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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1881
Page
5
A cluttered column cites Conkling and Platt rumors, Blain and Grant rumors, and a London Canada disaster warning. It notes constitutional court uncertainty, Grant's restraint in the Conkling feud, and Western crop reports while recounting a fatal whisky wager in Chicago.
The Davenport convention on water transportation drew governors, senators, and business leaders from Michigan Illinois Iowa Missouri Ohio Minnesota California New York and Wisconsin. The gathering endorsed nationwide authority to regulate interstate transport and fund canal construction to connect the lakes and the Mississippi River.
The piece argues Conkling’s recent conduct has been erratic and unwise, yet he remains a potent force. It states the Republican party cannot ignore his past services or future sympathy, warning his influence will endure despite calls for accountability.
A lengthy Mississippi valley convention session featured lively debate between Chicago Saint Louis and Davenport and closed with unified understanding along the river. Notables including Gear Wilson and Bross spoke on water and rail transport, urging Congress to fund a Mississippi water route, a canal to Chicago, and ongoing river improvements via the Mississippi River Commission.
Delegates at a regional convention approve a strategy favoring a frictionless transport system. They back toll-free Erie Canal and river improvements by the state, praising water routes for western goods. The event ends with a lavish banquet and a tour of Davenport Moline Rock Island, reflecting broad citizen support for future canal projects.
Washington letter from May reports a three-candidate race among Conkling, administration, and Democrat blocs for New York Republicans. Possible endgame sees Conkling naming a candidate with GOP unity to win. Notes Treasury investigations, deputy auditor appointments, and Grant’s return from Mexico. Walton.
The Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency confirms that The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is authorized to commence the business of banking. Certification dated March 20, 1881, by Comptroller John Jay Knox, with seal.
The Linn wood Cemetery Company is formed by Thoms gainer J. 8. Avderyon Jal Dean Wr. Bhelaian.17. Powell and W. J. Fenner under Title .chan ter Latte Code of 1873 in Iowa. It authorizes cemetery and related purposes, subdivision into lots, sale and transfer of property, and management by a board of directors for improvements and monuments. Shares valued at one hundred dollars, installments allowed, annual stockholders meeting on the second Thursday of January. Directors, officers, and protections for stockholders defined. The signatories include ThOMAS GATNER and others.
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