Acquittal of Hon James McQuin in Benton County
Long white article reports the acquittal of Hon. James McQuin on murder by poisoning Edward Hodge with strychnine. It details trial proceedings at Norway and Murine, the defense: expert testimony denying poisoning, and Justice Yuill’s release. Also describes local Norway settlement, economy, and rail depot, plus unrelated county notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Preston
Marion
Nattai
Vinton
Conklin
Blaivey
McQuin
Hodge
Oey
Rusia
McQuin’s
Davinos
Trishmans
James McQuin
Benton
Edward Hodgs
Mc Quin
Benton County
Board ‘of Supervisors
Tiind
Annie McCormick
Mouin
Edward Hodge
Prof
Blainey
Chicago
Mir. McQuin
Yuill
Des Moines Voter Faces Uncertain Campaign Amid Rumors
A difficult to read OCR fragment hints at a Des Moines political contest with candidate names like George Gillaspy and a discussion of local politics and upcoming election dynamics. The garbled text suggests an emphasis on faith, neighbors, and potential votes, set against a backdrop of city governance and district concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Inget
Murign
Ovelack A. N
Borregas
Corener
Tomashig
Otdin Addiina
Ous
Gimmiva Carrie
Democratis
Gare
Yindow
George Gillaspy
Wis
Foss of the
Tames Buchanan
Des Moines
Gievigor
Terry
George Gillagpie
Outimwa
Tauck
Ae Acura the Jong
Courtroom confidence voiced in Dr McQuin amid trial talk
The document records wide public backing for Dr McQuin after a trial, noting his excellent character and the vindication felt by Hodge the deceased's father and others. It contrasts supporters’ faith with alleged aggressive attackers and promises forthcoming testimony. It also includes a long, mixed crop report from Iowa, detailing varying conditions across counties and impacts of wet weather on wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Wayne
Chickasey
Tn Pondshick
Monroe County
Washington County
Claire County
Fire Sentinel
Des Moines
Kossuth
Wapello
Mahaska
Civison
Ci Tha Davenport Denacras
Clinton
Boone
Hardin County
Sentinel
Lina County
Aaward
Hamilton County
Reeman
Acra
Story County
Intelligencer
Et Keokuk
Zist
Muscetine
Wilton ‘Chroniclé
Jackson
Waterloo Reporter
Lucas County
Sud
Ona Mt
McQuin
Hodge
Greene
Gamnert
Guinton
Marshall
Tn Wayau County
Guthrie County
Davison _ Fasper county
Scott
Graerte
Wholesale murder of river raftsmen on the Dubuque steamer
From the Lavenport Gazette July 30 a report details a brutal mass murder aboard the Northern Line steamer Dubuque near Hampton Alabama seven miles above the city. The riot, led by ruffians among raftsmen, left many deck hands and passengers, mostly Black, beaten and some drowned. The crew numbered about 180 with over two hundred deck passengers and a thousand cabin seats. The attack began after 9 o'clock as the steamer neared Hampton with a Black dockhand aiding in ticket enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilibig
Rock Taland
Hampton
Waren
Buvi
Fulton Junccion
Yenchad
Clinton
Dubuque
Rhodes
Paisix
Rock
Jones
Herrous
Gondense
Lavenport Gazette
Atearmer
Davenport
Selzers
Wyas
Ngaring Hampton
Jonas
Clark
Moses Davison
Sta’way
Svonva
Lynch
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The
Cedar Rapids Times
F McClelland
Tuunsday
Woverrot
Cal
Samuel Merril
Clayton County
Pon Leettenatt
Noty
Madison M. Walden
Appagooga County
Ludge
Atpresk Low
Hun
Joun P. Dillon
Lent County
Alrawam's
Kisselly
Scott County
Bertras
Bowker
Bren
Buffalo
College
Fairfax
Saukiing
Fayette
Tana
Marina
Urepublican County
W. Ratebown
F. Motleyland
Masonic Order
Good Templars
Florence House
Joseph Reed
Reed
Florence
LY Atom Mtana
Justice Foil
Wee
Cedar Rapids
Woll Ag
Noxland
E— Jensen Brothers & Ellerton
Te AW
P. Atkinson
Reeves & Chivehil
Wilson Crowley
Havtivore
A. Jackson, Sons, Tinware
H. E. Sper
Methodist Episcopals
Jaussson
United Presbyterians
Terence
Universalists
Jain
Rafismen
Lyuelv
Ted Bail
Courine
Aida
Las Lynch
Davison
Ted Butler
Atic
Shariffs
Atrestet
Tome
Rin Glark
Dismer
Midgmenc
Pilihid
Lowa
Costa
Sel Lim Visteon
Wilkoffer
Atty
Anes
Avhen
Hayzvety
Yrhy
Olvanid
Igon Geaney
Loven
Inpaid Coy
Maret
Adame
Ns Phitcut
Gilbert
Uni
Brel
Davie Denknger
Gihyit
Une
Opel Tigve
Npon
Rial Estee Jegperty
Eid
Bagin
Ateec
Thunee
Raale
Widder
Gourdlores Ladr
Sy Macken
S'Alouk
Arige i-Mariom
Linn Cenalyy
Tuy Huy Daath
Wayzlety
Asres
Sheeley
Pirin
Codar Enpide
Croav Barros, Lows
Iowa Avenue
D. Chandler
A. G. Plumb, Filleantins Wae
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Andes
Is. M. Brobst
Crockery
É&C
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Shail Endeav
Koup
Peicun
Idwin Babcoge
AY Vacley
City Hosel
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Felony
Cordinnly Onvtve
M. Brobst
Star Wagon
Pocome Ing ExamiNe
Best Farms
Benton Co
Lowe
Dames
Willeaas
Raima Pease
Gerdun
Chuve
Rapiatadinn
Earache
al Hun
Upton
SUE Diant Pacturers
Cedar ‘Rapids, Towa
Tinwan
Eanes
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Whittam
Cedar
Iowa
Wetherby & Bowen
Sean
TS Tig Wat
Ohio, Indiana
Michigan
Ocall
Gotapt of
Nington St.& Avenue
Chandler
Cedar’ Rapids
Price Nows Aoais
DANIEL_MARGH
Sion Marek
Poequal
Albert Barnes
Noah Port
Cirenlara Cool
Amd
Sarai
Coy
Ziegler, McCurdy & Co
Phiadilphia Pa
Cineimat
Et. Louis
Ato Tele
Walker
1St National Bank
Coder Rapids, Lown
Depublix
Thoreage
Academy
Commercial
Madame Maaurier
Paris
Ely's
Pianon
Altonime
Torrt
Singer Manufacturing CO
Broadway
New York
Clarke
Dra
Ce Dan Ropias
Sope
J. Simons
D. D. Chandler
Town Avenue
Aireent Min & Co
My P N
Uedar. Rapids
Towa
Wah Vetane Weston AO
Iowas
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