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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1881
Page
3
A collage of late 19th century notes reports Prohibition losing in North Carolina and Iowa, with large majorities against it, while Iowa politics show Wilson strong in state races. Other items note rail costs, a Capetown shipwreck with 200 dead, drought effects in Pennsylvania, and varied local political barbs and sensational musings on national figures.
Census estimates show 21 to 22 percent of voters illiterate in the last general election, with 475,000 illiterate voters in the East, North and West. Sixteen Southern States hold one third of national votes, and three-quarters are illiterate, influencing elections and hinting at urban illiteracy as a danger to democracy.
Reports say the presidents malarial illness required removal to Long Branch to recover away from Washington. The journey began at 8 A.M. and was completed with little fatigue and no serious new symptoms beyond a faster pulse from fatigue and excitement. Advices indicate his condition remains favorable given recent weeks and the change of climate is hoped to aid his recovery.
A defense letter published in Cedar Rapids counters a Standard article accusing Prof J W Akers Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction of borrowing four hundred dollars for education twelve years ago. The letter from Cornell College officials explains the loan, repayment, and Alker’s ongoing support for veterans and students, asserting no dishonorable intent.
A Fireman's Journal correspondent reports from two London fires noting perceived lag in British fire appliances and overall Bre department efficiency compared with American standards. The account covers alarm telegraph operations and the time taken to locate fires, reflecting on modernization gaps.
A correspondent compares London and Cedar Rapids fire departments detailing a London unit’s slow sixteen minute onset and small streams versus Cedar Rapids delivering 94,000 gallons in twenty minutes, highlighting efficiency gaps. The piece also touts Rand McNally 1880 census indexed pocket maps with postal local directories and state and national maps for rapid location finding.
The seventh meeting at Le Cedar Rapids Driving Park runs September 20 for four days with low rail rates and an enhanced programme. Features include trotting running and pacing events, a ten mile race between Pineco and Burke for 5000 dollars, and a heat race between the Woodbullys of Marshalltons and the Hendersons of this city.
Governor Geath of Iowa asks all residents to gather in places of worship on Thursday September 8 from 10 A M to 12 M to pray for the health of the President of the United States who lies ill. The proclamation includes a request to invoke heavenly blessing on the land and people during this anxious hour.
A misstep by the supervisor district in not renominating Mr. Fuill for the ticket. The speaker lauds his six years in Linn county, noting faithful service, impartiality, treasury protection, prudent public improvements, and prompt duties, lamenting the omission as a regretful loss despite opposition on partisan grounds.
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