When was it published?

January 16, 1854 in Grant County Herald

Domestic News January 16, 1854

Grant County Herald

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mississippi Bridge, Rock Island Injunction, Keokuk Bridge, Draw Bridges, Steamboat Chimneys

Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin

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What is this article about?

The U.S. District Court granted an injunction restraining bridge construction across the Mississippi at Rock Island, likely to be perpetual, preventing draw bridges and positioning Keokuk as the only bridge point high enough for steamboats.

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Bridging The Mississippi.--We learn that the District Court of the United States has granted an injunction to restrain the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi at Rock Island. This injunction will in all probability be rendered perpetual, and thus prevent the construction of draw bridges over the river for all time to come. In that event Keokuk will remain the only bridge point on the river, for here alone can a bridge be constructed which will span the waters high above the steamboat chimneys, and unite the distant West to the teeming East, by a grand and permanent link of unbroken communication.--[Keokuk Whig.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Mississippi Bridge Rock Island Injunction Keokuk Bridge Draw Bridges Steamboat Chimneys

Where did it happen?

Rock Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Rock Island

Outcome

injunction granted to restrain bridge construction, likely perpetual, preventing draw bridges and establishing keokuk as the only bridge point.

Event Details

The District Court of the United States granted an injunction to stop the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi at Rock Island. This will prevent draw bridges over the river permanently. Keokuk remains the only feasible bridge point, spanning high above steamboat chimneys to connect West and East.