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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1880
Page
3
Investigators doubt Whittaker harmed himself as handwriting experts link a warning note to his mother to Whittaker. Five experts confirm Whittaker's writing on the warning, with three strongly affirming his authorship, casting doubt on self-inflicted mutilation and exposing deep racial prejudice in commentary.
Terrible destruction by fire hits Milton Pennsylvania. A blaze swept over a compact area one mile by half a mile, destroying about 666 buildings. Loss estimated at 2,000,000 dollars. About three thousand people left homeless without shelter or food, with several lives reported lost. Appeals for aid were issued and charities dispatched quickly.
Clinton crew arrived first and chose the east side. The one mile course ran from the boat house opposite the judges’ stand as crowds gathered along the riverfront. Officials included P J Partenheimer for Clinton and W Bradley for Cedar Rapids with A G Hancock as referee and timers A R West and C Coon.
The Cedar Rapids boat beat the Clintons by three lengths after a tight start and a mishap with a buoy. Wapsies led early but finished behind as Cedar Rapids claimed first in a fast mile, with Greene and Young from Cedar Rapids and other locals praised. The night ended with a large reception at the Northwest and plans for a return race in Clinton.
A Cedar Rapids opinion urges a local endowment for Coe Institute to transform it into a first class college. A mass meeting is set for June 18 at First Presbyterian to fund the endowment and secure the Synod of Iowa North approval or risk losing the institution and its lands.
A fragment from times discussing looming Grant nomination and election, criticizing weak kneed Republicans and demagogic appeals. It contrasts past grogshona era politics with modern journalism, urging men to appeal to reason and nobler feelings rather than vulgar passions.
Letters from policy-holders praise the Equitable Life Assurance Society for strong returns and prompt death claims payment. Samples cite policy numbers, premiums, and cash values under tontine plans, highlighting 11 to 20 year terms, with endorsements urging insureds to trust the company.
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