19 Oct 1876
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1876
Page
1
The piece reports October election results showing Republicans leading in Ohio with 5 of 20 congressmen and gains of 5 new congressmen, while Indiana shows Democrats with 8 of 18 seats. It criticizes the current administration, citing debt reduction claims and financial strain, and debates which party has made the most gains.
The author argues government debt rose under Buchanan despite peace and prosperity. They contrast with current funding, claiming interest rates and bond sales show stronger U S credit today. The piece mocks a critic, calling for facts over insinuation and using sharp satirical comparisons.
The piece reports strong Republican gains across Ohio and Indiana in October elections. It notes nine new Congressmen won by Republicans, moving Ohio to 12 Republicans and 8 Democrats, Indiana to 9 Republicans and 4 Democrats in the next Congress. It highlights the Democrats’ defeat and criticizes Blue Jeans supporters and pundits like Monger and Hunt.
Opinion argues that even with shotgun support the Democrats face a steep path to victory. Losses in Connecticut New Jersey Oregon California and New York threaten the ticket, with Maine Vermont Ohio and Indiana results cited as indicators. The piece predicts Republican gains across several key states and warns that even isolated defeats could doom the Democratic cause.
The New York Herald lays out current Electoral College standings with Hayes at 157 and Tilden at 138, noting California and Oregon as doubtful. It argues Colorado assures Hayes, bringing him to 166 and needing 19 from other doubtful states, then analyzes possible Tilden paths and Republican resolve to mobilize turnout.
Editorials critique Tilden as the era’s master manipulator while Republicans defend convention fairness and youth support for Hayes. It discusses party loyalties, railroad finances, and public sentiment across universities, with a focus on West and East reactions to Mayes and Wheeler.
A large congregation gathered last Sunday at 2 pm to hear Rev Kerr of the Christian Church speak on The True Church of God or the New Testament Church. The speaker traced the term sect from Acts, noting its repeated use for heresy and Paul’s defense of his faith against opponents.
The proclamation lists offices to be filled by voters across Iowa and its districts. It names President and Vice President electors, Supreme Court judge positions, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Register of the State Land Office, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Circuit Court judges, District Court judges, district attorneys, and General Assembly representatives, with vacancies due to resignations or deaths. Polls open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on election day.
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