Nebraskas prison colonized by Mormons and a prince is dead
A jumble of items notes a planned monument for William Lloyd Garrison, landings at Castle Garden, a trade dollar bill, political shifts in Des Moines, and a warning to Union League members. It also reports Prince Napoleon’s death in battle, scrutiny of Col Trimble’s gubernatorial bid, Iowa voter irregularities, and a fatal shooting in Henry County involving William Riley.
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Sipsion
Willian Lloyd Garrison
Castle Garden
Mioway
Moody
St. Louis
Massachusetts
Michigan
Laeroar
Cook- Ting
Lamar
Treasury
Ohe
Trimble
Greenlack
Hanly
Des Moines
Union League
Napoleon
LaPorte
Pea Ridge
Col. Trimble
West
Henry County
William Riley
Atoan
McCune
Marshall
Riley
Hawkin McCune theft case and vast railroad figures
A man accuses McCune of theft and threatens prosecution whileRailroad industry data shows about four hundred thousand workers in U S railroads and five times that many dependent on them for support A vast payments volume of about four hundred million dollars per year is noted Congress is criticized for inaction and political theater The piece also covers remarks on political figures and a dramatic senate exchange between Conkling and Lamar with apologies issued.
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McCune
Railway World
United States
Apo
Army appropriation bill signed but polls issue debated
Congress settled two major matters by enacting the army and judicial appropriation bills. The army measure bars using troops as a police force at polls though the president argues he may interpret the term. The judicial bill carries riders and awaits the president’s decision, with possible extra sessions looming.
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United States Army
Congress
Heath of the Prince Death Sparks France Wide Response
The sudden death of the Prince Imperial shocks France, with Op inion Nationale honoring the Bonaparte grief while deeming it Providence on republic foes. Ex Empress Eugenie is unconscious and others fear for her recovery. Prince Victor, a seventeen year old successor, studies at the Lycee Charlemagne.
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Prine Imperial
France
Z'Opinion Nationaly
Bonaparte
Eugenie
Prince Victor
The
Lycee Gharlemange
Nomination Withdrawn Over Constitutional Doubts
The president withdrew Secretary McCrary’s nomination to succeed Judge Dillon, citing grave doubts about the president’s power to nominate for a vacancy not yet occurred. The Ottumwa Courier notes optimistic talk on extending the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line to Ottumwa, with Milwaukee purchasing the Western Union Road and planning a Mississippi bridge at Sabula.
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McCrary
Dillon
Ottumwa
Milwaukee & St Paul
Tedrick
Milwaukee Company
Glasgow Bank
Mississippi
Sabula
Davenport & St. Paul
Iowa
Sunday Picnicing in Chicago Ends in Bloodshed
Sabbath picnic at St James Bohemian Sunday School sees sharp shooters as guard, an altercation ensues with youths at the entrance. Outsiders strike with sticks and stones, guards retaliate with bayonets outside the grounds. Five wounded, one killed. Socialist suspects arrested on murder charges for examination. Potential Cedar Rapids copycat worry persists.
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St. James
Cedar Rapids
Contradiction over Davenport and Howe Pumps
A letter from Center Point dated June 20 1870 rebuts a published piece titled Pun Among the Pump Men. The writer denies claiming Davenport Pump throws water farther than Howe Pump and disputes alleged price tests, urging readers to test pumps locally. He mocks opposing editors and invites further discussion from readers and the pump tower boys.
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Davenport
Lave
Howe
Pump
Bertram Gazette
Center Point
Transacting Business on the Sabbath in Church
A Times letter argues against passing the hat in worship to collect funds for ministers and church needs. It favors donations or weekday collections to avoid commercial pressure during services and to prevent embarrassment for parishioners while supporting preaching.
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the Times
House of God
Real Estate Transfers in Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas
Real estate transfers reported by A C Blake & Co note numerous deeds and sheriff sales across Cedar Rapids, Springville, and nearby areas. The list includes Austin Pardee to Sarah Conway in lot 1 sec 12 83 9 3100, Judy Dunn and others, and multiple trustee assignments. values range from 350 to 5500 dollars, with several parcels described by lot, block, and section.
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Austin Pardee
Sarah E Conway
Rebecca Bray
H Dunn
Lot Jones & Go
Springville
J W McElhenny
Henry DeWorrast
D Servison
Mason P Milli
U C Blaké
Maya
CT Dunn
John Christman
Jones & Co
Solomon Wilt
Jay Grover
George Sprague
RG Brock
Geo Heilman
G Brock Et al
Daniel X
Sheritt
Randal
Alvah'h Barber
Cyril H Clark
Jim
Hossler
Susan Winans
Rpringvnies
Nancy Bassett
Morgan
Cedar Rapids
Geo W Wilson
Worood & Riliott
Phineas Martin
Simeon J Martin
Gene Nasec
Auguste L Reed
Alex Gampveld Gustgnes
Twogood & Eliott
Pete Jedd
Wm Berger
Healy
Wig Sa
Senate clash over army bill and Democratic tactics
A lengthy report describes a tense Senate session where Republicans resisted a crammed Democratic army bill, condemning alleged coercive tactics. It notes Conkling Blaine and Windom challenging the measure, while Confederate sympathizers lash out. Debate, potential executive action, and party splits are highlighted amid broader fiscal and political maneuvering.
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House
Senate
Conkling
Blaine
Windom
Lamar
Exton
Beck
Mr. Conkling
New York
Mississippi
Congress
Bayard
Maine
Ohio
Greenback
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Yordistree
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Uarl W. Yon Coell
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Il Yaeshey
William G. Thompson
J. W. Bull
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A. Ds Salomon
Avatar
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Robert M.tackson
Aaron ¥. Yamlert
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J.B. Lyman
A. Laurance
Ew'torlal
Grundy County
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Western Hemisphere
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England
Warspan
Weaton
Te Yauraly
John
Chicago Journal
Jon
New Hampshire
Chicago
Missississippi
Matters Congressional
Heath OF the Prince
ST. B. Extension
A.C. Blake & Co
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City National Bank
Towa
Conkling-Lamar
Geda Rapids
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Towe
Linn County
James J. Tever
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Sahl Farm
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Drelouk A. Ving
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Rapids
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J.C. Imowann
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Mackimotes
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Jer
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Dimeater
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Mance
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Hunt
Vinton
Aldea 1
H. Listebarger
Low A
Cedar, Rapids Harness Co
Washington St
City Hall
Tanlers
Taat Mann
Tad & CO
Augvsta, Seat
Aultman & Taylor Thresher
Mark
NED Auerman Taveer Tetra
Aultlan & Taylor
Hamilto
R. G. Brock & CO
Canton
Orin
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossburg
Char, Coal and Coke
Onate
Alea
Carrie Wallace
Ves
Washingtan
Nin Séreole
Lowa
Jones & Eaton
Heavy & Shele Hardware
Lawa Avenue
M.ottmar
Iowa Avenue
Bever’s Block
Ares Gems
Wat
M. Ottmar
West Side Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Tosnres
Linn
URI
Moore
Kognts
David Conor
Symonds
Smith
Berliner
Ure
James Yuill
P.O
Henry F. Miller
Mele x CO
Tyon Pipe
Welland Drive
Wien
Allen Bios
SHO Store
Washington Sheen
Joseph Swab
Anil Biaanfacturer
Hecla Stove
Commercial
Cy National Bank
Messner & CO
Torelius
Thave
Nation
Cama Family Garden
St.t
Ewa
Pasiyakt
Aly
Posed
Washington, D.C
Chicago Furniture Go
Ly Ex
10Wa Avenue
C. B. Blachley & Son
Jewleres & Music Dealers
Hampden Watches
Elgin Watches
Stratton
Richter
Town Avenue
Grand Hotel
Krebs Bros., City Undertakers
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Store
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A. C. Soule
Soule & Miller
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W. S. Bradley & Bro
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