21 Nov 1872
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1872
Page
1
The nation observes Thanksgiving as President U S Grant urges citizens to thank God for mercies and blessings. He designates Thursday November 26 as the day for public acknowledgments in worship, with the proclamation signed in Washington on October 11, 1872.
Our chief magistrate issues a annual proclamation designating the 28th as a national day of thanksgiving and acknowledgment to God. The article reflects on Thanksgiving's growth from a local New England festival to a national observance, notes Lincoln's role, and discusses civil service reform and political patronage amid postwar governance.
An unclear fragment describes a delegation in Pennsylvania led by Senator Cameron visiting a post office or related matter. The text references reforms, presidential connections, and a governmental delegation visiting sites in the state.
News from Paris reports intense excitement and possible revolution following Thiers resignation. Marshal McMahon named temporary President to lead until the Assembly appoints a successor, or Thiers withdraws his resignation. France appears unable to govern itself or be governed by others.
An analysis discusses the Woodhall Claffin Blood scandal as an infinxous invention and vengeance driven venture. Judge Fowler rules against the blackmailing harpies while Blood faces conviction and no escape for accomplices. Beecher rejects financial offers, insisting on trust and charity over wealth.
In Rochester New York Susan B Anthony and fourteen fellow voters were arrested and to be tried for illegal voting after their ballots were accepted by the local board. They argued the Fourteenth Amendment rights to vote while the law provides no explicit gendered restriction.
The piece recalls Mr Greeley’s earlier critique of independent newspapers and notes his plan to run the Tribune free of party ties. It questions how the future Tribune will live up to its proclaimed independence and recalls Nast and Horace Greeley’s political media altercations.
A report notes that O'Conor did not carry a township or election district in the United States, indicating a limited geographic support pattern and political reach across jurisdictions.
In Monticello a plan for a local self insurance company is proposed to cover fire losses for dwellings and farms. The letter cites state law allowing mutual pledges among up to 700 people and notes limits on salaries, premiums, and ownership. A public meeting will organize the association beginning January.
A local publisher defends honest journalism against smaller sensational outfits. The piece argues the established, responsible press remains strong and popular while deriding rival papers born of malice, ultimately urging readers to support credible reporting for public benefit.
The journal describes hardships in sustaining the weekly as comforts were sacrificed to continue publishing. After leaving their Murray Street home and facing refusal of rentals due to their views, they sought accommodations at public hotels and finally gained admission to the Gilsey. Mr. Gardner, a hotel proprietor, was absent at the time.
The narrator recounts being expelled from a hotel for allegedly publishing and promoting free love. They faced entry refusals, damaged baggage, and guards at the door, forcing them to sleep on office floors and illness. They vow to continue their struggle and turn to resistance.
Hopkinton shows brisk building with Hall & Lathrop Merriam and others advancing their projects. Phrenology lectures by Prof. Brosnan draw crowds as voters clash over Sand Spring and Hopkinton rivalry. County bar honors Judge Yates with resolutions to be published in regional papers.
The editor notes track laying begins Friday morning at Strawberry Point with side-track and switch installed immediately. The line runs three miles around Greely and will allow service toward Brawhberry Point. If winter stays mild, completion to Fayettes is targeted around December 20.
The Jones County Board of Supervisors met at the Auditor's office with TE Stewartland and M. Yorn present. Minutes, canvass of last election, and tax petitions were reviewed. measures included tax refunds, relief appropriations, and bridge construction funding. The session adjourned to 2:30 pm then to 8 am next day.
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