The Dubuque Daily Herald Saturday October 15, 1887 The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Shops. The Telegraph last evening contained an inquiry signed “Justice,” asking why, if the contract has been impaired in any way as to the maintenance of railroad shops here, the city did not take measures to enforce the terms of the […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Saturday October 15, 1887 MILEAGE TICKETS. The Steps Taken by the Minnesota and Northwestern Causes a Good Deal or Hubbub Among the Other Lines. The action of the Minnesota and Northwestern in giving notice of withdrawal from the Western States Passenger association has stirred up a hornets’ nest among […]
The Dubuque Herald October 15, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., October 15, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Warmer, followed by cooler fair weather, fresh to brisk southeasterly winds, becoming westerly. STAGE OF WATER, at 1 p m in feet and tenths, and change in 24 hours […]
The Dubuque Herald October 14, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., October 14, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Warm, fair weather, light to fresh variable winds, slightly southeasterly. STAGE OF WATER, at 1 p m in feet and tenths, and change in 24 hours CHANGE Stage […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday October 13, 1887 SWITCHING CHARGES. The Attorney General Files a Petition With Clerk Dunn Asking an Order. To Compel the Roads to Abide by the Decision of the Railroad Commissioners as to Switching Rates. Two petitions were filed yesterday in the office of the clerk of the district court of […]
The Dubuque Herald October 13, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., October 13, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Colder, fair weather, fresh to brisk northwesterly winds. STAGE OF WATER, at 1 p m in feet and tenths, and change in 24 hours CHANGE Stage Rise Fall […]
The Dubuque Herald October 12, 1887 Local News In Brief OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,} WASHINGTON, D. C., October 12, 1:30 a. m.} Indications—For Iowa: Fair weather, light to fresh westerly winds. STAGE OF WATER, at 1 p m in feet and tenths, and change in 24 hours CHANGE Stage Rise Fall St. […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Tuesday October 11, 1887 CITY COUNCIL A Few Minor Officers Appointed—The City Rejects Bids for Street Work and Elects to do the Work by Day Labor. Council met last night at 7:45 in adjourned regular session. In the absence of Mayor Voelker, the chair was occupied by mayor pro tem. […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Tuesday October11, 1887 THE RAILROAD SHOPS. Work Will Still Be Done at the Dubuque Shops— The Contract With the City. It has been the intention of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul management, for some past to establish at Marion or Cedar Rapids, some shops where repair work could be done, […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Tuesday October 11, 1887 (Excerpted from City Council Meeting Minutes October 10, 1887) CITY COUNCIL A Few Minor Officers Appointed—The City Rejects Bids for Street Work and Elects to do the Work by Day Labor. Council met last night at 7:45 in adjourned regular session. In the absence of Mayor Voelker, the […]