Western Brewery near capacity last night as Fourth Ward citizens heard reapactive candidates for Alderman. John D Bush drew strong support from Everett and Jones with praise for his honesty. Bush received vocal cheers and pledges of influence to secure votes for the Democratic ticket.
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Bush
Prospects for City Ticket Victory Rise for Democrats
The piece argues Democrats in the city will elect the city ticket by a large margin and win at least four of five aldermen. It urges a strong turnout tomorrow for the election and notes there is a long, strong Democratic pull to secure victory.
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Nina Sunemen
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Mayor Thompson Clears City Debt In Early Administration
The mayor succeeded yesterday in paying off $11,000 of city indebtedness incurred in the previous bond and coupon days. Under this administration it is hoped Dubuque will soon be debt free. Election tomorrow Monday.
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Thompson
Dubuquet
Duncan Will Not Run For Treasurer in Tomorrow's Election
Authorized statement from Duncan’s friends says he will not be a candidate for Treasurer. He is absent from town and cannot speak for himself, but his views are known. Votes cast for him will be wasted as abolition managers refuse to remove his name from the ticket. ELECTION TO-MORROW MONDAY.
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Stout
Sheffield
W.mcgilbert
JK. Duncan
Wiltse
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Morrow
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Tobin
Democratic Victory Urged as Tomorrow’s Election
A'PULL VorTE urges full city turnout to secure victory. Vigilance committees and Democratic candidates in each ward are asked to ensure every Democratic vote is polled, warning that a full vote equals a full rioting and urging Democrats to remember the election tomorrow.
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Morrow
Bogus Tickets Warned in Election Vigilance
Public warning urges voters to beware fake election tickets and dishonest tactics by opponents. The notice cites candidates like Hoerner and Tobin Rider, warns of workplace corruption and street dangers, and urges voting for the Democratic ticket and street commissioners tomorrow.
Richmond Whig reports cavalry movements and Sherman era action
Washington dispatches describe Sheridan's cavalry reaching Grant's lines and large Confederate monitors on the James river. Reports indicate heavy river flooding, naval preparations, and ongoing offensives around Hatcher's Run and Boydtown plank road with captures and reinforcements.
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