27 Jul 1871
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Newspaper
Marion Weekly Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1871
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids letter recalls Crawfordsville Indiana and local politics. The piece cites Republican majorities strengthening confidence while Democrats concede weak opposition. Anecdotes cover lawyers in Crawfordsville, town growth, and a Democratic quip about an elephant in politics.
The Des Moines Register notes the Republican State Central Committee met with eight of twelve members present and resolved to wage an active campaign. Col Carpenter will open canvassing on August 1 with a strong speaker lineup. The goal is to maintain the party’s past victories and press the presidential contest next year. Democrats are invited to join the debate with their New Departure.
From the Western Gazette the Town press weighs in on Senator Harlan and the Newman letter. Supporters of Allison claim the letter hurts Harlan while his friends praise his conduct as a church member and public servant. The piece cites Rev Byron Swiderland urging clergy to back Christian statesmen and comments on agricultural progress predictions by Horace Greeley.
A father warns his son Frank about a habit of starting something and cannot stop. The tale illustrates boys, money, theft, and drinking leading to ruin, with a focus on self control and consequences. It notes a group who resist and improve while many fall into the drunkard's grave.
The essay ridicules “Gow Boys” described as political cowboys in New York who profit from both parties and oppose the Republican cause. It scorns Tammany ties and warns that any Republican aligned with Tammany faces distrust. It also touches on American flag rules and snippets about railways, a Boonesboro incident, Ohio quail shooting, and a note on Horace Greeley’s views.
A New York Tribune correspondent notes both Republican and Democratic Execu tive Committees active at the National Cap itos. The Democratic group relies on Sumner and Schurz writings with Missouri notes. Republicans push Kentucky canvass and publish pamphlets on the Land Policy Tabor Movement and Kuklux bill.
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