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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1882
Page
1
Hon JH Murphy asserts his wartime sacrifices sustained the Union. He speaks to soldiers at the De Witt Reunion claiming gratitude from descendants. The quoted slang names and county reference appear in a cide on page 370.
The Express declares closing words offer no new arguments for Major Farwell and criticizes Democratic leaders for misquoting his views on Chinese policy. It praises Farwell's record, urges Jones County Republicans to vote next Tuesday, and frames the race as a test of party principles and governmental policy.
The Cedar Rapids Standard published a sworn article by J N Paul accusing Hon J D Giffin in a divorce case, claiming drunkenness and brutality. Local witnesses deny the charge as false, describing Paul as a drunken liar whose allegations target Judge McKean.
The Iowa Homestead editor B F Gue urges farmers in the Second District to back Maj Farwell, a longtime Iowa farmer, against Jerry Murphy in a contest framed as a test of farmer interests. The piece argues most Congress members are lawyers and stresses Farwell’s loyalty to farmers, honesty, and representation for agricultural and productive interests.
The Iowa Democratic Central Committee demands a $1000 assessment for campaign expenses, prompting M. L. Temple of Clarke county to reply with a sharp letter rejecting the levy and condemning the party’s stance on the Prohibitory Amendment. Temple identifies as a lifelong Democrat but opposes support for the party’s current platform.
A leading county Democrat says he will not vote the Democratic ticket, having supported the Prohibition Amendment from principle and refusing to back a party pledged to repeal it. He claims many Democrats share this view, predicting the election results will reveal a broad shift away from the party due to alliance with free whisky.
The Second Iowa district comprises Scott Muscatine Clinton Jackson Jones and Cedar with 166825 people. In 1880 total votes 31790: Rose 18000 Farwell 17455 Hoopes 1225. Republicans lead by 3140. Jackson county favors Democrats. Farwell faces German vote slump but still projected to win if GOP turnout is high.
Anamosa Hurcka exposes Jerry Murphy for taking credit in the Hennepin canal bill’s passage while funds paid by Davenport citizens to influence Democrats were wasted. The piece cites letters from senators and congressmen praising Major Farwell and condemning Murphy, while recounting Murphy’s contempt for Germans and his past ridicule of Davenport officials.
Maquoketa voters hear contrasts as Major Farwell touts record on national questions and wartime leadership while Jerry Murphy denounces reconstruction measures and allies with a party blamed for prohibitive aims. Local Republicans urged turnout to prevent what they call a backward step for Iowa.
Criticism targets Farwell at the Civil War era actions and attacks J H Murphy as a Bourbon Democrat. The piece urges voters in Iowa's Second District to choose a war veteran over Murphy, urging caution at the ballot box.
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