Price and the bridge quarrel polarize Iowa critics
The Davenport Gazette defends Mr Price against a Clinton County charge of bribery over securing a river bridge. It recounts how Price drafted a bill in Washington, backed by Congress, for the D and P railroad and notes he bought bonds to push the project. The piece condemns the Liberal for misrepresentation and argues county printing patronage shows no partisan bias.
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Parker
Price
D.& St. Paul R. KR
Davenport
Congress
Davenport Gazette
Clinton Co
Acr
Rock Island
Florida
Washington
Tones Co. Agricultural Society
Tf Demncrate
Democrate
Soety
Anamosa Journal
Monticello Express
Literal
Eureka
Wyoming Journal
Democratic
Republican
Democratic Printera
Tilden and Liberal Feud Over Printing Costs and Reform Claims
In a heated exchange the Liberal accuses the Anamosa Journal of low printing bids for premium lists while challenging reform claims tied to Gov. Tilden. The piece cites tax reductions, affidavits, and party leaders denouncing Tilden as dishonest, highlighting a bitter Democratic setback and Republican criticism.
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Tilden
New York State
United States
Liberal
Cincinnati Inquirer
Democratic Journal of Ohio
Democratic Party
Washington
Republic
Reform vigor and political scandal in 19th century calls
The Worcester Spy notes rising enthusiasm since 1860 and predicts a nationwide blaze of energy in a month. It accuses Tilden of underswearing income in 1862 with likely taxes evaded, while praising Hiram Price as a virtuous Republican nominee for Congress in the Second District.
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Worcester
Democratic State Convention Nominates State Officers
The Democratic State Convention met last Wednesday at Des Moines and nominated state officers for the coming term. Secretary of State John Stauber of Marion County. Treasurer Wesley Jones of Des Moines County. Auditor Wim. Groneweg of Potawatomi County. Supreme Court Judges Walter I. Hayes of Clinton and Wm. Graham of Dubuque. Attorney General J. C. Cook of Jasper County. Register of State Land Office Captain N. C. Redinour of Page County.
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St Des
Jobn Stauberauch
Marion Co
Wesley Jones
Des Moines
Coa
Wim. Groneweg
Pottawattainie Co
Supreme Court
Walter I. Hayes
Clinton
Wm. Graham
Dubuque
J. C. Cook
Jasper Co
Register of State Land Ofice
N.C. Redinour
Page Co
Republican Co Convention in Wyoming Elects Condon Chairman
The Jones County Republican Convention met last Thursday in Wyoming under call of the County Central Committee. G W Condon of Monticello was chosen chairman after Hiram Steward declined. Credentials were reviewed and delegates listed from Case Grove Fairview and nearby townships.
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Jones Co
Wyoming
M. Yornn
Hiram Steward
Hoe
W. Wilds
G. W. Condon
Monticello
T.E. Booth
Hurekz
John Blanchard
Exrness
T. R. Brcanbrack
Anamosa
W. H. Holmes
J. C. Denz
A. A. Merrick
F. M. Belknap
W. T. Shaw
Wo. Stoddart
John Wood
W. D. Litzenberg
T. W. Shapley
Thurstan Justins T. BR
Breanbrack
R. O. Petee
Political convention names and nominations recorded
Delegates at a county convention nominated and re nominated officials by acclamation and ballot. J C Deitz moved re nominate B H White as County Clerk and W H Holmes moved R L Duer as County Recorder. Eber G Peet and M C Walters received votes for supervisor with Freeman and Walters ultimately named unan imously as candidates. Central committee members were listed for Anamosa, Wyoming, Monticello, Hale, Cass. The convention adjourned sine die.
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Geo. Brazelton
N. C
A. G. Brown
John Cleghorn
Wayne
Jol Platner
Mappison
M. C. Fulton
M. Graves
A.H. Carey
W. LH. Alden
J. K. Conmey
Hl. van Duzen
R. W. McCready
Joshua Crawford
J. C. Deitz
B. H. White
W. H. Holmes
R. L. Duer
M. Yoran
Jas. Cool
W. P. Leonard
Greenfield
Eber G. Peet
C. H. Lull
Anamosa
Hi. Clark
Mr. Clark
Bangharts Place
James Stivers
Benton
A. A. Mirrick
E. G. Peet
Jobo Platner
M.C. Walters
H. C. Freeman
Stivers
Col. Shaw
Jackson
Col
Garrizon
Hale
Forman
Walters
Freeman
Pect
Mirrick
RO. Peters
W.S. Benton
BaLvor
Weet
Bates
Julio Bates
M. C. Walters
GC. Walters
Ulay Township
T. S. Brcanbrack
Anamosaht
Somerby Wyoming. Inc
O. Duce Monticello
John Tabor
W. C. Monroe
Cass
Maine Votes: Republicans Pin Upsurge in Governor Race
The article notes Maine will elect governor and state officers next Monday with Republicans widening their lead. It asserts a GOP majority around 30 000, up from 20 324 in 1874, and reports 112 towns with a net GOP gain of 2 444, while 142 towns remain uncounted. It also recounts a Monticello campaign incident involving Hiram Price and Jerry Murphy, including a missed train and a humorous telegram offer.
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Vermont
Green Mountain
Maine
Murrar
Hiram Price
Jerry Murphy
Mr. Price
Oth
Uck Creek
Jerry
Eldridge
Murphy
Delmar
Maquoketa
Monticully
Price
Normal Institute closes with record attendance in Jones County
The Normal Institute at Wromina concluded Friday noon with 110 teachers enrolled for the term. Supt. Aldrich credited with much of the success. Prof. A. D. Williams conducted. Profs. C. S. Shepard and L. C. Foster taught arithmetic and grammar. extensive instruction covered physiology, didactics, geography, penmanship, and history. Lectures by Dr. Crosby and Dr. Calkins drew large crowds. Wyoming townspeople hosted a successful session.
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C. 8. Shepard
L. C. Foster
Las
Foster
Fuster
Ist
Shepard
Socrates Savoks
John Burns
Gettysburg
Williams
Poster
E. Penn
Supt
Aldrich
Institute
Wyoming
Crosby
Davenport
M. H. Calkins
BE. Skinner
Alka
Skinner
Scanol House
Poor Jerry Tune Is Struck By A Sickness Failing Him
In a humorous rural vent, the narrator laments Jerry Tune's ailment as a bad bout of colic or stomach cramps. The tale weaves Irish dialect, referencing green apples and voters, while bemoaning his frail condition and poor appearance.
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Mra. McFinnnigan
Mather
Jerry
Flo
Tax Lien Sale Of Lands And Town Lots In Allam Jones Co
In 1876 the County Treasurer’s office in Allam Jones County will hold a public sale of lands and town lots delinquent for 1875 and prior years. The sale runs from 10 AM to 4 PM and continues daily while liens remain, with bids paid to cover taxes interest costs and advertising as required by law.
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Allam Jones Co
Male
Lota
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