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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1886
Page
3
The piece argues over property as theft and the limits of wealth. It cites Tupper and questions how much is enough, noting theft occurs when wealth is gained by exploiting others or deceiving the public. It defends legitimate investment and business profits while warning against monopolies and unjust accumulation.
The Minneapolis Tribune criticizes Sioux City for failing to enforce the state prohibition law and for allowing illicit traffic to profit the city treasury. Cedar Rapids is mentioned as not entirely blameless, as the paper argues local officials protected prohibited trade to a degree, hurting business and public trust.
The Haddock assassination plot sees Leavitt freed on bonds while Rev Glass and Mrs Whitefield loom large in the case. Bismark fears trial in January as Sioux City dries up suspicions. First prohibition conviction yields $300 fine and 90 days. Patents granted to Iowa citizens highlighted. Washington doctors protest Pension Commissioner Black’s demand for explicit medical details, backed by Secretary Lamar’s stance.
A city cannot afford to set citizens an example of law breaking and claims Sioux City bears blame for the Arensdoct conspiracy. The Virginia Cyclone notes Virginia politics and party counts while Colorado Denver imposes new margarine licenses, signaling restrictive measures on fat spread commerce.
The season opening blizzard inflicted enormous costs on western railroads. Estimated losses to the Union Pacific, Burlington and Missouri River, Great Northern, Western, Omaha, Milwaukee Road, and Missouri Pacific total about 2,200,000 dollars. Losses to hogs and cattle shipments added to the toll.
Justice Scott faces a mountain of testimony as the condemned anarchists seek a four‑page trial. The execution is scheduled for December 3, and Scott must read swiftly to render an informed decision. A writ of error was granted, sending the case back to the supreme court for a possible new trial.
A letter claims Chicago packing houses advertised for replacements during a strike and promised transport home. It alleges returning nonunion workers face unsafe and uncomfortable conditions, with packers denying homeward transport. The writer says such conduct would hinder future recruitment during another strike.
A New York court recently discharged a defendant after eight weeks in jail for kissing a girl, as the judge urged caution about osculatory burglary. The judge stressed consent and warned youths to ensure the woman is willing before acting.
PROGRAM TUESDAY with multiple addresses on dairy law dairy farming and a welcome by Mayor Eaton and remarks by Col Littler. WEDNESDAY features talks on running creameries Iowa Dairying state fair railroad discrimination and more. THURSDAY includes topic discussions election of officers and a call for dairy apparatus displays. The piece promotes dairy interests noting legislative actions and urging farmer attendance.
A collection of schoolroom essays by young students on boys behavior and schooling, followed by a report on dreams among the blind. Observations discuss boyish virtues and faults, then shift to The Dream of the Blind, outlining how sight centers influence dreaming and memory in early childhood.
Disjointed clippings describe a dialogue with a mysterious editor in a Philadelphia Call spoof, plus scattered items: wind running and athlete breathing, seaport town debates, a long chemical word, a note on Underground Jerusalem by Sir Charles Warren, and a recent discovery at the David Street area near Jerusalem with remains of an ancient wall.
In a dramatic incident a local negro boy narrowly escaped being crushed by a tram locomotive until Uncle More, risking his life, grabbed the boy and pulled him to safety as the cow catcher swept toward them. A witness recalls the boy’s guardian claiming responsibility for the child’s welfare. The report blends this rescue with extensive, jagged text on ancient Jerusalem walls, Elephants in war, and unrelated ads, reflecting the era’s mixed content.
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