Washington society tainted wife and Louisiana politics divided
The piece railS against Mrs Bruce for African heritage yet wealth and Paris dress alter social bias. It accuses Nicholls of hypocrisy over northern indignation, notes murders by white Democrats, and critiques the South’s supposed gratitude poetry prize. It paints Creole politics, Ku Klux elements, and Southern stereotypes amid fevered rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Bruce
Washington
Paris
Bruce
Nicholls
Floorman
New Orleans Times
M. Henry Guy Carleton
Great Southland fraud tale lauded by great discoverer
A southern political satire claims a large Republican conspiracy used tissue ballots to help Democrats win in 1876 Louisiana and South Carolina. It mocks black voters and praises a mysterious “great discoverer” for exposing alleged election fraud and urging Congress to reward him, ending with calls against racial strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jie
Washington
Republican Party
South
Phoenix
Tilden
Couise
South Carolina
Lonor
Jone
Tey
Darkey
Congress
Drive Well Royalty Debate Cited With Local History
MMC C Linville recalls driving wells in Kansas in 1868 and 1869 near Medina and Emporia with Hiatt Smith. He names E McLaine A L Fowler S Weaver A J McHenry Louis Lutt and J Conkle among clients. The article notes public discussion of the drive well royalty and possible legal rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MMC
C. Linville
Green
Kansas
Hiatt Smith
Cu Rivar
Medina
E. McLaine
A. L. Fowler
8. Weaver
A. J. McHenry
Louis Lutt
J. Conkle
Linville interest in iron wells sparks early 1860s dispute
Decorah resident Mr. Linville claims priority for an iron well point design developed around 1861 in Manhattan and nearby towns. He cites multiple names, dates, and regional figures to support his extortion and discovery claims, urging a formal hearing to challenge Green aver and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tora
Indy Ualled Burns
Rannther
Joseph
Rickapaugas
Manhattan
Uy Country
Twells
Fou Ligeiabottom
I Chavk Lewis
Isiner
G L.gove
Geg. Wisner
D.eovetus Wisner
Perryville
Jefferson
County
D.K. Kretsinger
Dr. Woodward
Joseph Walling
Charles Thompson
Thornton
Edward ‘Thornton
James Hartgraves
Carson
Moody
Sir
Linville
Tso
Sth
Kansas
Cavalry
Hiatt Smith, Aloe
Collier
Driving Wells
Wro. Rainey
Fireen
Decorah
May Linvilly
Zurn
Penorah
State Agricultural Society meets in Des Moines notes budget cuts
The State Agricultural Society held a session in the Des Moines courthouse with President Ford and directors including Downing, Duffield, Porter, Mills, Snoutfer, Ketchum, Stacy, Wilson and Weight. The finance committee found receipts for 1878 at 14,315 and urged reduced expenses and officer salaries, proposing secretary 1200 dollars per year, president and directors paid per diem, and limiting mileage. The secretary and treasurer reports were endorsed, and a plan to locate the next fair in Des Moines was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Register
State Agricultural Society
Court House
Des Moines
Jansth
Spotford
Downing
Duffield
Porter
Mills
Snoutfer
Ketchum
Stacy
Wilson
Weight
Amon
Tisindy
Ehat
Assoniation
W. T. Sutras
Luar
Finance Committee
F. L. Downing
C. I. Clarkson
John
Fair time set and officers elected at Aborn House
The September second week was named for the next fair with the sixth as gathering day. Board of Directors met at the Aborn House and elected superintendents for departments. The secretary was instructed to apply for membership in the National Society, premiums fixed by district and race, with payments contingent on funds. Numerous real estate transfers and tax deeds listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas in Linn County, Iowa, show extensive property activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finapp
A! Sue
W.T. Smith
Aborn House
Iowa
Horticultural Soci Ial
John & King
Josh Cowan
Wis
Nancy Beemer
E W Wenger
Lisbon
Haney Neal
Mary M Neal
Mig
Coto Chas Gitehell Sani
Walker
Sarah A Kirkwood
John A
Holmes & Tine's
Marion
Henry W Kimball
Peter G W Vanfossen
Nwsel
Syinga
Boren RR
G&a
Elva “McGrath
Lemuel Sherman
Wogood & Elliott
Pag Carskaddun
Tenry
Straley
Adeline Leonard Se Sane
Tlannah Reed
Andrew J McKean
DH Vanauken
H OG Waite
Dorcas Guts
Cedar Rapids
Frances J Murray
John A. Jones
Perry Newman
J Newman
Thog
Ht Hoag
Nathan C Hoag
EL Mansfield
Qussa Patterson
Jlos Vankirk
Gao
Isaac Yarkirk
St S
Wetherby
Jas Albright
State of Iowa
Treas of
Linn Coto
Davenport
Geo Heilman
Hollenpeck
John
Maney
Aga
Bilal Wigley
Anna Sligley
Hull
Geo Cochran
John Vinton
Harriet Vinton
Nnlls
Twogood & Biliott
I. Bookwaiter
Western
State of
Treas Linn Coto I
Wilson
Isbell
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F. Ieclelland, Editer
France
Holt
Waz
Acklen
Tonisana
House
Charleston
Mackey
Cenex
Cabuda
Tom
Dominion
Cork
Ireland
Gorkites
United States
Siijl
America
Jaks
New Orleans
Potter
Sherman
Agnes
Tts
the State Agricultural Society
Tocek
A.C. Blakett Co
City National Bank
Town
Samuel Mey
Rapids Township
Lins County
Low
Ole Ostray
Linh Ga
Lows
Taber
Slane
Tidhy
Benjamin Harrison
Linn
Shosohaying
Haysone
Alawanee
TNO
Gates
Ay Bradley
TRE Cedahirapids Pe Company
Utito Ets Rat ‘Apitel
Murogape
Tobit
Bias Capital
Hapiigies
Halley Tual Meg
Eadh
Faleen
Prensiuans Ee
Wiesel
Union Pacific Bb, Comp'y Antecida A
Tleh
Leag
Wien
Addie West
Centrat Ows
Hookekeepers
Kéit Marcantua College
Kookuk
Cedar Rapids Business College
Teving
Prion Ag
Tee
Pelling
Lane
Urrespond
P.O
Lowe
Luckhand & Sikba
Joseph Swab
W. D. Watrous & Co
Acay
Cedar Rapids Ails
Yeparedt
Minnesota
Conquest
Tha
Tate
Clinton Pace
Haruet? & Co
Fartland
Maine
Tiber
College Township
B.C
Idmaid
Osage
Titus
William Cullen Bryant
Bryant
Preston HU Seed
Chicago
H.D. Olds
Fangy Goods
South Commercial St
Cedar Rapids, Sowa
P. F. Given
Ania
Mhoroughkina
Engle Street
Brock
Given
Ald Hove
Asay
G. F. van Vechten
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
gIpsr National Raw
Lanark
Itnois
Bray National Hay
Dr. Carroll
Iaa
Exchange National Banx
Polo
Iilois
Merchants
National Bank
Jarrwood & Coox
Bankers
Bhannon
Ans? & Corrket
Clarence
Office
Bever’s Block
England
Scotland
Europa
Tata Tagplerg
Publis Ar
Calder & Garrison
Gemmapn
Dover
American
Washington, D.C
Union Mills
Amannet of
Hou
Emmy Fone
Atrial and Teaeainee
Sararietian
W.s. Cooper
Nj Erie Ao
Urlay
Curoy Bright
Freier
Guentes A
Theresa Sond
Pam
Adext
Scientific American
Hermes
Ouriier
Wwindess Postags
Soi
Slinavedenatta
Munn & CO
Pullen Ak Row
Ew York
Messrs. Munn & Co
Ani
Raye 4 Perience
ENR & CO
New York
Omlee, Co
West Side Mutual Fire Insurance Association
More
Ube
Sfietieyt
E. K. Larimer
W. S. Bradley & Bro
Traelers IN
Carbonated Stone Pipe Co
Manu Cructoters
COE, Collegiate Institute
Cedar Rapids, la
R. A. Condit
Foster Bros
COAL
Offre
Union Depot
Gillette & Brother
Cou Association of Pennsylvania
John H. Law
Rubber Coops
Sereeeee Hey Usitalian
ERI
Iowa Avenue
Corner Park Ave
Jefferson 81
EOUSH
Washington Street
Pony Row
T. J. Giddings & Son
F. H. Phipps
C. B. Blachley & Son
Hampden
Playhles
Chadam Rapids
Canton
Orion
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal and Coke
Alea
Frateroy
Slaahuas
Oflee and
Yand
Carrie Wallace
Conn
Juakington Ans
Lowa
Jones & Eaton
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