Local notices assign agents and signatures fragment
The fragment shows names and agents for various locales with signatures and authority statements. It mentions J C Rouse, PL Bowes, James Collister, G Torser, Hexer Davis, and others as agents for different areas, collecting money and representing authorities. The text is part of a larger notice about responsible parties and authorized agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Rouse
Bustron
Bowes
Haner Township
James Collister
Terald
Battle Plain
G. Torser
Heranp
Wat- Lns
Hexer Davis
Herano
Fremont
Punpick. Esq
Aeralp
Re. Hiner
HeRacp
Blairs- L. Shel
Town
Democratic State Convention in Council Bluffs May 21 1879
A Democratic State Convention will be held at Council Bluffs on Wednesday May 21 1879 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Justices of the Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Enn Campbell Jr chairman invites all who voted for Judge Knapp and supporters of tax and expense reductions to unite with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Judes
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Joseph Co. Knapp
Judge Knapp
Enn. Campbell, Jr
Chicago
Council Bhutts
St . Freeport
LaCrosse
Winona
Dubuque
McGregor
Milwaukee
United States
Canada
Chicago and North-Western Railway
St. Paul
Green Gow Pass
Marvin Iloghit
Suunager Citigaga
Benton County Greenback Convention in 1879
A Benton County Greenback Convention is called to meet at the Vinton Court House on Saturday May 17 1879 at 1 PM to select seven delegates for the National Greenback State Convention in Des Moines May 28. Five delegates per township. townships to meet May 10 to choose delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Vinton
Court House
Des Moines
Delerntus
J.C. Summers
Ch'n
Battle over troops bill and silver policy in early Congress
A Senate vote 33 to 23 forwarded the troops bill to the president who delays a veto. Discussions covered silver monetary policy, bonds, and currency reform with debate on demonetization, Gold versus silver, and the impact on American industry and debt financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brexton Cats
House
Senate
Weaver
Town
Congress
Washington
Sherman
New York
Geurticht
Garfield
Breen
Julia Shermin
Cigternor
Ohio
Thin UN
Sheridan
Col. Smith
Suni Fion
Pope
Lo Lake
Cabiaie
The Rise and Fall of Money as a Civilizational Force
A critique of gold dominating value and policy argues wealth breeds arrogance and drives currency theory. It notes history shows cycles of financial growth and decay, where money’s value rests on societal consent, regulation, and use as a circulating medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Moneta
England
Carthage
Scotland
South Sea Islands
Indian habeas corpus case stirs historic federal hearing
The Ponca habeas corpus case unfolds with Standing Bear and Susette among three chiefs and a grandchild as Indian leaders articulate desire for liberty. The courtroom drama contrasts native dignity with white spectators while noted attorneys present decisive, eloquent arguments for the tribes’ right to return to ancestral lands and live freely in their homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing Bear
Susette
Ving
Tie
Indian Orator’s Federal Court Speech Surfaces in Omaha
A historical transcript presents an Indian speaker praising white civilization and labor, appealing to the God of white men while asserting honest self-reliance. Described as the first such speech by an Indian before a federal court, noted by Judge Dandy in the Omaha Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandy
Omaha Republien
Fessenden Defense of Liberties and Budget Power
The Bulwark of Liberty notes Mr. Fessenden’s 1856 Senate remarks on the principle that supply power and conditions to appropriations safeguard liberty. It cites parallels to English parliamentary practice and colonial Massachusetts, urging Congress to adhere to this indispensable bulwark. Also records Iowa and Sioux City comments on vagrancy laws and a fire blamed on vagrants, plus Justice Brennan resisting jail for tramps and declaring destitution not a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessenden
Senate
John Sherman
Kansas
Fressenden
Virginia
Massachusetts
Congress
People's Representatives
New York Sun
Justice Brennan
Sioux City
Iowa
United States
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Benton County Herald
Thay
Iterfe
Tews
Scion
St. Louis
Youre Bay
Kan- Si
Manoven
Warren Counts
Mirs
Wilson
Deat
Tunue County
Grant
Cleveland Herald
Hayes
Des Moines Register
Rush Clark
Register
Rust Clark
Iowa City
Bill
Seasion
General News
Egmeé
Unitedates
Clark
America
Dutties
Federal Court of Justice
Liberty
J. B. Simpson
Tob Receipe
Impson
Morrison Phiamimer & Co
A. le Hopayoud
Betsy Eggleston
Stisen
Watson & Son
Milly
Wa Wall
Talse
Betsy Eggleson
Vistox
Stedman & Rosers
Loree
C. E. Singleton
Vinton and
Wall
Wagner
Frank & Ank BaSeags
Aallud
Ralyea House
Trae Rmtecs
Chicago & North-Western
R. R
Spe
R. R. Corporation
Lalway
Council Bhiffs & Californix
Yankton
AZO
Citi
Dubuque & LaCross
Chicsago
Freeport & Pubuqee
Winesnesoute
L. Paul & Mim
O Milnetthen & Superior
Green Bay
Ivette
Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Lowis
Mississippi
W. HE. Miller
Towa
R.A. Green
Portralts
Oil India
Amalso
Todia Tuk
People’s Drug Store
Jefferson St
Et R.A
Green
Gift’s. Hotel
Tearthstone Publio
Springfieid
Madison Stn
J. Pairbanks
Te Ibago
H. J. Troxel
Guarrison
Tj Barber & CO
Ann St. N
Te! & Co
Ann Street
Ben
Viandell
Bal Wilson
Penn St
Williamsburgh
N.Y
Dros
Hais
Derkent
Ron B. Ogden
Cedar St
Dave K, Parker
Ren. Trumbower
Parker & Trumbower
Loiwa
Benton
J. F. Pynhe
Werald
Ad Oie
Jervis & Kirk
The
J. F. Pyne & Sons
N.Y. Creamery Po
Summers & Runyon
Jadormnasn Wee Yise Ae HK
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