26 Jul 1877
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1877
Page
1
A nationwide railroad strike sparks riots and property destruction in Baltimore Newark Harnettville Pittsburgh and Chicago. The piece argues labor and capital must harmonize, condemns violence by both sides, and notes widespread injury to commerce with extensive losses and potential bankruptcy.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Ma Trew sailing for Europe on Wednesday with a farewell sentiment and phrases like Pare thee well. Details are incomplete but indicate an ocean voyage and departure.
Special despatch reports deadly riot violence with troops using grape and cannister. Twelve rioters killed at first discharge and 125 wounded, many likely to die. In Cascado, police and rioters suffer multiple deaths and heavy injuries, with about 150 mob wounded.
The article rebukes Lovell and the Liberal editor for defending unequal apportionment. It argues the constitution requires population based reapportionment and allows redistricting, criticizes “hold over” senators, and notes Lovell’s absence from the Republican caucus as evidence of political hypocrisy. It ends by referencing a separate report on a $2 gold coin and press access concerns.
The passage argues Congress cannot remove an executive by indictment or proceeding, asserting only impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors can remove a president. It frames the Mayes administration and the board as political theater rather than lawful action.
Turmoil hits Ohio Democratic ranks as inflation faction campaigns against ex Governor Converse for governor and Geo H Pendleton for senator. affidavits charging Converse with crookedness surface amid broad intra party rapping and tensions, reflecting enduring party discomfort.
Iowa case from Jones County Wyoming resolves that reading the Bible in public school is not required and expulsion of German students for studying during religious exercises was unlawful. Superintendent Avpricit rules the board overreach and urges keeping religion out of classrooms while protecting students’ conscience.
A lengthy expose discusses grave accusations against A. E. Martin, warden of the Anamosa Penitentiary, based on testimony and affidavits. Governor Newbold's council found no criminal dereliction, while Charles T. Lee seeks further public scrutiny and court action.
A report on the Anamosa penitentiary case found no criminal charges against Warden A. E. Martin. Testimony covered clothing bills, construction funds, whiskey usage, and bill handling, noting inexperience and weak record keeping but no proven theft or fraud.
A fragmented letter discusses convict labor costs for a penitentiary and suggests accounting methods, plus critique of political coverage in Muscatine and Monticello newspapers. The piece ends with reflections on the Republican Party and President Hayes, urging firm adherence to party principles.
The Monticello Express denounces the 1875 apportionment that grouped Jones and Cedar into one Senatorial district. It argues the arrangement harmed Jones and Cedar while giving unequal representation to Western counties, noting Census data and urging future voters to check populations before reapportionment.
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