Political notes and indictments from federal and state events
SATURDAY DEC 17 1870 reports Ger Lehenck named Minister to England but not yet active. Col Cantpbsil seat contest to proceed to final issue. Fuller accused of defalcation denied by Treasury. Massachusetts governors elected Gaston mayor and Black re elected. Bowen from South Carolina indicted for bigamy. Pleasanton named Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Expect limited amnesty. Richmond Whig predicts New England political decline. McStarrahan case files would fill 500 law volumes with high costs and fees.
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Ger. Lehenck
England
Dasamsa
Col. Cantpbsil
Po Fuller
New Orleans
Johnson
Treasuary
Perry
Massachusetta
Gaston
Worcester
J. B. Black
Senator Drake
Missouri
Court of Claims
Christopher AC. Bowen
Congreaa
South Carolina
Fue Kiger
Susan Pettigrew King
Washington City
Wif
Fleeh
Bowen
Bey
Washington
Pleasanton
Kansas
Revenuc
Congress
Nepublican
New England
San Francisco
Mc Starrahan
Price Raid Bill and Scrip Fears Dominate Debates
The article notes claims payment and bill passage uncertainty, with references to scrip governing actions and rising litigation. It mentions Albert Crosby suing Chicago Times for libel and claims of Crawford and Danford involving the Telegram editor, suggesting substantial damages and ongoing legal battles.
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Lizer
Albert Crosby
Crosby's Opera House
Chicago
U. S
Chicago Times
Libal
Guy
Growth and immigration spur Lawrence city expansion
The Lawrence Journal notes growth surpassing any prior year with over seven hundred houses erected, driven by immense immigration. Leavenworth is urged to secure the L. & G. Be RB and bridge the Kawat, while Kansas Pacific plans running arrangements if Leavenworth supplies stock. A letter by Mr. Joy to C. R. Moorhead supports acceptance of the proposal. Bloomington Indiana locals joke about mating markets with sixty seven women and three marriageable men, amid playful romps on select spouses.
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The
Lawrence Journal
Uhe
Leavenworth
Kansas
Kansas Pacific R. B.iGo
Kawat ‘Lawrence
Joy
C. R. Moorhead
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Bloomington
Ind
Plate-Glass in Missouri Promising Yet Labor Gap
A St Louis Board of Trade report on plate glass in Missouri cites labor as the main hurdle but notes European skilled labor can supply it. They foresee producing all sizes in St Louis and selling at about 81 cents per square foot, with a rough cost near 1.40 dollars. Missouri could supply the US market, with coal costs advantaging St Louis.
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St. Louis
Lennox
Massachusetts
Missouri
United States
Railroad freight tales spark calls for rate controls
The Junction City Union reports a tale of freight routings that cut costs by routing a Kansas City to Topeka load via multiple lines, six dollars cheaper than a direct Kansas Pacific rate. The piece argues such schemes justify stronger railroad tariff restrictions and notes local bond revenue concerns, growing Neosho Falls business, and rising investment and population in town.
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Junction City Union
Kansas
Union
Topeka
Kansas City
Kansas Pacific
Olathe
Ottawa
New Chicago
Emsoria
Shawnee County
Taxca
Via
St/ Louis
Davis County
Cincinnati
State Line
Stato Line
Jancsson City
Junction City
Neosho Falls
Caplitalin
Neosho
Fale
Improvements and new homes transform Deer Creek Township rail hub
In late 1870 Deer Creek Township shows rapid growth with the completion of the Lestenworth Lawrence and Galveston Railroad to Carlyle. Postmaster D. C. Adams enlarges his home and farm, while many residents including Dr. G. T. Covart, M. L. Cummings, James W. Christian, and Rev. Wm. Crozier add houses or improvements. Carlyle church expands, and others like R. J. Boskwith, T. C. McClure, and Jerome SimpsonEnhance their properties as the community embraces rail connectivity and prosperity. The piece notes meetings, readings, and debates of the local association.
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Epevon
Beowtae
Deer Creek
Lestenworth, Lawrence & Galveston
Deer Creek Township
Carlyle
Weel
D. C. Adams
G.T. Covart
LM. Cummings
Kirkpatrick
E. K. Lynn
Iola
James W. Christian
Allen County
Vesey
Peter M. Carmine
Wm. Crozier
Presbyterian Church
R. J. Boskwith
Cartyn
Ills
T. C. McClure
Con. G. Mull
Revie
Debate Leaders Emerge In Weekly Program Plan
A committee of three prepares the next meeting program with two appointed debate leaders two weeks ahead. Other debaters volunteer, ensuring spirited discussion and broad participation as speakers split into opposing sides.
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I. Demarco
Chicago and Southwestern Railway Reaches Cameron Soon
The Chicago and Southwestern Railway nears Cameron Missouri with track nearing completion within five or six miles. Opened route promises direct travel to Chicago and Quincy, boosting passenger and freight business for Leavenworth and Cameron. Passengers may ride a Pullman car from East Leavenworth to Chicago Union Depot after opening.
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Chicago & Southwestern Railway TV
Cameron
Leavenworth
Chicago
Quincy
East Leavenworth
Union Depot
Foreign War Reports From Versailles and Frontline Movements
Meagre foreign war news notes belated dispatches from Versailles claim Paris refused surrender after bombardment threats. Meanwhile Prussians push toward Tours and Blois with siege guns mounted and forts ready, while reports from Beaugency and other towns describe reverses and defections.
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Bausatts
Versailles
Paria
Paris
Tours
Verasilles
France
Beaty
William
Beaugency
Blois
Fours
Vierzon
Gien
Vernivel
Brezalles
Brenxia
Contrés
Montrilard
Romaranten
Havre
Dieppe
Fredrick Charles
En. Chausey
Journale
Prassians
Oceany
Fonborgs
Gambetta
Loire
Chausey
Larex
Alencon
Verniel
Dreux
Chartres
Tax sale notices for lands and town lots reset May 5 1868
Notice states that lands and town lots that remained unsold at the May 718th day sale will be redecided on or before May 5 1868 with a survey by the Tax Department to the purchasers. The language references period dates and reoffer of parcels.
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County Board of Commissioners
Allen County
Nwar
Grovar Lysan
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