Republican State Ticket Praised in Town Column
The Republicans introduce their state ticket with strong praise for Governor Merrill and Judge Dillon. Major M. M. Walden is highlighted for lieutenant governor, noting his wartime service, legislative roles, and edits of Appanoose Citizen. Prof. Kissell is named for Superintendent of Public Instruction. the piece asserts the ticket will advance Iowa to high political and moral standards.
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Madison M. Waldes
Appangona County
F. Dillon
Scatt
Abraham
Kissell
Scott County
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Big County
Senate
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Third Party Debate on Temperance Law Enforcement
A local Republican paper argues against forming a separate temperance party. It says the party should enforce existing temperance laws fully before pushing stricter measures, noting variance in law enforcement across communities and warning that new laws without broad moral support will fail. The piece reflects on the temperance movement’s political strategy and the need for effective execution of current statutes.
Republican temperance stance preserves Iowa party unity
A party endorsement urges firm enforcement of state temperance laws in Iowa. It argues that further radical measures would split the Republican base, weaken the cause, and delay progress, urging supporters to remain united and focus on other issues. It condemns creating a third party and stresses loyalty to current liquor statutes.
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Republican Party
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Temperance Party
Removal of the Office Sparks Local Alarm and Debate
A letter warns residents of a proposed Pension Office removal from Dubuque to Marion, arguing it harms convenience and local economy. It criticizes the move as a vanity project favored by appointees, notes Dubuque as a central banking and mail hub, and urges readers to oppose the change while highlighting the town’s growth and river-based industry.
Burlington Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railroad progress update
Davenport Gazette reports on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railroad assets and work. Grading from Burlington to West Branch Cedar County is 70 percent complete, with track and bridge materials staged in place. Capital stock is subscribed and iron purchases are nearly liquidated, signaling strong progress amid prior land swindle concerns.
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Davenport Gazette
Burlington,Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railroad
Burlington
Wapello
Louisa County
Ions River
West Branch
Cedar County
New York
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Rail expansion boosts Iowa cities and land rush gains
The Burlington and Des Moines counties push to extend tracks to Vinton and Waterloo, with cars to run from Burlington to Liberty by November. Northwestern Iowa sees rapid settlement as the Dubuque and Sioux City line progresses and homesteads surge, while Sioux City land office reports strong entries and high cash receipts.
IOWA ITEMS PRESIDING ELDER NAMED AND STATE FIGURES
Rankin of Tipton becomes Presiding Elder in the Towa City District replacing Truesdell who moves to Chicago. Town City Presbyterian Church honors pastor Os mond on his sixteenth anniversary with gifts. State treasurer reports for quarter ending June show receipts of 254 800 625 and disbursements 198 260 04 with excess receipts 50 009 698. Real and personal property values rise. Jones county 1507 value 8 970 118 and 1369 value 4 679 137. Gen. Barney Keokuk owns a large vineyard of 71 acres with 835 000 invested. Arthur Walker of Henry county, 10, killed by lightning while riding to hunt cattle. Cdor Fails starch factory in Blackhawk county sold for 16 900 to Woodworths of Dubuque who plan manufacturing. Travel times Council Bluffs to Chicago 17h40m by Ros & P Ry and 18h20m by C&NW Ry. County notes on missing child case in Yast September and $600 reward found insufficient as child’s clothing and remains indicate strayed and perished.
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John M. Rankin
Tipton
Towa City
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Treasury
Gen
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Keokuk
Arthur Walker
Henry County
Ccdor
Blackhawk County
Messrs. Woodworth
Dubnge
Ros. & P. Rv Ry
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Chicago
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Iowa Democratic Convention Planned at Des Moines
The Iowa Democratic State Convention is called to meet in Des Moines on July 14. The event is reported to be exclusive to men. A body of a 63 year old man, Mr Mueller, was found in the Mississippi River at Burlington on the 10th, presumed suicide. A fire on the Burlington Cedar Rapids Minnesota Railroad lever at Burlington last Monday drew 75 workers to lay track. The first shipment of iron reached Burlington from Chicago this week. The Fort Worth Herald notes readiness to lay down a mile and a half of track per day with sufficient force. Fifty three barrels of smuggled sugar were seized at Dubuque by secret fraternity. merchants unaware of fraud. An almost solid copper mass weighing nine pounds was found twelve miles north of Burlington a few days ago. L. E. Grover, former Cedar Rapids railroad figure, died in Paris on June 8 from consumption.
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