National Republican Convention Opens in Philadelphia
The National Republican Convention in Philadelphia opens with large attendance and strong Grant support. Judge Settle chairs. Colfax and Wilson compete for vice president. German and labor debates color the mood amid calls for Grant renomination and unity.
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Philadelphia
Judge Settle
North Carolina
Grant
Republican Party
Colfax
Wilson
Gen Logan
Chicago
Labor vs Capital Threatens Social Upheaval Across the Union
The piece argues the eight hour movement gains vigor and broad reach, framing the conflict as a power struggle between labor and capital. It condemns demagoguery on both sides, contrasts wage relations under slavery with wage labor, and warns that unions may usurp individual liberty in a free market.
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New York
Department of Labor
Aystem
India
United States
James Gordon Bennett A Father Of American Journalism Dies
James Gordon Bennett founder of the New York Herald dies. The Scotch born editor, who started the Herald in 1835, shaped journalism with independence and news focus. The obituary notes his will provisions and Bennett’s impact on European reporting and the industry.
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James Gordon Bennet
New York Herald
Mr. Bennett
Newhill
Keith
Banffshire
Scotland
Aberdeen
America
Halifax
Boston
Charleston
S. C
Courier
New York
The
Herald
Ann Street
Heraui
Bennett
Chicago Post Boys
Dubuque Times
Washington Heights
Greeley Poems and Sumner Speech Spark Historic Debate
Readings include a witty mock ode by "Fkorace Greeley" praising agricultural progress and rural abundance. The second segment criticizes Senator Sumner's Friday speech as malignant and unjustifiable, detailing its hostile rhetoric toward President Grant and the surrounding reaction in the Senate and press.
Gov. Oglesby Clears Air on Senate Hopes
Governor Oglesby states he is running for Governor of Illinois and will push the campaign to election day. He denies any current Senate ambition and says he has not discussed such a wish with anyone. He accepts the gubernatorial nomination and pledges to advance the state and presidential ticket prospects.
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Oglesby
United States Senate
Ulinois
Ilnois
Senate
The
Nation
Liberl
Cincinnati Movement
Greeley
Foote signals congressional bid on Greeley platform
The Nashville Banner notes Henry 8. Foote announces his candidacy for Congress on the Greeley platform. It warns Tennessee voters about potential consequences of the amnesty bill and deems Foote a troublesome figure likely to bedevil the public.
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Nashville
Henry
Foote
Congress
Greeley
Tennessee
Stand from Under on National Debt
The Lexington Caucasian argues against paying the national debt, mocking the idea with surreal, provocative imagery and urging readers not to consider repayment as beyond human reach.
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Lexington
Vesuvius
Sahara
Political quicktakes mix of papers praise and scorn
A lengthy jumble notes various newspapers praising or attacking the Greeley and Brown ticket, with references to the New York World, Cooper Institute meeting guests, and reactions from the Chicago Journal and other papers. It also reports on Fort Dodge coal mines, a gypsum mill project, and local wisdom about making money, closing with a farmer’s quip.
Cedar Rapids News From Our City
Heavy rain and thunder caused minor washouts near the brewery district. Decoration Day events drew a two thousand strong crowd with the Vinton Zouaves, Masons, and bands marching to the cemetery for floral tributes and prayers by Rev. Span and an oration by Rev. Kendig. Jeff Phillips serenaded at Browns Hotel with a humorous toast and celebrations followed. W. W. Walker and associates form the Missouri and Iowa Railway Construction Company with capital of three million.
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Crepan Rapids
Our City
Vinton Zouaves
Cornet Band
Chas. L. Dewey
Monticello
Masonic
Wm. Span
A. B. Kendig
Jeff. Phillips
Jeff
Jett
W. W. Walker
P. Wisnee
Wim. Greene
Wm. Buchanan
J. J. Walker
J. F. Ely
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Jones County Iowa
By virtue of a general execution from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jones County Iowa Tryon and Pierce win judgment against John Barber for 100 dollars plus costs 3 95 and accruing costs. The sheriff will sell the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter in section ten township eighty six range eight west at 11 o clock on June 8 1872 in front of the Anamosa courthouse. O B Crane Sheriff May 8 1872 Anamosa Iowa.
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Anamosa
O. B. Crane
Said County
Farley Post Office Robbed Again In Quiet Town
Route Agent J H Wincox reports Farley post office entered last night by prying open a window with a chisel. The entire contents including letters stamps and money were stolen. This follows a four month old prior robbery with no clues.
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Buanenara
Farley
Ita
J. H. Wincox
Council Proceedings June 3 1872 New Warning
City council met. rolls called. minutes approved. committee to connect pipes to cistern reported need for a larger aqueduct. Bills for pump repair, ordinances publication, and recorder services approved. Weighmaster’s report certified. street report required monthly. grant to grade First Street with rock cover and petitioned macadamization. Council adjourned.
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Kinsella
John Blanchard
M. W. Herrick
J. Rvi Chamberlin
Preston
Main
M. W. Werrick
Right of Way Notice for Davenport & St Paul Railroad
Notice to Andrew Mundy and others in Warvel's Second Addition Monti Iowa that Davenport and St Paul Railroad has located a line of railroad across their property seeking a 100 foot wide right of way with 50 feet either side. Damages to be appraised if not proceeding by July 6 1872 with appraisal on August 6 1872. appearances before appraisers permitted. George H French president Jouroe and Moulton attorneys.
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Andrew Mundy
Warvel
Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
Davenport
Special Election for Rail Road Aid in Richland Township Iowa
Public notice of a June 27 1872 special election at School House Sub-District No 2 Richland Township Jones County Iowa to decide on five percent tax to fund a Davenport and St Paul Rail road extension from Maquoketa to near the Maquoketa river stone bridge East Cascade with depot within half a mile. Tax may be expended in Cascade Whitewater Richland or Washington townships through which the line runs. no tax collection until cars run continuously Maquoketa to the named point. Notice issued under Iowa law and based on petition by one third of resident taxpayers. Samuel Woonwonth executor Oliverant Tp Trustees.
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Richland Township
Jones County
Iowa
Said
Davenport and
St. Paul
Maquoketa
Stone Bridge
Maquoketa River
East Cascade
Cascade
Whitewater
Dubuque County
Richland
Washington
Maquoke‘a
General Assembly
Saip Township
A. D
Samuel Woonwonth
Ezuxkuel Olipuant
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Stanton
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New York World
Cooper Institute
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Carl Schurg
Sigel
Chicago Journal
Henry D. Timrod
South Sargeet
Rochester Democrat
Brown
B. Gratz ‘Brown
Kentucky
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Chicago Times
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Horace
Fort Dodge
Aessenger
Bryant
Ft. Dodge
West
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Vinton Zonaves
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P. G. Babcock
National House
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Des Moines
State Board of Immigration
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Brick Jewelry Store
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