Election Briefs Reported From Tuesday Ballots
A time efficient roundup notes Wisconsin backing Republicans by 5 000, Nebraska 1 000, New Jersey with reduced Democratic majorities, Gen McCleden winning Georgia style but actually McCleden in Massachusetts and more statewide results. New York legislature split with Republican triumphs and Democratic ticket likely ahead by about 12 000. Pennsylvania favored Democrats as expected, Minnesota leans Republican, other states unclear.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
New Jersey
Gen. McCleden
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Tribute to Oliver Morton a Key Indiana Statesman
The eraenduring tribute recalls Oliver P Morton born Wayne County Indiana August 4 1823 rising from judge to governor and senator. It praises his wartime leadership during the rebellion his strict party loyalty and public service while noting his fortitude after a paralytic shock and his plain but powerful oratory and reforming stance.
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Miss Landon
Oliver P. Morton
Wayne County
Indiana
England
New Jersey
Throckmorton
West
Morton
Keokuk
Iowa
Senator Morton
Miami University
Kame
Henry 8. Lane
Lane
United States
Gov. Morton
General Lane
Senate
Washington
Pala
Morton and Hayes Era Reflected in Electoral Commission Debates
The piece analyzes Senator Morton as a mixed figure in statemanship and public influence, contrasts his views with the public welfare, and defends the Hayes victory after the Electoral Commission ruling. It cites Justice William Strong’s letter supporting the commission’s authority and condemns Democratic charges of fraud, noting Talmage’s controversial remarks on John Morrissey and political tensions of the era.
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Morton
Senator Morton
Hayes
Congress
Electoral Commission
Supreme Court of the Nation
Commission
William Strong
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States
Haven
Strong
Geo. W. Jones
Tennessee
Wasamnatos
George W. Jones
Dean
Louisiana Returning Board
Democratic Party
W. Strong
Dan Voorhees Conflict and Silver Remonetization Debate
Dan Voorhees is chosen to fill Morton's Senate seat but may only serve until March 1879. The Army bill allocates over 26 million for the current year. Conanxes pass a silver remonetization bill by 163 to 34, restoring the Dollar of the Daddies and advocating free coinage with universal support from Iowa lawmakers.
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Dan Voomera
Wabash
Tucsday
Blue Jeans
Williams
O. P. Morton
Senate of the
Tne
Congress
Conanxes
Iowa
Senate
Critics Clash Over Mr Smith Lecture On Modern Trampism
A Monticello Express letter and editorial debate argue over Mr Smith's talk on labor ideals, singling out rural work, education, and fairness of clerks versus tillers of the soil. The exchange defends farming and warns against anti rural sentiment while urging honest toil.
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Monticello
Mr. Smith
Town and Country Defends Lecture Criticism
Mr Smith replies to a female correspondent who critiqued his lecture on Trampism in the Express issue of November. He defends the right to criticism, avoids a controversy, and jokes about being routed in a war of words.
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Ww. Brazznton
Beagerton
Smith
Free Parliament
Express
Proceedings of the Sem Annual Jones County SBSA Convention
The Sem Annual Jones County SBSA Convention met at the M E church Anamosa on Oct 30 1877 with President S A Bronson in charge. Devotional and class sessions followed Augmented by remarks from Capt Merry Rev Tucker and others highlighting Sunday School work and county district organization across Wyoming Cass Anamosa Monticello and Olin. About seventy convicts in Anamosa penitentiary attended a live Sunday School program and reports showed strong educational efforts across multiple schools and townships.
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M. E. Church
Anamosa
P.a
Paul
Athens
Stacy
Bugg
Capt. Merry
Manchester
Jesus
U. S
C. F. Tucker
Anamoza
J. B. Fiske
Loomis
Wyoming
J. R. Stillman
J. A. Bronson
A. B. Goodale
L. W. Brintnall
Monticello
A. M. Loomis
James Mitchell
Fairview
Griswold
Cong. School of
Cass
Remiley
Baptist School
Cong
T. R. Brcan
Merry
Delaware County
Fayette
Cerro Gordo
S, Merry
Loomin
Y.M.C
J. 8
Eeq
Enq
Olin
J. A. Bowman
Mra. J
J. R. Stintaray
A. M. Loom
Sunday School Convention Notes and Local News
The report covers a Sunday School convention with reflections on Bible study methods and an address by Rev J B Fiske. It notes the death of Mrs. J A Bronson, the next meeting to be held in Olin, and local goodwill toward Anamosa hosts. Also mentions a wedding, property damage from a storm, and a fall of snow with ongoing whooping cough in town.
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Wyourna
Journal
Goodale
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Holy Land
Fred Foote
Nettie Chimberlin
Asal Bronson
Nettie
Fred
R. S. Williams
A. E. Spitzer
Chicago
Tar Titus
Ita
Ite
Nee
Pew Homer
Ake Ita Agricultural Department
Weekly Times
the Times
Sc Ac
EWR
Tu Vale
Wupirlor
Wan. Smith
University of London
Loly
Ireu- Iara
Times Company
Cinelanaift
All for Allison in Iowa Case for Senate Re-election
The article praises Hon. Wm. B. Allison as the clear successor within the Republican banner in Iowa. It extols his record as a statesman with sound judgment and integrity, noting his honest straightward approach and the confidence he has earned from Iowans and the nation.
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Allis Whion
U. S
Wm. B. Allison
Iowa
Allison
Damages sought over gin mill sale and domestic trouble
Cascade Cackle reports an action for damages of 5000 against a gin mill proprietor for selling whiskey to an inebriate husband causing domestic infelicity. The piece notes legal talent secured, plus local remarks on progress and a missing 16 year old boy, John McWilliams.
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Iowa
Wiine Ag
Jerry Murphy
Tilden
Jerry
Desure
Sammy
Donald Schmidt
Dubuque
F. May
Simpson
Francis
John McWilliams
Worthington
Snys
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