City Council Minutes and Local News from 1871
The council adjourned to April 11 1871 after approving last meeting minutes and hearing petitions on street openings in Goodhues addition Marion Maine Street crossings and prohibiting frame buildings on Maine Street blocks. Dog tax collected totals fifty six dollars. A temperance lecturer W. Fe McCauron was attacked in Maquoketa. five assailants arrested with bonds of 1500 each.
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Coxnell
Wallace
Elliott
Cone
Howe
Owen
John Smith
Goodhues
Marion
G. A. Cobban
Blk
Maine
Market
East Street
Committee of Ordingnees
Committee of Finance
J. Davis
J. K. Giuson
FE. McCauron
Maquoketa
Rail line progress and tax plans featured in Marion area
The Marion Register reports ongoing railroad work from Sabula to Dakota with 4 five percent tax aims, stockpiled iron, and 100 miles of track. Surveying from Preston to Ackley and Monmouth location work continues, with anticipated line completion toward the county line. Citizens prepare for rail funding, while local notices cover postmaster changes, festivals, and upcoming events.
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Sabula
Preston
Ackley
Monmouth
Inn County
Wyoming
United
Dakota
Nent
Marion Register
Sabula, Ackley & Dakota Railway
Vinton
Northwestern Railroad plans to run from Mount Vernon northwest
An Iowa project outlines a new railroad from Mount Vernon through Marion Center Point and along the Wapsipinicon and Cedar rivers toward Minnesota Dakota. The plan envisions connections with Muscatine Tipton Burlington Keokuk routes and pledges strong local support, with Col Robert Smyth as president and plans to pass through several townships and counties. The article notes community enthusiasm and a public ceremony presenting a flag to railroad staff, plus local civic updates and forthcoming meetings.
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Mt. Vernon
Cedar
Wapsipinicon
Muscatine
Minnesota
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
North Pacific Railroad
Dakota
Mississippi
Marion
Center Point
Franklin
Monroe
Otter Creek
Washington
Buchanan County
Independence
Homel
Sumner
Jessup
Illnois Central
Itohmer
Westbure
Tipton Road
Burlington
Keokuk
Jawa City
Solon
Robert Smyth
Linile
Nee
Railroad baron James F Joy a power in American railways
A town ordinance outlines the vast scope of James F Joy s control as head of the Great Western Canada line and as president or managing director of several major railroads including Michigan Central Chicago Burlington and Quincy and others. It notes his rise from a lawyer in Devent to a top railroad executive over 17 years and lists the miles of lines under his influence. Additional items present a Marion town ordinance detailing penalties for sidewalk obstructions public disturbances and other public safety provisions with fines and jail terms.
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Dubuque Southwestern Railroad Company
Marion
Raiksais
Hay
Ammeree
Isis
Uae
Lyon
Chicago
James F. Joy
Mississippi
Ife
Great Western
Canada
Michigan Central
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington & Missouri River
Asanibal & St. Joseph
Missouri River
Fort Scott & Gulf
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Day
Actuan
Fort Scott
Michigan Central Raiload
Main
Broadway
Market
Meridian
Main Street
Gaide Town
Iuny
Marion Stearsten
J.C. Daves
Mayor
Citesoy
Teonrder
Democratic House Readings Halted by Inci dent Dispatch
The House Democrats planned to read election returns in open session when Burien asked if it would be proper to read a dispatch about four Kuklux murder victims from Mississippi. The question ended the idea of tying Democratic victory to Congressional action. Iowa Press Association invited Grealey to speak. he declines citing age and duties.
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Mitvelich
Charley Wing
Mareion
Linn County
Iowa
Charley
Bubs
Northwest
Butnen
New Hampshire
House
Burien
Mississippi
Kuklux
What 2 Republican Administrations Have Done in One Year
The annal report of General Spinner, Treasurer of the United States, details Grant era savings. It notes army costs down 19,060,142.46 since 1869, Internal Revenue down 12,681,405, Treasury down 4,018,800.02, Interior down 3,950,581.66, and salaries paid 583,380 less in 1870. Total government expenditure savings reach 27,159,039.99.
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Spinner
United States
Grant
Internal Revenue Department
Treasury Department
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