Silver dollar question and 1873 monetary shift debate
The Davenport letters defend restoring the silver dollar to its pre demonetization standard arguing the old ratio and the 1873 act as the proper contract. They criticize opponents for seeking changes to silver gold relation and call for the dollar of 4121§ grains as the measure valuation. The piece also notes local political notes and recent Turkish Russian war developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Pnicx
Davenport
Price
Congress
Davenport Gazette
United States
Alex. Hamilton
Richardson
Gazette
Commencement at State Agricultural College honors Jones County graduates
The Sixth Annual Commencement celebrated at the State Agricultural College with twenty-two graduates, bringing total alumni to 123 since 1869. Jones County representatives Miss Mary Farwell, J W Coxsee, and Frank M Booth earned high honors as Booth delivered an oration on The Art of Printing and Coxsee spoke on Fact and Myth, both praised by the State Register and Ames Intelligences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Shopa
Labratorica
Museuma
Jones County
Mary Farwell
J. W. Coxsee
Frank M. Booth
T. E. Booth
Anamosa Hureka
Farwell
Coxsee
Booth
Messrs
State Register
Frank W. Booth
Bacon
Port Says
John W. Coxsee
Grote
Monsen
Doxace
Ames Intelligences
Army appropriation bill passes House with amended limit
The Army appropriation bill cleared the House after Senate modification raising the army cap to 25,000 recruits. The 194 to 180 vote reflected a solid Republican majority aided by Texas, with Senators Williams of Michigan and Delaware Luttrell and Randolph of Tennessee also involved. The Senate amendment supporters retained the needed votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
U.S
Texas
Messrs. Williams
Michigan
Williams
Delaware
Luttrell
California
Randolph
Tennesage
Mob Law and the Call for Capital Punishment
A letter to the editor argues mob justice grows as capital punishment fades. It contends lawmakers loosened punishment, pushing citizens to act, noting juror tricks and legal escapes. The writer urges reestablishing a strong, legal deterrent to curb vigilantism.
Paine memorials and public debate echo in 19th century column
A letter to the Express defends Thomas Paine amid ongoing controversy sparked by Byron and Cobbett. The writer argues Paine’s religious views were misrepresented and praises his contributions to Independence, Washington, and the Declaration, urging toleration. The piece also comments on capital punishment, the death penalty, and public figures including Brazelton and Butler, with reflections on morality, law, and press opinion.
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Towa
Paine
Cobbett
Hell
the Express
Byron
Wm. Cobbett
M.P
England
Robt. Ingersoll
Infidel
Dr. Prime
New York Observer
Thos
Paines
Washington
Voltaire
Monticello
America
Europe
T.S. C
Resumption Act and its repeal debate leaders Paice
HL Paice discusses the U S resumption act detailing provisions for silver and gold coinage, greenbacks, and bank restrictions. He argues redemption is optional, currency not contracted by exchange, and urges upholding national honor while awaiting future financial conditions.
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Wapurndton
D. Us
Uae
Greenbacks
United States
New York
HL Paice
Death of Mrs. J. M. Hing in Cascade
The community mourns the death of Mrs. J. M. King of Cascade Iowa aged 43 wife of J. M. King and mother of three. She died Sunday evening after a twelve day illness and funeral services were held Wednesday with Rev. J. J. Little officiating.
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J. M. King
Miss Della
Atlantic
Willie
Storm Lake
J. J. Little
King
Cascade Pioneer
Atlantic Telegraph
C. C. King
Cascade
Dubuque County
Towa
Lafayette Young
Adelia
Mrs. King
King & Deltz
Anamosa
Puneer
M.E
Whitewater township railroad petitions to be presented Monday
The article notes that petitions concerning a railroad in Whitewater township will be presented to the board of trustees on Monday. The notice must include election time and place, the railroad line, tax rate, payment schedule, and conditions for tax due dates tied to completion of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater Township
Truatees
I. Bellevule
Reilroad
Flogging of infidel provokes tense Texas street scene
A chaotic Texas meeting in a corner grocery erupts into threats and a violent flogging of a supposed infidel. Men shout, draw revolvers, and threaten death before a cautious crowd, aided by a drunken bystander who frees the wounded man. The episode ends with limited punishment and reflections on zeal and hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocheater Democrat and Chronicle
Texas
Hind
Tarantethers
Kuklux
Defenders of the Faith
Methodist Church
Wit and Hon or From the Burtington Hawk Eye
A garbled humorous blast mocks sensational topics and temperance debates. It parodies tragi comic mischief around a pickpocket and literary blunders, ending with a caution against adulterated food and pepper misuse.
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Aiabaha Parea Deat
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Jon Buaxenann
Proprivwr
Tae Keokuk Gate City
C. G. Carpenter
Tarnover
Republican Party
Kars
Grabbe
the Agricultural College
Hew Jonce
Thorougly
W. BuazEeron
Mob Law
The
Expresa
Dubuque
Thomas Paine
Brazelton
Sol
General Banks
Evans
Bellevue
God
Zom Paine
Fairfield
Butler
Bette
Brice
J. M. Hing
the Gospel According To Texas
Burtington
Lydia Thompson
New Orleans
San Francisco
Rutherford
Murphy
Suceibauly
Noron
D. fAsk Ees Ruggist
Beis
Vale
Soxtix & Tiares
District Court
Jon Minty
Jedemedt
Peayewe
Fennig Biakioed
el An Laintitts Addaga
Mary A. Norman
Anid
Cnat
Eightythree
North Range
P.M
P.O. Babcock
Said
County
A. Derbins
Town
Joven County
Wes Nomied
Jonen
Monnox & Hragier
L. King
Monticotto
Eluselia Block
Frankfurter's
Wrie Stillman
Groesbecks
Marvin's Block
Monticelio
Iowa
J. @, McLEAN
Skinner
G. W. Birdsall
Oors
Montdello
van Patten & Marks
Brady
A. AlHayés M
Massachusetts
A. P. Wall & C8
Nashua
Welalignd
Ss. AM
A. Fen
Jeet
Dootiss & Pristine
Monthello
Samuel Kaiin
A. R. Doxsee
Isaac Rigby
Doxsee
Ricky
Excelsior
Champion
Reapers
Meadow
Lark
Empire
John Deere & Co
Furst & Bradley
Stover
First Street
Uurv
W. Ry
Ered
Dunhams
Ochee
Oak
Centennial
Dunstam
the “Co
Freds
Ogden
Cedar St
Mike
Catterere
F. A
Bileon
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