Rock Island railroad to bar liquor shipments after the Fourth
The Rock Island railroad will enforce the Iowa law by issuing a circular requiring agents to receive no intoxicating liquors for transport within the state after the Fourth of July unless a proper certificate authorizing sale is shown. Officials say enforcement may reduce freight but expect substitutes like pop or other beverages to keep revenue.
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Davenport ‘‘Democrat
Rock Island Railroad
R. L. & P. Railway
Ostengo
Iowa
Tos. F. Wharow
Royce
He that cannot forgive others breaks the b over which he must pass
A fragmented old saying urges mercy toward others as a path to self clearance. It notes that everyone will need forgiveness at times and emphasizes personal accountability for letting grudges hinder progress.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mr. Winslow
Boston
Zoan
Egyptian Exploration Fund
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Troy
Miceneg
Assos
Kansas City Journal
Jones
Curtis Rethe
Bisdenen
Ane Ve
R. Jones
Harpers’ Weekly
United States
New York
John Ball
Joneses
Curtises
Lincoln
Grant
Republican Party
Chicago
Democratic Party
N. Y
Blaine
China
Hesgey
Repa
Becane
Arthur
Edmunds
Ana Coula
Pacific
West Bbe
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Barristers Doyle and Yelverton Engage in Courtroom Brawl
Two barristers named Doyle and Yelverton argued before the bench in a tense dispute. At one point Doyle struck his opponent, who rose and declared he would not defy Doyle and insisted the other must behave like a gentleman.
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Doyle
Yelverton
Careel Doyle
Blaine Defends Against Railroad Bribery Claims in 1876
In Harper's Weekly May 13 1876 an analysis argues Blaine showed evidence refuting bribery charges connected to Union Pacific funds and railroads. The piece notes editorials circulated, Blaine denies any improper payments and explains his financial ties and losses from railroad securities.
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Harper's Weekly
J. Blaine
Blaine
the House
Thomas
Union Pacific Aepany
Seale Walt
Ainne Lambdin
Scott
Nall
Secon Bagompg
Xtabe
Tadleety
Messie
Morton, Bliss & Co
Mi. Ne
Little Rock and
Fort Smuth
Atlantic and Pacific
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
Little Rock Road
Arn Serge
Democratic Investigation Committee
Cincinnati
House
Speaker
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Kansas and Texas Railroad Company
Rock and Fort Smith Road
Congress
Boston
Omaha
Snake encounters and strange tales from a cavern and a den
A series of dramatic snake incidents includes a man bitten on the ankle after a whisky rescue, a farmer killing fifty seven black snakes in a cavern, and a Pennsburg farmer nearly overwhelmed by a five foot black snake. A Nebraska child struggles with a snake as a Reef deal begins a bizarre moment of danger. A Montgomery Standard report describes a man stricken by a nine foot black snake during an attempted act of snake charming, needing removal to a wagon.
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Anta
John Barber
Saratoga
James Halford
Hebron
Nebraska
Charles Graber
Pennsburg
Montgomery “Standard
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