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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1880
Page
2
The report heralds sweeping Republican victories in Indiana Ohio West Virginia and New Jersey with gains to carry 16 of 20 Indiana congress seats and a strong Garfield lead in Ohio. It notes peaceful voting and predicts a nationwide Republican triumph in November.
The article notes a decisive Republican victory in Indiana altering the political landscape. It calls the result a public verdict for Republican governance and rejects claims of fraud, arguing the nation will not trust Democratic control. It emphasizes preservation of war outcomes and national business stability against Democratic ascendency.
The piece argues Republicans gained strength after last Tuesday while Democrats abuse Garfield. It notes Roderick Rose as Democratic congressional candidate, born in Canada and only naturalized in 1869, framing the nomination as another Democrats’ egregious error.
Judge Holmes writes from Wyoming endorsing Major Farwell for Congress with loyalty to his party and county support. The piece condemns Ku Klux labels, defends Wing, praises his speeches, and critiques Davenport politics while questioning Roderick Rose's U.S. citizenship timeline.
A party of over 100 gathered last Friday evening at Abraham Gehr’s home in Castle Grove township to surprise him on his 69th birthday. The group quietly entered at about 8 pm using a shell horn to announce their presence and filled the house from porch to garret in a well planned celebration.
Anamosa guests from Monticello and nearby towns joined Castle Grove residents for an evening of conversation music and hospitality. Miss Lamb Mrs Austin and Miss Black led piano performances, a grand feast followed with elaborate cakes and gifts to hosts and superintendent Quehr. Guests departed in high spirits after a long social night.
A Cass County note recounts a heavy rain on September 25 flooding roads and washing away bridges near the East Cass creamery and Doyle place. It reports Mr Noyes' barn moved four feet and Page on the Dustie farm relocating with goods.
The court list shows multiple cases with judgments for defendants or plaintiffs costs, several settlements and dismissals, and a few trials to the court. Notable entries include judgments for defendant in P Smith v G P Fifield and for plaintiff in J C Austin v Charles A Preston, plus numerous dismissals at plaintiff costs.
The Albany Journal ridicules Hancock campaign strategy by highlighting corsets priced at 3.29 dollars. The piece argues voters care about substance over attire and questions if corset talk can sway intelligent citizens away from finances, tariffs, and other issues.
A letter-writer recounts heated Civil War era disputes in Anamosa Iowa accusing Democrats of hypocrisy while asserting they were all union men. The piece mocks Republican claims and cites local reactions to national events including Lincoln's assassination and the fall of Richmond in 1865.
The Wayne and Oxford road relocation petitions proceed with appraisers appointed. Damages claimed by E Jones and others are noted, with October 12 1880 as viewing date and November 1480 as final report target. The November 9 1880 session of the Board of Supervisors is set to act on reports.
Governor Gear proclaims a general election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1880 for statewide offices, electors for president and vice president, and district officials. It also announces a proposed constitutional amendment to strike out a phrase about free white, and notes ballot handling and separate precincts. The notice includes local vacancies and election hours, and cites further public notices.
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