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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Times

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1879

Page

3

Death of Hon Trust Clark State Congressman

Washington telegrams report the death of Hon Trust Clark of Iowa City former speaker of the Iowa House and congressman elect. Born Schellsburg Pennsylvania October 18 184. He studied law at Jefferson College Cannonsburg and was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1863. Clark served in the Iowa legislature and as a trustee of the State University before entering the U S Congress where he held leadership roles. He died at five o'clock from congestive chill after a career marked by Republican fidelity and public service.

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Becks Re election Attacks Called Frivolous Pretense

The piece defends Judge Beck against attacks by politicians seeking to tarnish his record. It questions alleged indelicate letters claiming improper influence, asserts Beck’s integrity and long service, and demands accusers show real evidence before any renomination action. It condemns the framing and urges preserving the state’s judicial honor.

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The Reconstruction Debate and Negro Colonization Opinion

Editorial reprints from Cedar Valley Times May 24 urging cautious Reconstruction and opposing rushed policies. It links presidential vetoes, rebel influence, and the push for colonization or emigration of Black citizens to distant lands, arguing for measured action and strong loyalty standards.

Southern chivalry revived in political duel

Representative Lowe of Alabama challenged Senator Logan of Illinois to deadly combat over alleged Confederate recruitment at rebellion's start. Logan accused Lowe of lying, Lowe taunted, and both men publically spar over who dares more, Logan said to use umbrella if attacked.

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Political Retrospect From The Times Thirteen Years Ago

The Times editorial board defends its past radical stance on the southern policy and reconstruction. It claims the Republican party is to blame for current national turmoil and asserts that President Sayes aided southern rebels. It says the paper opposed reconstrution and foresaw the outcomes, warning against surrender to rebel demands.

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MURDER AT WATERLOO APPARENTLY BY SON

The article reports the murder of Mrs. George W. Simmons, age 63, in Waterloo with blunt instrument blows. Her son, about 25, was arrested as the probable perpetrator, with evidence mainly circumstantial, while the case points to three sleepers in the house. The coroner’s findings and family history hint at possible motive involving the mother and son’s divorce.

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