11 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1872
Page
1
For President Uw. 8. Grant of Tinos and Vice-President Nmenry Wilson of Massachusetts lead a slate in a statewide contest. A fifty thousand majority credited to the ticket in Towa underscores strong support.
A harsh critique of the Democratic Party after nominating Horace Greeley and Gratz Brown on the Liberal Republican ticket. The piece accuses the Democrats of abandoning their principles, declares their death knell, and contrasts a Grant Greeley race with internal divisions. It cites the Davenport Gazette for its harsh summary and urges the people to decide.
The writer denounces misquoting by Star and defends his critique of a June 19 article. He questions the validity of a Greeley quotation about Cotton States secession and accuses Star of distorting context. He reproduces a brief extract arguing measures toward secession lack gravity and insist the Union will prevail.
The piece denounces Charles Sumner for a speech attacking President Lincoln General Grant and Vice President Colfax. It accuses Sumner of false claims, cites Stanton testimony, and links Sumner to broader political feuds involving Schurz Trumbull Fenton Greeley and Tammany Hall.
A traveler recounts a long rail journey from Monticello to Boston via Chicago and Buffalo. The narrative notes rough depots, Crossed bridges, and varied scenery from Freeport to Chicago, Lake Michigan, Rochester, Albany, and the Erie Canal. The writer contrasts Teutonic company, politics, and Durability of cities with hopes for Chicago’s revival and mentions Greeley and Grant.
A Reape Mass newspaper letter from July 1 1672 in Reape Massachusetts describes escaping Boston heat to Gilmore Jubilee in Boston and Reading. The writer attends concerts by Gilmore Band Madame Leather German Band French Band and English Band noting performances, crowd energy, and personal pride in American musical progress.
Our Dubuque Letter notes Woodman as head of the Iowa Institute of Science and Art a keen geologist and avid collector of birds reptiles corals shells and models he shipped a notable Washington exhibit including rare books charts and a marble column from Delos once part of Apollo temple with centuries of wear and a grand historic tale.
A July Fourth celebration at Bowens Prairie drew neighbors from Cascade Sand Spring Hopkinton Monticello Langworthy and other areas. Hon Otis Whittemore led with a prayer Rev Hill delivered a keynote speech, Barrett Whitmore read a history sketch, and Mr Rynerson shared anecdotes. The day ended with remarks by Dr Byam and notes on early local history and the 96th Independence Anniversary.
Monticello excursionists, numbering over 300, enjoyed a day trip to Davenport with dinner at the Newcomb House and a scenic Island drive. The return ride was orderly after a brief car reallocation, and fireworks along the Levee capped the outing without incident. Conductors Burges and Ryan received thanks for their efforts.
The article recalls Dubuque as host for the Twenty-First Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, chosen over cities like San Francisco and Chicago. It describes museum displays, music by a daughter, and a day of quiet celebration on the Fourth, with local figures Mr. Shields and Mrs. Gorsuch noted among the town’s memories.
The article notes Homer Greeley in Mon in 1868 delivering a public lecture. It discusses his remarks on the nation and politics, and mentions the lack of a portrait in the office, prompting reprinting a few of his comments as a photo stand-in.
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