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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1873
Page
2
Frederick Dewr father of Mrs. Grant died at the White House Tuesday night in the 88th year of his age. The column notes other local misfortunes, river flood damage, and civic reflections from Lawrence and Topeka, including editor changes and repairs to the dam.
A letter in the Lawrence Tribune criticizes editor Kalloth for turning the paper into a partisan mouthpiece. It condemns his attacks on Pomeroy, noting the editor’s alleged personal bias and unreliable editorial standards. The writer questions past claims of journalistic superiority and power.
A reader rebukes the Tribune for praising Pomeroy while condemning others, arguing the editor’s bias shows in coverage of Lowe Crozier Wilder and Kalloch. The letter defends Caldwell and criticizes reckless editorialism, urging a return to fair reporting and restrained commentary.
A Bourbon county bar meeting circulated a petition to President Grant seeking the appointment of Hon. D P Lowe to the U S district judgeship vacancy created by Del ahays resignation. The call reports universal support for Lowe, viewed as universally fit and worthy, transcending party lines. Garnett unrest framed by Farholite activity on the Paola and Fall River railroad prompted town marches and gunfire. local officials organized a response to quell violence and identify guilty parties.
Mrs Amma L Hoke of Atchison applies for divorce from Jacob Hoke. George F Smith of Leavenworth County assigns his property to his bondsmen, facing a $70,000 defalcation. The Pomeroy case in Shawnee District Court set for first Monday in January. The Atchison Globe suspends awaiting bankruptcy decision. Local bar and allies petition for state appointees. Farmers urged to sell hogs and hold corn as prices rise. Judge Dillon’s Topeka ruling limits railroad damages for trespass. Lawrence dam damage not to exceed $15,000. repairs to begin. Leavenworth and Douglas bars seek Topeka meeting to address Delahay successor. Supreme Court upholds Nebraska tax power over Union Pacific assets within Nebraska.
Elizabeth Queen Dowager of Prussia dies at 72. A brutal family murder near Little Rock prompts calls on safety. Reports cover temperance leadership, actor John Owens gravely injured, Marshal Bazaine’s commuted sentence, a Kansas kerosene lamp explosion, and various political and banking updates.
The article recalls Germany’s invitation to participate in the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia and praises the cordial ties between nations. It notes Germany’s anticipated 1876 representation, mentions Demorest's Monthly and The Model Parlor Magazine promotions, and includes praise for Secretary of State and General Grant's restraint in Cuban tensions and Spanish difficulties.
Sen Hurlbut offers a substitute raising pay for Senators Representatives and Delegates to 6000 plus travel expenses per session and 8000 for Speaker with 8000 VP similar. House passes bankruptcy law repeal 220 to 44 with reduced fees for court officers. Osage settlers relief bill discussed with referral to Judiciary Committee.
The passage recalls Speaker and Speaker pro tempore exchanges as Cox asks for twenty minutes in the salary bill debate. It notes Charles Sumner as the oldest serving senator since 1851. A chain of debt payments is described showing how $100 circulates among nine men back to the original owner.
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