Sedalia Presses Memo to Enforce 1872 Rail Pact
City authorities vow to sue Missouri Pacific over breach of the 1872 contract and seek damages or restitution of bonuses. Residents condemn MP’s actions as harming Sedalia’s status, shops, and revenue, urging full legal action to compel payment and restore community welfare.
Foxy Grandpa Cleveland in the Press Boom
The piece surveys media praise for Grover Cleveland as a political figure. It notes newspapers from Brooklyn and Boston praising his public service and public appeal. It mentions Roosevelt’s rivals and Democratic goldbugs hoping for a potential third nomination amid changing party dynamics.
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Sedalia City Council Plans Damages Suit Against Missouri Pacific
City Attorney instructed to sue Missouri Pacific for breach of contract to maintain division terminals and shops here after grants and payments totaling 40,000 between 1872 and 1882. Council also approved a $2 poll tax and salaries for city officials, and discussed street, sewer, and alley projects. Mayor Babcock presided with aldermen present.
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Missouri Pacific Railway Company
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Kinlock Company
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Wilkerson
Prospect and
Quincey
Scally
Menschke
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