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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1873
Page
2
The paper reports on Grant's second term inauguration, congressional actions on real estate mortgages tax penalties, and ongoing Credit Mobilier investigations. It notes Topeka and Washington politics, Pomeroy and York verdicts, and Kansas Nebraska legislature exchanges with sharp commentary on graft, bribery, and political double standards. The tone critiques officials while detailing events and reactions.
The pieceCritics argue Butler and Bingham say crimes prior to election cannot justify expulsion, warning if voters are misled they could elect a murderer and still keep his seat. It notes investigations into Pomeroy York Webb Crowther and a bond swindler, blaming lawmakers’ probes for revealing rogues rather than solving issues.
The piece denounces the Washington investigations into the Credit Mobilier scandal as a whitewash. It catalogs expelled senators Ames and Brooks for corrupting others, notes Patterson’s perjury case likely being blocked, and predicts Caldwell and Pomeroy will be whitewashed, arguing powerful figures escape accountability.
In this prairie country one duty after land purchase is to plant trees. Fruit and shade trees raise home value and desirability. two adjacent farms show the contrast between tree lined improvements and bare land. Neighbors with time to plant will gain beauty and possibly tripled value over cost.
The piece condemns Caleb Cushing for a weak defense of Senator Pomeroy, labeling his argument as abusive and lacking substance. It critiques his use of personal attack and sensational rhetoric, while promising to publish fuller arguments for readers to judge.
President Grant reflects on four years in office, urging harmony, public credit restoration, and a republican government. He argues for equal rights, access to education for African Americans, gradual territorial expansion limits, and improved national currency and transportation to aid producers. He envisions a connected, peaceful republic with a restrained military.
The speaker argues for peaceful relations with neighbors and commerce to restore a specie-based economy, urging humane treatment of the Indians and their education. He vows to reform civil service appointment rules, crediting supporters, and recalls his Civil War service and enduring political vilification, seeking vindication through the public verdict.
The majority backs the findings that bribery charges against Senator Pomeroy are not sustained. Senator Thurman disputes the report, citing conclusive testimony of attempted bribery involving Senator Simpson and Senator York. He questions Pomeroy’s explanations about payments and notes inconsistencies with Page, while Senator Vickers finds the charges not beyond reasonable doubt but unresolved.
Reports detail two fatalities from a scaffold collapse and a gun discharge in Lawrence. Nearby, incorporation papers filed for the Lawrence Burlingame & Central Railroad with 6.2 million capital, routing from Carbondale through Lyon, Chase and Morris counties to the state’s west or south line. Also, a Kansas Supreme Court action seeks recovery of missing funds tied to Senator York and others. The Lawrence Tribune notes Kansas Pacific and Leavenworth Lawrence & Galveston Railroads contract, with trains to run from Lawrence to Leavenworth starting next week, three daily trains, and connections to RI& P and regional lines to Ottawa and beyond.
News of the week notes the governor signed the temperance bill in Indiana and February reduced the public debt by five million dollars. It cites fiscal totals for Congress, a divorce and remarriage, and various political moves including suffrage discussions, Senate investigations, and a Bank of England forgery case amid reports of a new gold excitement in South America.
A Kansas state legislature appropriation of 2000 funds entertainment for Nebraska lawmakers. Plans advance to open 100000 acres in Arkansas Valley for a German colony. Fort Scott Coal ships about 12000 bushels daily at ten cents per bushel. Olathe bonds 350000 voted for Baker University relocation. Arapahoe chiefs visit Leavenworth schools and laud the system. Buffalo hides shipments exceed 31000 since November. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reportedly sold 38400 acres to an Hlinda colony in the Arkansas Valley between Hutchinson and Great Bend. Two painters, Clay and Shepherd, work atop the National Bank building in Law-
A mass meeting in St Marys parish Louisiana resolves to resist the Kellogg Government. The Comptroller of the Currency notified all national banks to report their condition at the close of business on Feb 28. Busineses update: old Cabinet members in place at Washington and likely renominations. Union Pacific directors elect a new board. James Brooks declines further service and plans to sell stock. Col J B Stewart to sue Blaine and sergeant at arms for false imprisonment. Northern Mississippi steamship lines consolidate into a new company with 7000000 capital, to run daily between St Louis and St Paul, competing with railroads.
Senate reports on government building appropriations for Topeka and Sacramento. amendment approved to replace worn bank notes with 900000 dollars. Homestead entries up to 160 acres within railroad grant limits legalized. South Carolina members oppose Paterson admission to Senate. House committee charges Judge Mark W. Delahay with high crimes. impeachment demanded. Testimony notes Delahay's habitual intoxication. Senate to act. resolution adopted. Rules suspended. Attorney General directed to sue J. P. Company to recover funds belonging to the United States.
The widow obtained a sedpcrass injunction restraining Credit Mobilier from dissolving its organization until the court determines her claim to 20,000 shares of stock.
A long OCR of farm properties near Iola and vicinity includes multiple parcels from 80 to 360 acres. Offers show fenced improved land, water, orchards, livestock, hay, and farming equipment. Prices range from 300 to 4200 dollars with cash and installment plans at 6 to 16 percent interest. Some tracts lie near Deer Creek, Tola, Humboldt, and Geneva with proximity notes to water tanks, timber, and rail fences.
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