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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1886
Page
3
The article discusses growing calls in Congress to regulate railroad traffic, urging a balanced view that respects railroads as public carriers. It argues for conciliation over hostility, notes the dangers of mutual hostility, and calls for informed public study of railroad operations, profits, and needed laws. It also references legal notions on conspiracy and murder in relation to labor unrest and riots.
A discussion argues against anti monopoly and anti railroad agitation as political demagoguery and suggests reasoned, businesslike action for public benefit. It notes a new two cent postage stamp due around January featuring a Washington head on a blue background.
Snow in southern states this month reaches remarkable depths with four feet reported in some areas where snow is rare. Virginia endured a storm of severity unmatched in three decades last week.
A Washington correspondent reports President Cleveland is so heavy he cannot stand, finds comfort only in reclining. The analyst suggests the ailment is not rheumatism but a goal and weight issue, with condition worsening daily. The note implies political strain linked to his health in a troubling deterioration.
Mississippi politics draw sharp scrutiny as eight indictments loom over RB I Peck for alleged malfeasance as Warren County sheriff. Despite this, Dub who has just won the mayoralty of Vicksburg by a large majority, highlights enduring Democratic strength in the region.
An unexpected edict from Philadelphia’s Catholic church hierarchy halts a planned annual charity ball. The Academy Hall was rented, about 23000 subscriptions raised, but the decree stops further proceedings and the ball is canceled.
A man named Glass is jailed in Morrison Mine awaiting trial on swindle charges. He allegedly paid settlers for each scalp, claiming expertise in hunting. Reports link a pardoned associate from the West and wholesale firehouse connections to the scheme, with Glass held on 3200 bond.
The article remarks on President Cleveland's long message and the omission of Dakota's admission. It argues Dakota, an agricultural territory, would become a Republican state, making it unlikely for the president or Congress to push admission.
Senator Ingalls last week introduced an amendatory pension bill proposing monthly pensions of 30 to 45 dollars for various war injuries and disabilities. It sets scales based on loss of hand, arm, leg, or total disability and states pensions date from discharge from U S service.
The Wisconsin Central Railway takes the lead in travel reform by paying fair wages to sleeping car staff and banning gratuities. It prohibits tipping and blackmail against travelers, discharging violators promptly. Other railroads are urged to follow this example and end abusive practices.
The court affirms manslaughter for McCahill among conspirators who fired the fatal shot, underscoring shared guilt. The piece discusses labor strife, employers’ losses, strikes, and a New England shoe firm collapse tied to wage disputes, highlighting economic pressures on workers and manufacturers.
The committee on inter-state commerce in Washington has nearly agreed on a compromise to resolve House and Senate differences. It favors a commissioner system, allows shipper suits in U S courts, and prohibits unequal rates for shorter versus longer hauls. A pooling ban mirrors the House bill, and rates must be posted at depots. This plan may or may not become law but offers tangible terms for public debate and potential restraint of railroad antagonism.
The Dairymen’s annual convention drew practical business leaders from across the state. Exhibits highlighted advanced machinery and science driven dairy practices, with emphasis on applying scientific methods to boost efficiency and product quality. A note on a California “electric boy” joke closed the piece.
The piece argues Iowa interest in prohibition extends beyond its borders, noting Philadelphia Press commentary on the Haddock murder and law enforcement sentiment turning against saloon keepers. It also advertises Dr Haines Golden Specific as a cure for drunkenness and lists various patent notices and local names, concluding with a claim about consumption cure in early stages.
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