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Geological survey debate in Iowa Senate over funding
In a heated Iowa Senate session in February 1870, arguments focus on continuing a geological survey with a proposed $2,500 to $5,000 appropriation. Critics accuse the State Geologist of improper influence, while supporters defend publishing findings as delaying tactics. Amendments address publication costs, copy rights, and printing. The chamber adjourns after discussion and related House actions begin.
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Senath
General Assembly
Wolf
Havens
Senate
Moines
Beardsley
Friends
Geological Survey
Iowa
Laws
Iona
Jones
Smart
Page
Moore
Nature
Lows
Keokuk County
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
North Missouri
Iowa State
Iowa Central Railroad
Towa Central Road
Jehovah
Iowa Central Road
C. A. White
Dixon
Thad
Keokuk
Tam
West
Lem
Taball
Allamakee
Mulkern
Timove
Fellows
Campbell
Committee On Printing
Yeas
Naya
Senator Knoll
Senator Fairall
Sam
Johnser
Fairad
Plantang
Senator McNutt
Senator Bulis
Greene
Larrabee
Johnson
Fairall
Patterson
Senator Monutt
Senator Patterson
Senator Fellows
Eoator McNutt
McNutt
Donnan
S. PF
Independence
House
Senator Chapin
McCulloch