Republican Iowa Platform Endorses Banking Reform and Civil Rights
Iowa Republican convention adopts a platform calling for a national banking system tied to specie resumption, payment of national obligations in world currency, federal regulation of interstate commerce to curb extortion, state control of railways, equal rights for all citizens, budget retrenchment, direct presidential election, fair patent law, civil service reform, and a constitutional amendment to extend suffrage to women.
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Republican Party
Iowa
Mithivd
Titson
Nepublican Party
Imuce
United States
Congress
General Assembly
Republican Convention Set for September First 1874
The Republican Convention of the Second Congressional District will meet in DeWitt Town on Tuesday September 1 1874 at noon to nominate a Congressional Representative and handle related business. Representation mirrors the Des Moines July 1 1874 plan with Cedar 9 Clinton 12 Jackson 10 Jones 9 Aluacazine 9 Scott 9 delegates. Henry Egbert chairs the committee.
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Town
DeWitt
Des Moines
Cedar County
Clinton County
Jackson County
Jones County
Aluacazine County
Scott County
Republican Congressional Committee
Henry Egbert
Beecher Vindicated Amid Frank Self-Defense in Beecher Letter
The piece presents Beecher’s explicit rebuttal to Tilton and Moulton accusations, arguing his integrity and exposing alleged lies and conspiracy. It contends public judgment rushed to judgment against Beecher, condemning hostile critics and the soiled rhetoric surrounding the scandal.
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Mr. Beecher
Tilton
Moulton
Beecher
Ruth
Perle
Harpies
Tillon
The
Woodhulls
Ubgi
Beecher Defends Integrity Against Scandal
An editorial defends Mr. Beecher against a Lasndrous public scandal. It contrasts Beecher’s intellect and service with Theodore Tilton’s later alleged betrayal and exposes the manipulation by Woodhull allies. The piece asserts Beecher’s innocence and condemns the smear aimed at his character and public morals.
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Mr. Beecher
Beecher
Ile
America
Syccum
Theodore Tilton
Wilson
Lie
Woodhull and
Claflin
Tilton
The
Inudependent
Moulton
Lim
Tillon
Afoulton
Winter Beecher
Hina Auill Wat
Min, Beecher
Shaself
Political volleys fly as Beecher Tilton case stirs Iowa
Davenport and Des Moines dispatches report heated charges and party maneuvering over the Beecher Tilton defamation suit and anti monopoly campaigns. Editors discuss Cotton’s shaky renomination prospects, Maquoketa delegates to the congressional convention, and local sentiment in Jackson County.
Desperate plea from Kansas farmer family seeks aid
An 1874 letter from Ampricus describing a struggling Kansas farm family facing drought, locusts, and poverty. The writer asks for clothing and help to survive winter, detailing ruined crops, lack of rain, and neighbors in similar distress. A grasshopper infestation threatens remaining food as they plead for relief.
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Ampricus
Drar Fiaienos
Kansas
Cearly
Sam
Unclear Letter Fragments About Troubles and Greetings
A fragmentary missive mentions trouble, roasting meat, and a hopeful reply, ending with a curt closing. The text includes a courteous sign-off and initials K and C, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
Beecher scandal memories rise in Burlington tale
A local column recalls past Beecher scandals and sensational witnesses including a Chicago reporter and a woman claiming to be 8. D. Powers. The piece recounts crimes, public escapades, and Beecher’s late 19th century notoriety from Burlingon to Brooklyn.
Cheese factory facts from Wyoming Neos report large facility
The Wyoming Neos provide figures for a Wyoming cheese factory: last year 2484 cheeses weighing 124 250 pounds. year to July 13 62440 pounds. about 500 cheeses on hand. Factory measures 82 by 20 feet and uses steam. Eight years old, largest and oldest in the state. Gilbert Bros employ James A Griswold as cheese maker. D A Waters and B L Gilbert are top patrons at about 1 000 pounds daily. milk receipts June 6: 8 601 pounds from 326 cows averaging 236 pounds per cow.
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Wyoming Neos
Wyoming
Bowen's Prairie
Nevida
Nees Suss
Dubuque Commercial
Spoiling Horses Feet At Main And Sixth Streets Hearing
A horseman testifies that horses pass the Main and Sixth streets corner showing feet neglected by owners and shoddery. He cites a Western Farm clipping urging not to pare the frog and warns against red hot shoes, stressing careful shoemaking to protect the horse’s feet.
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Main
Sixth Streets
Lie
Moral rigidity and law in religion amid Brooklyn scandal
The piece critiques liberal religious trends and defends the inflexibility of moral law, arguing guilt must be punished and forgiveness has limits. It notes the Beecher Tilton case shifts focus to Tilton and Moulton, with attention on public trial and shifting prosecutors.
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Brooklyn
P Leading
Beecher-Tilton
Beecher
Mrs. Tilton
Tilton
Moulton
Quail Story Questioned at Plympton Camp Meeting
The National Camp Meeting speakers in Plympton Mass debated the Numbers chapter quail episode. Daniel Hull calculated vast food needs and quail depth, suggesting impossible totals and asking where the birds could have been spread.
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Plympton
Mass
Daniel Hull
Israel
Editors at Iowa papers attack Judge Cotton candidacy
Davenport Gazette reports heated editorial charges against Judge Cotton from Anamosa Mureke and Monticello Exmiss criticizing editors backing and alleging motive. The letter questions why editors oppose Cotton and who funds or guides the campaign, arguing Cotton deserves support based on his three years in Congress.
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Anamosa Mureke
Monticello
Cotton
Dufyst
Congress
Davenport. Gazette
Moulton and Tilton Letters as Public Dispute 1870s to 1878
Compiled excerpts show a feud between Tilton and Beecher over dishonor and business ruin lore. Letters mention settlement payments and political denouncement amid anti monopoly rhetoric. The fragments depict personal conflict, finances, and party dynamics of the era.
Special premiums listed for fair exhibits and prizes
A long list of sponsors offers various awards for best displays and exhibits. Names include W. WT. Brody, Jno O Deer, Smith & Son Druggists, Grassmeyer, Palmer & Bonniwell, Theo Saete, Dunham, Garberter & Gowell, and others for categories like best butter, best cheese display, best mare and foal, best three year old steer, best patchwork quilt, and more.
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W. WT. Brody
Ron
O. Deer
Hest
Smith & Son
Grassmeyer
Genet
Palmer & Bonniwell
Ditto
Theo. Saete
Istey
Ditlo
D. Sherman
Dunham
Garperter & Gowell
C.F. Wales
Live Brook
Blanchard
Sabah
Cannes
Jones County
Gurney & Tweobs
Hesperian
W. F. Grousbeck& Co
Dig Wirst
Lorentyn
Stepher’s
Hixpress
L. Gardiner
Merc Hill Tailor
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Joan Buaxcuann
Josiah T. Young
Monroe County
Buren QR. Suerman
Benton County
William Christy
Clairke County
State Land Office
David Secor
Winnebago County
M. E. Cutts
Mahaska County
Supreme Court
Edward J. 1Olmes
John 8. Runnels
Polk County
Jowa Republican Puatfoool
Win. Stone
J. M. Smith
Ilinois
Anamosa
J. M. King
Cascade
Hureka
Clinton Lmoald
Tuan
Lurdee
Hicks Street
Spearman G&g Sterling
Trop
Dubuque
Zfefeld
Contig
Judge Murphy
Davenport
Maquoketa
Brannan
Merrill
Sheean
Murphy
Jackson
Many C
Mrs. Powers Gutdone
Burlington
Edna Dean Proctor
Jefferson Street
Plymouth Church
E. W. Bacher
T. Tinton
I. D. Moulton
Theodore Filton
I. W. Bercher
Bheciler
HL. W. B. Grace
Mercy
Peace
Antia Nonopolist
Tin
Ware
ACORN
J. Lorenzen
Crockery
China
West Third Street
Union Steam Spice Mills and Chemical Works
Jones, Jordan & Co
J. J. Mason
W. Evans
A. Burdick
Mason, Evans & Co
East Second Street
F. Deutschmann
van Patten & Marks
Brady Street
Iowa Paper CO
A. Beach
Queen City Shirt Factory
Vinton, Town
Pierce & Reynolds
Propt's
Chicago
Scott County Agricultural Society
Davennvort
Col. & St Paul R. R
McNeil
Towa
Wheeler & Wilson
I. W. Grover
Witmuul Lxtra
Chague
C. C. Child
Boston, Mass
H. Child
Davenport, Iowa
Phrary’s
W.C. Wadsworth & Co
West Second Street
Nicholas Kuhwen
Perry and
Second Streets
Daniel Gould
Wm. Friend & Son
Wholesale Nations
East Second St
Davenport Plow CO
Third Street
Bet
Harrison and
Ripley
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