Political Turmoil and Local Reports Highlight Iowa News
The Iowa scene features Secretary Kirkwood retirement rumors and a possible commission post. Congressmen discuss party fragility as Democrats face southern splits. A Davenport charter death is noted along with Iowa timber fraud concerns, Des Moines exhibition plans, and the 1881 railroad finances. Smallpox fears rise as measures tighten. Governor Gear’s Iowa speech and political shifts renominate columns reveal public mood.
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Kirkwood
Tusner
Ellis
Louisiana
Virginia
Democratic
Christian
Davenport
Iowa
Towa
Des Moines
Tews State Agricultural Society
John. W. Porter
Inhnson County
James Wilson
Tame
John R. Shafter
Jefferson Counts
J. G Roulds
Pell County
Wilson
Women’s Board of Missions
Boston
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Turkey
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Gear
Secon
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The
Clarksville
Ebter
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Churgh
Dea Moines Register
Art Kirkwood
Register
Laws
Struble
Iowa House of Representatives
Tama
United States
Republican Caucus
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Republican Party
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Terrible railroad disaster on Hudson River line
A rear collision near Spuyten Duyvil on the Hudson River railroad killed nine and injured about forty. The Albany to Chicago express was struck by a Tarrytown special, causing cars to telescope and burst into flames. Passengers describe screams, burns, and heroic rescues as officials and bystanders fought the fire and freed victims.
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Hudson River
Parsons
Albany
Spuyten Duyvel
Tarrytown
Wagner
Ronning
Tre
Levy
Palace
Alvany
Bad Roads Promote Trade and Prosperity in Cedar Rapids
An Iowa city editorial argues that muddy highways harm both consumers and merchants by raising prices for hay wool corn and butter. It cites Burlington as a comparison and claims improved roads would boost local trade by up to $100,000 annually, benefiting stores churches and merchants alike.
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Grinter
Laramy
Wilson
Des Moines Register
Wwe
Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Rag and Record
Cedar Rapida Republican
Western Nail Association
Pittsburgh
Burlington Hawkeye
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Franklin Mills
Jandford
Baxp
Weekly Market Report January 18
Market notes list hog prices and weights, corn terms, and cotton related figures. Local listings include onion prices and butter per dozen, with scattered references to traders and a Minnesota connection.
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Weekly Market Report
Train wreck tragedy recalls Wagner and Rev. Marichal
Eyewitness accounts describe a Albany train wreck caused by no signal. Passengers were fatally injured as bodies burned beyond recognition, with identification aided by personal effects and scattered belongings. A brakeman is jailed pending trial.
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Albany
Wagner
Marichal
Guiteau Trial Features Defense and Uncertain Verdict
Seuville pressingly argues for Guiteau while the defendant interrupts with derisive remarks in the prison dock. Prosecution prepares to close as the jury faces possible discord or insanity questions, amid doubts about the judge's handling and defense strategy.
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Seuville
Guiteau
Pricoter
Seaville
Call for Road Funds and a Tax Plan in City Debate
A citizen argues lawmakers must fix highways. He urges a dedicated tax or bonds to fund lasting roads, proposing city and county officials pursue revenue, backed by governor Sherman’s inaugural call for highway réforme and better oversight of public works. The piece highlights mismanaged, piecemeal road work and the need for accountable spending.
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Buren A. Shermhan
Lowing
Hug
MissourI Verdella letters on Cedar Rapids, trade and towns
Ed Trues reports from Missouri Verdella describing Cedar Rapids, saloon closures, and Democratic tradition. notes wheat, corn, and potatoes prices, emigration, land sales from 10 to 40 per acre, two railroads, coal veins, and current weather with ample rain and no winter. B C McWilliam remarks.
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Verdella
Trues
Missouri
Keystone
Cedar Rapida
Kansas
From &B Vo
B.C. Mewilutams
Great Chicago Enterprise and Electrical Bitters Racket
The article touts a Chicago laboratory for Electric Bitters as a premier enterprise employing many hands. It boasts high demand, claims exceptional merit, and notes a bargain price of fifty cents. Also advertised are baggage transfer services, a fish market, and fresh poultry deliveries with daily arrivals.
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Bachange
W. L. Weller
Ting
Pisa
Pointer
C. D. Harris
Eagle Street
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