Salutatory from the Linn County Register editor
G I Jennison writes to subscribers of the Linn County Register urging renewal and prepayment to sustain the Republican paper. He warns retrenchment could hurt local publishing and calls for solidarity, with J S Jenxises handling editorial work and Jennison canvassing for subscribers. He emphasizes education temperance agriculture and internal improvements.
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Linn County
Register
the Place
the Times
J. S. Jexsises
Lecompton Constitution Victory Amid Fraud Accusations
Telegraph column reports a large pro slavery majority in Lecompton with heavy Missourian turnout. It criticizes fraud, mentions Shawnee pro slavery gains, Fremont General Lanz at Fort Scott, and Secretary Danter as acting Governor. The piece predicts Congress acceptance and a political tug of war.
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Lecompton
Free State
Shawnee
Lanz
Fort Scott
Missouri
Danter
Staxton
Suanyon School
Dovatas
Congress
Dovenas
Proclamation on Linn County railroad loan vote
The article notes a Proclamation informing Linn County citizens to vote on February 3 whether to authorize a county loan of 50 000 dollars to the Chicago Iowa and Nebraska Railroad Company. It comments on farmer interest, urges reading the proclamation and local meeting proceedings, and discusses public discourse surrounding the measure.
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N. Railroad
Jepon Lorutan
Linn County
Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska Railroad Co
Kansas Crisis Echoes Resignation Letter by Gov Walker
The document and Secretary Cass reply provoke broad interest by highlighting Gov Walker’s protest against Democratic leadership over Kansas and the push to extend slavery. It portrays Buchanan and party forces as duplicity, argues for popular sovereignty, and critiques Warren’s resignation amid Lecompton policies.
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Kansas
Democratic Party
Bucnanan
Lecompton
Debates on Kansas Nebraska bill and party tactics in periodicals
In a Cedar Rapids Democrat editorial the speech of Senator Dovat on the Kansas Nebraska bill is cited to argue Democratic principle and criticize Republicans. The piece notes responses in the column Then and Now, praising Republican contradictions and outlining pork market observations from Mascatine Journal and Chicago Tribune reports on live hogs and sheep prices and sales late in the week.
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Buchanan
Douglas
Kansas Nebraska
Jingungo
James Buchanan
Kansas
Nebraska
Mascatine Journal
Chicago Tribune
Destructive Moline Fire Spars Narrow Escape
A major fire in Moline Illinois last Wednesday destroyed property valued at $285 000. Shaw narrowly escaped death after his dog woke him during the night and guided him from a smoke filled room. He jumped from a window to the adjacent roof and fled, leaving belongings behind.
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Ife
Faia
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Wilson Rafge
Brigham Young
George
Wilson
California
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Pirsine
Lil
Lely
Marion Citizens Debate Railroads and County Bonds
At a Marion courthouse meeting on December 28, residents considered the Chicago Iowa and Nebraska Railroad and the Dubuque South Western line. Speakers urged bonds totaling 75,000 dollars to back both projects, arguing roads would cut local freights and boost cash crop transport. The assembly endorsed seeking a county vote on issuing bonds and adjourned with D. Lothian as chair.
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Marion and Vicinity
Court House
Linn County
Lotntan
A. J. McKean
J. B. Peat
Chicago, Iowa & Nebraska Railroad
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Dubuque South Western
D. S. Wlr
Iqwe Central Air Line
Weare
R. R
J. Wurrras
Sauaity
Dubuque South
Proclamation on Linn County Railroads and Local Conflicts
A long proclamation sets a Linn county special election for February 3 1858 to decide stock subscriptions in the Chicago Iowa and Nebraska Railroad and the Dubuque and Western Railroad with bonds and tax provisions. It also mentions a violent incident involving protestors and a witness statement about Mormon and Indian alliance and attacks on troops.
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Coe Inn County
Linn County
Iowa
Inn
Linn
Chicago
Iowa and Nebraska
Clinton
Clinton County
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque and ‘Western
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Marion
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Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska
Chicago, Town and Nebraska
Chicago, Towa and Nebraska Railroad
of Linn
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Coun Ity
County of Linn
State of
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Register
Cedar Valley Times
Holloway
Mormon Armistice Tales From Utah Surveyor Memoir
G G Landon, formerly connected with the U S Surveyor's Office in Utah, recalls witnessing the breakup of the U S Court and Kh Mormon hostility. He notes Brigham Young's pledge to bar U S officers, the evacuation of the Surveyor General, and preparations revealing deep tensions in the valley.
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G. G. Landon
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Wilson
Brigham Young
United States
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