Iowa county growth and big 1885 Republican convention
Census shows Humboldt County population rising to 7903 with room for new settlers at ten dollars per acre. Reports cover a large Iowa soldiers reunion, corporate filings, a 1885 Republican state convention agenda, and assorted local incidents including accidents and drownings across several towns.
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Humboldt County
Iowa Post Office Salaries Adjusted for Next Year
The 2 cent postage era prompts first readjustment of postmaster salaries across Iowa first second and third class offices. The list shows new salaries for each office versus current pay, noting changes where applicable and indicating remaining salaries unchanged.
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Iowa Post
Iowa
Gladstone and Salisbury Read Cabinet Deadlock Letters
In the House of Commons Gladstone and Salisbury discussed a series of letters from June 17 to 21 about Liberal support and the Conservatives’ need to finish essential business. Gladstone refused to pledge specifics, citing duty to await full facts while promising supply facilities and no hindrance to ways and means.
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House of Commons
Gladstone
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Weekly Review of a Turbulent Era Incidents and Trials
A chaotic recap highlights David Williams of the Salvation Army in Wilkes-Barre stabbing an elderly woman and injuring others, a Kansas City cable road train crash injuring several, a Wabash rail collision near Woodstock killing two and injuring several, and widespread reports of strikes, court decisions, suicides, and notable deaths across multiple states with varied causes and consequences.
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David Williams
Salvation Army Run Amuck
Wilkesbarre
Davis
New Cable Road
Kansas City
Union Depot
T. E. Ashley
Hanson
David Ricketts
Earnest Roberts
Roberts
Will
Ricketts
Wabash Road
Woodstock
St. Louis
Stewart
Mann
Sherman and Brown: Governor objects to Brown bond approval
Des Moines June 22 1885 governor Sherman outlines reasons for withholding approval of Auditor Brown second bond. He cites strict compliance with statutes demanding full accounting of public funds and property, itemized sworn reports, and payment into treasury. He alleges Brown improperly retained funds and overcharged for bank examinations, supported by attorney general opinions and Cattell correspondence.
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Des Moines
Egister
Brown
Browns
State
State ‘Land Office
F E. H. Conzer
Treasury
Rown
General Assembly
Cattell
Stewart
Cheyennes Threaten War Path Sparks Fort Reno Troop Moves
Washington reports from Fort Reno Indian Territory that Southern Cheyennes prepare to go on the war path. Gen Auger orders ten cavalry companies to Reno with three more ready. Officials seek a commission to determine causes as past clashes linger.
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Indian Territory
War’ Department
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Reno
Georgia
Kansas Pacific
Lone Wolf
Statement on public funds and Brown accounts resolution
The speaker asserts legal requirements for accounting of public funds under color of office. He demands an affidavit and complete statement of all monies collected, with immediate repayment minus expenses, to enable certification. He condemns any deviation from the law and vows to uphold his duty.
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Treasury
McPeers N
Baker
Paker
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Correar Ange
A. J. Baken
Mr. Brown
Iowa
Supreme Court
Johnihan W. Cattell
Iowa Well Know the St Rling Worth
Cattell
John Russell
Acain
Vail
Insurance Department of Illinois
Buxen R. Suermane
Texas Cattle Trail Sparks Kansas Border Clash
Dispatches warn of serious trouble as thousands of Texas cattle are moved toward Kansas via the Fort Worth and Denver line. Disputed fever fears trigger vows of resistance from Kansas militiamen and government intervention is promised. Southern cattlemen insist on passage, while Topeka reports armed support assembled to guard the neutral strip and prevent entry.
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St. Louis Dispatch
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Fort Worth & Denver
Harrold
Neutral Strip
No Man’s Land
Lamar
United States
Kanas
Topeka
Martin
Finney County
Hansas
Governor and Auditor letter on the governor's removal of the auditor
Des Moines, June 23. Auditor J L Brown writes to State Register denying slander in Baren R Sherman's statement about his removal and restoration conditions. He notes lack of state-funded legal counsel and vows to counter the attack in print and in court, accusing the governor of unfounded conduct.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
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Belle Graham
William Graham
Colfax
Waterloo
State Register
The
Register
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Sherman
J. L. Brown
Gladstone Ministers Deliver Seals at Windsor
The Gladstone ministry members visited Windsor Castle to surrender their seal of office. Soon the new ministry arrived to accept the seals from the queen amid pleiiance. Large crowds welcomed the train, with Salisbury and Northcote cheered while Churchill drew mixed reactions. Sir Robert Peel’s quip on hard work echoed the mood.
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