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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1876
Page
1
A critique of A J Monroe and the Democratic party’s reform claims. The author rebuts claims about Grant and Tilden, defends Grant's administration, and attacks Monroe for unsubstantiated charges about Tweed and others while outlining alleged GOP strengths and national progress. The piece frames the 1870s political struggle with accusations of corruption and calls for accountability.
The author lashes at managers and politicians, accusing the Democratic party of lacking ideas and enthusiasm for education and internal improvements. He argues the party has no moral aim and champions candidates aligned with such limited reform, questioning whether Mr. Monroe will reflect on these points.
The piece urges philanthropy from the Western states to help Massachusetts and New England reduce illiteracy as of 1870. It compares illiteracy rates, school attendance, and calls for high school graduates from Iowa to aid in redeeming the region, while noting political events and education leadership changes.
The coroner's jury on the Wamburg massacre finds indictments for murder against 87 individuals, signaling a wide criminal case to be pursued in court.
The text critiques the Democratic party’s varied factions and aligns with Grant era discourse. It cites Enquirer readers, mentions Bluford Wilson, and praises President Grant while challenging corruption claims. The excerpt reflects party rhetoric and newspaper commentary of the period.
The article notes Gen. Tuttle’s turn from the Democratic Party after a stirring Des Moines address. It recounts his Civil War record and argues Democrats in Missouri and the South seek payment for losses and emancipated slaves, signaling plans if they regain power.
As of war end New York faced a 25 million dollar bounty debt. Democrats held power 1868 to 1872 cutting 3.5 million. Republicans 1872 to 1876 cut 19.5 million leaving under 1 million unpaid. Horace Greeley accused Tilden of election fraud and reformer pretensions amid party credit.
Local notes from LA PLUME recount social visits, a Centennial picnic plan, and church sociable at Mr. Tryon’s. The piece notes baseball trips to Manchester, Charley Groesbeck’s illness, and farewells as Mr. T. T. Smith heads to Chicago for a sales position while praising Tellie’s character and future prospects.
The Great Pt Wayne and Pennsylvania Line markets the quickest ride to the Centennial Grounds depot near good hotels, with low daily rates and a five minute walk to the main entrance. Encampment of the National Grange at Elm Station offers moderate two dollar daily rates for agriculturists. Centennial tickets to Philadelphia or New York valid sixty days are available at coupon ticket offices in the West.
Notice to J Bushman that N 1g of S 448 BE N W section 25 township 84N range 4 was sold for taxes to C Whittamore on October 6 1873 and that a deed will be given for the same ninety days from date unless redeemed July 12 1876.
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