Local Town Central Rail Line Board Defends Leaders
A defense of the Town Central Company board and its leaders appears amid concerns over press bias and alleged schemes to thwart the railroad project. The board, led by Isbell and Smyth with listed Marion and Lyons supporters, seeks an Chicago conference to modify contracts and advance construction while denying harmful motives.
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Earlwond Watteve
Versons
Lyons
ALL, RR. Co
Dutgetschell
Isbell
Jones
Judge Isbell
Judge Smyth
A. J. Twogood
2. D. Stephens
Marion
Dr. Sales
Anamosa
J. D. Exton
J. 1S
Chicago
Thomson
Maytolete
Town Central Company
Eneani
Dry Creek
Clairs
Hire
Rumors on Railroads and Local Happenings
Reports deny sale of ten miles of Dubuque Western iron for debt and confirm ongoing railroad progress. The column notes political splits in the Democratic party, land sales near Iowa City, and a dangerous gas explosion near Rush Street Bridge in Chicago with injuries to three workers.
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Duncore
Rairoad
Ananosa Lurch
Dubuque Western Railroad
Chicago
Rush Street Bridge
My. Nott
Ilinois
James Reynolds
Clark Street
Anan
Tremont I
Jarest Slichtlys
Dean Delauney
Francis Braneck
Buchanan County
Ciridian
Braneck
Delaunoy
Dubuque
Broquet
Delauney
Valparaiso
South America
U.S
Jawa City
Judge Miller Receives Bar Compliments At Davenport Dinner
The Davenport Gazette reports Judge Dillon and Judge Miller swapped districts to handle cases in their former jurisdictions. A spontaneous bar gathering, with supper at the Le Claire House, honored Judge Miller’s quickness, energy, and legal merit, drawing strong attendance and praise from local attorneys.
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Hoxon
Jupey Minzen
Miller
Davenport Sazette
Dillon
Davenport
Bar Surrex
Dudged
District’ Court
le ‘Claire
Siuprortin
Swindle In California Quest Ends With Arrest In Iowa
A Boston born traveler William Higgins fell for a steamer to New Orleans swindle peddled by a layabout in Cedar Street lodging. Police in Keokuk arrest Mayor Sample on swindling charges after Higgins seeks redress. other notes include Botts’s political tirade and late 19th century accidental shootings discussed in Cedar Rapids correspondence.
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Jonathan
N.Y
Cincinnati
Cedar Street
New Orleans
California
Jonathan Fe
Higgins
New York
Johnathan
Justice Welsh
Hegail
Keokuk
Iowa
Sample
New ‘York
Burlington Lowkeye
Senate Laughter and Debate Mark Cuba Discussion
Correspondent reports a lively Cuba debate in the Senate with Senator Thompson of Kentucky delivering a sharp, entertaining speech. The chamber filled with laughter as multiple senators reacted, including Douglas, Mason, Seward, and Crittenden, while Lord Napier observed. A St. Louis firm plans a Pike’s Peak transport line, offering $125 through passage for a 1,150 mile route starting April.
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Senate
New York Tribune
Wasiuixetox
Cuba
Thompson
Kentucky
Slidell
Congress
Dle
Henry Clay
Coeur de Lion
Mr. Thompson
Pugh
Gwin
Douglas
Mason
Virginia
Father Simmons
Rhode Island
Mr. Seward
Preston King
Mr. Allen
Crittenden
Clingman
Con. Hammond
Con. Houston
Reverdy Johnson
Lord Napier
John Bull
Washington
Chandler
Michigan
St. Louis
Pike's Peak
Ostend policy and Cuba crisis prompt war fear
The Century discusses Cuba as a potential pretext for a thirty million bill, Ostend Manifesto implications, and possible war with the United States allied with France and Britain. It estimates naval strength, contemplates California and Pacific coast dismemberment, and warns against centralized power in Washington. Includes a district senate clash and California gold data.
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Cuba
California
Washington
Congress
Ostend
Buchanan
Atlantic
Cortes
United States
Iip
National Voice
France
England
Spain
Gulf
Bay of Fundy
Rio C Grande
Pacific Coast
Las Washington
Davis
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Tyler
Levi Shockey
Willian Shepherd
Charles Smith
Darwinmith
Cone
George Cone
Ony
Alonzo BL
Lucore
Wacox Star
Winsor & Oo
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Tyman
Tomeys
Lowa
Chicago, Iowa & Nebraska Railroad
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Lisbon
Atlasye Mustaty
Sterling
Cortoy Woon Ceruxas
Vinton
Carpenter's Hall
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
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Valley Times
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M.C
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Riggs
Bright
Iniana
Baylor
Alabama
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Fudley Times
Cedar Falls
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Clinton
R. R
John Minor Botts
Richmond
Linn County Register
Cedar Waplids
Mrt
Hulmes
Gii Magbie
Magbie
Ohio
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Indiana
Heavenly Father
Mr. Shearer
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Cedar Valley
Agricultural Society
M. Short
Iyptana Leonsnarvin
Indianapolis
Gooding
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Neilvon
Jeffron
Cov. Weller
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Tony
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Roygista
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Linn Co
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Linn
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Lowe
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