Resolved Democratic Party platform calls for strict constitution limits
The document asserts the party favors strict construction of the U S Constitution and amendments, limited state and federal powers, and warns against Republican policies that would override liberties. It condemns fraud, demands strict accountability for public funds, and advocates treasury notes, silver coinage, and fiscal restraint.
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Change of Front in Iowa Greenback Move
Dr. Scott of Sandyville, once a radical greenbacker, shifts to endorse fusion with democrats against republican misrule. He condemns Grant era financial acts, urges free coinage of silver, and calls for united action to defeat corrupt leaders and form strong coalitions.
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What Senator Bayard Thinks in New York World Interview
The extra session produced reforms such as repealing the test oath for jurors and limiting use of the army at the polls. It exposed dangers of centralizing power and imperial ambitions, while restoring civil liberty. Democrats lauded the session as peace legislation and a check on Republican excess.
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Principle Above Party A Letter From Congressman Ladd
A Greenback and Democratic alliance stance is shown in a Maine letter praising Ewing currency reforms. The Cincinnati exchange maps cross-state support for Ewing, urging Ohio Greenbacks and Democrats to unite for reform and a 1880 Senate victory. The piece contrasts opposing views from Memphis Appeal and Cincinnati Commercial on Democratic victory and Confederate pensions.
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Results of extra session credited to good government
The extra session's outcomes are praised as favorable to the nation's good government and creditable to the democratic majority, achieved through their efforts despite obstruction from a republican executive.
Warner silver bill sparked fury in Marshall Times
The Marshall Times criticizes Senators Allison and Kirkwood for voting to delay the Warner silver bill and urges voters in the Fifth District to elect representatives who will support it. The paper argues the measure would aid debtors and the poor against money lenders and promises further discussion next session.
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Kansas City Market Prices July 24 1879
Prices for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye and seeds listed for hundredweights and bushels. Butter eggs and feed quoted with ranges for cattle hogs and hides. market remains quiet with cows and fat steers priced, and few hogs in the market suitable for shippers.
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