Conkling and Platt Resign United States Senate Seats
The New York Senators Conkling and Platt resign to challenge Garfield’s nomination of Robertson as New York collector. Albany session looms as Republicans debate who should replace them, with anti-Conkling sentiment growing and Robertson celebrated as confirmed by a near unanimous vote. The piece contrasts temperance politics in Iowa and party strategy across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conkling
Platt
United States Senate
Cornell
Garfield
Robertson
Senate
Washington
Albany
New York City
Republican Party
Republican Central
City Hall Park
Rochester
Utica
New York Senate Chamber
Tur Exeness
Senator Conkling
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Republic
Towa
Blaine
Kirkwood
Lowa
Iowa
Allison
Davenport
Covkling
Mr. Conkling
Inter Ocern
Judge Robertson
Merritt
House
Public Work to Link Mississippi and Great Lakes
The Northwestern Convention in Davenport urged Congress to extend the Illinois and Michigan Canal from Hennepin to Rock Island and enlarge the Chicago La Salle reach, arguing a direct water route from the Mississippi to the Lakes benefits many states and complements the barge system, with cost estimates around 4 million dollars and potential savings boosting western producers. The piece defends canal progress against railroad opposition and cites the Erie Canal as a model of long term public gain.
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Hennepin
Ilinois River
Rock Island
Mississippi River
Chicago
la Salle
Lakes
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Northwest
Mississippi
Eastern
Seaboard
New Orleans
Europe
Lews
Minnesota
Liverpool
Monticello
Davenport & St. Paul R. R
S. W
Davenport
Des Moines Register
Jay Gould
Senate Committee
Hennepin Canal
Iowa
Conkling's Side of the Garfield Robertson Row
The Inter Ocean defends Robertson while critiquing Senator Conkling and Iowa delegates. It argues the Robertson nomination reflected party will, condemns attempts to substitute minority will for majority, and notes constitutional limits on the President.
Garfield and Conkling clash over party fate
The article argues senators failed to act boldly, urging Garfield to resist Conkling. It defends Garfield’s dignity and calls for nationwide support against Conkling and his allies. It questions the role of Robertson and Kelley in New York politics of 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Garfield
Mr. Conkling
Robertson
New York
John Kelley
Monticento Board of Education Holds May Meeting 1881
The Monticento Iowa Board of Education met May 14 1881 with all members present. They approved last minutes and listed bills for contingent fund supplies and diplomas. L Foster received six votes for Principal. H D Sherman to negotiate contract. Tax levies set for Teachers Fund Contingent Fund and bond payments planned. Applications for next year to be received by June 8 1881. Adjournment to May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticento
Iowa
Board of Education
H. D. Sherman
C. E. Wales
M. M. Moulton
Jno. McCennon
J. A. Chandler
Jno. Moody
McConnon
C. Batelor
Godson
L. Foster
Cushing, Thomas & Co
Moulton
Wales
N. P. Sarria
Sec
Jones County
Circuit Court
Said County
Julim H. Kline
Jd. W. Chapman
Monticello Cemetery Association to meet for officer election
The Monticello Cemetery Association will hold a meeting at the Congregational Church in Monticello on Tuesday May 24 1881 to elect officers and adopt by laws for shrubbery and property protection. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to enable land acquisition for cemetery expansion. A2.2 5.L. Ganotxer trustee. I have sold my agricultural depot on South Cedar Street to Anton Matthiessen and moved to Coxsee Rigby’s former stand to better serve customers with agricultural implements and farm machinery. Tl. W. Ginn
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Monticello
South Cedar Street
Anton Matthiessen
Coxsee & Rigby
Tl. W. Ginn
Rockford watch earns praise from Cascade and Monticello buyers
Jno McQuinten of Cascade and Andrew Hoswenl of Monticello commend their Rockford watches comparing favorably to higher priced Elgin models. A vendor touts a large stock of watches clocks jewelry and silverware with low prices and guarantees correct representations.
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Rockford Watch
Jno. McQuinten
Cascade
Andrew Hoswenl
Monticello
Aikin & Lambert
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Burnell
Wasington
James F. Wilson
Resolutions Committee
Aly
Albany Evening Journal
Machine” Company, (Limited
Mtr
Gurfeld
Boes
Moralista
Rey
D. BR. Lucas
Clarkson
Egater
Washington Press
Des Moines Logicians
Ithuriel
Elder Lucas
Clarksons
B.C
9. D
Des Moines
Hell
Lucas
L. Ganotxer
Mockford
A. Henry
Crank
Prairieburg, Iowa
Gro, Sutherland
Scotch Grove
Rockford
Elgin
A. McDonand
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
W. F. Bingham
Jeweren
Clarket
Marshalltown
EF. Grassmeyer
Crtena
Iowa Barb Steel Wire Company
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Massachusetts
Caariis F. Washorn
H. Scipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
Brown & Boman
Opera House
Gko. F. Heald
Anamosa
Dubuque and
Jones Counties
W. W. Calkins
Reynolds
GEO. Haines, Monticello
Pea
Dunham & Leichhardt
D.&1
G. G. Schaeffer & CO
MO. O. Dyer & CO
Whesterin
W. W. Webster
Muscatine, Iowa
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