Legislation and Attorney General Debate over Railroad Freights
The editorial voices caution about publishing Attorney General Bissell’s opinion on railroad freights. It warns that restricting railway charges may be needed but could be blocked by western lawmakers. Readers are urged to defend public rights against merciless corporations and support constituents in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissel
Des Moines
Pouier
Soleimon
Wib
Janes
Seuator Ahnderson
Mar“alltown
J.P May
Rockford, IL
Cal Leaks
Davenport
Maj. Floyd
Suef Foster
Mr. Singthe
St. Leo Sand
Richards
Editor of Des Moines Statesman Attacks Friends and Foes
The editor railing at rivals and allies alike in a weekly issue denounces Senators Summer and Stevens and several newspapers. The piece notes his relentless pursuit of controversial honors and ends with a proverb about self-promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Statesman
Summer
Stevens
State Register
State Press
Dubuque Herald
Boonsboro Index
Notable List of Town's Congressional Reps and Misleaders
A census of those who ever represented Town in Congress is given, noting that some misrepresented the state. The roster includes William Allison, William Chapman, Lincol Chirk, John Cook, Samuel Curtis, Timothy Davis, Augustus Dodge, James Grimes, Josiah Grinnell, Augustus Hall, James Harlan, Bernhardt Wastinen, Asa Hubbard, George Jones, John Wasson, Samuel Kirkwood, Shepherd Leffler, Daniel Piper, Miller, Hiram Price, William Thompson, James Thomington, William Vandever, James Wilson. The piece remarks these figures are buried deep in political years, beyond wake of reform.
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Congress of the United States
William 2. Allison
Willam W. Chapman
Lincol Chirk
John B. Cook
Samuel L. Curtis
Timothy Davis
Augustus ©. Dodge
James W. Grimes
Josiah B. Grinell
Augustus Hall
James Harlan
TI. Clinton Wastinen
Bernhardt
Local notes touch on county bonds and deaths in transit
Appanoose County debates a proposed $50,000 donation to the Iowa Central. Norwegian residents of Madison slip Winshiek Co. report two men frozen to death returning from Deora with one son badly frostbitten. Muscatine County's former treasurer facing suit for funds is dismissed. Clinton detains three suspected counterfeiters as a teen witness is called. Waterloo sees a destructive fire destroying Loree and other buildings. Reports note wolves on the Mississippi near Data 10 and a dead horse on ice. Grant donates $5,000 to a Washington church project.
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Appanoose County
Lpawa Central
Madison Town
Winshiek Co
Massa
Morgrin Chistleson
Knudt Tortenson
Deora
Tortenson
Bin
Theileama
Gongat
Suelter Motu
Clinton
United States
Wiliam Dodd
Colin Reed
Geo. White
Deg Moines
Tial
Dodd
Waterloo
Loree
Goss
Data
Agia
Con. Grant
Metropolitan Methodist Tinigeopal Church
Washington
District of
A.W. Fagan
St. Louis
Richards, Lubuqque
T. E. Bowen
Delaware County
Gilman
Dubuque
D. Henderson
Marshalltorn
Great West
Mississippi
Robb
Carthage
Missinsippi
Convention Decrees River Improvement to Open Mississippi
A large Dubuque convention presses for immediate federal funding to improve the upper and lower Mississippi Rapids to 80 feet channel width and a safe depth, citing rail monopolies and river navigation as essential for Northwest marketing. speakers urge rapid action and railroads are praised yet opposed to hindering river access.
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Wiltse
Dubuque
Northwest
Mississppi River
Copperhead faction demurs over new party aims
A fragmentary note describes the copperhead group wavering on their plan to align with a new party and admit President Johosan, as they face opposition to their push to outlaw the Sradiewsy and other concessions.
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Copperhead Trigkstora
Johosan
Hia
Sradiewsy
Fragmented Political Debate and Jerusalem Discovery
A political sketch critiques Republican disunity and conservative shifts amid suffrage debates, citing press commentary from the Gazette and Dubuque Herald. The London Family Treasury notes a Jerusalem discovery of ancient steps beneath the English cemetery near Mt. Zion, illustrating enduring historical layers.
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Linn CO. Register
Wea Pubun
Batter
Legislatoure
Confinutalley Marping
Congress
Muscatine
Rey
CMM
Rovemont
Hilard
Lois
Des Boines
Brokuk
Marion
Marehatwa
Cedar Rapids
Anawosa
Montieth
Delhi
Manchester
Uppiinton
Sandy Saringa
Worthington West Union
Bowe Prairie
Galena
Rockford
Ithus
Gneral Curtis
Gen Vandever
Giriines
Kirkwood
Wilson
Trice
Allison
Kasson
Stone
Lieut Gr. Gue
Alteno'eock
A. W
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Dabugqua Produce
Kingnaine
BO. Stanaid
Sterlan's Exchange
St Lois
Br. Wlubbs
Deforsou
Tiale
Hlis
Legistaire
Op. A
Julien Hall
Exchange
B QO
Stanard
SE Louis
Ilinois
Missouri
A.B. Lownsend
If. J. Wilson
Marshaltown
Hea
A. Y. Belt
Linn County
BE. C. Stanard
Tub
Lainvotn
Te National Capitol
Houssfot Congress
San Brancisco
Pacific
Yhrockaworth
New
Concord
N. HW
Hudson River
Tridge
Alueay
Daniel Ulimen
Wastayan University
Ashlaware
Ohio
Lindo
M. P. Gaddis
Cincinnati
Viksburg
Shreveport
Auesing
Qone
Barty
Louwinville
B Swith
St Jogeph Midh
Centerville
Idth
Indiana
Kanara
New York
Shelby County
Ohibir
McClane
Lafayette
The
Courisr
Gulf Ct
Osband
Murda
Butler
Dames River
Richmond
Vos
Dutch Gap
Hancock
Springfield
Til
Grand Nry
Edward Q. Bierce
Armstrong Cage
United States District Court
Minnesota
Mitchell
Flousa
John C. Park
St. Lows
War Department
Montana
Jolianapolis
de Ginrebes
Third Presbyterian
Robert’s Chapel
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company
Republican Party
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Dixon
Stewart
Cowan
House
Columbu
Ray’mond
Raymond
Gezette
London
Treasury
Jerusa
Jerusalem
Gobat
Mt. Zien
Hinnoin
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Jesus
Israel
David
D. H. McDaneld
Pennsylvania
Warness
Main Street
Nortil Ride Park
Marton
Iowa
D. H. McPnaid
Prue Biue
Indy
Voy Hotheing
Tha
Cilapman
Browning
Sanierer
Remety
Retira Mall
A Wilson
Willintravurgh, Kinge Co
Usare
Joan B. Ogden
Chambers St
E. L. Samson
Lwoyd
Ansonnee
Marlon
Linn Canaty
Plesel
Bastiesa
Hiviog
Aml
Americas
Seth Thomas
Clarka Bel
Mison & Matalin
Praiuma
Hamlin
Boston
Stes Brothers
New Yori
SF Archaoause
Sir Skkoldpyf
Biest & Bardwell
Towa
Bixby & Bardwell
Marion, Iowa
Anamosa Quarry
Marion and Vicinity
Mace Quarry
Amd
Joajery Tet
Plulap Wada Rg
Why
Mario Foe
Cash Store
East Side Public Square
Owa
Wuiou
Resam
Merrimac Quinnen Bro
Foat
Popling
Beesp
Og Lee
Fife
Hardware &O
Cowes
Leon Carter
Nice
Pastor
Dex
Aten
Pavama
Brajets
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