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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Times

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1879

Page

3

Fifth District contest fuels support for Major Thompson

In Iowa's Fifth District the race narrows to Major Thompson versus Wilson as Linn County backs Thompson and Benton and Marshall counties split. Republicans praise Thompson's steadfast drive and wartime loyalty, while Democratic delegates at Council Bluffs discuss a broad platform. A temperance piece argues current reform methods fail and urges comprehensive, radical measures addressing all forms of intoxication, including opium use.

Major Thompson Bill Thompson Lra Kla Congress National Congress Congressional Fifth District Iowa Council Bluffs J. J. Hagerman Keokuk Cairman T. C. Walker Bloomfield Baker Warren County Republican Party Confederate Congress United States Treasury Democratic Party of Lowa Ibis Chicago Sue Creast United States Staunton Garelon Maine

William Lloyd Garrison Dead Moves to the Beyond

A memorial obituary notes the death of William Lloyd Garrison on the night of the 4th. Born December 12 in Newburyport Massachusetts, he rose from poverty to become a printer and abolitionist leader. His long career opposed slavery and intemperance, with notable episodes including imprisonment for libel and exile fears during the Civil War era. The piece also includes an Iowa Insurance Department annual report summary for Linn County and state firms, detailing assets, surpluses, losses, and premium totals.

William Lloyd Garrison Newburyport Mass Altimore Ile Neburypart Jee Press Insurance Department of Iowa Linn County Brown Township Mutual West Side Mutual Farmers Mutual Tnsurance Association Brown Township Company West Side Company Farmers Mutual Lowa Cedar Rapids’ Insurance Company

Unclear text on eradicating unlawful indulgence

Fragmentary passage urges eradication of unlawful indulgence and calls for reform, cooperation, and reliance on moral and religious influences to aid efforts. lacks concrete details or identifiable individuals or entities.

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Fire at Clintons Over One Hundred Thousand Dollars Lost

A disastrous blaze hit Clintons on the 22 causing losses estimated at timber 50000 offices 25000 dwellings 75000 and other property destroyed. The fire began in a dry kiln near a yard and spread rapidly consuming mills lumber and nearby buildings. Officials note uncertainty over ignition source but expect rapid recovery despite severe impact on the lumber trade.

Clintons Amb Sona Snvaber Clinton

Lake Minnetonka Park Resort Plans Progress

May 19. The St Paul and Pacific Railroad pushes westward freight and emigrant trains beyond the Missouri. At Wayzata a freight house, platforms, and a new sidetrack are under construction. Association members drew for 226 lots, intending summer residences in a Long Branch style as drives and promenades improve the lakefront into an aristocratic resort.

Minnetonka House Tha St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Missouri Wayzata Long Branch Lake Minnetonka

Sunrise Point and Brightwood Isle Hotel Features

An outsider describes a scenic resort area with a grand hotel and beach amenities near Sunrise Point South, noting boats docks and fern lined shores. The letter then shifts to Iowa Cedar Rapids era observations on Mort and Cedar Rapids trade, factories, railroads, and a booming packing industry.

America Brightwood Isle Excelsior Park Grounds Sunrise Point South Gideon's Buty Crear Jarvis Iowa Joe Mort Cedar Stupids United States

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