Tufts Maiden Speech Opposes Indian Bureau Transfer
The report in the Congressional Record covers Hon. J. Q. Tufts's maiden speech opposing moving the Indian Bureau from the Interior Department to the War Department. The piece notes strong district support for Tufts and highlights editorials praising his honesty and abilities. It also discusses candidates Russell Potter and Beattie County politics, plus a legal note on Town of Platner decision affecting the Scott County poor farm.
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J. Q. Tufts
Congress
Congressional
Indian Bureau
Interior Department
War Department
Russell
Davenport Azette
Beatt County
Tie
de Wits
Aussell
Scott County
Supreme Court of Town
John Platner
Platter
Democratic Board of Supervisors
District Court
Platner
Board of 1873
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Steward
Weesnece
Political notices and republication critique in Davenport Gazette
The piece discusses license prices in La Porte City and urges readers to subscribe to Republic Magazine. It then criticizes the Davenport Gazette for its treatment of Hiram Price and defense of Bronsted figures, arguing against accusations linked to Credit Mobilier and Pacific Railroad corruption. It defends figures like Bristow, Grant, Robeson, Schenck, Babcock, and Belknap, urging fair judgment based on evidence.
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Republic Magazine
Jackson
Andersonville
United States
Congress
Republic Publishing Company
Washington, D.C
Davenport Gazette
Clinton
Exr
Thayer
Ags
Hiram Price
Credit Mobilier
Pacific Railroad
the Gazette
Price
Hit
Gazette
Mr. Price
Clinton Ave
Adam
Republican Party
Bristow
Robson
Schenck
Buabcock
Belknap
Grant
S&s
Gen. Grant
Robeson
General Schenck
Democratic
Babcock
Turbulent Statements in Gazette Tufts Controversy Sparks Debate
A lettered exchange attacks the Gazette for biased coverage of Mr. Tufts with insinuations of political manipulation. The writer defends Tufts and supports Mr. Russell if nominated, criticizes editorial self interest, and urges unity within the Republican party. The piece also covers a church message on charity and a destitution case in Anamosa.
A New Steamboat on the Wapsie at Hale Quarries
Thomas Dawson, Hale stone quarries proprietor, launched a small steamboat on the Wapsie at this place. The 30 by 10 foot craft carried about 40 passengers on a trial from Male to Olin, proving swift and satisfactory. Dawson, with years of boating experience, expects success in ferrying stone by flats along the river. If profitable, he hopes to earn about 400 from investors as the first steamboat on the Wapsie opens transport during river freezes.
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Angle Street
Magdelene
Doura
Thomas Dawson
Hale Stone Quarries
Wapsie
Male
Olin
United States
Canada
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Hanover St
Boston
West
Amverien
St. Joseph Medical Institute
Francia
St. Joseph, Mo
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Irregular Prohibition Regional Rhyme On Liquor Control
A terse verse urges patience with underage drinkers, defers liquor sales until adulthood, and threatens swift execution for intoxicated wanderers. The piece frames law and violence as just consequences for public drunkenness and alleged misdeeds.
Ordinance Prohibits Monticello Boys Boarding Moving Cars
Monticello passes a town ordinance banning boys and others from entering moving or stationary cars without proper authority. Offenders face up to five dollars in fines plus costs, with possible one day jail. Town Marshal to arrest violators and bring them before the mayor or county justice for action. Official notice dated May 2, 1876. Signed Hod. Saerman, Mayor. F. B. Bonniwet, Sec.
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MontricKllo
Hod. Saerman
F. B. Bonniwet
Circuit Court
State of Town
Jones County
G. Beaumier
N. Knapp
Catherine Knapp
Anna Beaumier
Anna Beausmier
J. G. Beauimier
Anna Beatemier
Anamose
Maid County
J. G. Beaumier
J. W. Gilruth
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Muscatine Journal
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Clinton County
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Thurman
Thompson
Tilden
St. Louis
Sharon
Tufts
Labor Night
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Clinton Herald
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Mulcatine Journal
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Code of Iowa
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Richardson & Co
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Fuller & Fuller
Chicago
Old Reliable Dry Goods House
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Jones Country
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