Phrases on Tilden Logan and Dungan across the 1876 scene
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes Tilden’s lead and Logan’s Ohio reach while critiquing Democratic figures. Yellow fever spikes in Memphis with 400+ cases and 120 deaths. New Orleans claims immunity. Dungan’s nomination is mocked. Eldora Ledger mocks his cash-driven bid and calls him a scented swashbuckler.
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Dungan
Judge Trimble
Trimble
Cedar Falls
Memphis
Board of Health
New Orleans
Blue Ribbon News
Eldora Ledger
The Republican Revival in American Politics
The piece argues the Democratic party has exhausted its stratagems and cannot sustain a campaign. It asserts the Republicans are gaining strength across the North, while the South remains a fragile base for Democratic power. It condemns Democratic leaders for misreading the American people and warns against state rights appeals disenfranchising voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Ald
The
Express
Centralization and freedom in party clash analyzed
A Georgia statesman defends the extra session as clarifying the central issue between parties. He contrasts centralized government with self government, arguing centralization equals despotism and champions of democracy seek greater government to benefit the governed. He warns against mobocracy and cites past debates on commerce bureaus telegraphs lower Mississippi and national supremacy.
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Ben Hill
Georgia
Bureau of Commerce
Sam Cox
Thurman
Messrs Voorhees
Lamar
Saulsbury
Beck
Louis XIV of
France
Jefferson
Republican Party
Proposal to curb crime by preventing reproduction of criminals
The Muscatine Journal cites the Monticello Express proposing measures to stop crime by preventing procreation of incorrigible and depraved individuals. It discusses hereditary criminality, prenatal causes, and social disease, noting practicality and objections to limited confinement as a solution.
Reform over extermination in debate on crime and infidelity
A letter debate contrasts reformist views with a plan to curb crime by targeting infidels and free thinkers. It questions criminal statistics attributing crime to unbelief, defends secular critique of religion, and urges churches to lead social improvement rather than spiritual rescue alone.
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Exenres
N. S. Evening Post
The
Express
Evening Post
Citien
United States
Muscatine Journal
Tnsurance
L’ost
Juila
Cass Letters Reflect Local Hopes and Rail Deal
Aug 12 1879 Cass Iowa notes threshing progress church salary talk for Rev Grawe at Marion city caucus turnout. Marriage of 63 year old Day and 17 year old bride described with town comments. Property transfer files Davenport & Northwestern Railway sale to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway for 1.75 million, mortgage details, and bond plans to extend 25 miles toward Ft Atkinson with nine county filings.
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Hupress
Midland
Cass Center
Grawe
Marion City
Day
West Cass
Silas Summs
Insinglis Barn
Davenport & Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
O. M. & St. Paul Railway Company
Davenport & Northwestern Railway
Davenport and Northwestern Railway
C., M. & St. Paul Co
D. & N. W. Railroad
Davenport
Fayette
Eldridge Junction
Maquoketa
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
L. H. Meyer
A. Marcus
D. & N. W. Company
Conner
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paw Railway Company
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of New York
County Recorder
D.& NW
Ft. Atkinson
C. M. & St. Paul Co
Lowa
Minnesota
Scott, Clinton
Cedar
Jones
Delaware
Clayton, Fayette
Jackson
Fillmore Co
Minn
Prairieburg items and local notes of interest
August 12 1879 Prairieburg notes report Mrs Waldah Whitlatch killing two four foot two inch bull snakes in her house and the strange entry of the snake. Also updates on burials illness and sickness for Rev Mr Mull and Elder Moore. Linn County Normal Institute at Marion with local attendees. Alec Field and Jennie Marmon wed last Saturday. Railroad worker Madison with lung bleeding at Boulder House. Sizable Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa rail extension proposal with $250000 aid contingent on completion by Dec 31 1880 and subsequent rights purchase. Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Sigourney area seen as a strong development opportunity.
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John
William Whitted
Montgomery County
R. M. Welch
Iyull
Moore
Linn County Normal Institute
Marion
Joseph
Addie Crouch
Effie Ward
Eve Field
Alec. Field
Jennie Marmon
W. L. Warp
Madison
Boulder House
Lockwood
Prairieburg Cor
Marton Register
Merrill
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Sigourney
Cedar Raunds
Sisourney
Iowa
Durenport Brzette
Pioneer's trout pond and Davenport road changes
In Anamosa area, F P Dumont reports a pond fed by a spring where lake trout, once released from the state hatchery, have grown to six to eight inches. Foley secures 80 percent payment on Davenport and St Paul line debts. other claimants may settle similarly. Wyoming band contemplates disbanding. Monticello tradesmen and local residents relocate or travel, with railroad updates noting depot changes and simplified operations.
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Fisu
F.8
Dumont
Anamosa
Wapste
Maleck Foley
Davenport & St. Paul BR. R. Co
Foley
Fayette County
Howard County
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Co
Samuel Tucker
Strawberry Hill
Maleck Gavin
Mr. Donovan
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Paynepay
Foun BrancHanp Editor
Btrth Ticket
John H. Gear
Mmeutenant
Frank T. Campbell
Justige OY
J. M. Beck
Carl W. von Ccelln
Republican County Convention
Jonas County
Wyoming
Pinowan
Montitecilo
Oxford
Richland
Rome
Scatelt Grove
Washington
G& Wayne
Boorn
Gro
Jacona
Jag
A. Bitonvon
Joa. Waere
G. W. Latunop
Com
Ben Lill
Tilden
Ife
Illinois
Col. Sellers
Dunga Dungan
Iuwa State Register
Logan
Democratic Party of
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Conkling
Luke P. Blackburn
North
Monticello Express
Dugdale
New York
Margaret Jukes
Thal
Earth
Cass
South Conditt
Boss Parsons
G.G. Noyes
Satuday
Sadie Thompson
Anamoan
Eva Holmes
Johnston Town
Jacobus. Ouia
M & St. Paul
Davenport Gazette
Wapsipinicon
Oxford Mills
Oxford Junction
Madison Township
KR. B. Hanpa
I. M. Burch
M. O. Felton
J. C. Houser
J. B. Wherry
Mansirany
Prairieburg
Eureka
Wyoming Journa
Wyoming Silver Cornet Band
Presbyterian Church
Monticerro
M. M. van Horn
Monticello
Van
Nathan Potter
A. L. Trumbull
Colorado
Hale
Jones County
Scott County Agricultural Association
G. W. Verder
Sec’y
Grant's Block
Main St
G. W
G. L. Lovell
Bankers
Transacto
Omice
Stahler
Opera House
Petersons Old Stand
Karo & Jager, Propr’s
Ea Ee AE
Karo & Jager
D. C. Tice
Times
D. C
TICE
North Cedar St
Sam Kahn
MO. O. Duer & CO
Palmer & Paine
Builders
Dauntless
Argand
DR. Price
Steele & Price
Montrs
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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