Tornado hits Madison Neb and other news from the era
A Madison Nebraska tornado last Saturday wiped out the town area, causing two deaths. The era reports on numerous items including bank formations totaling fifty two with capital of three million eighty five thousand, legal defense bids, a Paris electric exhibition award, and various political and international notes across the United States and Europe.
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Madison
Neb
Scoville
Guiteau
Emory Storrs
America
Paris
Edison
Senate of the
United States
Kirkwood
Ohio
Mrs. Garfield
Silver County
Empire State primaries signal Conkling defeat
A historic political shift shows Conkling heading a waning delegation as his party contemplates retirement. The piece contrasts New York primary results with calls for his exit from political life amid party upheaval.
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Empire State
Conkling
Kickers
Republican Party
Europe
Arizona
Indian Territory
Plains
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Gurgeona
Gurfeld
Give Him A Chance President Arthur Should Pick His Own Advisers
Editorials claim Arthur must not shake the cabinet but defend his right to choose trusted counselors. Editors warn press overreach and urge allowing the president to appoint advisers without outside meddling. The piece argues for accountability only after errors occur, calling for peace and opportunity for Arthur to lead.
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Guilett
Baly
Mies
Mecca
Aden
Europe
Austria
Tg Country
Aheep Vlodinga
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Brady
Windem
United States Senate
Arthur
Ohio
Foater
Sandwich Islands
United States
Ile
Beardes
Whiteriver
Utah
Colorado
Interior Department
War Department
Garfield
Yayes
Fuill and Yuill Balkmay For County Supervisor Ticket
The district welcomes Mr Yuill who steps in for Mr Charles Weare, who withdrew. The ticket now features Fuill as the strongest candidate with two prior terms, offering experience and familiarity with county needs. Yuill would serve as chairman guiding fiscal affairs safely and economically for the county.
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Yuntl
Charles Weare
Fuill
Yuill
Quiet Election Looms Over Linn County Voters
The piece endorses the Republican slate in Linn County ahead of next Tuesday’s election. It praises the legislative and county tickets as strong and representative, urges turnout, and warns against complacency despite anticipated results. It notes the Greenbeckers conduct and the quiet campaign atmosphere.
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Greenbeckers
Linn County
Afloat Out West From Kansas City to Topeka
JHLAL CORRESPONDENCE reports from Oct 1 1881 describe a light corn crop along the C R Land Pacific from Columbus Junction to Kansas City, with dry conditions and scarce grass. Kansas City thrives with heavy building and brickwork, while Topeka sees numerous new blocks and the remodeled Tutt House. Prohibition in Topeka appears ineffective with about twenty five licensed saloons.
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Times
C.R. Land Pacific
Columbus Junction
Kanga City
Missouri
Missouri River
Kansas City
Kangna
Vetnila
Ansas Uitx
Thare
Chicago
Kansas
Kangua City
Great West
Jiangas City
Lawrence
Union Depot
Topeka
Tutt
Sells Brow
St. Toba
McO
Train Wreck Near Rippey Injures Passengers
Des Moines and Fort Dodge line train No 1 was derailed by a sudden storm near Rippey within seconds, throwing three cars into a field. Conductor Weston and several passengers were injured. many escaped with minor hurts as rescue trains and medical help were dispatched from Grand Junction and nearby towns.
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Fort Dope
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Des Rivines
Eugene Weston
Rippey
Misa Gibbon
G. C. Paulman
Oeon
Town
J. Pollard
Luther Holbrook
Webster
Holbrook
Weston
Hoey
F. Eassidy
Messenger
Bily O'Tare
Dr. Olney
Port Dodge
Joane Coker
J.C. Johnson
Olbuimwa
Ted Maxwell
Mes
W. HT. Goodenough
May
Gowzie
Jaco Rich
Des
Des Muires; Mrs. D. Mantitake
Ose Moines
Jaima
Seawright
Das Moines
CA. Upright
Jaes Moin Mattie
Lewis
Jows
Thomas Welsh
N._F. Barnes
Towa City
J. M. Rockwell
Rockwell City
Towas
John McDaniels
Manson
Iowa
C. G. Harms
G. Brewer
Moines
J. E. Nash
Hawkworth
Grand Junction
Plusmans
Ashley House
Toulege Biss Gibbon
Gurnee Center
Guthrie Centre
Zailes
Gon Wry
A. D. Lemmon
Baptist Church Fras
Wim. Stoner
Btnart
Catalpa trees and hardiness report from Muscatine
Mr Suel Foster of Muscatine discusses catalpa trees from Indiana stock 23 years past noting early blooming types survive harsh winters better and grow taller and whiter flowers. He names early bloom as hardy and later as common, shares growth measurements and seed distribution, and invites inquiries to David Dorwart. Also mentions an earthquake at Minden Pottawattamie, Bishop McMullin confirming at Stuart, land-seekers excursion to LeMarais, and a Burlingtion communion service with a child slight mortification.
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Suel Foster
Muscatine
Indiana
Lubink
Catalpa
Togo
Ilinois
Tagard
David Dorwart
Lock Box
Cadur Rapids
Minden
Pottawattamie County
McMullin
Stuart
LeMara
Ilinois Central
Burlington
Gireslled
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Eiditor
Hepcrlican
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Rentan Guuilyvor Eurenuut Cavern
Marning
Fortine
Supreme Court of
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J Banevant
Geneva - Werank
W. Hart
D. Steleess
Jackson
Joseph Moorhead
Sherlifn
Swesea
Sone w.West
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Dad
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Jhlal
Afloat Out West
St. John
Olyclonic
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Fayette
Preston
Joseph Galland
Rock Island Road
Iowa City
Emil Sohinoke
Omaha
Union Pacific
Connell Bluffs
Veolia
Caroline Awtry
Ottumwa Democrat
Custer House
Greston
Marshal Robinson
Shenandoah
Wuesilay
Bel
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Vheleys
Touy Beeve
W. J. Weller
Mie Board of Supervisors
Lian County
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Hilldale Farm
Blandinsville
McDongagh Co
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Sditoy
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Brice
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Mineral Springs
Colfax, Iowa
S. W. Cole & Son
Whitney
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Italy
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London
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Oneal Basin
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City National Bank
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F. Drake
Cleveland
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Williams
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Washington Street
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Aye Sedaris
Aerri
J. F. Charles & Son
Cegar Rapids
Elverry
T Khids
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Senodpansen
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Teanse
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Adam
P.O
Wreat
Ntington Cotal Rapids & Northern Railway
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Bradley & CO
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Cedar Rapids
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Sinclair & GO
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Stovse
Srtovves
Mi. Palmee
W. C. Watrous & Co
Choar Rapins Itlls
Walt
Brown’s Mills
TNEOS
Honor Bright
Kengshart
Paul
Baker & Dawson
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Lawole Ce Prith
Randall Street
Chasm
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Galt
Tyler
Union Mills
Att
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Puttatewe
Hiss
Ruth
Aen
Shekelacento
W. S. Cooper
Harness and Saddles
JAGOB
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South
Commercial Street
Walker
Oddar Rapids
Towa
Goodsell
Lompar Rapids
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Merry
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