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Newspaper
Neosho Valley Register
Location
Iola, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1869
Page
2
In Weis Kansas on May 19 1869 the Topeka Commonwealth earns praise for quality and official state paper status. The note says the paper is neatly printed well edited and valuable. Wishes are offered for success to Bro Proaty.
The Indiana House last Friday afternoon passed the constitutional amendment by 51 yeas 0 nays. Democrats, 42 members, resorted to foul means after fair failed and the Governor had given official notice. Republicans pushed for adoption with Mr Osborn leading. Mr Coffeath argued no quorum, but the chair ruled otherwise. An appeal sustained the chair and the amendment passed, with two Democrats and one Republican present but refusing to vote.
The Kansas Farmer from Leavenworth, edited by Hon. Geo. T. Anthony, is praised as a safe reliable local agricultural paper. It emphasizes relevance to Kansas readers, offering useful practical guidance tailored to the state rather than foreign models.
Readers critique daily Galveston Railroad articles in Lawrence papers noting amusement and interest. They credit Tribune coverage for added detail while discussing county bonds and local enterprise with cautious optimism.
The letter notes a stalled Douglas county bond project delaying the Leavenworth Lawrence and Galveston Railroad to Garnett. It argues agreements now guarantee funding, terminal points, depots, and low transport rates, urging citizens to trust the plans and press for swift construction while citing local opinions and economic potential in Allen and Franklin counties.
The article argues presidents have varied in appointing relatives or close associates to positions. It notes Grant's father, Johnson's allies, and other kin such as Lamon and Gooding as examples, while asserting presidents generally kept family ties limited compared to past practices. It references Lincoln and Buchanan to illustrate differing approaches. The piece critiques memory of critics who highlight nepotism in governance.
Commissioner Parker completed Indian supply purchases within budget and will issue general and special instructions to army officers in the Indian service. The Spanish Minister noted favorable Havana dispatches about insurgents retreating to mountains and lacking provisions. The Typographical Union discussed the public printer Clapp about hiring colored journeymen and apprentices, adjourned to avoid action, while Clapp insisted union control is absurd and pledged to hire colored workers regardless.
May reports say 1,200 Spanish troops under Gen Deza fought Gen Guezeda's insurgents at Loz Minas on the 3rd. Cubans, behind trenches with Dominican and American volunteers in reserve, repulsed two bayonet charges. A third attack led to a Spanish retreat with 100 killed and 800 wounded, while Cubans suffered 200 dead before the town of San Miguel was burned.
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