The Logic of the Burlington in the Cut Rates Deal—The Outlook at the North

Posted Posted in C. B. & N., C. B. & Q., C. M. & St. Paul, Minnesota And Northwestern, Railroads

The Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday August 11, 1887  THE RAILROADS.  The Logic of the Burlington in the Cut Rates Deal—The Outlook at the North.   THE CUT MAY NOT COME. It is affirmed and confidently believed that the cut determined on and threatened by the Chicago, Burlington and Northern will never be made. To a man […]

Dubuque Herald August 11, 1887 Local News In Brief

Posted Posted in August 1887, News In Brief

The Dubuque Herald August 11, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., August 11, 1 :30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Slightly cooler  and fair weather, preceded in the extreme southeastern portion by local rains. variable winds, generally from north to west. —W. H. Torbert—Druggist. —Byrne Bros. & Co., […]

The Railroad Project to Kansas City and the Southwest Receives Daily Encouragement.

Posted Posted in Railroads, Southwestern Railroad

The Dubuque Daily Herald  Friday August 26, 1887 THE SOUTHWESTERN. The Railroad Project to Kansas City and the Southwest Receives Daily Encouragement. Letters Received Daily Promising Aid and Encouragement to the Line. Mr. B. J. O’Neil was seen yesterday upon the street, and in response to the question, “How are they coming out with the new […]

Commissioners Arrive to Hear Further Evidence and Argument in the Switching Charges

Posted Posted in Railroads, Switching Issues

The Dubuque Daily Herald  Wednesday August 10, 1887 THE COMMISSIONERS. They Arrive to Hear Further Evidence and Argument in the Switching Charges. The Meeting Largely Attended by the Dubuque Business Man Who Are Interested. Both Sides of the Case Presented but Neither in a Very Able Manner. The Entire Day Consumed and but Very Little Progress […]

Dubuque Herald August 9, 1887 Local News In Brief

Posted Posted in August 1887, News In Brief

The Dubuque Herald August 9, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., August 9, 1 :30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Cooler, fair weather winds shifting to northwest and becoming variable.   —W. H. Torbert—Druggist. —Byrne Bros. & Co., undertakers.—tf —Stoves stored at Fry’s. Telephone 15.—tf —Meals 25c at […]

Dubuque Herald August 2, 1887 Local News In Brief

Posted Posted in August 1887, News In Brief

The Dubuque Herald August 2, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2, 1 :30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa:  Fair weather. stationary temperature, with light variable winds   —W. H. Torbert—Druggist. —Byrne Bros. & Co., undertakers.—tf —Stoves stored at Fry’s. Telephone 15.—tf —Meals 25c at Sam Upton’s. […]