Congressional Convention In Montana Nominates J Ong and Pourney
An account of the Congressional Convention held in Montana on the 16th describes a close contest among many capable candidates. Capt J Ong came closest to nomination, with Pourney nearly securing it on the 71st ballot. The report praises Pourney as knowledgeable and dependable and urges Poumnoy to present himself again in the district.
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Eteronoc.ty
Bean
J.ong
Pourney
Taoman
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Poumnoy
Civil Service Reform Bill Sparks Debate Across Parties
Rhode Island advocate Mr Jennes argues for civil service training to fill government offices, warning that patronage harms national reputation. He cites diplomatic posts as prime examples and urges qualification over party loyalty to prevent systemic degeneration of governance.
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Rhode Island
Ryo Taland
Congress debate shifts to electoral college bill
Fragmented text notes Congress discussing an electoral college bill with mentions of Andy Johnson and Missouri Republicans, signaling a push to a convention while references to White House opinions and partisan reasons appear.
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White House
Andy
Political clash over platforms and Alaska purchase debates
The piece contrasts leaders Garant and Bermonn with Mourtan amid attacks on Reconstruction plans and a pro Chicago platform. It notes Alaska bought for 7,500,000 in gold, the Fourteenth Amendment ratified by twenty eight states, and hints at imminent constitutional changes and political maneuvering.
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Sly Mourtan
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Chicago
Guani
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BarMoun
Dem nominations and global 1870s era events recapped
A broad digest notes Washington statue in Boston, Chase’s nomination stance, and Louisiana sugar output. It covers Mexican minister recall, Irish novelist death, July celebrations in European capitals, Colorado gold output, railroad expansion to Wadsworth, and Alaska treaty payments. Also mentions Alabama and New Jersey political moves, and Union Pacific progress with miles completed.
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Iowa News and Rail Progress Across Des Moines Area
Work begins on a new depot for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad at Council Bluffs while the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroads finish twenty two miles west of Des Moines. Reports include Iowa political nominations, a Dubuque wedding to Hathaway, state fair dates, school attendance in Council Bluffs, and various local notes from Davenport to Berlin.
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Address of the Republican State Central Committee
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Call for Central High School in Jefferson
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General Grant Passes Adoring Crowd in Jersey City
Report quotes Grant amid a throng of admirers as he hurries to catch a train in Jersey City. The piece notes political endorsements in the backdrop with references to Serguson and Blair platforms and a discussion on loyalty and nomination.
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