Labor and capital clash threatens industry and yields
The piece argues the labor versus capital conflict will exhaust itself, but meanwhile capital flees productive ventures to bonds while labor starves. It urges a mutual, profit based wage understanding and warns against destructive strikes, asserting wages follow profits and both sides must act as partners for a stable economy.
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Ih Aman
Labor League
Sencele
Greece
Rome
Beate
Censuring Wilson and Postage Legislation Debate
The legislature censured Senator James F Wilson over a bill to raise fourth class postage. The article argues low rates flood the market with free carriage circulars from Chicago and other wholesale marts, harming Cedar Rapids retailers. An amendment to classify seedsmen’s goods as third class is discussed.
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James F. Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Controversy Over Tax Bill on Farmers and Telegraph Rates
The article argues farmers' interests gain little from a bill now debated, while large eastern dealers oppose it to preserve revenue. It cites claims from Philadelphia Bulletin and Zager of Saxeby, criticizing rate increases and stock watering by telegraph and telephone companies, and notes religious revival theatrics and political manipulation in public life.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Saxe City
John ‘Yanamaker
Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids
East
Towa
Central Union Telephone Company
Indiana
Iowa
Bell Company
Chicago Exchange
Uelican Bell
American Bell Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Jay , Gould
Alexander Graham Bell
Sam Jones
Sam Small
Chicago
Jones
Hong Kong
China
Scudiie
Aman Wiftian
Ty Feus
Adrunkard
Saveral Worgen
Prohibition Debate Highlights Local Option Bill Progress
Des Moines correspondence reports a lively Senate debate on the local option measure with Senator Sutton defending prohibition against Senator Balter. The bill remains in special order for March 18 and session progress faces a crowded agenda including court reforms and state governance.
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Times
Senate
T.8. Clark
Sutton
Balter
Marshall
Supreme Court
Iowa
Des ‘Moines
Chicago Market Report reflects mixed grain and livestock shifts
Chicago market report from March 15 1888 notes wheat shows modest advance amid firmer foreign markets and lighter receipts, while other cereals are dull. Meat markets are quiet with pork futures near nominal and cattle stronger than hogs. Butter eggs and country produce steady to firmer. cash demand active for some items. Prices and quotations show small, uneven changes across grains seeds and livestock.
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CatcaGo
Minneapolis
Baluth Marktot
Sample
Wgsle
Cost of the liquor traffic and its national burden
The Dubuque Times states that the liquor traffic costs the country more than half the national debt each year. Indirect and direct costs exceed profits from all real estate investments, surpass civil service and military expenses, and cover river and harbor, pensions, and local governments.
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Dubuque
Iowa Officials and Capitol Plans Highlight 1886 Era
The piece details the Iowa Capitol complex with eight courtrooms and direct access to a 30000-volume State Library, predicts four annual terms, and praises Secretary of State TD Jackson. It covers labor statistics, a push for Dr. Hutchins’ reappointment, and a broad view of state offices, printing, and public documents. It notes social events, patents, and an incorporation notice for a Cedar Rapids mining company.
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Capitol
State Library
Dow
Supreme Court
Post Law
Davenport
Son
Rank TD. Jackson
Butler County
Seconnd
Executive Council
Ie Laborioaa
Caisus
TL. W. Smith
Jackson
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Elis
Iowa Press
Boston Herald
The
Age of Steel
Chicago Times
Current
E. BR. Hutchins
Knights of Labor
Ania
bin From
Labor
Gtate of Lows, Ag & Body
Iowa Mining Compacy
Cedar Rapida
Canital
Cle Corpasacion
Othes
E. I. Foster
W. &. Vurty
Anthony Boer
Aloes
Cedar Hepids
Lowe
Wewees
Wwe Watts
Washington Latter on Senate debate of Presidential prerogatives
From our political correspondent in Washington March 14 1836 the Senate opens debate on the President's prerogatives delayed by Mr Cleveland's special message outlining his rights and privileges Edmunds leads the Judiciary Committee with Republicans expecting a lengthy discussion portraits of his health and aging appearance noted as the session begins
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Senate
Mr. Edmunds
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Onon
Congress
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Judiciary
White House
Vawley
Connecticut
Wasaweros
Edmunds
Judiciary Committee
Senator Edmunds
Nog
Démocrata
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Mardtuin
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Des Moines
C. A. Snow &Co
U.S
Washington
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Brush Creek
J.T. Condon
Kingsley
O. S. Foster
Mr. Vernon
J. A. Grant
Eddyville
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Burlington
Seal Lock
P. Hare
Aystem
Ft. Lillibridge
J. Long
Brighton
W. Louden
Pairfield
Hay
J. L. Smith
Household Press
J.A. Withrow
Scranton City
Mass
Linn
A. H. Tobnson
Mra
Jaburom
Dunisis Bros
Haa
Aed
Joseph Moorhead
Washington Latter
Brussels
Devendore & Mann
Jones & Flumb
Hastings & Allen
First Avenue
Tastings & Allen
American Bible Society
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Second St
New York
Hanae’ & Co
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Oscar Solomon
E.a.khegley
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COE College
Gadar Rapids
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Troy
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