Political currents shape 1880 race amid reform talk
A sprawling political column surveys Democratic decline and Republican gains across states led by Pennsylvania and New York. It cites Grant's growing strength, Rand, Gall and Hancock’s crushed bets, and hints at McLellan’s potential revival. It notes Wyoming school data and a Grant telegram from Artaxia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Gall
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Great Reform Party
McLellan
New York
Horatio Seymour, Jr
Empire State
Minnesota
Nebraska
The Hayden Case and Arctic of Arsenic Evidence
A Madison Connecticut servant girl found dead sparks a sensational trial. Post mortem and microscope tests link arsenic in the stomach to Hayden while barn arsenic differs. Professor Dana’s analysis argues part of the poison used and rest hidden, signaling science as a crime detector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hayden
Madison, Conn
Bhydon
Hayden
Mary Stannard
Dana
Enghind
Tyler
Republican bolter music ends as campaign noise subsides
A long critique rails at a self styled Republican voice in Aurelia lamenting bolters who deserted the party ticket. The piece argues the majority maintained judgment while noting the bolters aided copperheads and failed to discipline, ending with a call to quiet over political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Blanchard
Aurelia
Democratic Party
Bolters
Mureka
Imuaster
Mimself
United States
Aeston
Weber
Wyoming
Flinders
Copperhead
Fairview
Yoran
Babrock
Castle Grove
Patterson
Schoonover
Becase
Lynch
Hiead
Nosassin
Marysville
Fiat
Mné
Overnight News From Wyoming and Davenport Area
Long Washington and Northwestern rail line debates and shop removals detailed. Eldridge reports shop dismantling at Eldridge Junction. Counters highlight trade gains in Wyoming with Loomis and evolving railroad supervision moving toward Oxford Junction and Davenport.
Monticello Considers County Seat Bid In Coming Season
The Anamosa report suggests Monticello plans to enter the race for the county seat this coming season. Local leaders in Monticello are said to be serious and ready to mount a strong, public campaign with Wyoming township likely to provide strong backing. The Wyoming Journal notes broad support and predicts Monticello would likely win a heavy vote from Wyoming township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Northwestern Company
Midland
Center Junction
Monticello
Northwestern
Anamosa
Anrest
Wyoming Journal
E. Allen
Wyoming
Wyoming Township
Monticello Township
Divorce Notice in Jones County Court
In Iowa Jones County District Court Harriet Spears sues Samuel Spears for divorce. Defendant must appear before noon on the second day of the term beginning December 8 1879. if not, a default judgment and decree will be entered as prayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Chicago Inter Ocean
Galena
St. Louis
Chicago
Adams Express Company
Virginia City
New Union
Grone
A. M. Loomis
Onslow
Wyoming
District Court OF
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Harriet Spears
Samuel Spears
District Court
Towa
Jones
Titer
A. T
David E. Young
Plaiutit
Harriet Pooler
John Pooler
Almina Chase
Sylvester Chare
Violet Abela
Irvin W. Abels
Dukte Weyness
Ilenry J. Veyness
Melvina Fitzximinone
Mr. Fitzeimmons
William Collins
Mrs. Collins
Et al
Defendant
Monticello
Melyina’ Fitzsimmons
Aid
David
Young
Sald County
Herrick & Doxsee
Sheriff Sale Notices of Jones County Real Estate
Public notices describe two executions in Jones County Iowa against Richard J Miell and Solomon Westfall. Each proceeding lists court dates November 1879 and December 1879, with property described as a northwest quarter of the northeast quarter in section twelve and the west half of lot four in fractional township three, and specifies sale to the highest bidder at the Anamosa court house at ten o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
George W. Stuhler
Richard J. Miell
Richard i
Lownship
St. P. M
Anamosa
Anainoes
P.O. Babcock
Said County
Circuit Court
Bald Court
George McLudd
Towit
Becton
St. P.M
Anamora
Enid
Atnamies
P.O. Habcock
Granny McLron
Mudd County
Pia
Junes County
Wald Court
Isaac Willard
Janes Murphy
Costa
Exean Hon
Monticello
Tule
Anamoen
Nmmosa
P.O. Kaboock
Suzxan & McCann
Atty’s
Pi's
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Se Enanmannel Ee Oun Blanczard
Tilden
Reform
Solid North
Republican Party
The
New York Tribune
Ohio
Country
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Copenhagen
Heveka
Rob Toombs
Georgia
Gen. Grant
M. E. Stone
Artaxia
M. FE. Stone
R. Toosins
Senator Chandler
Michigan
Busin
Illinois
Phin
Raver
Hing-Vhall Tur
Jong Times
Polly
Pranuepune
Henry
A.D. Flanigan
Savannah
Western Union
Sabula
Davenport
Jd. M. Eldridge
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Oxford Junction
Eldridge
Yesterdy
J. Eldridge
Eldridge Junction
the Gazette
County
Coyle
North Cedar Street
the Sun
Povey ‘Ord Janery
Eple
Newspapee Inn Ser
Congress
Warheington
Sun
Daily Sun
Sun Ie
Weesly Sun
Clobe
England
I'am Sun
New York City
Herrick & Doxsef
Plaintiff
Sherifve
Monnor & Hemrnick
Atty
Def't
Smerife
Marshall & Garmsiauren
Burnett House
Duer
Ie Pilate Sing Machine Co
Buttonwood St
Philadelphia, Pa
Meady-Uade Clothing
Sam Kahn
Brown & Boman
Opera House
S.&w.w. Calkins
First
Center Streets
S. & W. W. Calkins
Avorls
Qoiledstahte. Pa
Lowes Oe
Haly
Bear
Thia
W. F. Bingham
Jeweler & Optician
Petersons Old Stand
August Karo
Prop’r
Prop
Mark
Ady
George A. Clark
Moody Brothers
Paine Jens
Bendcamp
Clark
Carlton
Lark
Chicazoy
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