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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1879
Page
3
A sprawling critique surveys Democratic and Republican stances, Civil War veteran pensions, and Sherman probes. It also questions government flood control plans and private lands affected by overflow, contrasting Southern opposition with public interest. Names include Logan, Nichols, and Custer era references.
A man in Mediapolis Iowa shot himself in the head after entering Turtle's drug store to view a revolver. He left a money related letter and was about thirty years old, a former cavalry veteran. The piece also notes widespread pestilence fears and a recent US Army- Cheyenne clash with casualties.
A chaotic narrative traces back Democratic leadership, investigations, and alleged voter suppression across Louisiana under Nicholls era. Headlines recount the Packard government betrayal, racial tensions, and calls for reform amid widespread complaints of misrule and violence.
The new pension bill passed by both houses of Congress provides that pensions granted for death or wounds during the Civil War begin at death or discharge from service and cover arrears. It authorizes rules for payment to pensioners or their heirs, repeals conflicting acts, and barring agents from collecting fees for arrears applications. The measure also permits retroactive evidence to lift previous prosecution bars when the disease or injury originated in service.
The Ly hrvoice of corn ships from Nes Maines to Singapore to test corn growing in India. Des Moines pension office reports about 9,500 pensioners paid since Dec 4 totaling 100,843 dollars. deaths and age arrivals reduce pensioner numbers by about two hundred over two years in Iowa and Nebraska.
A Lisbon Sun report from Olfa describes a fatal incident on the 18th mat involving farmer S Johnson. He drove a load of logs toward town, misjudged a fenced field, and became entangled with a barbed wire barrier after entering an open gate and knocking the wires.
Inmate conditions in the county jail draw attention as advocates call for reform of women’s facilities. Calls focus on tire work programs and living standards amid ongoing scrutiny of confinement.
Ledger notes transfers of parcels in Cedar Rapids including Geo W Tarrier to Giles Mabie and other deeds. The piece also recaps a Marion jail reform discussion sparked by earlier prison employment articles, criticizing cell design and calling for humane, humane treatment and safer confinement.
A Perry & Sons shoe firm traveler from Albany New York died in the Discent House West Taion Thursday night after a day of selling boots and shoes. He retired in apparently good health and was found dead in bed. Heart disease is suspected as the cause.
Notice in bankruptcy proceedings for Borke Cink in the District of Iowa. Public notices state a petition has been filed under federal bankruptcy law and set a date for the hearing. The document names the bankruptcy estate and creditors, with specifics on a timetable and courtroom contact.
Original notice from District Court of Linn County Iowa to defendants Vincene Weiss and others. Describes petition seeking property Lot sixteen in Cedar Rapids and the out-lot one, listing plaintiffs Vineet Weiss Questtuc d' Uhetcot and defendants Kowal Soukup. Court set for April term at Morton. Attorneys Buare & Towel for Cedar Bays Linn Co Iowa.
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