Elections bring mixed results across states and nations
The piece reports yesterday’s election outcomes in multiple states and territories, noting Democratic gains in the East and South, a Democratic governor in Massachusetts, and varied results for parties elsewhere. It criticizes a local journal for defending a public official and questions county billing and publishing practices.
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Union
Massachusetts
Ben Butler
New York
Pennsylvania
Aid Needed for Grasshopper Sufferers in Kansas and Nebraska
Urgent appeals from Kansas and Nebraska describe hundreds of families facing famine as grasshoppers strip crops. Communities like Monticello are urged to provide prompt aid with clothing, food, or other essentials to ease the destitution and inspire hope while governments act.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Monticello
City firms pledge to withhold aid from voters
Sixty business firms in Bhreveport pledge not to supply money or goods to planters who hire laborers who vote for the Radical ticket in the coming election. The Vines condemn the merchants of Bhreveport for endorsing or defending the action.
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the &. Gonis Zimes
Bhreveport
Dicket
Uypeve Port
A portrayal of a Democrat candidate and clergy in a moral critique
The St. Louis Times hails F L Garesche as a gentleman by nature while critics label him a traitor and demagogue. The piece condemns church reliance on wealth from dishonest figures and urges churches to shut their doors to such characters to preserve integrity.
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St. Louis
F. L. Garesche
Louisiana
Garesche
Stites
H. D. Smith
Smith
Cain
J. R. Stillman
Stillman
Public disputes center on Wright County office vacancy
A lengthy exposé accuses H. D. Smith of County misappropriation and details a disputed October 1874 resignation and appointment process for the Monticello Township Justice seat. It cites improper notices, authority questions, and potential legal breaches, ending with broader comments on education costs and comparisons of administration.
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Monticello Township
Monticello
J. R. Stulliaan
C. W. Gurney
Stillman
Mr. Stillman
Wonstable
Gurney
Stuart
Iowa
Stiimann
Hardihood
Texan raiders clash with Iowa settlers in Walworth area
A letter from Mr Fifield of Kearney Junction Nebraska describes Texans raiding Walworth area in Iowa. Citizens armed with needle guns repelled the attack after the Texans fired near Walworth Hotel and a Methodist Church. One raider killed and others wounded as locals vowed to defend the town.
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Fifield
Kearney Junction
Nebraska
W. N. Walworth
Texas
Iowa
Dubuque Tribune
Dubuque Times
Anamosa
Colorado
Municipal Council Proceedings November 8 1874
Regular session noted all members present except Stuhler. The building committee to contract with A I Coxsee for agricultural room use for Hook and Ladder trucks. Hook and Ladder Truck committee report trucks meet specs and are accepted. Engineer H D Smith details macadamizing work on First Street totaling 797.00 with 528.40 to owners and 268.60 town balance. bill to be collected. City marshal reports one horse impounded in October with 50 cents paid. Calkins weighmaster logs 259 draughts from Sept 6 to Nov 3.
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A. I. Coxsee
Coxsee
Howard, Hickok and Smith
H. D. Smith
A. D. Kline
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Angle St
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Ryan
Calkins
Lcta
D. Kline
Angle
Cedar Street
Finance Committee
A.D. Kline
I. Hickok
W. Joslin
B. B. Ryan
R. P. Smith
W. Jenkin
Fuller
Tees
America
Aldine
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