Tilden's answers cited as technical quibble in campaign coverage
The piece reviews Tilden's responses in the Alton and Terre Haute case, condemns his approach as evasive, and notes Congress and Senate debates on appropriations. It highlights Senate support by Bayard, mentions Indiana campaign money, Blaine's Maine reception, and frames Morton’s Indianapolis speech as a defining attack on Democratic slander and Republican reforms.
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Tilden
Alton & Terre Thwate
Doubh'leas
Congress to Appoint Commissioner on Silver Remonetization
A federal commission will study the wisdom of remonetizing silver and report to Congress by January. The piece criticizes the Democratic House for failing to address the grave issue, warns it will influence congressional campaigns, and discusses Missouri and Indiana gubernatorial races, the Phelps affair, and Maine elections with partisan vigor.
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Congress
Democratic House
Thomas Burgett
Greenfield
G. J. Stakes
Ronext Dorr
Congressional Convention Faces Tufts Nomination in DeWitt
The DeWitt district GOP convention will renominate Mr Tufts or choose his successor. Editors praise Tufts for faithful service and unity urged to beat Democrats led by Judge Brannan. Opponents Cotton Russell Trunsell Price are discussed, with Tufts favored for district strength and cross-county support.
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DelWiet
Tufts
Cuca
Congress
Republican Party
Republicana
Democratic Convention
Judge Brannan
Muscatine Co
DeWitt
Cotton
Clinton
Edward Russell
Davenport
Russell
Catton
Hiram Price
Price
Trunsell
Scott County
Muscatine
Cedar
Jones
Convention Should Not Oust Mr. Tufts
The writer argues against removing Mr. Tufts from his seat, urging the Convention to respect the wishes of the Republican majority. They warn that yielding to ambitious rivals would be a grave injustice to an honorable representative and harm the party’s campaign unity. They call Republicans to oppose disturbing changes and support the current nominee.
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Price
Tufts
Asoe
The Silver Question and Demonetization Debate
A critical look at the 1878 silver demonetization and the 1873 bill, arguing it was fraudulently pushed through Congress. The piece warns that demonetizing silver risks demonetizing gold, pressuring a switch to paper and potential repudiation amid calls for a double standard to resume specie payments.
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Congress
Hooper
Holman
Uwooper
Ernest Ley
London
Thurlow Weed
Money Lords
Allvec
Bland
Ingersoll Denounces Democrats and Ward Defects
Public remarks by I G Ingersoll express strong accusations against Democratic wards cities and states labeling them worst. He praises Republicans Hayes and Wheeler while condemning Hamburg murderers and attackers of liberty, urging readers to judge by character not status.
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Hamburg
Tilden
Hendricks
Liberty
Freeman
Hages
Wheeler
Friends of
Labor
Hayes
Law
G. Ingersoll
Great Ft Wayne and Pennsylvania Line Sets World Model Standard
The Jarrett and Palmer Special San Francisco Train ran New York to Chicago in under 21 hours covering 012 miles with 444 miles between New York and Pittsburg on a single locomotive. The Centennial promotion highlights high speed comfort safety and full modern improvements on the Ft Wayne and Pennsylvania Main Road with direct routes to Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and the availability of low fare tickets at 65 Clark St Chicago or the depot.
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San Francisco
Ft. Wayne & Pennsylvania Railway
Ft. Wayne & Pennsylvania
Jarrett & Palmer
Chicago
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Centennial Grounds
Clark St
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Exhibition Grounds
Centennial Buildings
Elm Station
Baltimore
Washington
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
Erie
America
Frank Thomison OD
M. Boyp
A Spicy Communication Sparks Local Controversy
A Cascade Iowa letter from August 1876 challenges a rumor about an article in the Cascade Pioneer. The writer details alleged impropriety involving a 13 or 14 year old girl, defends his innocence, and taunts the author, inviting a face-to-face confrontation. The piece closes with political notices and comments from newspapers.
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Cascade Pioneer
Cascade
Janus
Bowen's Prairie
Pinkerton
Iowa
Campmeeting views and a 22nd birthday party in city notes
Old Mrs. Dalrimple defends camp meetings while criticizing superficial ones and praising properly constructed gatherings. Mrs. G Frankfurter’s 22nd birthday party at First Street home features music, waltz, quadrille, and warm hospitality amid weather concerns. Also recounted is a violent street incident near Frankfurter’s cigar store resulting in a severely injured elderly bystander.
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Mrs. Frankfurter
Mr. Frankfurter
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