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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1880
Page
1
The Express notes Republican conventions in Michigan, West Virginia and Florida favoring Blaine or Grant while Democrats mutter about unsuitable candidates and smear Tilden. It predicts Republican nerves over Blaine and hints at GOP hopes to blunt Democratic defections.
The Clarence Gazette reports Mr. Price is not a candidate for re election and has stated so since his last election. The piece notes his stance will affect the upcoming Congressional race and mocks opponents who supported his nomination. It also cites a Council Bluffs Nonpareil item on publishing claims lists versus Board of Supervisors proceedings and a state supreme court ruling establishing one dollar per square for table of claims.
The piece mocks John Irish and Iowa Democratic brains while reporting a Henry county court ruling on county officer salaries. It details a dispute over salary fixation mid-term and cites Judge Stutsman ruling officers retain prior pay for the year. It notes Grant faction primaries, dual conventions, and anticipated pro rata representation at the state convention.
The third term boom for Blaine falters as at least nine New York delegates defy instructions and pledge to vote Blaine at Chicago. Senator Robertson leads with a direct recall pledge, while Sessions cites twenty four bolting delegates. Pennsylvania hints twenty Blaine votes on first ballot as Cameron’s deal reshapes the delegation.
The Ana mosa Journal and Cascade Pioneer lampoon John P Trish and John Irish for crude belittling of Democrats and Tilden foes. They accuse Trish of pompous leadership and claim rural editors reject his political sulphur mining metaphor as misdirected rhetoric.
The piece argues Republicans should not add weight with a weak candidate and emphasizes Democrats are cohesive and ready to back Tilden if nominated. It notes Democrats have been out of power 20 years and will unite to win, while Republicans must face disciplined opposition and craft a strong, unifying path to election.
The piece argues that GOP leaders risk defeat by clinging to Grant and a old guard. It says many Republicans refuse to bow to self serving bosses and favor a candidate of character who appeals to independents disillusioned with both parties. Edmunds Garfield Sherman or Washburn are proposed possibilities. The contest is seen as open.
The Monticello Express argues for restraint on southern influence in the Republican nomination process. The Burlington Hawkeye responds, urging Southern Republicans to act voluntarily regarding representation, while the Express stresses no coercion and seeks justice and expediency in state-by-state decisions.
The Hawkeye questions to force a nonpalatable Northern nomination risking election. The piece argues states with real power in the Convention should decide the candidate best able to win in November and criticizes the idea of a distant regional bargain. It emphasizes that the decisive states must guide the choice to avoid defeat.
A meteorological summary details the season of 1879–80 with monthly snow and rain amounts and counts of snowy and rainy days. It compares the season to the five prior winters, listing figures for November through March and totals, noting notable variations from 1874–75 to 1878–79.
Public records show April 87th to May 3rd transfers including L. K. Rose to Joseph Larby and W. T. Shaw to I. Fuller. Transfers list multiple parcels across Monticello Anamosa and Viroqua with prices like 700 dollars and 1200 dollars. Names include Jumer Voorhees John S. Welch Win Duntan and Robert Snowdon with various lot and block descriptions in Richland and surrounding towns.
The article notes a surge in printing demand for a horse care book and describes multiple printers in Clare mont Boston Chicago and Cleveland and Montreal with 20 000 copies daily 120 workers eight presses and 69 engravings sold for 25 cents. It also promotes Kendalls Spario Cure and Kendalls Slavin Cure claimed to treat many ailments and remove blemishes and pains.
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