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[[Image:jdbush.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]BUSH, John D. (Baltimore, MD, Feb. 1802--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 3,1886). [[MAYOR]]. Bush served as mayor from 1879 to 1880. One of the earliest pioneers, Bush came to Dubuque in 1833 and established a tannery. Not satisfied with the profits he obtained, Bush then founded the Bell Hotel and later with | [[Image:jdbush.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]BUSH, John D. (Baltimore, MD, Feb. 1802--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 3,1886). [[MAYOR]]. Bush served as mayor from 1879 to 1880. One of the earliest pioneers, Bush came to Dubuque in 1833 and established a tannery. Not satisfied with the profits he obtained, Bush then founded the Bell Hotel and later with [[WEIGEL, Frederick|Frederick WEIGEL]] began the Key City Flour Mills. Bush then operated a sawmill, butcher shop, and packinghouse before entering into real estate speculation at which he established a fortune. | ||
Prior to 1850, Bush served as an alderman from the First, Second and Fourth Wards. His campaigns were marked by the absence of any political machine with the candidate personally visiting the voters of the city. During the financial crisis of 1857-1858 Bush drove about the city distributing meat and bread to the needy. | Prior to 1850, Bush served as an alderman from the First, Second and Fourth Wards. His campaigns were marked by the absence of any political machine with the candidate personally visiting the voters of the city. During the financial crisis of 1857-1858 Bush drove about the city distributing meat and bread to the needy. | ||
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Revision as of 22:36, 7 January 2010
BUSH, John D. (Baltimore, MD, Feb. 1802--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 3,1886). MAYOR. Bush served as mayor from 1879 to 1880. One of the earliest pioneers, Bush came to Dubuque in 1833 and established a tannery. Not satisfied with the profits he obtained, Bush then founded the Bell Hotel and later with Frederick WEIGEL began the Key City Flour Mills. Bush then operated a sawmill, butcher shop, and packinghouse before entering into real estate speculation at which he established a fortune.
Prior to 1850, Bush served as an alderman from the First, Second and Fourth Wards. His campaigns were marked by the absence of any political machine with the candidate personally visiting the voters of the city. During the financial crisis of 1857-1858 Bush drove about the city distributing meat and bread to the needy.