Hayes and Tilden Electoral Map Confuses Readers in Iowa
The article recounts post election speculation on Hayes and Tilden standings, noting New York's pivotal role and the carry of Colorado, Nebraska, and other states. It critiques Union generals supporting Tilden and questions Democrat loyalties with a long list of officers deemed misaligned.
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Tilden
Hayes
Wheeler
New York Herald
California
Oregon
Colorado
Asges
New York
Slander Fight Over Murphy In Davenport Racial Allegations
The Davenport presses clash over J H Murphy accused of belonging to the secret order Sons of Seventy six with affidavits from Union soldier Wm N Bowen detailing Murphy’s alleged involvement The Davenport Democrat denies the charge calling Murphy a traitor and slander while noting Murphy’s sworn statement denying any association and recounting sensational accusations about Murphy’s conduct in Davenport and Des Moines in the era of Reconstruction.
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Davenport Gazette
J. H. Murphy
Murphy
Davenport Democrat
Jerry Murphy
Price
Democrat
Jerry
Gugette
Davenport Mayor Murphy Toast Told In Bellevue Leader
A Bellevue Leader recounts a years old anecdote from Davenport where former Mayor Jerry Murphy, while in New Orleans, delivered a toast that mocked a Black person amid a social gathering. The piece praises Murphy for his color shifts and likens him to a chameleon.
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Bellevue
Jerry Murphy
Davenport
New Orleans
Crescent City
Murphy
Secens
Lere
Dann
Tildens Confidential Circular and New York Fraud Claims
The piece discusses Tilden’s alleged knowledge of a confidential circular used to forecast Democratic losses in New York wards during the 1868 election frauds. It details testimony about the Metropol itan Hotel committee room and asserts the circulars signed with Tilden’s name were intended to influence vote stuffing to favor Hoffman and Tilden. It also condemns Jerry Murphy’s campaign tactics as demagogic and false, comparing them to a Burlington meeting remark about Dutch voters.
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Anamosa
Democratic Party
McClelan
Hooker
Sigel
McClernand
Rosecrans
Franklin
Hancock
Buell
Tilden
McClellan
Lee
Potomac
Antietam
Chancellorville
Sherman
Atlanta
Thomas
Grant
Rosccrans
Murphy
Palmer
Minois
Shields
Baldy Smith
Petersburg
Slocum
Frank Blair
New York
John Morrissey
Kelley
O’brien
Tammany
Fremont
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Farnsworth
Monticello
New York State
Wm. M. Tweed
Tammany Hall
Mer. Tilden
Congressional Committee
Democratic State Committee
V7 Park Row
Col Samuel North
Metropolitan Hotel
Ma. Sweeney
Metropolitan
New York City
Hoffman
Greeley
Jerry Murphy
Mr. Price
Credit Mobilier
Asier Pusiliz
Ife Hag
Hiram Price
Dorcu
Burlington
Order of the Sons of Liberty
Republican Party
Gib Hunt
Boss Tweed
Sammy Tilden
Sammy
Boss
Tweed
Tilden and Tammany face scrutiny over New York 1875 registration surge
The Tribune argues that heavy two day registration in New York City and Brooklyn signals potential ballot fraud echoes of 1868. It contrasts 1875 figures with past elections, notes rampant registration growth, and questions the integrity of the election process while praising Mr. Byerly and criticizing Mr. Duer.
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New York
Tinea and
Tribune
Tilden
Boss Tweed
Tribunes
Brooklyn
New York County
Kings County
Tanmmany Hall
Theden
New York City
Seymour
Democratic Party
Murphy and the Copperhead Record in 1862
Davenport Gazette reports that in 1862 Democrat J C Murphy formed a secret lodge at Brooklyn Powershire County to oppose the war draft and hinder enlistments. The piece cites contemporary editorials, reactions from Anamosa Journal, and partisan commentary about Indiana and West Virginia elections and party reform.
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Brooklyn
Powershire County
J. C. Murphy
South
Tildens and War Memoir Fragments Reflect 1851 Enlistment
Fragmentary recollections recount June 13 1851 enlistment of Captain in the 38th New York Vols and a private in the 88th New York Vols. The narrative notes Samuel J Tilden relative material aid to a family and a later field action at Williamsburgh with incomplete details.
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Tilden
Samuel J. Tilden
Co. EB
Reet
N.Y
Vols
Samac J. Wren
Capt. Tilden
Co. B
N. Y
Williamsburgh
Proclamation of Iowa Election Offices and Vacancies
Governor Kirkwood proclaims the forthcoming General Election to fill state offices including President and VP electors and judges. It lists vacancies in the Supreme Court, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Register of the State Land Office, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, circuit judges, district judges, district attorneys, and state representatives. Polls open 9 am to 9 pm, Des Moines.
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Supreme Cort
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Treasurer of State
Register of the
State Land One
Alonzo Abernethy
Fourteenth Judicial
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James 4. Rothrock
General Assembly
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Thirty-Third
Benton
John Shane
Towit
Butler
Floyd
Mitchell
Brad Hitchcock
Malaska
William HW. Seevers
Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
Wurltel
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Josian ‘J. Youne
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