Maine Victory Bolsters Republican Tide in 1876 Slate
Maine election results show Republican gains across all five congressional districts and Gov. Perham winning by an estimated 138,000 to 160,000 votes. The surge defies Democratic and Greeleyite predictions as five GOP congressmen are elected with large majorities. Blaine dominates in his third district.
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Maine
Trumbull
Doolittle
Banks
Tilton
Greeley
Congress
Greeley Buncombe
Simsy
Perham
Blaine
Grant and Wilson Club meets in Monticello heat
A large Monticello audience hears Hon. C. R. Scott and Judge Stacy discuss Republican aims. Scott arrives after a rushed 12 mile trip from Anamosa, helps organize a Tanner Club, and blasts Democrats and Greeley. The meeting ends with a rousing chorus of the Star Spangled Banner.
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Grant and Wilson Club
Ansmosa
Scott
Judge Stacy
Anamosa
Monticello
Tanner's Club
Maj. Farwell
Tanner Club
Davidson
Farwell
Glee Club
Ulysses
Tanners
Birdsall
G. R. Scott
I K. Fuller
Greeley
South
Democratic Party
Republican
Fuller
Baltimore
Expresa
Liberal
General Grant
Stacy
Republicans Sweep State Senate and Counties
The Chicago Post asks where reformers and liberals have gone as Republicans win every State Senate seat and all counties. It notes Democrats previously held three Senate members and carried four of sixteen counties, but now face broad Republican gains and reduced liberal influence.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Lecoln
Greeley
Greeley, Even In Your Estimation, Used To Be A Very Good Man.” Tanswer
Battlements
Mr. Greeley
Carpenter
Field
Anamosa
Grinnell
Schurz
Benate
State Senate
Chicago Post
Inez
House of Representatives
Convention in Anamosa Reveals Weak Liberal Ticket and Declining Tide
The Lovers United and liberal factions held a county convention in Anamosa with a small Liberal attendance and little enthusiasm. Nominees included J. L. Sheean for Senator and C. M. Failing for Clerk, with a weak slate led by W. J. Brainard for short term. Observers note a waning Greeley era sentiment and a notable Grant presence among attendees.
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Anamosa
B. F. Shaw
J. L. Sheean
C. M. Failing
G. W. Eastman
L. K. Miller
W. J. Brainard
A.J. Monroe
G. W. Field
Keean
Jones County
Greeley
Grant
Grand Pole Raising at Monticello in 1872
Report from the Express describes the September 5 1872 event in Monticello for the Greeley Lambs assembly. Crowds under a hot sun gathered for the pole and flag raising with a mostly Grant audience and mixed expectations about truth and politics.
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The
Express
Monticello
Dubuque
Sodom
Gomorrah
Phat Greeley
Feeble Political Meeting Ended in Disappointment
A weathered crowd gathered as Rev Fuller spoke in sepulchral tones about flags pole raisings and a doomed chance to elect Greeley. He recounted a parable of a forgiven gofer and urged South reconciliation, but enthusiasm waned and attendees gradually left, leaving the meeting a sore disappointment for the Dollys.
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Fuller
Adam
Greeley
Gofer
Westward trip through Nebraska ends in Lincoln and Omaha
Oris Whittemore recounts a westward journey with a friend from Cedar Rapids to Omaha and Lincoln. He details flood delays on the Iowa Valley line, the Missouri River crossing at Lone Tree, settlement at North Blue, farm prospects, and state fair highlights in Lincoln, noting a $15 million arbitral award finalizing this week.
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Nebaska
John McConnon
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Omaha
Towa Valley
Tama City
Council Bluffs
Gen. Grant
California
U. P
Grant
Greeley
U. P. Road
Lone Tree
Platte
Elkhorn
North Blue
Bowen
Gonad
McConnon
Jehu
Bowens Prairie
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Nebraska
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State University
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Jones
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Fayette
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Mahaska
A. R. Cotton
Clinton County
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Geo. W. Lovell
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Vermont
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