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Jefferson Era

Location

Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1868

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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.

Montana Eteronoc.ty Bean J.ong Pourney Taoman Pontoy 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.

Jennes 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.

Andy Johnson 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.

Bermonn Hig Party Gaart Sly Mourtan Fonser Bampton Republican Party Chicago Guani Aries 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.

Washington Boston Beymont Chase Nebraska Tacola Vermont Soin Jona Ve Senor Romero Horatio Reymont Toledo Blade -Eea Lemuel Lover Alabama Montgomery United States Alaska House Sherman Senate M. ¥. Tribune Seymour Grant Central Pacific Railroad Wadsworth Sacramanto Salt Lake Big Bend Chicago Centiral City Colorado Omaha Asilon Pacific Railroad Laramie Plains South Carolina Frederick A. Sawyer Sawyer Mackey Campbell Gan Howard Freedman’s Bureau Herald Democratic Party Edward Coley Sinois Philadelphia Powell Cheyenne Dunver Union Pass Starcing Nebraska City London Standard Saymour Mont

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.

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Council Bluffe Chicago, Rock, Island and Pacific Clinton Council Bluffs Hamilton Freeman Des Moines Davenport R. A&p. UR Frank Mix Cresco Iowa A. Tt. Fulton Montana Boone County Iowa North West North West Ia Iowa County J. R. Needhnm Mahaska County Oskaloosa Eldora Berlin Iowa Falls

Address of the Republican State Central Committee

The July 10 1868 address urges Iowa Republicans to support Grant and equal rights. It frames the presidential campaign as pivotal to liberty order and Union policy, demanding vigorous organization and turnout for an overwhelming victory. It denounces racial discrimination and calls for impartial suffrage with broad party unity.

Iowa Appomatox Court Congress Republican Union Party Republican Party Ulysses S. Grant Towa South Enamiien Aleady Mala Peren N Rep Union State Con. Com

Call for Central High School in Jefferson

A New Comer urges the village to act on educational facilities. He argues a commodious schoolhouse with capable teachers will attract the best citizens, prevent sending funds abroad, and notes some locals have already left due to schooling gaps. He proposes forming nearby districts to establish a central high school in Jefferson as a temporary measure.

Ena Central High School Jefferson Ousa

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.

Sergusoun Frank Blair Horatio Frank Congress Iowa Falls

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