Grant Favored at New York Republican Convention Utica
The New York Republican State Convention at Utica corporates Senator Conkling and backs Grant despite Blaine opposition. Delegates were not instructed but will likely vote for Grant at the Chicago Convention amid a push for national prosperity against state sovereignty and tariffs. Kansas votes on prohibition next November with Gov St John urging total prohibition as the remedy.
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Utica
Senator Conkling
Blaine
Conkling
Grant
Chicago
Kansas
Iowa
Gov. St. John
Griot
Tilden Greeley and political jabs across years
The excerpt recalls a married couple’s separation linked to a Dr Ross figure and taunts Tilden’s age and fate. It notes Horace Greeley’s 1860 remark, contrasts age and reverence, and ridicules charges against the Republican party for Greeley’s death while labeling Tilden as tough and protected by party power.
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Horace Greeley
Mr. Tilden
Democratic Party
Monticello Express
Mr. Greeley
Republican Party
Dowa State Press
Trish
John Kelley
Tammany
Deitz Urged for Iowa State Auditor by Iowa Leaders
Prominent Iowa figures from Jones county and Davenport endorse J C Deitz of Anamosa for State Auditor. A former Jones county clerk with eight years in office, he is praised for business skill, energy, and public service, seen as strengthening the state ticket in 1880.
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J.C. Deitz
Anamosa
Iowa
Jones County
Zurekas
Deitz
Davenport Gusetts
Dettz
Ofice
Circuit Court
Said County
Eaid
Michael Doran
H. White
State OF Iowa
A. J
Nathan Firth
B. H. Waite
Jones Co
Town
Jan Diet
A. J. Monroe
Mary A. Locher
John Joseph Locher
Fighty-siz
O. Babcock
The Express on Grant Blaine Choice and German Vote
The Express argues Grant's nomination would alienate German voters and split Republicans, favoring Blaine for unity and electability. It asserts Grant's term harmed public trust, yet pledges support if nominated, while noting Blaine would retain broader GOP backing and reduce bolt risk.
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Grant
Blaine
Lstter
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Republic
Gen. Grant
Express
Church Property Taxation Debate Reflects Separation Principle
The Cedar Rapids Republican editor argues against taxing church property and warns that state support for religion erodes constitutional church state separation. He insists religion must develop freely by voluntary support to retain true Christian influence and resist state machinery.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellitor
the Express
No furtherance by State can justify a republic’s principle
The passage argues that any gain from leaning on the State cannot compensate for violating the core principle of the Republic, even if a Republican suggests a limited deviation is acceptable. It emphasizes the primacy of foundational democratic ideals over expedient alignment with state power.
Republicans of Pennsylvania Back Blaine for President
Evidence cited by the National Blaine Club in Washington shows Pennsylvania Republicans largely support Hon James G. Blaine. It notes delegates elected by people were outvoted by county appointments, a minimal Grant bloc, hostile press, and strong public sentiment favoring independent district delegates who would vote Blaine on the first ballot.
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Pennsylvania
James G. Blaine
National Blaine Club
Washington
Hiram Price
Harrisburg
Blaine
Gazette
Delaware County
United States
York
Phila
Grant
Chicago
Franklin
Bradford
Binioe
Lewiston
Blaine Rising in Pennsylvania GOP Support Across Counties
The New York Tribune reports 1,402 replies from Pennsylvania Republican committeemen showing 1,088 first choices for Blaine and 247 for Grant. Many papers argue the Harrisburg unit rule misstates public sentiment and predict Blaine will capture the Pennsylvania delegation at Chicago.
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Harrisburg
N.Y. Tribune
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Working Party
The
New York Tribune
New York
Tribune
United States
Blaine
Grant
Senator Blaine
Blaine Echoes from the Pennsylvania Newspapers
Pennsylvania papers weigh in on the Grant nomination battle with mixed signals. The Philadelphia convention mood shows Grant support uneven, contradicting expectations about a Grant wave. The column previews Chicago Convention dynamics as readers seek broader national sentiment.
Unanimous Pennsylvania Voices for Blaine Despite Grant Third Term Opposition
Newspapers report near universal GOP support for James G Blaine of Maine for president among Pennsylvania voters and primaries while Harrisburg delegates are instructed to back Grant. Observers note anti third term sentiment growing nationwide and anticipate delegate choices reflecting district goals over convention instructions.
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Pennsylvania
James G. Slaine
Maine
Harisburg
Chicago
Wikesbarre
Harrisburg
Grant
Blaine
Pittsburg
Ages of early presidents and near contemporaries tallied
The article lists ages of U S presidents and allies at various key dates, noting figures from Washington to Fillmore. It records how old each was during election years, terms and notable birthdays, including Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Taylor, Polk, Tyler, and Fillmore, with several other named figures.
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Dante
The Coffin Kissed by Time in Cass Townenir
In Cass Townenir dated February 14, 1880 a mournful scene unfolds. A stone memorial gives a strange tribute to C. H. Monger and Frisbie James Monger with lines calling them liars and jesters. The villagers remove the coffin to a safer home after finding only gas and a brass jewsharp in the tomb.
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C. C
James
Jewsharp
Cass Townenir
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