Debts, depots, and politicians in a grim year
The paper notes a national debt near 1.785 billion with a decline since 1864, reports Postmaster General transitions, and hints at Star rout thefts. It chronicles smallpox closures in Keokuk, ship losses, a shift of the Santa Fe Democrat to daily, and various political temperaments amid forecasts and debates across states and cities.
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United States
Jones
Timothy C. Ilowe
James
Golanstaining
Santa Fe Democrat
Jerusalem
America
Medical College
Keokuk
Star House
Seal
Nobogy
Buffalo
Conger
Iowa
Innae Bas
Montgomery County
Missouri
King
Washbure Moon, & Co
Des Moines
Coon
Farmers’ Protective Association
Farmers’ Association
Congressional errands and Porter Grant politics in 1881
Congressmen lament time spent on constituent errands in Washington and decry excessive lawmaking. Grant backs John Porter’s reinstatement, while criticism notes political favoritism. The year 1881 saw deadly disasters abroad and at home, with Mother Shipton misread, a Des Moines barbed wire case, and Washburn & Moen disputing patents and factory moves amid accusations of bribery and inside treachery.
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Washington
Compres
Senate
Grant
Fitzdohn Porter
United States Army
Porter
Gant
Forest Gres
Michigan
Mother Shipton
Des ‘Moines
Washburn & Moen
Dee Moines Namainetory
Des Moines
Burlington Harwit Eye
Washburn & Moon
Trial ends near as witnesses close and drafts prove bogus
The trial nears its end as both sides rest and prosecutors discuss defense instructions. Word spreads that drafts sent to Gaiteau are bogus and Heuville reports large similar consignments. In Iowa politics, the General Assembly adjourns with Republican caucus nominations for secretary, chief clerk, and other offices noted, while women’s rights gains are highlighted.
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the Ass
Scoville
Coryhill
Criminal Court
Davidge
Gaiteau
Heuville
Senate Republican Caucus
LD. Jackson
Butler
William Lytle
Johnson Co
E. H. O'Dell
Potuwattumie
Arws
Darrah
Dubuque
Schreiner
Misa Myra E. Ltovd
Clark C. Lacy
Migs Belle Grow
House
Republican Caucus
G. R. Struble
Strable
E. 0. Haynes
J.L. Wilson
A. W. Benshaw
J. Farron
Tosepuine V. Williams
Rival paper defends Sinclair packing house in heated Dispatch
In a fiery reply the Republican counters a Times article calling T M Sinclair & Co. packing house unsatisfactory and unreliable. It blames a “business canvasser” for the piece, defends the firm’s standing, and argues the Times is not a drug on the market while noting distributing jobs across the city.
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T. M. Sinclair
Busness
T. M. Sinclair & Co
I. Sinclair
Times
Frm
Tees
Republican
Iowa's U S Senators Vote Settled By Caucus
At a Des Moines Republican caucus Governor Gear withdrew from the field. J A Kasson was withdrawn, leaving Wilson as the nominee by acclamation for the long term. McDill, the present incumbent, was nominated for the short term by acclamation. The result satisfies a large majority of Iowa citizens.
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Des Moines
Gear
Feld
J.A. Kasson
Wilson
McDil
Fatal Explosion in Oskaloosa Kills Three Boys
A powder magazine in Oskaloosa exploded at around 4 PM, killing John Phillips, Jerold Joyce, and Johnny Steadman. The blast shattered windows citywide, damaged many homes, and caused about $20,000 in losses. Phillips and Steadman were high school students honored by Prof. Seerley. John Phelps and others suffered extensive damage to residences and businesses.
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Jerold Joyce
Johnny Steadman
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Monroe
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John Poffman
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Tebhats
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Ellison
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W. HI. Prine
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Vail
Win Swearingen
Dwight Jackson
Charley Dodgen
Phillips
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Seerley
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Mies
Destructive magazine explosion devastates town and wakes relief effort
The blast at a powder magazine near Oskaloosa College killed and mutilated several boys, toppled buildings, and rattled windows in Montezuma. Reports describe severed bodies, shattered heads, dismembered limbs, and ashore debris as investigators tally damages and relief groups plan aid for thousands affected. authorities estimate replacement costs near 830,000, with 4 business houses and numerous dwellings damaged. The town faces ongoing searches for fragments and calls for urgent city relief action.
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Moon
Beacon
Heart
City Relief Association
Herald
Board of Trade hears bids on busts and telegraph plans
The Board of Trade met with Vice President Mad. B. George presiding. A committee urged busts of Judge Greene and T. M. Sinclair for placement at the opera house and Cancel college, while Dr J. E. Ely argued Greene’s works deserve more than a bust. The meeting discussed meteorological instruments and a canal memorial, with Eynett Bros invited to consider relocating works. committees were appointed to inspect their plows.
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Lash
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T. M. Sinclair
Opera House
Cancel College
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Cedar Rapids
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Lisbon
Ely Masars
J. J. Flamiston
A. T. Averill
F. J. Upton
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Republican
How to get Rich Revealed by Deacon Snyder Secret
In this nugget from a bygone era a Deacon Snyder figure extols frugal living as the path to wealth and happiness. It touts Economy, health, and the household use of Electric Bitters costing fifty cents a bottle, sold by W. L. Weller.
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W. L. Weller
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