Scattered 1900s News Bits Spark Wide Debate in Iowa
A collage of late nineteenth century items touches on temperance agendas, senatorial races between Wilson and Gear, and sensational accidents. It notes Miss Sidie Spancur’s death after a train incident, violent proclamations against Robertson, and political maneuvering by Conkling and O’Brien. Reports of floods in the Dakota region, payrolls and criminal trials, and Germany’s temperance moves reinforce a public mood of reform, political theater, and calamity.
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Alaska
Hiram Frice
Hivam
Onkling
Wen
Miss Duill
Iowa City
Iowa
Wilson
Gear
Temes O'Bhien
Bob Lindsey
Morey
Conkling
Senate
Robertson
James P. Wilson
United States
Sidie Spancur
la Moyne
Washington
New England
David Davis
Missouri Valley
Controversy Over Shiloh Battle Claims Stirs Debate
The piece quotes Sherman accusing Reid of unfaithful reporting on Shiloh, with Reid denying the charges, and mixed commentary suggesting neither party has firm knowledge. It also rails at private opinions, while touching on poverty of a sergeant and various political and social skirmishes across Iowa and beyond.
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Sherman
Whitelaw Reid
Shiloh
Reid
Bates
Salbrook
Sergeant Bates
Europe
Bob McBride
Eldora Ledger
W. J- Moi
Bob
Tob
Bis
Anne Dickenson
Claude Melnotte
Nns
Dubuque Férmas Bay
J.&. Graves
Cram
Col. Senderson
Larrabee
Larraboe
Kirkwood Bag
Iowa
Buchanan County Bulletin
Gear
Cincinnati
Business Literature and the Nature of Honest Enterprise
The piece argues that true success in business rests on a fair square financial foundation pursued independently of rivals rhetoric. It warns against ventures built on bluster and accusations, insisting trusted leadership and solid practices create safe, sound enterprises amid ongoing competitive warfare.
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Erong Insurance Com
Railroads and Public Interest Debate on Capital Concentration
The article argues against large scale rail line consolidation favoring a few capitalists, warning of tax burdens and limited public benefit when new roads duplicate existing networks. It favors open western expansion but cautions that pooling among rivals can sustain high tariffs and reduce producer savings. It stresses limits to railroad growth in any region and questions long term public gains.
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Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye
Solamn
Iowa
Newton Journal
Bakeye
Billingsgate
Cugar Ragida
Wheel Horse
Tuain
Red Book prime resource for political statistics
The upcoming elections spark interest as candidates are discussed. The B. O. Red Book congressional edition offers exhaustive data on 1389 and 1373 elections, showing party votes by district with detailed comparisons. Published by B & O and mailed on request to C K Lord G A Baltimore Md for a three cent stamp.
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Democratic
Greenbrok
Union
C.K. Lord
Baltimore
Rail boom blamed for looming crash and corporate greed
A letter cites the era of rapid railroad expansion from 1860 to 1874 and again in 1879 80, arguing that massive miles built and capital concentrated by a few corporations threaten national prosperity. It warns of hotheaded schemes and urges citizens to speak out against runaway rail development.
Pork Market Surge Tied to Chicago Corner and Paris Dispatch
The pork market climbs as a corner led by Peter McGeogh of Milwaukee backed by Alex Mitchell drives prices higher. Reports say Armour relations are disputed while May, and futures through July expand as the Amours seek to squeeze shorts under board rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McGeogh
Milwaukee
Alex. Mitchell
Chicago
McGeogh
Dune
Armour
Jim
Park
Paris
Distress in Dakota prompts relief committee plea
A committee appointed by a Vankton citizens meeting appeals for aid to flood and ice victims along the Missouri river. An estimated 7,000 people are displaced as bottomlands and villages are submerged. many lost stock, homes, churches, and schools. Government rationing will help but funds and clothing are still needed for 1 to 3 months.
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Ripon
Wis
A. 'T. Stewart
Stewart Memorial Cathedral
Garden City
Germany
Rhine
Dassouri
Dakota
Yankton
Vankton
Missouri River
Guo
Tasa
J.B. Santorn
Santon
Janes Warp
Newsox Kowonns
Governon
Bsrv_LyT CRIEP
Washington Letter On Senate Actions And Nihilist Executions
Special correspondence from Washington notes simmering Senate debates over nominations and possible executive session. It cites a pending consignment of posts and a Republican caucus decision, while detailing the planned execution of Nihilist prisoners in Russia and condemning brutal methods used.
Electric Bitters and Public Mistrust in Russia Reported
A fragmented notice combines harsh critique of Russian authorities for torturing prisoners with a claim of missing Charlie Ross leads and a Chicago-praised booster for Electric Bitters. The piece juxtaposes inhuman acts abroad with contemporary urban pride and a pharmaceutical stereotype, underscoring public commentary on justice and marketing.
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Des Moines
Register
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Republican Caneng
Charlie Ross
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Lair
Kirkwood
Hiraor Prive
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Russia
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Wacron
America
Torsala
W. L. Weller
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Bus Este otsGeorge Greene
Raieet Garberr
Evan Stoonann
Cirevit Court
Line County
Te Rovers Garett
Bian Stodlard
Bie
Linn
Pelmon
Win
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Aamiulstracok
Dlahalys
Lea
Lobig
Ulgekoth Wreene
Goilleze
Gedar Rapids
Linn County
Marion
McCreary & Barber
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Camber
Atlantatepeiitor
Linn Contey
Bowen
Linn Coultly
William Crecac
Perauman
A. D
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College
Anand
Meetivg
Montinigat Te Stockhholders
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Toto
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Shrwurney
Choma Rail~way Company
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Towa
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Artieles of Incorporation
Eld Company
Rail Board of Alliaets and Directors
Dussaurl
Cody Rapids
Weeneauay
Iowa Falls
Sioux City
Gonvsany
Dixes
Werthiesdlay
Pe Hall
Igst
Stuakholidera
Ofor Dusinek
Ceca
Kapits
Loma
Tae Mante River Rallrona Company
Cedar Espids
Lows
Elorl
Henry V. Ferguson
Anual
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Hailvaad Land Company
Gonay Rapids
Law
Ot ‘Ednes
Honat Ae Punta Glace
Bhiea
Raulway
Blalyawn Latadies Company
C¢dar Rapids
Pelock
Falls Town Lot and Land Company
Directoy
Otber
Mary
Orelaele A. M. Opdney
Ferguson
Airvil
Teassina
Isouri Valley
F Ae
Ottiea
Moingons
Ee Rapida
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A.D. Sian
J. Lynch
Tate
Gome
Nalon
Town
GEO. L. Stearns
DR. Fishblatt
United
Segtee
New York
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Low Park
The
Merion and Surgical Institute of
Grand Hotel
Ande
York
Wishulyts
IDR
Fishblatt
Fishblat
Essiga
Cadar Rapids
Wishblatt
Loch
Burlington
Tawi
Darlington
Circuit Cour
Nodler
G. P.issiganiusteumens
Jagr Wil
O. B. Cac
Sail County
Learing
Circuit Court
Samy
Duted Marton
Laws
George L
Arne
J. W. Edes
Palate
Saint Rios O. Leonard
Loamaita 3
Featars
Im Davenport
Thocca
Apal
A. D. Assl
Dean
Thelerk
Circuit Court of
Linn Cou Town
Judemont
Fra Davenport
Leonard
Cireuit
Ling Gonsy
Muvion
Beon
ST. Clair Smith
Phaiutitt
Notloe
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Liwy
Grassfield
Widain
Perso
Anna Grassfield
Eveline Treters
Wowlety
Tra Grassfield
Grassfeld
Grisfield
Sophia Pel
Whlow
John Gruishald
Paris County
George W. Wilson
Simpkins
Sted
J.T. Simpkins
Treasury Department
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Ginn
Jon Jay Knox
Crolier
Sedur
Ce ‘Rapids
Tavyen
Jay Vncar
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Lin County
Madorsign
Enos B. Perry
Lian County
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Moai
Perry
Ad. Young
Aiwa Bss
Tig Ghetdt Ganys
John Ly Casey
Jinn County
Sal
Salt Court
Sagub
W. Adi Ofestine
Joli
K. Barton
Indies
Lyons
G. K. Barton
Iowary
Germantown
Saxony
Cashmere
Shetland
Horizon
Foote & Whitney
Iowa Avenue
TM Sinclair & CO
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Oracture
Pattas
Crass
Balwtica Wiley
Ulvithon
Wey
Crapes
Maes Qual
Hily Slaos
Oradios
ADANM
Vant P.O
Cacar Raplus
Harness and Saddles
Jacob
Egermayer
MaAgnihetarre
Ttavery State
Ordar Rapids
Owa
Stroovesis
Aregelot
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Bone
Annalee
Yon & Co
Fortland
Maio
Aeaova
Busness Prosperity
Eagle ST
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mann
Adddition
Body Brussels
Brussels
Hemps
Mattings
Maia
Roda
Devendorf & Mann
Solomon &Busch
Clothiers
Iowa Ave
Breen
Solomon & Busch
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