Fifteenth State Republican Convention Set for June 21 1871
The late Central Committee calls the Fifteenth Annual State Convention of the Republican Party of Iowa to meet in Des Moines on Wednesday June 21 1871 at eleven o clock A M. Delegates elect governors and other state officers. Representation apportioned with one delegate per county and one per every two hundred votes or fraction over one hundred. Ford Wright listed as Secretary. Cedar County to send eleven delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Republican Party of
Iowa
Des Moines
Peast Ford Wright
As State
Cedargouty
Circuit Court
Co. of
Cedar
State of
David Woodward
Robert Kenny
C. M. Gilbern
Clarence
Cedar County
Tipton
Said
Joan D. Silmarer
County of
Michael Donahue
Daniel McEnnery
Court House
Anid County
John D. Shearer
A. B. Maynard
National Debt Drop and Senate Action Report
The national debt fell by 11 11,250 during March as the Senate awaits House action on the Ku Klux bill. Debates unfold over adjournment timing while Britain Canada fishery tensions delay Alabama matters. Connecticut votes Republican Jewell defeats Democrat Eng lish. Republicans maintain control in Congress. Senator Harlan defends Grant before the Senate, Sumner resolutions tabled 39 to 16.
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Senate
House
Connecticut
Mona Piday
Fenglish
Jewell
Converese
Chicago Tribune
New Hampshire
Harlan
Sumner
Grant
The
Washington Chronicle
Committee On Foreign Relations
Paris Crisis Deepens as Commune Seizes Power
Weekly dispatches describe Paris-Shaken turmoil with Queen Victoria’s visit noted, decrees targeting church property, mass suspensions in prisons, and mass arrests. Reports claim Versailles and other royal seats may be sold to settle indemnities, while German forces mass near Paris and clashes erupt between Government troops and Communists.
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Paris
Versailles
Bismarck
Rail survey between Washington and Sigourney reported
Rail survey teams move toward Washington and Sigourney. Keott Township Johnson county postponed railroad tax vote amid claims Brainard and Irish promote Olders Museum Circus and Menagerie. A Franklinville woman hanged herself upon news of another child possible. A Greene county swindler deceived two daughters of an elderly man. resulting illegitimate children. Republican plan for State Convention likely June 15 or 21, central committee to decide. Fredrick Mingoe bedridden after cold and broken leg. U S Revenue Assessor Alexander finds illegal distilling of hog swill near Wilton. joke alleged by Republican Chronistle. Davenport election yields Republican gains across city offices. Democrats win one street commissioner and three aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keott Township
Johnson County
Brainard
Independence
Franklinville
Wenuneshiek County
Jefferson
Greene County
Himelf
Hus
Wilton
Alexander
U. S
Davenport
Gazette
Income Tax for 1870 Duty to file by March first
The Internal Revenue law requires every citizen with last year’s gross income over two thousand dollars to render a tax return to the Assistant Assessor by March 1. If neglected, the assessor may file a return for the taxpayer and levy a fifty percent penalty. The article outlines deductions, exemptions, and the tax computation, with payment due by April 30 and penalties for late payment.
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Congress
United States
New York
Gubernatorial Aspirants and Political Sparks Highlight Iowa News
The Northern Vindicator notes John A. Elliott and Col. C. C. Carpenter as leading gubernatorial contenders with a wary eye on a heated race. It also previews a spirited contest for State Superintendent with Kissell likely renominated, Sutton and Piper challenging. The piece includes Horace Greeley declining to speak in Iowa, Mill’s London address, and Sumner’s speech stirring Democratic Ku Klux sentiment echoes in press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Elliott
Col. C. C. Carpenter
Iowa
Warren
Selle
Kissell
Sutton
Marshalsown
Piper
Manchester
Northwestern
North Iowa
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Fipton Advertiser
C. L. Longley, Borror
Ace
Jacob M. Howard
United Sates
Michigan
Troit
Howard
Srrom
Et Earch
High Joint Commission
Canada
Alabama
Victoria
Napoleon
Chiselhuret
Tris
Eugenie
St. Cloud
Fontainbleau
FE. B. Washburn
France
Washburn
D’ Armes
Qardes Forestieres
Gene d’ Arme
Fort Valerien
Abone
Porte Maillot
Washington
Sigourney
State Register
Fredrick Mingoe
Greeley
Iowa Press Association
Horace Greeley
Tribune
John Stuart Mill
Workingmen’s Peace Association
London
Prussia
Democratic Ku-Kluk
Republican Party
Charles Sumner
Ku Klux
Chicago Journal
de Witt Library Association
Mary E. McCracker
John W. Niddle
A. L. Buchan
Fred Heehts
Owa
John D Milearer
Lowa
WM. H. Hammond
A. Bagley
Wherry & Banks
Boots & Shoes, &c
London, Iowa
Ave
Bacon, &c
Sam
Wirick
Boot & Shoe Shop
Alden, Scott & Co
H. Alden
W.H. Alden
A. J. Scott
N. Fairchild
Cedar St
Virgin Block
Sam. Wirick’s
Hawi
Court Square
Ett B. Lang
Tipton, Iowa
Drury Bros
Confectionery & Toys
Lang
Sth Street
Barney
Adam Bair
John Jeffries
Con
WM. Elliott
Waltham Watches
Waltham
Europe
American Watch Co
Waltham, Maas
Amn
Watcn Co
Waltham, Mass
Crescent St
Mass
Waltham Watcu Co
Bartlet
Appleton, Tracy & Co
Adams St
Ellery
Home Watch Co
Boston
Robbins & Appleton
American Ac Co
Broadway
R. S.S. Fitch
Horace Waters
N. Y
Waters
Bloomington
Tll
F. K. Pacenix
Illinois
Brigham Young
T. W. Evans & CO
South &Th St
Philadelphia
Western Fruita
Orne Amentals
Svergreens &E
N&ally
Bock & Bixallam
Burlington Town
Horth Missouri Lards
Hannibal and St. Joesph R.R. Company
Edward Wilder
Hannibal, Mo
George Stinson & CO
Portland
Maine
OSAGE
Barns Bos. & CO
Young America
Warren Co
Lil
Sebo Balary
B. Swext
Nothin Cutler Bros. & CO
GEO. P.rowelli& CO
Park How
Provir
Lirgrany
Tneader
C, Allen & CO
Augusta
J. J. Tuttle
Nassau St
Pr, Bonaparte & Co
Cinccinnati
Ohio
USL
Johnson
R. E. Sellers & CO
Pittsburg, PA
Sole Proprietors
William W. Coe
Charles
William W, Coe
Middletown
Conn
John D. Johnson
Aml
Jonun
Jomssox
M. Emporium
South Court House Square
Chicago
WM H. Hammond
America
Pinney & Lawrence
Sturgeon Bay
Door Co
Wis
Howard Sanitary Aid Association
Howard Association
Box P
Ady
MR. Elisita & Hubbard
Evisia
Hubbard
Epoae
Renin
Deast
Lindsey
All Praegiste
Fuller, Finch & Fuller
Ill
Sheriff Sale
Margaret F.rtholomew
California
Walker
BR. N. McDonald & CO
San Francisco
Cal
Commerce Street
Hewouse
Jw, Morrison
Ineiw
DR. Rigg
EA Straopions
Rigg
Nhy
Thomas Rigg
James Croghan
Costa
Cordis Hardman
Admr
H. C. Pratt
J. M
A. Jettes
Spat
H.C. Piatt
A. Jeers
Hec T
Wilson McCroskey
Isha S. Carpenter
Harty Smith
Citi Court
Rence
Elliott
Nichols
Joseph H. Nichols
Comet
Claremcee
Pevierks
Comat
Bright Bay
Bay Wallace
St. Lawrence
Old Clyde
James Greig
Nlw
H. Knapp Ballou
A. M
M. D
Ackley
Eli Smith
Clive
Weeo E.&h.t. Anthony & Co
Broadway, New York
Yosemite
E.a H. T. Anthony & CO
Metropolitan Hotel
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