25 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1872
Page
1
The piece denounces the Cincinnati Liberal Republican convention as a mixed alliance of old and new foes to General Grant. It decries favoritism and office seeking, lists alleged anti Grant leaders Fitz Henry Warren and J B Grinnell, and characterizes the anti Grant bloc as vain, ambitious, and lacking principles.
Editorial correspondence describes a sparsely attended burnished liberal convention in Burtis Opera House with J B Grinnell as whip and Gen Fitz Henry Warren presiding. Leaders blasted Grant and the administration while pledging to unite with Democrats to defeat him. committees named for permanent organization platform and Cincinnati delegates.
A Iowa Republican convention report condemns Grant and endorses a one term reform platform. Delegates from Twenty counties representing about 400 attendees heard speeches by Jake Butler Davis and Judge Rohrer. B Gratz Brown delivered the day’s oration as party factions clash over national direction. Ironically Irrepressible JB Gripnell drew attention with interruptions and mock wit amid a broad push for honesty economy and universal equality.
The Davenport Gazette discusses a Liberal critique of Grant, accusing them of denouncing his nomination while lacking a clear platform. It highlights support for Republican gains under Grant, judge Richman’s sudden resignation to join a law firm, a strange dairyyard death, an immigrant’s arduous 240 mile trek to Grundy county, and a penniless arrival in Melrose Farm after theft on the journey.
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