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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1880

Page

2

Garfield and Arthur Named VOR Ticket Leaders

A fragmented political slate lists Garfield for president and Arthur for vice president from Ohio and New York respectively. It includes county and judicial tickets with candidates for supervisor and surveyor, and a slate of presidential electors with several named individuals and counties.

VOR James A. Garfield Ohio Chester A. Arthur New York

Congressional Ticket for Farwell in 2d District

Voter notice announces a candidate named Farwell for the home district seat in the at large congressional contest. The brief item highlights the contest for the 2d district and identifies the district alignment and candidate.

Fusion slate in Maine tightens as results trickle in

Initial reactions praised Fusion success in Maine but later returns show a tighter race. Early dispatches claimed a Democratic governor and large Fusion gains. subsequent tallies suggest a close contest with Republicans winning both state Legislature chambers and possibly three or more Congress seats.

Maine Dubuque Morrill Aveusta Lor M. Morninn

Maine Set for Republican Sweep in November Vote

The piece states Maine will surely elect Republicans in November with Democrats conceding and Prohibitionists backing a Fusion ticket to promote temperance. The outlook grows brighter, signaling a decisive party victory and urging Democrats to retreat.

Maine

Maine Victory Bragging Sparks Vermont Vote Review

The piece critiques Democratic bragging after Maine results, notes Vermont Republican gains of over 8,000 in 1880, and compares Vermont and New York votes to project 1880 Electoral outcomes. It discusses the influence of organization at the precinct level versus rhetoric, and cites Garfield and Arthur prospects.

Vermont Rep Vata Grant New York Connecticut Indiana Garfield Arthu

Democratic Convention Nominates Davenport Mayor for Congress

The Democratic delegation in Davenport yesterday nominated Roderick Rose, current Davenport mayor and Supreme Master of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Iowa, as their congressional candidate. The piece accuses the party of courting the AOUW and questions Republican vote shenanigans involving Johnny Green and Major Farwell, while taunting readers with a chastising tone about Democratic tricks.

Davenport Roderick Rose Johnny Cheen Scott County Major Farwell Johnnny Green Johnny Green Aittle

The Whisperer Major Farwell and Democratic rhetoric

The Anamosa Journal defends Major Farwell calling him discreet and principled after twenty years in public life, noting no dishonorable acts and praising his practical sense. It critiques editorials and J. L. Sheean for demagogic speech, contrasting Farwell with partisan hype and urging measured discourse.

Anamosa Journal Major Farwell Lord Bacon Congressiona Tie Francis Quarles

The Fraud and Sectionalism Charge in a Political Debate

A lengthy letter condemns Mr. Sheean and the Democratic party for fraud and sectionalism tied to the Solid South. It asserts Northern Democrats fuel Southern unity to sway November elections and argues free ballots and honest counts are denied in Alabama and other states, predicting a Democratic victory would prove the claims.

J. L. Sheean Anitosa Syncock Shieean Cdemocracy Republican Party Vis Sheean Anamosa Congress Wade Shampton Staunton Lee Jackson Sheenanays Sheena Alabama Vermont South Common Brotherhood of Man Republic Union Mississippi Louisiana South Carolina Arkansas Hancock Democratic Party United States Iowa Congressional Bee

Beltzhoover Denies Writing Pension Letter Amid Libel Fight

A Democratic Congressman from the 19th Pennsylvania District faces a libel clash over a letter about pension bills. The New York Tribune accuses Hon F. Beltzhoover of writing the letter to E W Corden of Chambersburg and publishes a verbatim simile of the missive. The paper backs its claim with handwriting analysis and full context from a 1880 correspondence regarding pension legislation.

New York Y Tribune F. FE. Beltzhoover Pennsylvania E. W. Corden Chambersburg Zridune Bertghoover The Tribune Beltzhoever Tronse OF Representatives House Beerznooven

Farner Jones Nominated by Davenport Republicans

The Davenport Republican convention nominated Maj. S. S. Farner of Jones County as their congressional candidate on the 125th ballot. An Army veteran, Farner enlisted in 1862 as captain of the 10th Iowa Infantry and has long been known as a first class man. The district hopes its representation will be worthy of trust. Tax list.

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