17 Mar 1870
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Newspaper
Des Moines Bulletin
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1870
Page
1
A weekly paper declares devotion to Iowa interests and progress, aiming to be the cheapest and best in the state. The platform emphasizes Republican politics and free independent criticism.
In a heated session lawmakers clash over whether railroads should be taxed by assessed value or by gross earnings. Speakers argue for equal treatment, state-wide benefit, and fairness to less profitable lines while resisting special exemptions. They cite petitions, regional impacts, and precedent from Illinois to justify their stance.
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