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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1874
Page
2
A severe north coast storm causes heavy loss of life and substantial property damage with wrecked vessels and drowned crews. The piece then shifts to Kansas political fervor, praising the Republican party, criticizing the Salmagundi faction and Casey supporters, and forecasting a Republican victory as reform efforts intensify amid reports of corruption within the party.
Clamor and debate poison reform efforts as disaffected Republicans join a "Reform" party led by Democrats. Nelson Abbott, Salmagundi secretary of state candidate, dodges libel claims and vanishes from public view amid party infighting and speculation of wasted political chances.
The piece criticizes Jas Murray and the Salmagundi party for internal missteps in canvassing strategy and speaker placements. It mocks reformers Captain Jones and our Neula, notes farmer support, and warns that mixing Republican and Democratic doctrine breeds error and exposure of true loyalties.
The Republican County Convention nominated a strong ticket including J. A. Beil for Clerk of the District Court and Judge Bergen for County Attorney. Reppert is named Representative, Walken for County Commissioner unopposed, with Miller for County Superintendent and Sinnott for probate judge also favored. Locality and integrity are cited as key factors.
The article notes Reformers seek to swap candidates as county supporters rally at the Court House with speeches by County Attorney J J Offman State Senator W A Johnson and Louis Walker Exq. It cites Lawrence Tribune praise for Goodin ahead by about two hundred votes and claims the Independent ticket lacks cohesion while ready to align in Anderson County.
Reformer Abbott sues the Quka loosa Independent for libel seeking 10000 dollars alleging false accusations in a recent issue. The editorial tone targets Nelson Abbott and questions his political prospects while hinting at a lottery scheme and questionable political maneuvering.
The October returns show a decisive Democratic victory in Ohio and gains in Indiana under multiple tickets. Iowa yields a strong Republican win as Democrats fail to organize. The piece argues Democrats win when united against a divided Republicans and warns Kansans to choose between parties, citing rebellion and national stakes. Also notes Mrs. Frank Lalage in Chase County gave birth to triplets, all girls.
The Lawrence Journal argues that Republican losses in Ohio and Indiana stem from the party embracing temperance reform, upsetting German and other voters. It notes postwar sentiment shifts, compares 1862 and 1864 New York outcomes, and maintains the party remains aligned with core principles despite electoral setbacks.
CU Langston of Douglas County denounces the Liberal reform movement at a Republican meeting in Lawrence. He cites distrust of democracy joining a skunk in the pot metaphor and warns against voting Democratic or allied candidates, urging patience on Southern issues and opposing reform alignment.
A historical debate on the party's purpose notes that the Republicans aimed beyond destroying slavery to secure political equality and good government. Simply ending slavery and yielding to Democracy would be a mistake, and questions what Democracy’s ongoing mission should be amid ongoing violence in the South.
The text argues that the Republican mission endures to secure equality before the law and liberty, noting that planter and slaveholding interests seek restored control. It predicts long-term shifts as former uprisings push toward white rule, envisioning bondage without its benefits and oppression without relief. Strong entities include Republicans, Louisiana, and the planter class.
In a Buffalo speech Speaker Blaine warned that if the Democratic party returns to power the Thirteenth Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments could be annulled. The Albany Evening Journal argues his calm, informed stance stems from deep knowledge of party aims and congressional voting patterns. Evidence of Bourbon influence in the South supports his concern.
The Commonwealth notes contested Iowa results with Republican leads ranging from 3,000 to 50,000 plus. It describes the piebald party uniting Democrats with disaffected Republicans, compares to Kansas, and comments on farmer support and ticket quality affecting outcomes.
Neosho Falls Post article notes pleasant fair grounds on prairie, seven foot fence, floral and agricultural halls, horses wing, diverse fruit and vegetable displays, refined fine arts, notable wagons and buggies, fine cattle and hog show with a 700 pound boar, sheep and horse shows uneven, attendance higher the next day, plus Republican financial administration praise contrasting Democratic rule.
Miss Catherine L Wolf of New York undertakes to build the tower of St Pauls American church in Rome at a cost of 7000 dollars. The Nebraska Legislature remains split with 19 Republicans and 3 Democrats in the Senate and 28 Republicans 7 Democrats 8 Independents in the House. Gen Santa Anna, long exiled, may return to Mexico to end his days there. he is aged and infirm and his political influence wanes.
At Chicago on October 20 Fred Grant and Ida Maria Honore wed at the bride’s father's home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Grant ex Secretary Borie the wife of Gen Babcock Secretary Belknap and wife Gen Sheridan and others. A Ohio Supreme Court decision holds writing on a postal card to ruin credit is a crime. Grant says he will retire after his term and not seek re election. Boston Superior Court rules a wagon bought on credit and burned in the maker’s store room transfers title to the buyer once price is agreed, with possession by the maker pending payment.
The Republican platform from Kansas urges continued state support, recalls past achievements, and vows reform. It stresses honesty in office, taxation reform, reduced government, monetary policy favoring specie-resumption, and opposition to endless grants and corruption, with calls to protect public lands and curb railroad extortion.
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