The Coming Battle in American Politics
The Marion Register analyzes the 1871 political clash over Reconstruction and states’ rights. It argues Republicans must defend the union and oppose Democratic calls for centralism and slavery expansion, citing Alexander Stephens and party dynamics across states.
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Vias Very
Democratic Party
Fathers of the Republic
John O. Calhoun
Alexander LI
Stephens
Georgia
America
Drea
Maine
Caifornia
Gulfs
Lakes
Republican Standard
Republic
Sabula Rail Road Work Not Halted by Payment Claims
Local authorities deny rumors that Sabula railroad construction stopped due to withheld payments. Weather delayed progress, not funding, with about thirty miles graded and cars running to Preston. A. K. Davis is not connected to the line, and wartime news notes German advances. A New York telegram suggests rail routes to Cedar Falls may open, shaping regional transport.
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Sabula Union
Preau
Sabula
Preston
A. K. Davis
France
New York
Europe
Marion Lodge elects officers and society notices in brief
In Marion a Knights of Pythias lodge installed officers for the term, led by Grand Chancellor of Town. The Little Corporal Magazine changes publishers and editors as Sewell departs. religious meetings at the Christian Church are postponed. Y M C A appeals for aid amid hard times. Also news items on public figures, tariffs, and local notices.
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Little Corporal
Sewell
the Corporal
Sewell ‘& Miller
John E. Miller
Chicago
Emily Huntington Miller
Mr. Jones
Y. M
Marion
Sives
Iowa
Ayer
Pratenton
Rae Sim
Dr. Ds
B. H.nott
Sutton, *& Co
Maes
Rail projects expand across Iowa corridors in 19th century drive
A Cedar Rapids report notes new lines proposed by New York and St Louis capitalists from Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa with 80 miles planned, plus a possible Dubuque to Bellevue route. Des Moines and Sigourney hubs are discussed as key junctions, while Ottumwa and Davenport areas anticipate gains from ongoing constructions and a map of costs and schedules.
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Chicago Evening Journal
Cedar Rapids
New York
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Ottumwa
Mgr
William McPherson
North Missouri Rail Loc. Jroad
I. G.evae
Chicago
Sigourney Fy
Keokuk County
Fielda
Theneel River
Dubuque
Belloyue & Mise
Inidppi R. R. Co
Codnar Rapids
Ton
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Fond Sigourney
Washington
Rock Island
Des Moines
Pacific
Homestead
Marengo
Oxford
Iowa City
Iowa
Daubuque
Oltomwa
Sigourney
Wilton
Magentine
Davenport
Chicago Reel Island and Pacific Railroad
Interor
Chicago Southwestern
Leavenworth
Muscatine
Mississippi
Buffalo Seal
Davenport Gazette
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