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Crisis in Iowa Legislature Defends Capitol Expenditure
In this 1870 Iowa House debate, IRISH argues crisis must be faced with progress, defends financing for a new Capitol while supporting education and public institutions. He contrasts with Benton and Ball, advocates taxing railroads fairly, and urges bipartisan action beyond party lines to fund state needs without raising overall taxes.
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Benton
Council Bluffs
Independence
Capitol
Insane Asylum
Iowa
Traer
Irish
Railroad Corporation
State of
Jefferson
Mr. Ball
Ben Butler
Fort Fisher
Republican Party
General Assembly
Mr. Irish
Henry Clay Dean
Republican
Gov. Kirkwood
Treasury
House
Ball
Lona
Nim
Pan
Virginia
Mr. Traer
Johnson