Des Moines County News: Inquests and Political Notes
A coroner's inquest returns a verdict aligned with a fatal razor act tied to a distressed woman seeking a home. J C Vance is found guilty of manslaughter in a separate case and appeals to the Supreme Court. Reporters tout phonograph use in courts and advise practice. Bounty extended to March 1. Harper urges enlistment in Des Moines County. Lincoln’s renomination discussed with emphasis on prudence and steady leadership.
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J.C. Vance
Haines
Vance
Supreme Court
Agai Ot Castillo
Yely
Ye District Court
Viewa
J. C. Vance
John Castillo
Takagerinansein
E. H. Waring
Honcada Springer
Ighand
Pary
France Politics and a Railroad Crisis Across the Nation
In a Paris dispatch quoted from the New York Post, French Liberals and Ultraroyalists contend with the Empire, Napoleon’s strength resting with the people and the clergy opposing republican liberty. The report notes censorship, journalistic influence, and party dynamics as observers fear a regency if the Emperor dies. A Chicago Journal excerpt recounts a Springfield to Chicago railroad derailment near Lockport, narrowly avoiding a fatal canal plunge due to a broken switch and an almost certain catastrophe.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Lincoln
Illinois
Oder
Hhis
Tae
France
Bar & Dome
Tio Olies
Dieppe
Mulhouse
Tiua
Golid
Dpolitics
Napoleon
Empire
Orleans
Charles the Tenth
Opinion Nationale
The
Siecie
Cor, N.Y. Post
Springfield
Chicago
Lexington
Bloomington
Lockport
Chicago Journal
Resolutions Honoring Retiring Chief Justice Caleb Baldwin
Unanimous bar resolutions from Des Moines Iowa praise Chief Justice Caleb Baldwin for four years of service. They commend his dignity and impartiality, express gratitude, and request the court present him with the bench chair at his residence.
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Jupags Raldwin
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Watkansas
Caied Baldwin
Iowa
Caleb Baldwin
Supreme Bench
Apple tree orchard near Montrose referenced in missive
Charles W. Gaston recalls an 1851 detail from Lee County near Montrose where Dragoon Regiment troops cut an old apple orchard. He notes mossy stone chimneys by the river and tall trees, with work ordered by Lieut. Col. Kearney to clear the grove.
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Boone Co
Iowa
Lee County
Montrose
Mississippi
Dragoon Corps
Kearney
Lieut. Lee
Charles W. Gaston
Market Report Delights Burling ton as Prices and Trade Rise
Weekly market briefing notes brisk trade and strong prices across farm goods. Wheat holds firm with Spring at 100 to 110, Corn rising toward 70 to 76 cents, Rye 50s to 62, hogs and dressed hogs active, cattle and livestock moving via Bb. M. R. K. lines despite weather and engine outages.
Market for Provisions Shows Active Demand and Higher Prices
On Wednesday January 13 the provisions market was more active with higher prices. Inquiry for Mess Park rose and prices advanced, with about 1,450 bricks sold at 1900 to 1925 for city packed, 1255 for non city, and 217.00 for ress ar.
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Wenesday
Mess Park
Market Riffles Mix of Grains Prices Mixed In Trade
Corn prices steady to firmer with lagging demand and a liberal bid for No 1. Barley and rye held firm while oats showed activity early but closed quiet. Wheat was unsettled with 180 bushels traded and crude highs around 87 cents. Prices at close remained near 87 cents.
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Benckenstein’s
Ab Hagerty
Hog and cattle market round up with prices and trends
Live Hogs receipts rise as weather helps shipments but buyers resist high bids. Hog sales total 3 002 at 5 25 to 5 39 with most at 5 7a 5 64. Packers buy about one sixth. rest shipped or speculated. Cattle receipts near 1 000 with sales to 275 9455 100 lb. Active demand for good shipping grades, bulk at 3500. Market firm for medium to prime. softer for inferior. New York reports firmer with higher flour, beef and pork markets steady to bullish.
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Burlington
Sugar House
Darey
Timothy
Weekly live stock prices and receipts at the yards
The week’s prices show beef cattle for first quality at 12 50 per cwt and other grades ranging to 9 00. Sheep per head 5 9 0 and 4 5 0 for common, wine and still fed at 7 dollars per pound and 7 54 5 respectively. Total receipts: 4 149 deer es, 103 cows, 464 vents, 10 478 sheep and lambs, 6 858 swine.
Celebrated Chemical Labratus Earns Rave Review
Thousands celebrate De Land and Co for their Chemical Labratus claimed to bake light bread biscuits and cakes every time. The device allegedly works like a charm and never fails.
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Labratus
DeLand & Co
Boots and Shoes Wholesale Move and Retail Expansion
T W Barhwt announces relocation of wholesale to No 5 Main Street and expansion of retail at Jefferson and Main delivering larger seasonal stock and clearance of old goods. He lists men and women over shoes rubbers and related items. Also soldiers boarded by Hooper Long at Barrett House and hospital care offered at U S Marine Hospital. applications through Dr H B Ransom on Jefferson Street.
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Austria
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London Daily News
No. 5
Main Street
Jefferson and
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Jefferson Streets
Nion
George H. Lane
Washington Street
Danville
Times
Geo. H. Lane
Marriages of James M. Bell and George A Ward
On the 11th instant Rev W F Baird united James M Bell of Co B Illinois Cavalry with Mary A Cadwallader of Des Moines County Iowa. In the city on the 8th instant Rev W Salter joined George A Ward of Terre Haute Illinois with Emily Randall of Belchertown Massachusetts.
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W. F. Baird
James M. Bell
Co. B. St. Illinois Cavalry
Mary A. Cadwallader
Des Moines
Iowa
W. Salter
GeorGk A. Ward
Terre Haute
Ilinois
Emmily Randall
Belchertown
Mass
Miss Marry Cork Dies. Funeral Set at Ten A.M.
At the residence of S Mellinger Miss Marry Cork daughter of John Cope aged 21. The funeral will take place today the 15th at ten o clock. The friends of the family are invited to attend.
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S. Mellinger
Marry Cork
John Cope
Special Notions for Lozenges and Public Speaking Aid
Public notice extols Brown's Bi These Lozenges or teemed recipe for asthma hoursennes or soreness of the throat. Sold by all druggists in the United States at 25 cents per box.
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Brown
United States
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