New York and Iowa items on politics and law in 19th century notices
The page sketches political contests with Governor Dix remarking on flag protection, the army comitatus clause, and election riots, plus a Dubuque libel suit by Rev Allan Carr against the Dubuque Herald. It also notes Congress bills proposing vast money creation and currency reforms, with speculative mints and dollar revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Carr
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Carr
Congress
Stella
County Seat Removal in Jones County Towns and Politics
A 1879 letter to The Haprens argues for moving the county seat from Anamosa to Wyoming or other towns. It accuses Col Shaw and A G Pangborn of political manipulation, tax pressure, and bribery of voters to keep Anamosa, citing local fear of loss and costs to the county.
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Cester Junction
Haprens
Wyoming
Anamosa
Anamiosa
Canton
Clay Mills
Maquoketa
Opslow
Shaw
Col. Shaw
Onslow
A. G. Pangborn
A. G
Jones Co
Anamoga
Anamwbaa
Thia
Hon
Russell
Tasker
Jones County
Force and matter in one eternal cause of nature
The writer argues force equals nature and is inseparable from matter, with God as natural law. He cites Dr Miller and Huxley, contemplates immortality, heredity, and consciousness arising from brain and stomach processes, and ends with a ghostly anecdote about truth and fear.
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Manmerra
Granara
Apri 1
Pran Bini
Adam
Tadiit
Miller
de Agu
Dr. Miller
Huxley
Local County Voting Fear Aflame With Alleged Fraud
An elderly resident alleges misuse of ballots in 3858 county elections, citing a scheme led by an unnamed representative elector. The claim mentions voter pressure and irregularities around population figures and access to county seats, with emphasis on private hangar facilities and local influence.
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Hanneallnta
Jata
Elie Hia
Wyoming
Wlasa
Ciena
Anamoan
Cron
BBC
A Ghost That Was Not a Ghost
A Special Correspondent relates a log house visit by a man calling himself Doctor Johnson. He recounts an incident in Ohio during a sickly season involving an old couple, one wife recently deceased, and his nocturnal ride to their residence, suggesting a tale to be carefully verified before belief.
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Meath
Earth
Indy
Populiay
Doctor Johnson
Dr. Jr
Ohio
Milburn &C
Buffalo
VanShanel Stevenson & Co
Chicago
Suctje & Tiarks
Monticeliu
Sa Quany
Bach Hox
Imost
Thee Harris Remedy CO
6Th Sts
ST. Louis
Supervisors Hear Petitions and Set Tax Actions
Jones County Board of Supervisors conducts routine petitions on taxes and remissions, approves licenses for druggists in Monticello and Anamosa, grants relief for Uriah Switzer, Margaret Conlin, and James Blayney, and schedules bridge and road requests, with multiple committee referrals and adjournments. Proceedings cover poor farm finances, insanity custody, medical attendance awards, and bridge repairs, plus warrants and salaries for pauper care and county officers.
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Washington Township
James Dixon
Panpere
RO. Peters
John H. Bacher
Monticello
D. E. Rummel
Olin
Wim
M. Skinner
J. G. McGuire
H. Higby
Anamosa
Solomon Garrison
Uriah Switzer
Margaret Conlin
James Blayney
Committee On Equalization
Marca Ret Contin
Committee On
D. M. Wogan
Washington
Richland
Castle Grove
Clay
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Cass
W. A. Mirick
Fairview
Jackson
Clark
Greenfield
L. Selioonover
Wyoming
N. G. Freeman
L. A. Stinson
Catharine Sanford
A.V. Eaton
L. E Rue
James Sloan
TL. A. Simpson
Maria B. Lamerton
L. Hayer Et al
Hoyer
G. W. Milner
J. U. Graft
KE. Stoll
Wolen
Petitinger
Mott. Nation
Palview Township
Nation
Accenera
Tedwridge
John
John EL Hinds
TH. Rua
Paopers
R. C. Peters
Peters
Gla
Boura
Supervisora
Jones Co
Roids and Briger
Thomas English
Dackson Township
B. Wherry
Walter James
Jackson Township
Ann. Dalby
Bridge
W. T. Shaw
Brdge
Jones County
Iowa
Hiw
J. T. Smith
Fairview Township
W. IL. Francis
J. C. Dietz
Committee On Poor Farm
Board of Supervisors of
Jones
Anamosa County Seat Fight Moves Center Junction
Local observers report Madison township candidates bandying tactics in the county seat battle. A Center Junction emissary travels with remonstrance and threat of expense, while critics accuse signers of shifting loyalties. Community life continues with school repairs, new teacher Miss Black, and local trades growth as residents comment on politics and weather.
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Anamosa
Col. Shaw
Center Junctio
Madison Township
Center Junction
Tie
Wyoming
Jnman
Madison
Robert Lyons
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