Monticello Express Chronicle of European Crisis and US Politics
The Monticello Express reports on European tensions over the Ottoman Empire with Germany Austria and Russia shaping events. It notes England may react, Congress adjournment to Jan 10 and Senator Allison’s speech defending silver coinage and remonetization as preserving public credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sofar
Turkey
Austria
Prussia
Russia
London
England
Constantinople
Allison
Senate
Buncombe
Senators Conkling and Gordon clash in tense Senate session
A heated exchange between Senators Conkling of New York and Gordon of Georgia spurred threats of settling the dispute elsewhere. The incident, marked by rude exchanges and claims over chair control during a nomination case for Mobile, drew varied commentary.
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Conkling
N. Y
Gordon
Georgia
Senate
W. F. Derald
Smith
Mobile
New York
Bever
Senator Conkling
Louisville Courier Journal
Coal vein found near Traer fuels local labor mood
Mr. William Curtis drilled east of town and struck a coal vein at 110 feet deep. The four to eight foot thick seam, if proven rich, would mark a valuable discovery and potentially boost fuel supplies for the area as testing and validation proceed. Traer lies along the proposed Farmer's Union Narrow Gauge Ry line, supporting earlier claims the road will traverse a strong coal region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Curtis
Sprole
Curtis
Traer
Farmer's Union
Tripp
Ual
Mississippi River
Marshall Co
Jackson Co
Green’s Mill
Lina Co
Buchanan Co
Tlinois
Conscience and Moral Sense in Personal Judgment
Conscience is a moral sense guiding honest opinion. The author warns of bias from friends, popularity, and money, and notes conscience tests what we are told by others. He argues it is the last echo of God in the soul and can be cultivated to stand firm.
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Europe
England
Ford
France
Scoten
Grove
God
J. Rice
8. C
Peterson's
Paris
Ann 8. Stephens
Frances Hodgson Burnett
R. Harding Davis
Frank Lie Benedict
Josh Allen
Petergon
Peterson
J. Prevenson
Chesnut Street
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Isnisaippa
Db Bietecinsy Journal
He -Democra Audghas
Nepal
Globe-Democrat
Piscina
Globe
Narrow Gauge Railroad Debate In Boulder Township
Prairieburg meeting discusses funding a narrow gauge line from Monticello to Liscomb Prairieburg with a tax for construction President Tourtellott presiding and N Parsons outlining the purpose The speech recounts the Chicago Iowa and Nebraska Narrow Gauge history noting early construction at Liscomb and subsequent missteps and abandonment of the western segment.
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Mosticeno
Prairieburg
R. RR
Tourtelett
N. Parsons
Boulder Township
Monticello
Liscom
Tripp
Chicago
Lowa
Nebraska
Liscomb
Towa
Lowa River
Marshall Co
Mississippi River
Narrow gauge railroad plans unite three lines to reach Chicago
In Boulder township voters consider a five percent tax to fund a narrow gauge link from Bellevue to Cascade and beyond, uniting Bellevue D and S C roads and a Galena north line. Promoters claim lower costs for rolling stock ties rails and quicker roadbed build, with bonds and state-like pledges tied to completion.
Senator Davis proposes court of appeals bill
Senator Davis introduces legislation to establish a court of appeals amid remarks critiquing corruption and mismanagement described as a dangerous, widespread problem in a heated debate. The quote about apples and worms reflects a satirical attack on reinforcing government oversight.
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Davis
Court of Appeals
Aurlington
Farmers' Institute Programs and Railroad News
The Farmers' Institute schedules music and prayer sessions daily with discussions on fencing herd law dairying butter creameries and cheese making led by local figures. A note on the Bellevue and Cascade Western Railroad outlines plans from Lincomb to Monticello with a new Chicago based company and Joe Tripp’s line. Also public notices promote cheap copies of Pete rson's Magazine and a microscope offer via The American Agriculturist.
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John Tielan
Luther Foster
D. Sherman
G. W. Miller
L. Palmer
M. Ruggles
M. Briggs
Bellevue and Cazcade
Hagulke
Farmers’ Uhion
Lincomb
Tuwa
Monticello
Benn
Chicago, Bellevue, Cascade & Western Railroad
Mine
Vindication of Mr Martin as Warden in Delaware County
A letter from Dec 1877 defends A E Martin as warden of the Anamosa penitentiary. It accuses the Manchester Press of being bought and notes broad support in Delaware, Fayette, Dubuque, Clayton, Allamakee and witnessed praise from leading men. The writer challenges the anonymous critic to name witnesses who have traveled with him.
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Manchester Press
Anamosa Journal
Minin
Enrron
Monticello
Manchester
E. Martin
Presa
Dubuque
The
Presé
Martin
Clayton
Allamakee
Witneshick
Lundrede
Delaware County
A. E. Martin
Leo
Iowa Senators In Washington Leading Roles Highlighted
Clarkson lauds Senator Ailison as Western Republican leader guiding the Silver bill amid crisis. Senator Kirkwood wins praise for plain speech and steady counsel in caucuses. Ruth P Slocum sues William Slocum for divorce citing drunkenness and abuse. petition seeks alimony and guardianship of their eight year old son Richard E P Slocum. Counsel are W F Chamberlain of Wyoming Oakey Jamison for defense and Remley Breanbruck for prosecution.
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Clarkson
Washington
Lowa
Ailison
Morton
Kirkwood
Senate
Ruth P. Slocum
William Slocum
Plantiffiileges
Slocum
Wyoming
Jones County
Ricahnt E. P. Slocum
Woodbury County
Plainiff
W. F. Chamberlain
Oakty & Jamison
Remley & Brcanbruck
Journud
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Praf
Joan Brasewarp
Congress
Enthsiastic Railroad
Prest. Tripp
Bellevue, Cascade & Western BR
Bellevue
W. R.R
Francis
Cascade 1S
Chicago, Town & Nebraska R
Missouri River
Galena
Mississippi
C.D. GM
Nugents Grove
Cascade
Rogers
C.W. Gurney
Farmers’ Institute
Arin Andbal Sones
Toe Tripune
Helen
B. Mythers
Tie Tuisone
Tribune
New -York
M. Yorun
Tr. M
W. Brazelton
T. R. Breanbrack
D. Q. Wing
M. W. Herrick
Jno
Win
Starr
C. F. Hubbard
Griswold
Wan
Brazelton
Farwell
M. Graves
Y. Bradstreet
D. A. Paine
Dunham
Geo. A. Gill
Kate Hubbard
J. R. Stillman
John Russell
W. M. Ruggles
Moore Briggs
M. Yorsa
Wm. Starr
John Tabor
E. V. Miller
G. W. Hunt
American Agriculturial
Onanag Jupp Company
Iowa Senators
Reno
Vanedelf & Co
Dieseasus
E. B. Fouta
Lexington Ave
Stadnard
Murray Will Publishing CO
East 28Th
St. N.Y
Otich
Tame Olbs O'Silivan
Peter Rogers
Peren Rocens
Anleton
Popular Science Monthly
E. L
W. J. Youmann
Be, L
W. J. Youmans
Revyiews
Appletons’ Journal
Appletonst Journal
Dickeng
Dickens
Appletons Journal
Populi Science Monthly
Appletons Journel
Appleton
D. Appleton & Co
Broadway
N. C
Illustrated Magazine
John Ll. Shorey
Blousfield Street
Boston
the Globe-Democrat
the Leading Journal
Mississippi Valley
OBE Printing CO
Louis, MO
Ena
Samuel Katin
Lipincott's Magazine
AN Illustrated Monthly OF
Popular Literature
Science
Ita
Percival
Ellen W. Olney
Bulgeria
Roumania
Edward King
Sweden
James A. Harrison
Norway
Olive Logan
Robert McLeod
Henry Jame, Jr
Wind River
J. 8. Brisbin
Judge Nichelle
Teres
Liberal Commission
D.b. Livpincott & CO
Market St
J. L. Day
Hale Township
D. W. Fitch
K. Rose
H. H. Peck
Jackson
Board of Supervisors
Ronenrt Dorr
State OF
Iowa
Ant
Aomre
Gircuit
Said
Clark
D. H. Lovachen
White
Jones County Town
A. R. Doxsee
Isaac Rigby
Doxsee & Ricey
Excelsior
Hubbard
Chempion
Reapers
i _ Meadow Lark
Empire
Davenport
John Deere & Co
Furst & Bradley
Stover
First Street
Fred. S. Dunhams
Charter Oak
Centennial
Cook-Stoh
OFI
Dunstam
In the Co
Fred. Dunham
Parker Gun
SENO
Parker Bros West
B.A. Wilson
Vediatueluiph
New Valley
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