Apportionment and the Senate Term Question Revisited
The piece argues that the constitution intends a just apportionment by ratio and that any conflict between four year Senate terms and the apportionment clause is resolved by interpreting the instrument to reflect the people’s intent. It cites Judge Cooley on constitutional construction and concludes that changing terms is within legislative power if the framers did not fix an absolute four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley
Lovell-Chapman
Lim
Vrtaninel
Wudie
Nepublicen Party
Pernbo
Vigerowe
Americas Citiern
Wade Witty
Capliel
Thie
Wi Baratta
Bie
Ami
Foreclosure Case Ruling Defends Judge Ditton
A critical Nation article alleging misconduct by Judge Ditton in the Central R R of Iowa foreclosure case is dismissed as malicious and groundless. Attorneys named by the publishers defend the judge and deny any improper statements, asserting malice and irresponsibility behind the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nation
R. R
Iowa
Ditton
Grant
Boardman
O. P. .Shiras
Turver
Lee
MoCture
New York
Dillon
Aftermath of the rail strike and riots
The piece says railroads have resumed operations but predicts lasting harm from the strike. It condemns the communist riots, blames idle men for labor market disruption, and calls for leaders to face punishment for violating law. It argues riot cannot make law and urges firm consequences.
Amamosa Journal Spars With Monticello Over Commerce
A heated exchange in Amamosa and Monticello centers on business practices and prices. The Amamosa Journal accuses Monticello of envy and falsehood, while Monticello supporters praise cooperative regional spirit and resist harsh criticism.
Vanderbilt gifts 100000 to striking railroad workers
The New York Central president reports 12 000 employees, fewer than 5 000 struck, no property damage, and declares a 100 000 distribution across payroll positions. He vows no reintegration for saboteurs and promises raises when business improves. The piece attacks the Commodore and laments public funds used for Miss Baird’s school amid German child education disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarazona
Vanderbilt
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
Ayroll
Debates on money tokens and political satire flash across era text
A rapid-fire column mocks monetary policy and party politics. It envisions money tokens preceding greenbacks, hints at counterfeiting schemes, condemns Indiana Governor Williams over labor unrest, and riffs on figures like Bismarck and Sheridan with satirical quips about public discourse and wages.
Governor Hampton Aims Elevation with Rope Warning
In a Auburn address Gov. Hampton said regarding African Americans that they would be elevated, but only at the end of a rope on a dark night. The remark suggests coercive measures amid race tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hampton
Auburn
Moxticin.o
Monticello
al Apatches
Langworthy
Tryon
Newbold
Sand Spring
Pat Conger
Cascade
Pioneer
The
Express
Zliberal
Blanchard
Hunt
Maquoketa
Wmn
Kehor
Castle Grove
Areresque
Areces
John ‘Connor
John Connor
Confederate Soldier Recovers Water Reward After War
In a Virginia battle a Confederate soldier James Moore of Burke County N C gave a wounded Union officer water from a cup. The officer later sent Moore a letter promising ten thousand dollars in four annual installments. Moore later lost a limb in battle and returned home a cripple. A Raleigh News report confirms the sequel to this unusual act of mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Tuovsann
Dollans
Virginia
James Moore
Burke County
N.C
Moore
Raleigh
Anamosa Penitentiary Warden Under Scrutiny Over Furnishings
A contemporary review questions whether the Warden of the Anamosa Penitentiary properly used state funds for the Warden’s house furnishings. It cites specific appropriations for walls hospital rooms track work and potential misuses, calling for accountability and noting possible violations of duty and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
Executive Council
Anamosa Penitentiary
Denmark
Paris Green Fails Against Potato Bugs Says Reader
A reader reports Paris green failed to control potato bugs in his potato patch. He warns about handling poison, notes two applications failed, and asks the editor for cause while referencing a Newbold Atlantic lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Green
WY. Tribune
Reconstruction Era Debate and Local Crime Notes
The item cites G W Lovell arguing against reducing Senate terms, noting constitutional four year terms and apportionment inequalities. It reports post office thefts by Wm Burnett of Oxford Junction and Oxford Mills, with recovered items and $2.95, plus a jail bond set at $1,000. Also mentions a Hopkinton constable and bees incident, and multiple road and highway petitions with appointed viewers and upcoming deadlines.
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Bornie
Wm. Burnett
Jones County
Oxford Junction
Burnett
So'elock
Oxford Mills
Dunbugur
Rob't Snowden
Hickland
Dutt
CAD
I Richard Dawson
Richland
Delore
Robert Dott
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Tuk Monticello Express
Bret Advertie
Jonx Busnemann
M. Gear
the Moines County
Frank T. Campbell
Jasper County
James G. Day
Fremont County
Carl. W. von Corlin
Mack Hawk Conny
Judge Ditton
Amamosa
Anamosa
Anamose
Anamosa Journal
the Express
Anaumosa
Anamoas
Ammosa
Cereus
Abanous
Mary Baird
Wyoming Journal
Miss Baird
Stte
Aldrich
Damus
Shane
Dubuque Telegraph
House of Congress
Indiana
Williams
Bismark
Hachange
Nature
Leader
Dubuque
Arch. Crim
Monroe Mirror
Phil. Sheridan
Rocky Mountain
Mr. Foote
Auditor of State
Sixteenth General Assembly
Pioner
Baldwin
Peter Loea
Monnday
Gov. Newbold
Atlantic
Anamosa Eurcke
G. W. Lovell
Lovell
Hugh Matheson
Hopkinter
John Moore
Washington
Richard Allen
Alec
Nancy Head
Tin
Michael Flanagan
Thomeat McNally
John Duffy
Mathew Allen
Wehland
Steport
Henry D. Smith
K. Bott
Oad Vale
Isaac Merrill
Madison
Jackson Townships
Isaac Murrill
Jackson Twpn
Sec
Board of Supervisors
H. QO. Peters
the Great Business College
Keokuk, Iowa
Scott County Agricultural Association
Davenport
IoOw A
Moneml
E. Sables & Co., Prap’s
City Scales
First St
J. R. Stillman
Insurance Agt
Groenbeck’s
Marvin
Aack Monticello, Iowa
G. W. Birdsall
Ares
Jacob's
Skinner
Anamuba
Som
Ndenn
Prankfurter's
Great Sciool Feachers
Hwet
General Hardware
MO. O. Dyer & CO
Fred. Reichenbacher
Condon
the Bank
First Street
H. Bowers
Rome
N.Y
Kingsford
Jones Faesty
Ausmore
Wyoming
Mantisello
C. EB. Aldrich, Co. Supe
Great Western Gun Works
Pittsburgh
Pee
van Fallen & Marks
Brady
Butler
Ogden
Cedar St
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