Inter-State Commerce Law prompts cross-state debate
Newspapers across Iowa react to the interstate commerce act. Opinions condemn the law as impractical and harmful while predicting increased conflict, with cities like Peoria Des Moines and Dubuque weighing effects. Merchants fear ruined competition and railroads push for repeal or revision.
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The
Tnres
Congress
Lews
Hupitin
Uredim
Chicago
Peoria
Cedar
L Council Bhuli Herat
Interco
San Francisco
Pacifi Coast
Alitown
Marshalltown
Itumwa Democrat
Cerstain Southern
Keokuk
Tama City
Dubuque
Iowa Railways and State Legislation Clash Over Rates
Iowa public opinion hardens against railroad practices of discrimination and rebates as inter state commerce law comes under scrutiny. Editors urge fair trial of the law, argue for harmonizing interests, and warn of potential legislation if roads refuse to reason. Stakeholders include Iowa citizens, legislators, and transportation firms across the state.
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Burlington Gagette
Chicago Journal
Iowa State Register
Chicago
Railroad
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
Othe Gues
Larlington
Azelle
Fort Dodge Messenger
Toms
Eviction Report Outlines Dakota Settlement Removal
Soldiers enforce three day notice on settlers at Big Bend Dakota. A widow named Ryan, forced off with belongings loaded into a wagon and carted to a station. Troops will stay three weeks on Crow Creek reservation as authorities fence the Tani land amid protests.
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Treluni
Big Bend
Dakota
United States
Ryan
Indy
Crow Creek
Too Drunk to Marry Under New York Judge Ban
A New York supreme court judge voided Minnie Clack and Elovenles J. Kittren marriage on grounds the groom was intoxicated and could not comprehend the ceremony. The ruling implies drunken parties may render contracts void and questions the fairness of accountability for crimes committed under liquor.
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New York
Supreme Court
Minnie Clack
Elovenles J. Kittren
Political battle over state debt and party power in Iowa
The piece recalls the 19th century political clash where Republicans blamed Democrats for a mounting state debt and wasteful spending. Voters kept Republicans in office, the treasurer redefined warrants, and the outcome left Democrats with dwindling ammunition as Republicans seemingly secured a lasting hold in Iowa politics.
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Higdlight
Republican Party
Iowa
General Tuttle Announces Staff and Headquarters
General Tuttle fixes headquarters at Des Moines and reveals staff: J. W. Muffiy assistant adjutant general, R. L. Chase assistant quartermaster, G. F. Beech inspector, Warren S. Dungen judge advocate, Phil Schaller mustering officer, Charles Et. Smith aid de camp.
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Tuttle
Dez Moines
J. W. Muffiy
Agaiesant
R. L. Chase
G.F. Beech
Marshalltown
Warren S. Dungen
Charlton
Phil Schaller
Sac Cutz
Charles Et. Smith
Mount Hletsant
Boycott Move by Knights of Labor Riles Journals
The Knights of Labor official organ urges a boycott of eight hundred newspapers not backing its leaders. Only twenty-two journals are deemed worthy, a move likely to deepen internal strife and threaten disintegration of the order.
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Knights of Labor
Order
Generil
K.of i
K. of L
Powderly
Powers That Be
Weather forecast for May by Prof Foster predicts storms and frosts
May forecast foresees first half favorable for crops, frosts expected between the 14th and 23rd with a risk from the 17th to 22nd. Eight May storms cross the Mississippi with two heavy dates on the 10th and 16th, and rains plentiful in the Mississippi valley east of the Missouri.
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Foster
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Missouri River
Missouri
Work house plan debated for Linn county care
County opinion favors converting the poor farm at Indian Creek into a work house and an incurable insane department. Readers such as Alexander Campbell and Springville Era support Mr. Yuill’s plan, arguing current facilities are inadequate and costly. Discussion centers on relocating the poor house, with the incurable insane facility as the primary issue.
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Indian Creek
Yulll
Ladian Creek
Alexander Campbell Esq
Marion Pilot
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Davis
Cedar. Rapids
Marion
A Word to the Wise on Catarrh Remedy
A brief warning against catarrh describing it as more than an inconvenience and linking it to serious diseases. The text urges immediate use of Dr Sage's Catarrh remedy as the effective treatment, criticizing quack medicines and touting the product as a scientific physician's invention.
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Dr. Sage
Patents Granted To Iowa Citizens This Past Week
Patent notices list several Iowa residents receiving patents over the past week. Names include WwW. Ti. Babcock of Aplington, T. Danskin of Marshalltown, T. Branden of Des Moines, A. F. Crandall of Lerama, J. G. Hof of Nora Springs, J.B. Neff of Burlington, J.P. Phelps of Muscatine, J. H. Springer of Des Moines, J. Struble of Sioux City and others with varied inventions such as com planter and windmill components.
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Iowa
C. A. Snow & Co
U. S
Washington, D.C
Babcock
Aplington
T. Danskin
Marshalltown
Oped
T. Branden
Des Moines
Hateaway
A. F. Crandall
Lerara
Great Earthquakes and River Driving in Wild Waters
A mid 19th century piece contrasts river driving as a perilous, strenuous occupation with a lengthy description of crew life aboard a log drive. It extols river workers’ youth, athleticism, brutal daily routine, constant danger, and the brutal weather and hours they endure.
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Porvie
Civilization
Cawan
Cnck
Audi Bry
Banpor
Keen as a Razor and Telegraph Trickery in Wayback
A fragmentary tale from Boneratlle Journal describes a sharp telegraph office ruse. A man recounts tricking a clerk into routing a message to St. Louis by exploiting pay practices and a brass clicker. The piece shifts to a fashion notice on hats and bonnets, urging readers to visit wholesale houses to plan spring and summer purchases.
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Finnereaun
Poligemon
St. Louis
Torlay Lowarikal
Kimler
St. Young Indy
Pater
Wayback
Boneratlle Journal
Nuoesalry
Olivia
Andy Tess
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND ROGER WILLIAMS NOTES
A mixed page summary covers a Victorian weight and measure table showing common and metric equivalents, then a Massachusetts Historical Society note on Roger Williams. It includes claims on Williams birth, age, family, Pembroke College, and new evidence from Reuben Guild, plus other brief items and quips from the era.
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Roger Williams
Rhosy Tehtuds
Massachuistts Historical Society
George FE. Ellis
John Harvard
Waters
France
Boston
Reuben A. Guild
Brown University
Lita
Rhode Island Historical Society
Guild
Will
Roger Willinnes
Pembroke College
William Williams
Gwinear
Cornwall
Charter House
University
Rhode Island
Pembroke
Roger
Lewis Williams
St. Albans
Lincolnshire
New England
Mary and John
Dorchester
Artillery
Jason Post
Gresty
Weather Bureau
Another Art Craze Promises Plaque For 35 Dollars
A New York Syracuse based advertisement touts an elaborate china plaque art to teach ladies drawing and decorating. It features a model plaque, 109 color designs, full instructions, and a 35 dollar price with a bonus 80 inch placque for referrals. The offer targets women in major cities including New York and Boston.
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New Yor
Boston
Otter System
Syracuse
N. Ys
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