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Iowa House Debates Over Railroad Board Bill and Election Method
A chaotic session features motions to table and set time, approval of a resolution to compensate the widow of Hon. A. Conner, and prolonged debate on H. F. 260 to establish a Board of Railroad Commissioners. Members clash over whether commissioners should be elected by people or appointed by the General Assembly, with extensive amendments and partisan rhetoric.
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Miles
Washington
A. Conner
Washington County
Henry County
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House
Wilson
Tolivel
Mills
Senate
Congress
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
Wisconsin
Fox Rivers
Northern Lakes
General Assembly
Parsons
Des Moines
Speaker
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Mr. Cutts
Cutts
Lacey
Rogers
New York
Illinois
Dudley
Trish
Iowa
Pratt
Mr. Stone
United States
Ball
Mr. Speaker
Mr. Ball
Irish
Johnson
Mr. Irish
Poe
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ohio
Harrington
Dubuque
Wapello
Thentleman
Lee
Mr. Dudley
Clinton
State of
Onn. Williams
O'Donnell
Tama
Farrell
Menti
Wright
Sac
Ama
Mr. Wilson
Russell
General Assembly of
Rowell
Tame
Owa
England
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Arnold
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Beresheim
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van Buren
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Day
Dickerson
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Green
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Hopkirk
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Ee Lee
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Butler
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