Prohibition Fight Sparks Indiana Senate Debate
January coinage totals in the U S are cited. A Mixs Glearan sues Mahoney for promissory theft. Senator Larkin and Governor candidates are debated. A nationwide prohibition amendment gains ground with a proposed ban on intoxicating liquors after 20 percent. A whipping post bill in Maine and fraud cases in Minnesota are noted. The electoral college tally declares James A. Garfield president elect with Chester A. Arthur VP. The Georgia vote timing is questioned and a full text of the prohibitory amendment is printed.
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United States
Mahoney
Jackson County
Glearan
Fox
Larkin
Harlan Geta
Pruiibiti Oh
United States Senate
Mcluir
Recera Am Joon
Hell
Luides
Hades
Lyce
Vad
Kirtwood
Congress
Indiana
Maine
Thomas 13
Sian
Minot
James’ A. Gareld
Chester A. Arthur
Garfeld
Hancock
Georgia
Wheeler
Snow and Water Ravaged the Nation Across Regions
Extensive snow and flood damage reported from New Orleans to Toledo and Washington, with several feet of water in basements and city areas. Railways blocked across the west and northwest, then gradually reopened by Monday as storms subsided. Additional snowstorm hit the wast Monday noon, disrupting roads and transport again.
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Sevices
Toledo
Ohio
Maumee
Potomac
Washington
Sacramento
Pacific
Chicago
Michigan Southern
Lake Shore
Prohibition Amendment Debate Spurs People’s Vote Request
The piece argues for submitting the proposed prohibitory constitutional amendment to a public vote. It cites Cedar Falls Gazette and Keokuk Gate City supporting this path, condemns lawmakers opposing referred submissions, and highlights Republican platform debate on the issue. It notes the Sioux City Journal account of convention discussions and the call for letting Iowa’s people decide.
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Keokuk Gate City
Amerayl Ouber
Toba
Siiger
Davenport
Sioux City Journal
James I. Wilson
Lunas
Des Moines
Frank Allembaugh
Hainas
Poweshiek
Kimball
Howard
Lucas
Polk
Woolson
Henry
Luse
Johnson
Wilson
Platform
Es Moines Megister
Republican Party
Pawesheik
Huings
Haines
Comitttes
Iowa
Meeting of the School Board February 7 1381 Crnan
The board met at the superintendent's offices with all members present. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. A communication from Mr Judson regarding Adams school property lots. board may act but lowest price reply to be led before electors at the next annual meeting. Finance committee reported numerous purchases and repairs. regular payroll allowed. Superintend ent instructed to extend course of study by one year. Band adjourned.
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Clark
Gnance Committee
EL &. Deri
Sons
M. Lapham
Eligiey Bros
Dracon Egermeyer
Joan V. Nelson
Devender? & Mann
Messner & Co
Geo
A. Ohler
Henry Bannett
D. H. Voorhees
Hamilton & Amidav
John Vance
F.G. O'Brien
Pope & Billau
Dena
Melntire & Nichols
Anders
Mattie Reed
Irene Garret
McKinzie
Sac
Iowa's Wealth and Debt Show Varied City Profiles
The census presents wealth and debt by county and city. Des Moines and Burlington show high valuations and debt per capita, Davenport and Cedar Rapids rise in tax levy, Ottumwa records the lowest debt per capita. The piece notes Cedar Rapids’s favorable per capita figure and a broader point on churches, poverty, and communal duty shaping social unity.
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Des Muines
Burlington
Davenport
Dear Rapids
Sidi
Ottumwa
Comoy Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Tova
Cost of the Census in the United States
A summary of Census Bureau figures shows the scale of personnel and costs. It lists clerks, supervisors, enumerators, and interpreters totaling about 81 65, with 21 638 engaged in enumeration. Monthly Washington rentals run 1998.93 dollars, and total expenditures to January 1, 1851 amount to 107910.73 dollars for stationery and printing.
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Walker
Census Bureaus
Washington
Tax Law Summary and Rail Plan Notice
Tax law provisions for Iowa and surrounding notices outline due dates, delinquency penalties, and interest rates from November through October, with tax sales penalties. It also notes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad preparations for a March inauguration, expanded service, dining cars, and low round trip tickets. New York Mercury 1881 catalog promotes a diverse weekly issue with fiction, entertainment, and general news sections, emphasizing broad circulation and variety.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Auil
NEW York Mercury
WE Yori Mercury
Europe
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Sivat
Dietlon
Enel Isaac
Yow Mercury
Lbs
America
Spley
New Congregational Church Opens In City
Mn Epryor reports the opening services for a new one story frame church at Eagle and Madison. The auditorium seats 230 with 70 more when annex doors are opened, furnace heated, and total cost about 6600, land 4000, subscrip tions leave 4000 unpaid. The society formed 19 months ago, now 63 members with 44 active, under Rev A J Reed. frescoed interior to be refined. critics oppose amphitheater design and suggest modest decoration. the church aims to attract families and bolster local growth.
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Madison Streets
A.J. Reed
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Congregational Church
Winder Wheat Prospects Fall With Kansas Cold Spell
Reports from Kansas detail severe cold in six weeks harming winter wheat and budding fruit, with acreage up 603,278 over last year. Seed germination was strong but continued freezing and winds threaten an average harvest. experts warn predictions are uncertain until March. The Topeka Commonwealth cautions that only after spring will damage be known and rainfall could alter outcomes.
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Farmers’ Union
Minneapolis Tribune
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