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LINEHAN, John J.
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LINEHAN, John J. (Ireland, June 24, 1842--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 23, 1888). MAYOR. Linehan and his parents immigrated to the United States and moved to Dubuque when he was eight years old. He worked as a contractor until January 1876, when he purchased half interest in the DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY and served as its superintendent until his death.
In April, 1881, the new mayor, Mr. Linehan, declared that the most important considerations for the coming year were (1) manufacturing enterprises: (2) a wagon bridge over the river; (3) an inner or ice harbor; (4) water reservoir for fires on the bluffs; (5) good men for office holders; (6) the collection of all taxes possible; (7) equalization of assessments ; (8) economy in expenses; (9) good streets and avenues: (10) floating debt must be paid; (11) public health must be maintained.
Linehan served as a city alderman, two terms as mayor, and Iowa Representative in the 20th and 21st Iowa State general assemblies.
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Source:
The Iowa Legislature. "John Linehan." Online: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/Legislators/legislator.aspx?GA=21&PID=4271
"Dubuque Sought Business Methods From Beginning," Telegraph Herald, March 27, 1921, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bi5eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SmANAAAAIBAJ&pg=6644,4092622&dq=james+fanning+dubuque&hl=en
Oldt, Franklin T. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Association, 1880, p. 839