The Convention and Proposed State Reforms
The piece reports on the Missouri Constitutional Convention and predicts features likely to be adopted. It outlines limits on legislative terms and taxation, funding for schools, and restrictions on debt. It details representation plans with county quotas and future census-based adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Statesman
Col. Switzler
Convention
Shade of Drake
Moon
St Louis
Jackson
Buchanan
Franklin
Green
Johnson
Lafayette
Macon
Marion
Pike
Laiine
Senate
Norencad
Todd
Callaway
The Alabama Swindle and Grasshopper News
A Senate seat corruption report describes bribery and use of troops to influence Alabama elections. It cites Perrin and Glass among others, notes court-room style maneuvering to seat Spencer, and questions Republican accountability. Separate notes report grasshopper outbreaks in several states with Professor Riley advising crops be shifted to broom corn and castor beans.
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Spencer
United States Senate
Perrin
Alabama
Capitol
Hinds
Post Office
Williams
Senate
Macon County
Miller
Martin
St. Louis
Republican Party
Riley
St. Louis Times
Unrighteous Gain Sermon Sparks Local Debate In Brookfield
From Brookfield Maine May 26 1875 highlights include Rev Harrah’s Congregational sermon on unjust enrichment. The piece contrasts James Stewart style business ethics with Harrah’s critique while noting local social events, visitors and entertainments including Miss Alice Sawyer’s Chicago trip and a St Joseph Gazette correspondent’s visit.
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Brooxrerp
Vr. Harrah
Mr. Harrah
A. T. Stewart
New York
Stewart
Harrah
Mr. Ha
Strawbridge
Alice Sawyer
Chicago
St. Joseph
Bucklin News Roundup From May 1875
Bucklin letters discuss local pests and economics with Mr. Towner’s cash, Johnson’s plows, and Brandenburger goods. They note a possible drug store, low prices, and competition shaping trade. Sunday School concerns to be managed by local leaders. Greenwood’s death rumor debunked by Bucklin correspondent.
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Eorror Buivert
Sin
Bucklin
Towner
Johnson
Brandenburger
St. Cate
Brookfield
Eech
gMbany
Belial
Saclede Republian
Greenwood
Laclede
Ralph
Meadville Notes From Parson Creek in 1575
Local items from Meadville Missouri include a new house contract by contractor R. P. Henry and builder John Thomas for a northeast dwelling, a Locust Creek immersion by Rev. Carrelton, road work to the cemetery, and updates on weather crops. Also reports on a women’s incident at Yankee Ridge, preaching by Rev. Sidebottom, and Gladys Harvey leaving for California for health.
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Borrok BoLieves
R. PT. Henry
John Thomas
Linneus
Henry
A. P. Woolverton
Ald. Black
DeGraw
J. Carrelton
Utica
Yankee Ridge
Wierda
Hth
Atv Welock
A.M
R. E. Sidebottom
Wil
M. E
Commrs
Grace Harvey
California
Gish
Wheeling
Haber
Biz
Schiors
Parson Creek Township
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Che Bulletin
Brawner
J. B. Wilcox
the Convention
Grasshoppers
Kansas City Times
Kansas
Nebraska
Bockfix
Meadville
Meapvinik
W. C.T
Parson Creek Lodge
Eunice E. Camppece
May Bens Levey
Jexxie Brack
Teuper
Losnird
Christ
Linneus Brireres
J. M. Thomphosx
Lafayette County
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