Fall River strikes and political shifts noted
A sweeping report covers a strike among apib ers and weavers in Fall River, plus a roundup of political developments. It mentions the president signing a supplementary judicial bill and vetoing the marshals' bill, LeGrand Byiogtan's campaign in Iowa's south district, and changes at the Marshall Times with C. S. Wilson named managing editor. Additional items include a railroad steamer disaster near Nebraska City, a pedestrian contest result, Methodist conference dates in Iowa, and fiscal year internal revenue receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
LeGrand Byiogtan
Congress
Lowa
LeGrand
C.S. Wilson
State Register
Marshall Times
Chapin
Clytic
Missouri
Nebraska City
Crossland
O'Leary
Des Moines
Town
Burlington
Upper Towa
Davenport
Onla
von Schrader
Lake Minnetonka
St. W. Rockwell
Harris
Isaac Dean
Mankato
D. D. Walker
St. Louis
Legal Dilemmas Resolved by Judge McKean
The Eureka reports Judge McKean recently ruled on two notable cases. One upheld burial expenses by allowing a small headstone koszt as part of estate costs. The other involved Isaac Bacon and Monticello street land, granting an injunction for 40 feet while preserving 15 by 45 feet for a water works engine and pumping house.
Turkish debt plan and paper money crisis
Xews from Turkey reports on a government remedy amid a house of paper money crisis. It notes a plan to collect 90 percent of the debt, with reforms criticized by Democratic reformers as a misstep in handling the currency emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
Turkey
Missionaries and political strife in the Levant and United States
An American Missionary Society formed at Marsovane aims to civilize the surrounding region, starting with forty members at 1.50 annually, amid reports of refugees abused by pashas and attacks on travelers. U.S. Congress adjourns without completing an appropriation to fund its goals, raising concern over electoral manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batoum
Americ Missionary Society
Leonard
Miss Fritcher
Sameon
Miss F
Cook Cooks the Mormons in Salt Lake City Speech
Joseph Cook spoke in Salt Lake City denouncing polygamy as a relic of seduction and adultery. He attacked Mormonism with sharp rhetoric while an Anti polygamy Association honored him for his vigorous sermon to a Mormon audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Joseph Cook
Salt Lake City
Flo
Thes
Antipolygamy Association
Mrs Nolls Murderer Caught In New York Case
Mrs Hull wife of a New York deputy was found murdered in bed on June 11. She was smothered with bedclothes, lacking other injuries. Jewelry vanished, no clear clues until a pawned piece led to Castine Gox who confessed. Coroner's jury ruled death by his hands and he will be tried immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Dy. Hull
New York
Castine Gox
Trull
Cox
Frull's
Press Association Resolutions From Manitoba Excursion
The Iowa Press Association on its annual trip expresses thanks to railroad lines and officials, Winnipeg hosts, and Selkirk citizens for courteous reception and support during their excursion. It also honors Judge William Meservey, editor of the Ft. Dodge Gazette, for his service and memory within the Town Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Association
Manitoba
Iowa
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Burnette
Ft. Snelling
Keith
Minnetonka Pari Association
May
Hattiey
Minnetonka Lake
St. Paul & Pacific R. R.co
Red River
Logan
Taylor
G. B. Bannatyne
HL Lyon
Free Press and Times
Winnepeg
Winnepeg and Western Transportation Company
Selkirk
William Robinson
Junkin
Walker
Wim. Meservey
Ft. Dodge
Town Press Association
Commencement Week At Cornell College Records
The June 26 1879 Cornell College events feature Baccalaureate by President King annual sermons by Rev Bennett and J A Ward alumni praise and concert with Prof Lowbard solo by a Chicago guest Dr Curry lectures by the National Repository and a frame of orations by Prof Akers Oliver Cromwell The 26 member graduating class performed well with long exercises Weston wins a 550 mile walk belt and $2500 prize in England and America context ends with farewell note from Weston’s Walk column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moesr Veenon
Iowa
Cornell College
King
Bennett
J. A. Ward
Conservatory of Music
Lowbard
Chicago
Dang & Sole
Curry
National Repository
Higa
Akers
Cedar R Rapids
Oliver Cromwell
Whisky Damages Highlight Marion Man's Suit
Fenzy Meyer of Marion county sued John Conway and wife of Creston claiming they sold him whisky that left his hands so frozen they had to be amputated. A jury awarded Meyer $6,000. He also sued the building owner where the liquor was sold. The column notes other Midwest items including crop prospects in Canada, Louisiana debt repudiation, Ben Butler’s political moves, and a Des Moines rainstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenzy Meyer
Marion County
John Conway
Creston
Meyer
Canada
Louisiana
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Washington
Chicago
Albert Weber
Weber Piano Fame
New York
Iowa
Inwa
Keokuk Gale
Des Moines Register
Clarkson
Des Moines
Itis
Napoleons
Napoleon I
St. Helena
Napoleon SI
Austria
Napoleon III
England
Napoleon IV
South Africa
Dubuque
Turbulent 1870s election sparks license debate in Cedar Rapids
Voters confront threats and intimidation as factions clash over licensing policy. Reports describe armed mobs, federal inaction, and Democratic party blame, while Cedar Rapids observers note a tense multiparty election with four councilmen per side and a mayoral vote on the license ordinance. A public reception honored John A Kasson amid localized political discontent and shifting liquor licensing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Oskalonsd
John’a. Kasson
Austria
Des Moines
Union League
Union
Congress
McCrary
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Ekly Times
Thursdey
McClelland
Omtattons
John MH. Leas
Frank T. Campbell
Supremester
J. M. Beck
Prwedon
Carl W. von Coet
Tjgessmut Earth District
Tal
William G. Thompson
Bull
D. Stepheene J. Salomon
Vicket
Samuel Daneels
Robert M. Jackson
Aaton F. Yambers
Eli Johnson
JE Lym
Xews
Tnesday Abi P.M
U.S
Cook
Press Association
Westons Walk
Weston
Lcon
Americ
Brown
Wemaie Lia
Towa
Nebraska
B. Mebiastars
Stuart
Monticello
ULC
Blake & Co
City National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Peter Snyder
R M Garrison
Veter Snyder
Frank Ohler
Dan Lothian
Dan'l Hoff
Jos Garver
Elias
Hopper
Jas C Young
Leroy Hopper
Olive Savage
J Todd
Jos Forman
Gedur Rapids
Laura Streeter
Cedar Apis
State of Yowa
Silas Parsons
M Harbeson
Don Cooper
Ote John
T Gunning
Frank Kortson
Lydia Parks
Morgan
Ting Ni Abe
Parks Bo Lydis Parks
Goa
John D Bumgardner
Nancy Furguson
Centur Por
Elner
Mitchell
Katie Berryhill
Andy. Gatlot
Iabell
Mae Non
William Sine
JameaIl Rica
District of
Toiva
Genersal
H. B. Parvin
H. M. Parvin
W. 2
Swarty
B. Bt. Parva
Swart. Hanloripes
District Court of the United States
District of Town
B. W. Poot
Mistriet
du Duque
Ares
Alonzo Gilagin
Ansiznce
Calder
Cater
Garrison
Linn Gounty
Samuel B. Beresford
Tate
Orient Court
Linn
E. L. Mans- Bold
Josaph
Amt
Linn County
Deccastal
A. Jowlug
Seation
Elehty-Thyes
Hapids Township
Linnegunty
Cssh
EL. Mansbiely
Admuiswator
G. Emonard
Dan
A. D
District Court of the
Unite States
Central Division
District of Iowa
JAS
McClet Lan
District of Iowe
Gaid
Dylas
S. McClellan
Canter Point
Diatrick
Acts of Congress of the
United States
St . Gilmore
BraNeYav
Kk. Love
E.R Mason
Tate ‘Distetet Pnurt
Kennile L Bla
Conerok Aeitelen
Hesnan
Spankrup
Nlernpbeys
Sedar Jtaplda
Sale
Acta
Giltoro
Reylsist
TH. K
Bove
Mason
Equitable Life Assurance Society OF
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West & Eastman
T.Z. Cook
Laurance
Rogers
Smith & Cas
Fixtra
Gorham
Haviland’s
Limoge
China
Aultman & Taylor
Sfade Mars
Multean & Hamilton
Telall Deniers
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Charcoal’ and Coke
Chicago Furniture Co
Saonens
B. Blachley ‘& Son, & Amidon
Hampden Watches
Elgin Watches
Stratton
S. Richter
Alba
Omioa
Ysird
Ington
Towa Avenue
Écders
Specia
JONES
EATON
Iowa Avenue
Bever's
AH Lin
Ain All Work
Ith
M. Ottmar
Westside Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Town Avenue
Grand Motel
B. Beachley & Son
Wales
Ure
Moore
Smith
Jas. Sul
Vi. Ure
Minger
Miller & CO
Washington St
Stouk
Little & Young
Allen
Jase-po Ri
Sone
Joseph ‘Swab
Messner & CO
API
A. Loy OF
W. New
TZ Cook
Crockery Store
Losepie SW
Merchants’ Block
Commercial
Notioiat Bart
Gor
Gmail
Lanully
D.smits
Streat
Washington, D.C
Krebs Bros., City ‘Undertakers
Gyne
Cyey Psi
Store
Cor
Washington and
Ovin
Fata
A. C. Soule
Seanp OF
Soule Miller
S. Commercial St
W.S. Bradley & Bro
Prasers 1
Water
Chvar Rapuns
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