Debate on Constitutionality of Civil Rights Legislation
Discussion analyzes the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments and whether Congress may enforce civil rights through the act. Judge Miller’s slaughter-house case ruling is cited to argue that federal authority may be limited to state power, with implications for the act’s constitutionality. Also covers migration to California, Missouri legislature adjournment, and reports on entomology and grasshopper hoppers.
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Congress of United States
Cpinion
Congress
Miller
Judes
Supreme Court of the United States
United State
United States
Supreme Bench
Slaughter-House
Cicth General Assembly
Pharsdayet
Missouri State Centennial Board
Kansas City
School of Mines
The
State University
Adjutant General's Office
Adjutant General
Senate
St. Louis
Riley
Henry County
Clinton
Lewis County
Mississippi
Missouri
Weather and campus notes from Columbia in April 1875
A lengthy column from Columbia reports April weather, student exams, and local tributes. It covers university questions and answers, graduates including A Lewis of St Louis and J. H. Overall of Columbia, a graduation address by Jade Law, and scattered obituaries and civic notices. It notes local deaths, a failed arson attempt on the Rocheport turnpike residence, and civic items like mail service and a forthcoming Grange-focused column in the Statesman.
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Phee
A. Lewis
St. Louis
Hon. Jc
Jade Law
Christihe University Cinged
Milton Eerris
Coluwitia
Hobt
Paes
Robebia
R. Leteer
Murchail
Rainund Pendleton
Wright City
Henry d. Schorwnnch
St. Clarkes
Pent Sullivan
Defies City
James A. Yatitis
Minstrall
Butler Firms Legal Services for Bill King in Congress Bid
General Butler conducts a substantial law practice in Washington with client Bill King who has enlisted Butler to help him secure a seat in the upcoming congressional elections.
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Gen. Butler
Washington
Bill King
Butler
Election Notes From Bucklin Township April 1875
From Bucklin Missouri April 6 1875 a local bulletin reports a quiet week with good weather and active work. A primary meeting nominated Bor Prusteo Mill clerk BL Putman Assessor B P Sights Collector A T Lowry Justices W B Rewers J M Cash Constable MM Wyatt all expected to be elected.
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Burron Buturin
BL Putman
B. PF
A. T. Lowry
The
Pease
W. B. Rewers
J. M. Cash
MM. Wyatt
B. A. Jones
Sitmus
Bowers
Grubbs
Justice of the Peace
Wynt
John Snyder
Contable
California
Jesse Thomas
J. P. Kiitts
Missouri
Thad
Uecurions
Wheeling Notes and Local Mayhem Report
From Wheeling comes a mixed report on local politics and daily life. A union meeting last Saturday in the Wheeling school house nominated township officers and debated the Grange motion while residents anticipate election results the next day. A murder in Grundy County and a serious child’s accident are noted along with health, new arrivals, farming activity, and currency counterfeits affecting local banks.
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Jin
Vem
Union Canes Committee
Union Emiens
Wheeling
Por Pristee
S. L. Jackson
Asser
Kate Domon
Evans
Grundy
Levi Bishop
E. H. Bower
Caftendaifer
Precourt
Mr. Lemmon
Levmon
Rail Law Fades As Officials Face Resignations
There is little left of the new rail road law as Spaunhorst refuses to accept, Col. Young plans to resign, and Walker will be unable to draw pay.
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Spaunhorst
Col. Young
Walker
Weather and harvest notes hint at rural life and elections
An old rural column describes weather, farming activities, and seasonal plantings. It mentions tree planting, wagon makers Elliott and Stermke, and local farming optimism. Notes a peaceful spring election with local officials elected and about 160 votes cast.
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St. Tates
St. Cates
Ats Etnad
Elliott
Stermke
Eben
Dewph Vance
Baviet Ghegen
Robert Anderson
Antarta Tate
Do. Vanew
Compton
St. Collectup
Blow
Dhodd Baron
Cogestutites- Win
Pastndustiers
Pease
A. Bateholer
Lineberry
Kewl Overseer
Dronwe Halt
Ges
J. Baker
Krar Rawlins
M. Brater
Colunty
Dones
PS Vot
Dehurt
Connecticut Election Delivers Setback to Grantism
The Connecticut vote last Monday produced a sweeping Democratic victory with re election of the Governor by a larger majority and gains of two Congressmen, giving Democrats three seats to Republicans one. The result is a rebuke to Grantism and a sign the party may overthrow the President’s course as the wave that swept the nation last fall suggests a broader upheaval in 1876.
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Connecticut
Ashos
Beers and plows and town news from Brookfield
From Brookfield Broome Me April 7 1875. Local notices describe spring work and hardware deals. Dick Waters promotes a light draught plow while discussing feed costs and horse power. Mr AM Burnett entertains locals and young shoppers. Election day brings anti temperance ticket. Various townsfolk arrive or depart. schools and merchants prepare for spring trade as residents discuss spelling lessons and local clergy.
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Broome
Beerok Beneers
Bert
Dick Waters
Kielin
AM. Burnett
A.W. Myers
Jefferson Veherdar
Griffith
H. Emann
ST. Rees
Freeman Bro
Mir. Whitheck
Bisley
McCommickh & Co
Healquarters
St. Louis
Kaslow
Unieavite
Mr. Ferrell
M. IE
Phlase
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Boone County
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McGinnisom
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Jons M. Porsp
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WM. Walker
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Millers Bible and Publishing Phousi
Sansom
Philadelphia
L. Waldrum & CO
All
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Woolen Factory
Periey
Myles
Albert Savage
Linneus, Mo
M. Chrisman & Sons
Francis P. Moffett
James Brown
Wnitice
B. Swinney
Linn
Claus
Jas. HO Swinney
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