Republican Union State Convention to meet at Des Moines 1862
Fragmentary 1862 diary notes describe the Republican state convention plans at Des Moines for nominating candidates for governor and other offices. The text mentions delegates, Arboratorial Representation, and invites participation, with digressive travel impressions through Illinois and Indiana scenes and reflections on Chicago and Logansport.
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Ibizteenth
Rapublicay Union
Des Moines
Ofimne
Ofida
Otice
We ‘Pthee
Supreme Court
Ius Offica
Arboratiool
Ous
Endia Sidition Ahozelo
Ar Trace Genevar
Ong -Bundrot
Ed Wright
Ad Hg
Republicns Union
Aaron
F Melendy
Chicago
Logansport
Indiana
Panhandle
Political turmoil in Cedar Rapids and county offices shifts
The piece attacks recent removals of Deputy Collector and Assistant Assessor as politicized and notes strong opposition from local Republicans. It argues for retaining officials, cites Cedar Rapids business tax contributions, critiques town condition, and praises Col. Pete for revenue service. It also highlights Peru woolen mill capacity and local industry.
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Lowa
Towa
Toledo, Wabash and Western
Peru
Miami County
Great West
Unis
Jenke
Andigone
Deven Reasen i
Cedar Rapids
Persexw
Jim Miller
Ana Foreste
Stataquo
Beri
Corinth
Autiee
Col
Pete
Tana Reandes
Incomes in Linn County Public Notice and Delegates Named
An old Linn County summary shows income figures for Cedar Rapids Marion and Fairfax with assessments and taxes. It lists delegates and alternates from Linn County towns including Cedar Rapids Marion Fairfax and Saint for a state convention. The note records a rescinded primary election resolution and instructions to vote for Gov Merrill and a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
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Renin
Des Moines
Marion
Hancock Segretariee
Erg
MiClire
Atternute
A. G. Hancock
Ranellis
Peleiuter
J. Dorrady
Cal
Robs Smythe
Altermetes
McClellana
Ood
L. J. Pease
T. Richmond
D. Carska
Latham
B. A. Vaughn
Mason
J. O Davis
E. R. Bradford
Merrill Aud
Lina Colnyne
W.G. Thompson
HW. Derrox
Baxcons
Otich
Circuit Court
Linn County
State of
Love
Laura B. Isham
Tate
Anid County
Tha
Hettate
Apdall Peraons
Warae
Tehama
Iowa
Cooney
Fe Danis
Wietrlot
Java
Roe Toe
Linn
Dianne Couper
Matyimany
Bowie
Cedar Rapids council notes May 1 1588 proceedings
City council in Couvért Room discusses finances and street committees. Bills approved include police, fire department, blankets, street work, and lamps. ordinances on fire department, dog tax, city price, and grade changes on Jackson and Market streets debated and advanced with multiple motions and adjournment.
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Caungil
Leach
Tad Ind
Mleys
Amps
A Laurence
P C Lusk
Gillette & Bro
West & Eastman
P/O Lusk
W Thompson
Street
G Farman
P Mack
ML Moora
Stewart
Ash-McClure
F Curvena
S Swaener
F Starry
Wm Russel
J Shells
E Babcock
NB Brown
C O Stanch—field
Brainerd
Hartman
Starke
Hall
Amcclara
Ordin
Auoco
Vine
Dy Denityerr
Judge’s risky political trade weakens Marion leadership
The piece mocks a judge for altering department interests and party harmony to gain power. It compares the judge’s actions to a boy trading away a good knife for a worse one, noting the perceived folly and potential fallout of the decision.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids Ordinance on Street Grade Change
City council approves a petition to alter grades on Town Avenue and Jackson Street. The crossing at Town Avenue Jackson Street is lowered to adjust incline toward Van Buren Street and nearby blocks, modifying prior elevations and related street alignments.
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Ibo
Shergfort
Thor
City of
Cedar Rapids
van Buren Streets
Market
Monroe Street
Market- Phavt
von Buren Street
van Buren
Eagle
Jackson Streets
Jackson Street
Troy
Niley
Market Streel
Tesa
F. & Leach
Geo
C. Hamtans Pras
Council City Recorder
CIA Council
the of
Towa Avenue
Jackson
Jackeon
Monroe
Agi Croseing
Bugle
Linn
Pasead
Gouneit City
Seting
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Cedar Rapids Times
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Chiergo
Quivernal
Blasik Vere
Union
Joroh
Schneider's
Wetzel
Taural
Aingriece
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Soma
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Coulter
Carolina
Kentucky
South
Nations
Judge Boyd
Ebey bin
Aga Mao
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Eh.e and
C.F. Svea & Co
Imann
Ini
Gewland
Jose
India
Bastan
Chad
Andybeak -Uis
Safa
Brown
Township
Franklin
Fairfax Oe
Sternal Eves
Linn ‘County
Citizens Rapids
Ry Con
Elex
Cedar Rapide
Doget
Reading
Mude
Bradley
Charles
Churchill
Denlinger
Church- Yia
Aesa
Beda Brand Mlr
Conseil
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Geo. C. Hasan
City Recorder
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Tedhin
Modoc
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Cocada Rie
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Flatntitts
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Penne
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Sande
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District Court of the
United States
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Marton
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Clatrick
Muuler
Congress
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Persey Chase, Walerr, Becratary
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Gadar Rapids
Missouri River
Elack
W. Wwalker
Crete
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Lis County
Toatou
Dixteid
County of Linn
Caroline Henry
Petad
Anid Court
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Wholerala
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Iaga
Dalate Browne
Giese
Owa
Tien
Pavoni
France
Ferdinand Senior Claiolop
Marie
Barion
Higiny & Shaffer
Washington
Oddek
Aalit
Laurence
Pre
1St National Bank
Ordar, Rapids, Towa
Bus
Jane
Beering
Cmal
J. Simon
Vannie, No
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Onrasrts Vance
Bidewalis
Cedars Ramas
Lota
Orcouyeto
Iast
Shang
Wal
Goto
Bor
Boots & Shoes
A-C. Keyes
Commercial St
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