Cause of the Riot-Eight Men Reported Killed-1869

DUBUQUE

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Date: 7/30/2019 at 20:45:18

Dubuque Daily Times, Friday, Jul 30, 1869, Dubuque, IA, Page: 1

Cause of the Riot-Eight Men Reported Killed
DAVENPORT, July 29

A terrible affray took place on the steamer Dubuque, at Hampton, ten miles above here this afternoon. A number of raftsmen took passage on the boat here and at Rock Island, insisted on being allowed in the cabin, and on being refused, commenced a row, which was participated by the rest of the passengers and crew. Some eight men are reported killed. A police force was sent up from this place and Rock Island.