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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1879
Page
3
The notes discuss potential cabinet reshuffles, partisan divides in Congress, and local political maneuvering. They cover figures like Kas non, McCrary, Hubbard, Beck, Ruddick, and Coelen, plus topics from war legislation to railroad passes and school administration. Reports include crop prospects, beer sales, and emigrant drownings in Dakota.
The Fifth District Republican Convention met in the Opera House with eighty delegates, nominating Wm. G. Thompson after eighty ballots for the successor to the late Rush Clark. The process was orderly with firm support for party unity, and Linn County expresses pride in Thompson's qualifications while urging increased party strength statewide. The convention also adopted resolutions endorsing Des Moines party platform principles and conveying condolences to Rush Clark’s family.
The Republican State Convention presents its platform with commentary. It defends a protective tariff and asserts the United States is a nation, not a league, a stance contrasting with the Democratic Party. The document emphasizes constitutional authority and national unity.
A fragment from a 19th century political document outlines party stances on national unity, finance, and states rights, condemns Democrats, praises Republican fiscal policy, and supports prohibition. It mentions a Cedar River ride and a Manitoba excursion by ladies, with details on travel arrangements and schedules.
Public notices announce petitions filed in the District Court of the United States for bankruptcy discharge and creditors claims. Names include H W Blibby of Cedar Rapids and Jus S McClellan of Center Point, with hearings set before registers in Ced ar Rapids and dates in June 1874 and July 1878.
The Iowa Legion of Honor is a state based body organized March 15 1879. Its aims are to promote fraternity and provide aid to widows orphans and heirs of deceased members. It requires residents of Iowa aged 21 to 60 of sound health and character to join. The order emphasizes business principles and avoids yield or funeral benefits while offering support to the distressed. It has grown to about 900 members in under three months with two Cedar Rapids lodges Cedar Lodge No 1 and Valley Lodge No 10 totaling 114 members.
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