The Old Bourbon Democracy in the Reconstruction Era
The piece argues the Republican Party maintains dominance after the Civil War while the Democratic Party remains unchanged in spirit and stands opposed to recent constitutional amendments. It attacks J L Sheean and others as disloyal, cites past secessionist stances, and defends its own reporting on Sheean’s history and statements, contrasting with a local newspaper rebuttal.
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Louisiana
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J. L. Sheean
Sheean
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Republican Party
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Stephenses
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North
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Gomelimca
Anamosa Journal
Knights of the Golden Circle
Maquoketa
Journal
The
the Express
Bowens Prairie
Fort Lafayette
Jones County
Doctor Sales
The Meanest Theft of All in Jones County
A county audit dispute centers on G. W. Hunt of the Jones County Liberal whose $277.30 claim appears missing after he allegedly took the Sept bill files from Anamosa. Officials suspicion grows as the Deputy Auditor admits the bill was filed away and later vanished, with Auditor Cline demanding its return.
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Jones Co
Board of Supervisors
G. W. Hunt
Jones County
Anamosa
the Express
Hunt
Cline
Sen
County Bill Theft Allegation and Extortion Claims
The article accuses a treasurer and Bry ant Jackson Co of defaulting and extortion, likening the act to pilfering county funds. It stresses the bill’s public ownership and the need to preserve documents, while alleging Hunt hid and concealed charges and thefts through publication practices.
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Bryant—Jackson Co
Bill Hunt
Reform Rascality in a New Rogues Gallery
A controversial critique centers on H. D. Smith and Gib Hunt as key figures in a reform movement. The piece denounces the Anti-Quo-Flop Reform Democrat copperhead party as an expensive luxury and argues for decisive political change.
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H. D. Smith
Gib. Hunt
Reform - Democrat-Copperhead
Reformer County Board Accused of Widespread Theft
A Jones County pamphlet denounces the Anti Monop Board of Supervisors for excessive and duplicated bills, inflated printing costs, and improper payments. It singles out Henry D. Smith and others for alleged ripoffs, claims prior year contrasts prove deceitful reforms, and calls for a Republican restoration.
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Jones County
Total Co.cc
Peters
R. O. Peters
Board of Supervisors
Smith
Republican Party
Gib Hunt
Banghart
J. P. Wright
Henry D. Smith
Monticelly
Can They Vote for Him in Iowa Opponents Debate
The excerpts recount political rhetoric surrounding John L. Sheean and his 1870s speeches. Lords Lyons Mirror and Fulton Journal quote critics and supporters debating loyalties, party lines, and views on Reconstruction era policies.
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Iowa
Congress
Sheean
Fulton Journal
Lyons Mirror
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