Fifteenth Amendment debate and railroad prospects in Springfield
The Weekly Leader reports on the Fifteenth Amendment and Democratic reactions, urging unity to counter Black enfranchisement and warning of conflict. It notes coal near Ash Grove and argues Greene County should fund a Fort Scott railroad to access western coal, detailing costs and local fundraising efforts. It also mentions the U S Supreme Court bench reorganization and a bill by S H Boyd.
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Connecticut Election Results and City Returns Reported
April 7 Springfield reports Democrats carried Connecticut by a 10 vote margin with English 44 316 and Jowell 43 500. State Senate 11 Republicans 10 Democrats. House 127 Republicans 112 Democrats. City results show Raiivals leading aldermen, Radicals strong on school board, and various mayoral and council outcomes across towns, with close statewide prospects for English and Jewell in governor and Senate races.
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Southwest Rail Plan and Local Trials Surface
The Southwest region may gain six mail runs weekly between Lebanon and Fort Scott. A Lebanon jail escape of George Williams, sentenced to two years for horse stealing, is noted. Neosho Times discusses a proposed railroute from Shoal Creek to Lowell and Columbus via Joy’s road, Humboldt junction. Texas County Pioneer retells Alfred Farrow’s bigamy case and disappearance after a wild domestic life. A Jones Creek infant death is investigated with Mrs Mary Ray as a suspect. Albert Miller’s liquor case ties to Springfield’s Whisky Ring. U.S. authorities pursue multiple indictments in Carthage and Jasper County.
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Message and Proclamation on Fifteenth Amendment Ratification
Read in the House of Representatives in Washington on March 30 announcing the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment. Grant urges universal education and civic responsibility, citing Washington and Washington's Farewell Address, and notes the amendment’s impact on national governance and voter rights. Secretary Fish confirms the amendment’s validity and publication, listing ratifying states and procedural details.
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Political murder unearthed after five years in Iowa
An 1860s case involving Loyal League members in Iowa recounts the brutal murder of a traveler near Burlington. The victim was hanged and dismembered after being suspected of horse theft. Later, a body was found in a well and evidence linked about 14 people including DeHuge and Parks. Warrants issued. suspects in jail. Chicago detectives aiding. pursuit to arrest all involved.
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Arkansas Missouri Land Grant Bill for Memphis Railroad
A senator from Arkansas introduces a bill to grant lands in Arkansas and Missouri to the Kansas City Springfield and Memphis Railroad. The move aims to spur a survey and engineering work toward Memphis with state line cooperation. Eldridge arrives as agent for Memphis chamber, seeking funds and quick field engineers. Revels and Bullock clash over politics as editors attack the income tax and a radical paper questions Harlan's senate tenure.
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