Seventy thousand hogs packed and political notes from 1875 era
Seventy thousand hogs have been packed at Kansas City this season. Chicago reports 859,000 hogs slaughtered so far this year, compared to 428,400 at the same point last year. Senator Carpenter elected President pro tem by party vote. Thurman supported by Democrats. Samuel Nelson dies of apoplexy at home. St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance troubles settle with transfer to Mound Mutual. Free distribution of public documents and newspapers proposed. Texas to seat Coke and Davis. Louisiana legislator favors the bill with most money. Local bonds in Lafayette County questioned. St Clair County issues warrants to circulate greenback-style. German vessel seizure by Spain stirs public anger in Germany.
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Pes
Carpenter
Senate
Democrats
Thurman
Missouri lawmakers travel costs and convict transport bills questioned
The Missouri era report criticizes state spending on lawmaker travel known as mob cage and high convict transport costs. It cites 1820 to 26 general assembly mileage and average per head, notes free rail passes, argues costs exceed real travel, and contrasts with convict transport fees. The piece also references editorial takes on political appointments and a large government bond issue, with local Brookfield notices and weather.
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St. Lewis
Hepeblwan
Senate
House
Tras Obiins
Iabiatianen
Adair County
Atchison County
Oregin County
Schuyler County
Marion County
St. Louis County
Pleasant weather and town notes from Meadville
Meadville reports a mild spell with pleasant weather aside from a midwinter snap. town figures Marks Black and others have been away attending court. Township Collector Goldman pursues debtors to Parson Creek Township and vows to collect. A Christmas shindig is planned for holiday revelers. McCunnis & Co. ship bags at four dollars per hundred. A public school exam is set for Tuesday the 23rd. Advent meetings conclude with new members, Rev Sherd guiding the effort. Public school now has two departments under Mrs Ighebart. Geren McGinnis and others are shipping goods. Squire Brown sits ready to dispense justice from his bench and Goldman remains vigilant against offenders.
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T. Goldman & Co
Heyman & Co
Goliman & Co
Yellow Creek
Isha
St. Kate
Templars
Linnens
Laclede College
Bulletin
Laclede
Marks
Black
Justice Bn
Goldman
Parson Creek
Golda
Messrs
McCunnis & Co
Warters & Bro
Hristus Toys
Kev. Sherd
Pleasant Point 1873 December Letter Notes Weather and Church
From Pleasant Point in December 1873 a reader notes recent weather, Mr R Ne West driving 32 hogs to the railroad at four cents each, and concerns about grain pass words. The message mentions upcoming preaching at the Mag Nelia Church near West's home on the Sabbath of December 21 when the church will be dedicated.
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R. Ne West
Magnelia
Modoc
Lowell
Warren
Grant
Limeens
Missouri
Chavez
J. B. Boss
Harper’s Bazar
U. S
Harper's Bazar
Express
Harper's
Harper & Brothers
New York
Lina C Agnenltural and Mechanical Society
Court House
Lisuens
Clouk
Ollierm
Lyman Stn
Seere
Debts and deaths shade a turbulent political moment
The report notes a public debt rise since Dec 1 totaling 85 million dollars and Alabama owes 24 110 196 or 122 per male citizen. Col F T Dent died in Washington at 88. Grant may have refused Sickles resignation while Fernando Wood and Alexander Stephens push salary hikes. The tone condemns corruption and warns against thieves.
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Alabama
Col
F. T. Dent
Grant
Washington
Sickles
Fernando Wood
Alexander Stephens
Sioux and Army Scenes In Western Letters And Rail Lobby
A miscellaneous column notes cold weather and wartime sentiment in Cuba, praises a Bell Ringers troupe in Sidney, and profiles George Bennett a former government interpreter turned actor. It recounts Bennett’s Civil War era charm, later theater misfortunes, and a failed inheritance, while crossing to rail subsidies and lobby campaigns backed by Tom Scott interests.
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Cuba
iiSsietle
Pacific
Sidney
C. B. Bennett
Bennett
Cobb
Boutlin
Charley
Buffalo Kill
Bantlin
Uirharne
Chartley
Congress Debates Pay Cuts and Public Lands Revenue
A Congressional bill assigns proceeds from public land sales to education. The House approved Orth's motion to refer a repeal bill on Congressional salaries, with a cap at 6500 per year and limited allowances. Senate scrutiny delayed Williams’ Supreme Court nomination amid doubt over confirmation.
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Congress
Congressional House of ‘Representatives
Orth
Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Thufve
United States
Senate
Ware and Means Committee
Kelly
House Committee On Appropriations
Janath
United States Senate
Monshay
Williams
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St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mound Mutual
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House Committee On Postal Affairs
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Bender
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Webb
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Wace
Edmund J. Davis
Joseph W. Flanagan
Lafayette
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St. Clair County
Berlin
Masilla
Germany
Mileave
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U.S. Senate
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K. Rockwood Moor
George H. Williams
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Credit Mobilier
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Matt Carpenter
Brawner
Peri & Grange
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Falee
Kansas City Times
Gen. Blair
Insurance Bureau
the Times
Bla
Democratic Party of Missouri
Woodson
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Blair
State Senate
Ste. Marguerite
Cannes
France
Marshal Bazaine
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Brookreco
Jarvis
Meadville
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Neb
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Atlantic and Pacific
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Sys
St. Louis Daily Republican
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Ilinois
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Aken
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Locust Creek Township
Linnconmery
South
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Justice of the Peace
Locust Creek Toder
Benton Township
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Mero A. Db. Schrock
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Ginder
Salisbury
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Joten ‘Woodson
New Firm
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Stephen
Dec
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Linn
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Jefferson Township
Linn County
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Freeman
Jefferson
W. Thomas M. Rooker
Recorder’s Office
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Howe
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Boardman
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Brown
North Side Publier Square
Pec
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Vic K
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Roe Heater
Arthur
Illustrated Home Magazine
Fife
Sams TS. Anoer
Great
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S. Arthur & Son
Phidintelphia, Pa
Browning
WLR
Binneus
Griffith & Wedge
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Yowmite
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White Mountains
Holy Land
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Miil
4Th St
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Louisville Courier
Jurca
Kineen’s Wrewry
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Su ‘Uye
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Expess
Harper & Brothel
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Orsal
Fyat World of Fashion
Boston Traveder
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Beither
Orange Judd Company
Broadway
H. Ss. Higgins
Qtould
Steve. A&c
Empire Stove Co
Louis
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