Arthur's power play shapes New York as Ohio fades
A long Iowa and national digest argues Arthur favors New York and his friends over rivals, citing cabinet dinners and spoils distribution. It notes coal output in Slows County, a Texas stage robbery conviction, and London commentary on Guiteau. Other items mention Davenport letters, Danville fire-bug suspicions, Dubuque smallpox vaccination, a bank cashier embezzlement, and a court ruling on accident insurance.
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New York
Ohio
Arthur
Mr. Conkling
Johnz P. Irish
Pres
Russell
Davenport Gazette and Post Office
Ping
Davenport
Frank Hatton
Davenport Gazette
Dubuque
Judea Rathrock
Suprem Court
WHS
Gonkling
Grant
Millers Association to stabilize wheat prices at world markets
A Milwaukee meeting of the Millers Association resolved to shut mills if the wheat market remains manipulated for speculative gain. They argue current price levels harm legitimate trade and threaten to adjust production until prices align with global demand.
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Millers Association
Milwaukee
Millers'3 Association
Des Moines Register
Gurfield
Lannock
John H. Gear
Trimble
Queen Gear
Sherman
Gira
Garfield
Mra. Garfield
Dontrouch
Globe
Kate Shelly
Lie
Nwi
Moingona
Toea
Chie & Surf
Towa
Kirkwood
Wilson
Iowa
Des Moines
Toan Lm
Monitor
Exera
Honast
True
Sam Kirkwond
Laireas
Keokuk
Burlington Hawkeye
Niel Hale
Anamosa Penitentiary
Hiel Fale
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Tale
Cedar Rapids
Hebax
MacMillan
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Capt. Hale
Clarinda
Herald
John Gilson
Tony Faved
Dunty
New York
Jesh
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Lows City
Herbert
F. Fairall
Tows City
Presbyterian Synod OF
Faimp
James . Wilson
Fairfeld
Town
Newark
Ohio
Trip to Dano Along the Salmon River Trail Through Rockies
Boxanga City Idaho July 11 1882 narrative describes a rugged journey over the Salmon River Trail to Bonanza Peak and Custer City, detailing mountains over 10000 feet, Yankee Fork canyon, pack trains with whisky loads, snowbound roads, and a sparse town population. The writer notes winter customs, salmon river dangers, and hardy travel methods in a remote region.
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Dano
Salmon River
Rocky Mountains
Boxanga City
Iditho
Bonanza
She Lofty Mountain
Custer City
Syudman
Yankes
Ur House
Bonanea Peak
Sune
Aniwal
Self-Made Man Wilson Rising to National Prominence
The narrative details Wilson's early family life, apprenticeship as a saddler, extensive self-education, and law study. He moved to Iowa, entered Congress, chaired the Judiciary Committee, and, after significant progress, likely advances to the Senate against opposition from Secretary Kirkwood, while managing a 43 acre farm and celebrating his 53rd birthday.
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Duncan
Newark
Cicero
Cesar
Virgil
Wilson
Iowa
Congress
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Nwa
Fuga
Senate
United States
Kirkwood
Senators versus legislators in Linn county race
The State Register story flags alleged cases where Republican candidates for the Iowa legislature backed James F. Wilson for U S Senate, asserting local figures and animosities influenced the vote. It contrasts past records, asserts no personal misconduct by Wilson, and argues Gear supporters were active in Stephens opposition.
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Ibis
Iowa
James J. Wilson
United States
State Register
Wilson
James F. Wilson
Gear
Linn
R. D. Stephens
James F
Stephens
United States Senate
Prue
Tf the
Register
Ib da
The Temperance Question in Wor the Limes
A letter to the National Liquor Dealers Association argues distillers might halt Kentucky whiskey due to high corn prices. It questions the link between corn cost and liquor quality, suggesting progress in liquor production amid rising grain costs.
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Kentucky
National Liquor Dealer's Association
Averile, Jr
James O Stewert Wins Republican Support for Assembly Post
The proposal lauds James O Stewert as a fit, capable candidate for the Nineteenth General Assembly. It emphasizes a strong voice, clear enunciation, neat handwriting, and adeptness with details, claiming he is equal to any man in the state and will uphold Republican stalwartism.
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Ews
Republican Party
Nineteenth General Assembly
James O. Stewert
Strange mix of town life and prospecting tales in early era
In a young town two years old, residents debate religion and wealth as prospecting booms rise. The letter-writer notes prices for common goods, diverse occupations, and a belief in immense mountain riches. Climate contrasts to Chicago, and mentions Electric Bitters as a local remedy. legal notices follow about probate and administrator appointments in Iowa.
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Lee
Camp
Soane Tecoote
Kewyery
Flactor
Wong
Custer
Lars
Bas
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