Growth and plans for town buildings and industry
The town previews multiple construction projects including two story brick residences by Mr Dunn and J F Hervey with plans resembling Mayor Thompson's building. A cheese factory faces rejection but may still occur south of town. Planned block 19 development aims for a 120 by 100 foot business block with four stories and two other large brick blocks, plus a window sash and blind factory and plow manufactory efforts. New factories and water access spur regional growth.
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Corporation
Coenen
Ting
Main St
Marion Fourth Celebration Draws Thousands In Park
The Marion Fourth of July celebration drew a crowd near ten thousand despite short notice. Judge Hubbard delivered a living speech on equality before the law after a Declaration read by Rev J A Ross with Mount Vernon Silver Band providing music.
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Marion
Coutse
Judge Lothian
Johnston Elliott
J. A. Ross
O. B. Bradshaw
Hubbard
Mount Vernon Silver Band
Natriat
Patriot Day Oration Honors Dead and Civic Pride
Speakers extolled patriotism of all who served in defense of liberty and justice. Observers praised the day’s ceremonies despite a late start and a shorter fireworks display, noting no serious accidents and renewed republican spirit.
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Mr. Ross
Mexican Republic
J. B. Young
N. M. Hubbard
OC. M. Hollis
D. L. Palmer
Linn County
Republic
J. D. Giffin
Towa
Thos. Corbett
Driving Park Association
Slanderous report about confinement in 1866
Ganpinen Plantation writer denies rumors of U S Government wrongdoing and imprisonment. He laments the slander, notes his self confinement is due to a hemorrhage and insists no fraud occurred, offering to repay the alleged plotter with lodging costs if identified. He appeals to his aging parents and confirms his own room is his current confinement.
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Ganpinen Plantation
Bprron
Rue Sixy County
Marion
U. S
A.ariary
Falaehood
Tam
Mn Shoul Ba
Proclamation endorsing Andrew Johnson and Iowa office holder
A spoof proclamation from 1866 announces J W Stewart as Collector of Internal Revenue for Iowa's Second District, praising Andrew Johnson and mocking Republican and abolitionist positions. The text weaves political satire with references to national figures, Union party promises, and exaggerated oaths.
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J. W. Stewart
Davenport
Towa
State National Union 'Party
Andrew Johnson
Tow
Nessee
Washington, D. C
Booth
United States
Internal Revenue
Ional
Iowa
National Union
Republican Party
Andrew
Jacob
Dav
Gaz
Early 19th Century Fires and Battles Dominate Continental News
The morning blaze in Portland Maine becomes the continent’s largest fire. 3 000 families homeless and 10 million dollars in losses. A Pa oil region blaze destroys twenty wells and twenty thousand barrels. Prussians beat Austrians. Italians lose to Austrians. Spain reports attempted insurrection. Mexico Republican gains noted. U.S. political shifts: Norton out as Chicago District Attorney nominee. Farnsworth renominated for Congress. Tennessee Legislature meets and adjourns. Illinois Soldiers Convention set for Springfield with dignitaries. Fenian address urges Circles and military chapters. Washington reports extreme heat and sunstroke. first Chinese execution in San Francisco. Portland fire fundraiser in New York and Boston. Douglas Monument corner stone to be laid in Chicago with Seward delivering eulogy. Oregon results show Maltroy 655, Woods Governor 327. Senate and House majorities announced.
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Portland
Maine
Washington
United States
San Francisco
York
Boston
Douglas
Chicago
Congress
Seward
Oregon
Maltroy
Woods
Senate
Loase
Senator Lane’s Fall From Kansas to Tragic End
Senator Lane, once greeted with disdain in Lawrences streets, faced rejection by old allies and a hostile reception as he pursued Johnson’s policy. Returning to Kansas, he was publicly honored amidst applause and flags, then, overwhelmed by remorse, took his own life ending his political career.
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Lane
Andy Johnson
Kansas
Johnson
Lawrance
Clark
Wastington
Union Pacific and Chicago Northwestern Railroads Reach Deal
The Omaha Herald reports a new arrangement between Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern Railroads to complete the latter to Council Bluffs by the end of April. Union Pacific will build and supply 250 cars for transporting their own material, all manufactured locally in Omaha in the company’s car shops.
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Union Pacific
Ohicago
Northwestern
Omaha Herald
Union Hacific
Chicago' l
Council Bluffs
Chicago and Northwestern
Promises to Gray Moards Soprens and Bounty Update
A 1806 message to the Gray Moards promises justice via government action and urges recipients to send discharges. It notes an act passed both Houses granting the same bounty to another troop and offers to travel to Washington to collect and remit funds minus expenses.
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Congress
Washington
Iowa Act Lets Foreign Certificates Acknowledge Deeds
Law passage permits acknowledgments of land deeds executed outside the United States to be proven by foreign officers, provided the certificate is authenticated by a US ambassador or official. Measure takes effect after publication in Iowa newspapers. Stone. Wright. Excerpt notes ratification debates in Connecticut and New Hampshire with strong Republican support and Copperhead opposition.
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General Assembly
Iowa
United States
United Sates
Iowa State Register
Dea-Moines
ED Wright
House of Representatives
B. F. Gue
Senate
W. M. Stone
Connecticut
New Hampsheir
Johnson, Dixon, Doolittle & Co
Chicago Tribune
Farm of 100 Acres Near Paris Seeks Buyer
No 10 describes a 100 acre farm adjoining Paris town plot with 80 acres tilled and the remainder prairie fence and cultivated, plus a good running stream, house, and other improvements. Price 600 dollars to purchase, or fifteen dollars per acre.
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Dubuque
Marion
Springville
Stone
Dubuque Road
Center Paint
Washington
College Tp
Oudar Rapids
Price Low
Paris
Masa
c.Un
Fruit Reeg
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Washington County
John A Elliott
Mitchell County
Register of State Land Office
D. C. Carpenter
Webster County
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BR. PF. Stiles
Wapello County
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Laws OF
James Wright, &Co of State
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Ayers
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Haking Brothers
West
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mase
J. M. Davis
Main
North Eide Park
Marion, Iowa
Je M. Davis
RIXEN
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Olly
Luakadega
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Hnover
Mariom
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Waubeek Road
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Sheuhery
Broad Street
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Marion, Cedar Rapids
MT. Vernon
Lisbon
Linn Co
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