Compulsory Education Debate and Illiteracy Crime Link
A heated column challenges Wm. Brazelton on compulsory schooling, citing Indiana prison data and national illiteracy figures to argue illiteracy fuels crime. It warns a million U.S. voters may lack literacy in this centennial year, urging robust school funding and education as the republic’s backbone. The piece disparages local committee investigations into a former official, noting accounting errors and political fault lines amid calls for accountability.
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Wm. Brazelton
Mr. B
The
Express
Brazelton
Commissioner of Education
Washington
Brazieton
Indiana
America
Susan B Anthony in Council Bluffs Denounces Beecher Gossip
In Council Bluffs Susan B Anthony rebukes gossip about Beecher Tilton scandal. She reiterates belief Beecher is guilty and unlikely to survive the exposure while avoiding discussion of Theodore's alleged past conduct. The piece mocks sensational reporting and urges restraint.
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Susan B. Anthony
Council Bluffs
Beecher-Tilton
Beecher
Theodore
Mr. Beecher
Mrs. Tilton
Susan
Brooklyn
Who Is This Bailey Open Letter Sparks Local Inquiry
An open letter from Peter R. Bailey of Preston accuses Major Farwell of maliciously misrepresenting and slandering him. The article recounts Bailey’s probe into the Martelle matter where Belden and Ringer failed to pay an required special tax stamp. Bailey claims a government role and sought funds via Farwell, while Farwell allegedly redirected the tax forms, prompting further controversy in the county.
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Farwell
U. S
Peter R.bailey
Preston
Bailey
Dr. Belden
Major Farwell
Belden
Belden & Ringer
McDaniel
Dubuque
Martello case and stamp fraud trials highlighted
The article details Bailey's allegations and actions in the Martello case with Dr Belden and Owen & Chamberlain about stamp cancellations. It covers arrests in Dubuque, bail, and a broader claim that many dealers used improper cancellations. It concludes by labeling Bailey a spy and criticizes his methods and motives.
The Gibbet
Dr Muings reports three acts in the capital punishment debate of the past week dated February 28 1876. The first act described a reconnaissance to assess the gallows forces while the second act shows a bold attack by the gibbet faction checked by anti gibb et strength.
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Drs Muings
Claik
Marion
Gibbons
Lee County
Stuckey
Glendenning
Benton
Motchkis
Clark
Johnston
Dixon
Hobbs
Stone
Derveese
Robinson
Madden
Battle scenes and political notes amid night combat
The report details clash between divisions with reinforced units and a night truce as both sides retire fatigued. It also covers legislative actions from school age debates to capital punishment, a push to investigate Warden Heissey, and upcoming Railroad Tariff and local option license debates.
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Pearance
Kanffan
Congress
Senate
Compulsory Education and Crime Debate Letter
A reader disputes editorial call for compulsory schooling arguing no broad proof that illiteracy causes crime. He cites census doubts, notes foreign born and westerners with education, and asserts laziness and lack of industry drive crime more than schooling.
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Epresa
Lugal
Lowa
Sickles
Walworth
Tweed
Winslow
Treasury
Jackson County
Wen
Anamosa State
Barret Whittemore
New Hampshire
West
East
Honest Inquirer
Whittemore
Moddel reception speech at Davenport university event
Judge Grant delivers a reception speech at Davenport for an esotero excursion party. He praises ministers and churches, notes rising crime with population, argues education alone does not build virtue, and endorses industry over schooling. He cites Captain Carpenter on education versus labor.
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Moddel
Judge Grant
Davenport
United States
Anan
Sand Country
Capt. Carpenter
Jones Co. Fine Stock Breeders Association Meeting
The Jones Co. Fine Stock Breeders Association met in Monticzenvo February 25 1876 with the president in the chair. The constitution was read amended and adopted naming the association and outlining membership officers fees and annual meetings. Members discussed advertising buying stock through the state association and plans for a breeder’s address and sale lists at cost.
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Jones Co. Fine Stock Breeders’ Association
UN Hapoel
E. V. Miller
Breeders of Association
Farwell
Stephens
Miller
Prof. Knapp
Ruggles
Sabala Gazette faces libel suit threats from Fuller correspondent
The Sabala Gazette reports a threatening libel suit against its Miles, Preston, and other correspondents. A February 22 letter from PLA Bainty demands the Miles source's identity and threatens District Court action in March. The paper defends its reporting as factual and vows to resist.
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Sabala
Caro
Preston
Fuller Gazette
Miles
District Court
3Fiirer
Fletcher Swany
Dan McCoy
Advertiser
PLA
Bainty
U S Marshal Clarifies Status of P I Dailey
U S Marshal Ieberling states publicly that P I Dailey is not a deputy or employee. He warns that Dailey may not represent himself as a Special Deputy United States Marshal and urges prosecution if any such acts are found.
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Editor Gazette
P. I. Dailey
Gazette
United States Marshal
A. A. Hayes
M. D
State Aseaser
Massachusetts
St. Anthony’s
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