Hayes Cabinet Confirmed Amid Bipartisan Debate
The Senate last Saturday confirmed President Hayes's cabinet amid Democratic rancor over the Electoral Commission dispute. Critics argued the nominations strained party tradition, yet supporters call the appointments a prudent national move.
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Canada’s financial distress mirrors historical crises
The article warns of severe Canadian financial strain from overextended credit and railroad booms, likening it to past panics in the United States and Europe. It notes Canada’s Transcontinental Railroad losses, widespread bankruptcies, and looming economic fear while contrasting with renewed U S. confidence after the panic of 1873.
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Blaine's Speech on Kellogg Admission Deemed Misguided
An analysis argues Blaine erred in linking Kellogg's Senate seat with Hayes and Wheeler. It notes the Returning Board handles governor and legislature votes, while the Senate itself judges elections. The piece concludes Blaine's position is untenable given constitutional distinctions and current facts.
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Senate math shows narrow Republican edge in fragile balance
The article analyzes Senate strength amid unsettled seats and potential absences. It notes a 76 member chamber with Republicans at 38 83 Democrats 83 and unknowns with Davis. It projects margins 43 to 38 or 39 to 87 depending on Davis and Southern seats, stressing a slim potential majority and risks from illness or weak senators.
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Political talk and trade winds across parties in 1895 notes
The Burlington Hawk Eye reflects on Blaine's stature within the Republican Party, speculates on relationships with Ingersoll and Morton, and argues for growing U S connections with Canada and the British Dominion. It cites Hayes Packard politics, Kirkwood’s old War Governor aura, Ballard’s bid, and a corrected 1869 public debt figure.
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Governor Race Talk Highlights Early Edges and Opinions
The column assembles editorials from Fort Dodge Messenger Creston Gazette Des Moines Register and Bloomfield Republican weighing John H Gear and other contenders for governor. It notes bias favoring newcomers the temperance question and calls for a united, qualified choice rather than campaign single issues.
Temperance views split on Governor candidate Gear
The Vinton Journal argues Hor John H Gear is not a temperance Republican pick due to alleged past wholesale liquor dealing associations. The Newton Journal and others weigh in on public virtue and Town Republicanism, while Center Junction Advocat praises the Ancient Order of United Workmen and notes J Q Tatts recent Congressional term close.
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Prairieburg notes on whiskey fights and local politics
From Prairieburg Iowa last week the Express notes a disputed fight where whiskey did not prevail. It reports arrests released for lack of evidence and details a near tie in the Independent district director election between De Wolf and H Klein with a potential resubmission next Monday.
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Political Humor from Burlington on Hayes and Democrats
A satirical clipping mocks Ohio Democrats and President Hayes. It lampoons rival investigations and references public figures while noteing the press’s disapproval of political misconduct. The piece contrasts reverence for a president’s courtesy with attacks on Democratic leaders and their alleged hypocrisy.
Center Junction Rejects Saloon Experiment
Local residents express silent satisfaction over the closure of the Main Street saloon in Center Junction. They state the town lacks the right kind of community to support such an industry and doubt another saloon will be tried soon.
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Cascade and Cascade Rail Road Proposal Urgency
G G Banghart writes to Hon W A Magiania from Bellevue 1877 urging a railroad from Bellevue to Cascade Monticello and Dubuque. He lists potential routes financing from local townships and names prominent supporters ready to organize committees for construction and connecting Bellevue Cascade with Chicago or St Louis.
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What Am I Living For A Dubuque Tales Sermon
A lengthy moral exhortation urges youths of Jones county to plan lives of honesty and usefulness as a foundation for a lasting career. It contrasts this with warns about idle conduct and the Dubuque Times critique of young women strolling after dark. Social events and local mischief follow, including a Langworthy gathering for Miss Ward and notes on winter snowball misbehavior among Monticello youths.
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