Randall confirmed Speaker as Iowa Democrats gain House majority
The Tribune notes Randall chosen Speaker after a nine vote margin, with Democrats holding a clear four seat majority. It reports on state political shifts, the Greenbackers voting alone, and remarks on Tilden’s renomination prospects. It also covers the Cameron breach of promise suit and Senate history from 1861 to 1876.
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Oliver
Simon Cameron
Washington
Simon
House
Beck proposes limited Senate business during extra session
At the Democratic caucus Monday Senator Beck offered a resolution restricting Senate business in the extra session to the two annual appropriation bills and the House’s political measures, including repeal of federal election laws jurors oath test and troop presence at polls.
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House of Representatives
Whitaker’s Narrow Ride to Congress Arrives in Washington
The John Gilpin style journey of Congressman Whitaker from San Francisco to Washington ends with no accident. Delays by the Oregon steamer caused him to miss the eastbound train by 26 hours, forcing a Pacific slope Democrat special train to overtake the regular service. He reaches Ogden five hours after the regular train and arrives in time to vote on House organization and later legislation.
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Rocky Mountains
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Plains of Nebraska
Randall elected Speaker of the House in 45th Congress
The House of Representatives convened in extra session and elected Samuel J. Randall speaker after a contested roll call. Absentees were checked, then Randall led with 144 votes after New York Democrat O Rielly cast for him. Randall was escorted by Blackburn and Garfield and sworn in by Judge Kelley.
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Florida
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New York
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de Lamatyr
Hendrick B. Wright
Barlow
Vermont
William D. Kelley
Kelley
Wright
Mr. Randall
Mr. O'Reilly
Blackburn
Trial of W I Hood in Tama county murder case
A detailed account of the State vs William H Hood for the murder of John L Smith at Traer Iowa outlines jury selection, trial proceedings, and expert medical testimony. Witnesses describe a violent confrontation and Hood’s alleged actions with a club during threshing day on August 14 1578.
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Toledo
Iowa
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Carrell County
Tama County
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James Sanborn
A. H. Cowles
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Albert Mason
Lemuel Sexton
L. P. Stubbs
Fairfield
Rand the Outlaw
Galesburg
Ill
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Tracy
Willett
Stubbs
J.P. Morrison
Traer
John L. Sarth
Ladd
Daniels
J. A. Ladd
Morrison
George W. Dale
Sam
Buckingham Township
Maxfield
Osborne
Seeleye
Green
Cunningham
Odell
Brock
Houd
Smith
Hom
Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Iowa Trial
In Tama County Iowa the trial of W A Hood ended with a verdict of manslaughter for the killing of Smith during a field altercation. Hood was sentenced to two years in the Anamosa penitentiary with hard labor after the jury deliberated from Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon.
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Jefferson County
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Dale
Shane
Hood
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Hoad
Cunningham
W.C. Seelye
Traer
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Jas. Fry
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W. A. Houd
Ama Farmer
Tama County
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Lépan
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Seelve
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Squire Ladd
Mr. Seelie
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Ile
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Stubbs
Elia
Missouri Slope
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Anamysa
Austin
Popular American remedies by Dr Pierce praised in market
An old author extols Dr Vieree's Family Remedies and Dr Pierce products. The Golden Medical Discovery, Purgative Pellets, Favorite Prescription, Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup are cited as genuine, reliable cures with widespread appeal and a 25 cent price for the Baby Syrup.
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Dr. Bull
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LOO Wey
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Harris Renmiedy CO
ST. Louis
Fairfield City Financial Statement for 1878 79
The Fairfield city financial statement covers March 21, 1878, to March 17, 1879. It lists amounts paid out by the city treasurer to various officers and services, including the mayor, street labor, gas company, courthouse costs, and miscellaneous items, totaling 6 150 65 in outlays and 36 150 65 in total receipts and expenditures.
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Fairfield
Lanwenak
Spee
Stone Gulf Assessment
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G. Eich- Pe
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H. Lemon
Shee
Negus E
Fairfield Market Prices Quiet Across Commodities
The Fairfield market report for Thursday March 20 1879 notes little price change and overall quiet steady trading. Wheat oat corn and flour hold near previous levels while butter eggs and poultry show mixed to softer trends with higher hay and timber values.
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Kansas
Notice of Will Hearing for J C Ware Deceased
Public notice announces a purported last will and testament of J C Ware on file with Jefferson County Clerk. A hearing and proof are set for Monday September 1 1879.
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J. C. Ware
Jefferson County
Delinquent tax sale notice for tract in Jefferson County Iowa
J M Haley purchased undivided one third of the north part of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in section 26 township 73 range 9 totaling three and one third acres for 1 54 in 1873 taxes. Alexander Maxwell holds the certificate of purchase. Redemption must occur within 90 days after service or a tax deed will be issued. Dated March 5 1878.
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Alexander Maxwell
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