NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY - Revision history

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	[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the [[NORTH WESTERN PACKET COMPANY]]. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1)		[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the [[NORTH WESTERN PACKET COMPANY]]. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1873) (1)

	The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. Emma Coger, the plaintiff ~~in Coger v. Northwestern Union Packet Company (1873)~~, was a young schoolteacher physically resisted steamboat officers when they refused to treat her as a lady because of her color. Emma was not the first woman of African descent to sue a common carrier over race discrimination in the United States, but her suit was unusual for being planned in cooperation with organized men. (2)		The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. Emma Coger, the plaintiff, was a young schoolteacher who physically resisted steamboat officers when they refused to treat her as a lady because of her color. Emma was not the first woman of African descent to sue a common carrier over race discrimination in the United States, but her suit was unusual for being planned in cooperation with organized men. (2)

	In the 1870s, when she led her challenge to the discrimination practiced by a steamboat company, ~~she~~ did so with the support ~~both~~ African American crew members as well as ~~with that of~~ the ~~Prince Hall Masons~~, a US organization deeply engaged in civil rights work. Her case went all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court and is still cited in legal decisions. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (3)		In the 1870s, when she led her challenge to the discrimination practiced by a steamboat company, Coger did so with the support of African American crew members as well as the [[PRINCE HALL MASONS]], a U.S. organization deeply engaged in civil rights work. Her case went all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court and is still cited in legal decisions. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges of white passengers. (3)

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	[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the [[NORTH WESTERN PACKET COMPANY]]. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1)		[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the [[NORTH WESTERN PACKET COMPANY]]. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1)

	The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (2)		The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. Emma Coger, the plaintiff in Coger v. Northwestern Union Packet Company (1873), was a young schoolteacher physically resisted steamboat officers when they refused to treat her as a lady because of her color. Emma was not the first woman of African descent to sue a common carrier over race discrimination in the United States, but her suit was unusual for being planned in cooperation with organized men. (2)

			In the 1870s, when she led her challenge to the discrimination practiced by a steamboat company, she did so with the support both African American crew members as well as with that of the Prince Hall Masons, a US organization deeply engaged in civil rights work. Her case went all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court and is still cited in legal decisions. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (3)

	~~The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (3)~~

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	1. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1866, p. 1		1. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1866, p. 1

			2. Emma Lane Coger, Nineteenth-Century Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri (US). Cambridge University Press, Online: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/as-if-she-were-free/emma-lane-coger-nineteenthcentury-illinois-iowa-and-missouri-us/A0FED0526CEDDDB93352FC243DCFD0F9

	2. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents		2. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

	~~3. Ibid.~~

	[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]		[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]
	[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]		[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]
	[[Category: Legal Cases]]		[[Category: Legal Cases]]

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	[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the ~~North Western Packet Company, headquartered in Dubuque, bringing their inventory to 30 steamers and 73 barges. The invested capital was $1,500,000~~. ~~The shipping capacity was equal to moving 1,000,000 bushels of grain every five days. It was further stated that the steamers were equipped in the best style with "unsurpassed accommodations." (1)~~ This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (2)		[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the [[NORTH WESTERN PACKET COMPANY]]. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1)

	The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (3)		The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (2)

	The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (4)		The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (3)

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	1. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1866, p. 1		1. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1866, p. 1

	2. '~~Early Civil Rights Cases~~,~~" Iowa Judicial Branch~~. Online: ~~https~~://www.~~iowacourts~~.~~gov/for-the-public~~/~~iowa-courts-history/civil-rights~~/		2. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

	3. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents		3. Ibid.

	4. Ibid.

	[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]		[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]
	[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]		[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]
	[[Category: Legal Cases]]		[[Category: Legal Cases]]

Randylyon at 02:09, 22 April 2018

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	[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1)		[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. Captain W. F. Davidson, an experienced captain on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] entered into competition with other packet companies in the 1850s. In the early 1860s, his fleet was purchased by the North Western Packet Company, headquartered in Dubuque, bringing their inventory to 30 steamers and 73 barges. The invested capital was $1,500,000. The shipping capacity was equal to moving 1,000,000 bushels of grain every five days. It was further stated that the steamers were equipped in the best style with "unsurpassed accommodations." (1) This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (2)

	The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (2)		The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (3)

	The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (3)		The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (4)

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	1. '~~Early Civil Rights Cases~~,~~" Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts~~.~~gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/~~		1. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald'', May 3, 1866, p. 1

	2. "~~Supreme Court of~~ Iowa. ~~Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174~~ Online: ~~http~~://www.~~jstor~~.~~org~~/~~stable~~/~~3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents~~		2. 'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/

	3. Ibid.		3. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

			4. Ibid.

	[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]		[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]
	[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]		[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]
	[[Category: Legal Cases]]		[[Category: Legal Cases]]

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	[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. ~~In 1866~~ the ~~North Western Union Packet Company was headquartered~~ in ~~Dubuque and~~ was ~~an important factor in the city's economy~~. ~~It spend at last $200~~,~~000 annually in~~ the ~~city and in 1865 paid taxes to the city and county in the amount of $6,981~~.40. (1)		[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (1)

	~~This particular~~ steamboat ~~company is best remembered for the civil rights case in~~ which it was ~~involved~~. ~~In 1873, the court heard Coger v~~. The ~~North Western Union Packet Co~~. (2)		The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (2)

	The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (3)		The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (3)

	The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (4)

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	1~~. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald,'' May 3, 1866, p. 1~~		1. 'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/

	2. 'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/

	3. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents		2. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

	4. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]		[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]
	[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]		[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]
	[[Category: Legal Cases]]		[[Category: Legal Cases]]

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	[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. ~~This particular steamboat company is best remembered for~~ the ~~civil rights case~~ in ~~which it~~ was ~~involved~~. ~~In 1873~~, the ~~court heard Coger v~~. ~~The North Western Union Packet Co~~.		[[Image:N WUnion.png\|left\|300px\|]]NORTH WESTERN UNION PACKET COMPANY. In 1866 the North Western Union Packet Company was headquartered in Dubuque and was an important factor in the city's economy. It spend at last $200,000 annually in the city and in 1865 paid taxes to the city and county in the amount of $6,981.40. (1)

	~~The~~ case ~~centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on~~ which ~~she~~ was ~~traveling~~. ~~The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket~~. The ~~Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers~~.		This particular steamboat company is best remembered for the civil rights case in which it was involved. In 1873, the court heard Coger v. The North Western Union Packet Co. (2)

	The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act.		The case centered on a woman who, because of her African descent, was forcibly removed from the dining car of the steamboat on which she was traveling. The woman had an unrestricted meal ticket. The Iowa Supreme Court held that the woman was entitled to the same rights and privileges as white passengers. (3)

			The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (4)

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	'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/		1. "The Upper Mississippi Navigation," ''Dubuque Herald,'' May 3, 1866, p. 1

			2. 'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/

			3. "Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

	~~"Supreme Court of Iowa~~. ~~Emma Coger v~~. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents		4. Ibid.

	[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]		[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]
	[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]		[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]
	[[Category: Legal Cases]]		[[Category: Legal Cases]]

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	'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/		'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/

			"Supreme Court of Iowa. Emma Coger v. North Western Union Packet Company," '''The American Law Register''' (1852-1891) Vol. 22, No. 3, New Series Volume 13 (Mar., 1874), pp. 162-174 Online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3303647?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

	[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]		[[Category: Steamboat Companies]]
	[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]		[[Category: Legal Jurisdiction]]
	[[Category: Legal Cases]]		[[Category: Legal Cases]]

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	The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act.		The same conclusion was not reached by the U.S. Supreme Court until Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964), a case that upheld the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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			'Early Civil Rights Cases," Iowa Judicial Branch. Online: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/iowa-courts-history/civil-rights/

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