Trial on Iowa hog death case stirs Cedar Rapids crowd
In a February trial at Cedar Rapids City, Isair Smith and P Mills faced prosecution over the death and sale of a hog from Ma Ure’s herd. Jurors chosen, witnesses examined, and expert physicians debated whether the animal’s death was due to smothering or disease, with the jury deadlocked at eight o’clock and a new trial set for Wednesday.
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Dawson
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Uiatabog
Machine Shops Location Debate in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids electors vote on March ith to approve 50 000 city bonds spread over twenty years to secure a permanent location for the machine and shops of the Northern Division of the BC BR in Cedar Rapids. The piece notes mixed local sentiment and mentions postponement as a possibility.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and
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Clinton Age
Creatiarios
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids calls for prudent debt and park plans
A 19th century letter urges Cedar Rapids to embrace debt for public works, pledging water reservoirs and a city park in the square. It advocates paving and tree planting, condemning sand bars, while criticizing street and sidewalk neglect. It notes water supply improvements and notes international and political items of the era.
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Downing
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National political notes and policy shifts spread across states
Connecticut Republicans nominate Jewell for revival. Alabama’s ex-briber prays Congress to remove political disabilities. Woman suffrage gains ground in territories. West Virginia disavows reunion with Virginia. Longstreet leads a New Orleans Republican club. Mississippi radicalism cited by Ames as Jeff Davis retreats to Tennessee. Trade and tariff debates gain momentum nationwide. Cincinnati Chamber urges tariff reform. Interior ruling affects railroad land grants and Northern Pacific plans. Routes halted on order while trenchment panel backs closing Freedmen’s Bureau and transferring education to the Bureau of Education.
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Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
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Oldest Man, Hartford Robber, and Bridal Delays
In Iowa news E B Hathaway the Hartford Conn office robber, aged 92, was interviewed in Dubuque. He is a lawyer who practiced in Anamosa in 1848. His detention amounts to 480 dollars. A passenger woman on the 59th is described as weighing 730 pounds and believed to be sister of the Cardiff Giant. A Grandy County clergyman objects to meetings that charge girls to raise money for his salary. J F Wilson of West Liberty ships forty hogs at four hundred pounds each, challenging a better showing. Waverly Republican vouches for the marriage tale of a young city woman, though the wedding case itself not confirmed. After hours of waiting a dispatch said Have to wait till next week my wife has overtime. Thomas Lighthiel of Decature County is thought oldest town resident, soon to be 105. Born in Pennsylvania, he served in the war of 1912 and has been blind for more than four years.
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Burlington Cedar Rapids Minnesota railroad completes to Columbus Junction
The Henry County Press reports the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota railroad is completed to Columbus Junction, enabling westbound departures from Mt Pleasant to reach Davenport and other points in the afternoon. The line offers daily connections with trains on the C R I and P R for Washington, Davenport, and nearby stops, with Burlington trains returning to connect for east, west, and south routes.
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Supreme Court Decision Stirs Legal Debates Across Debts
An editorial epitome reviews the Supreme Court ruling on the note tender act and contract payments made before its enactment. It notes limits on which debts are affected, the role of state versus municipal and railroad debts, and clarifies that the act does not settle contracts entered before its passage. The piece contrasts interpretations and cites the OttumwaCourier and Vatican comments on papal authority.
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U. S
Supreme Court
Ottumian Courier
Elk versus locomotive on Iowa Fall River line
A Sioux City Saga recounts a dramatic chase when a herd of elk crossed tracks near a prairie overlook as a passenger train departed. The animals bolted forward, ducked away from the engine whistle, and finally veered into open prairie after the locomotive and its crew urged patience and distance.
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Proclamation to Cedar Rapids Voters on Annexation and Rail Shop
The city of Cedar Rapids announces a March election to decide annexation of Kingston territory and a loan question to fund machine and repair shops for the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway. Voters also hear about offers from Burlington for locating shops and related city officer changes.
Cedar Rapids Votes on Bonds and Stock Swap Plan
A 1870 city vote request asks residents to approve a $50,000 loan to the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway in exchange for ten shares of stock per $1,000 bond. The plan would fund repairs at Cedar Rapids shops and use stock as a sinking fund for debt. The measure pairs bond issuance with annexation questions and a buyout condition.
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