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Newspaper
Marion Weekly Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1870
Page
1
The Register notes the Republican majority in New Hampshire and discusses Governor candidates, predicting party unity in the election. It highlights editorials from contemporaries on the Sabula Ackley and Dakota Railroad and the need for Clinton and Lyons to link to a new western outlet.
The Clinton Herald reports a memorial and joint resolution urging Congress to grant land to aid a railroad from O'Brien county Iowa toward Yankton Dakota. The piece notes support from Dubuque and Jackson county areas and questions Northwestern and Southwestern lines crossing through town. It cites public sentiment against Capitol appropriation and endorses Senator Smyth's negative vote.
Delegates from Grundy and surrounding counties report on the Milwaukee consultation and plan a railroad from Sabula to Ackley with capital of 2,000,000. The Western Union Company will supply tracks and equipment, and local supporters pledge stock and labor to grade and bridge the route as surveying and estimates proceed.
Chicago market notes show firmer cash wheat at 4.46 per bushel and No 2 spring around 8.14. No 2 corn at 9.69, oats steady, rye quiet, and barley around 6.5. Dressed hogs at 10.26 to 11.00 with gains for 200 pounds. Live hogs traded around 88,600,960. Beef cattle softer though demand fair, steady around 6.00 to 7.81 for top grades.
The article discusses proposed rail routes northwestern and southern routes from Davenport, noting public talk versus actual construction. It highlights Davenport's push led by Hon HS Prine to secure railroad charters and funds, with pledges gathered, and contrasts past hopes for Maquoketa and Lyons routes with current momentum toward direct northern Mississippi connections.
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