County Government Vote Sparks Regional Debate
Weekly Leader urges Greene county to reject a new county government plan tied to Atlantic and Pacific railroad interests. The paper warns of restless reformers and a dangerous, profit driven faction and notes higher taxes and debt under the proposed system. It cites editorials from The Neosho Journal, Case County Courier, The Sturgeon Leader, and The Columbia Statesman. A separate item reports a Cherokee Nation riot near the Arkansas border after a Proctor Indian wrangle ends in multiple deaths and US troops deployed to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Greene County
Neosho Journal
Case County Courier
Sturgeon Leader
Columbia Statesman
Arkansas Line
Bentonville
Arkansas
Proctor
Kesterdon
United States
United States Court
United Bistes
Governor Pakser's Letter and Political Tension
A political letter from Governor Palmer warns of radical centralization and the threat to state and federal balance, urging state reform as the path to national reforms. It contrasts Republican convention dynamics with the need for honesty, federal overreach concerns, and securing liberty, equality, and responsible governance. The piece also reports county election results and a local letter from Polk county residents describing border communities and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakser
Parang
Yamie Tassah
Palmer
Ulavns
Lanl
Carlinville Democrat
Macoupin County
Springfield
Grant
Crafc
Ionable
Congress
Sheridan
Roops
Chicase
Minos
Washington
Garant
Joax M. Parnnnswan
Sinking the piers of a grand river bridge at St Louis
Correspondent describes the plan and method for placing the arch piers and anchor bolts for a major river bridge in St Louis. Details cover pier placement on east and west banks, arches sixty feet above high water, anchor bolts and skew backs, and a temporary wooden tower and fiber cable system to lift and support the remaining arch sections during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipeela
St. Louis
Jobone
Rive Hare
Lother Cide
Deel
Bouige & Y
Bam
Solis
Sone Tyre
Aeel Pier
Cart Arch
Arcis Bai
Queen City as Bethlehem of America and Republican gathering
The Queen City is described as Bethlehem of America as Libe ral Republicans converge next Wednesday to the Republican gathering. The event is said to include every state represented by top party men and may shape the country's future. The district will be represented by Col. W. E. Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BriGurox
Theene
Polk
Goldsmith
the Leapen
Urris Villa
Morrisville
New York
Staan
Morrisville Institute
Ward
Ehc
Conrad
Springfield
Sac Hiver
Wild Fox
Native work on arch iron and rail description amid plans
A fragment describes a complex arch structure with diagonally crossing steel slats between tube joints and a surrounding wall, detailing how rails and tracks will pass and be protected. It references dates for completion and notes an assistant engineer Col. Fladd, with plans to finish by January and eight months for final work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Col
Fladd
Caine
Congressional summary and state actions cited in 1872 records
The report outlines congressional proceedings with mentions of election law timing for November 2872, military and civil service bills, and amendments. It notes the District of Columbia school desegregation measures, stalled votes, and committee actions. A Missouri board letter discusses railroad land assessment and county evidence for state valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diateiet
Hubie
Sameer
Washington
George Twit
Sarmer
Bayard
Newsha Times
Choy
Dipresos
W. Lf Morrow
Neicua County
Comey Court
Dan. M
Draper
Board of Equatization
Greene Cultuy
Tps
State Board
Jefferson City
Missouri
Proclamation of Special Election in Santee City
A fragmented proclamation announces a special election in Santee city with references to a meeting date, candidates, and procedural notes. The readable portions name individuals, dates, and local offices, indicating a civic process and imminent voting activity.
Unclear text fragment from political discussion page
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses parties and candidates with names and locations, mentioning elections, Senate, and months. It lacks coherent events or clear actions but references political figures and campaigning activity.
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Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
State Superintendent of Public Schools
ENUM
Amr
Grecus
Dallas
Webster
Lecke
Isi
25Th Judicial
Pankisox, WalcHt
Dade
Barton
Polk County
Brighton—Morris
Rae Valley
Improventemis—Politics, Ac
Brighton, Et
Marehack
Greene and Polk
Sac River
Breml
Soafler
Cone Jon
South Carolina
Horatio
From
Calvi
Lyark
Pithy
Cumpress
Stnatf
Arantf
Morrill
Sermont
Court
Chis
United March
Romufere
Cotun Tire
Caliph Rawio
Jonely
Theo
Comstock
Emery
Coe
St Lanis
Ole Pl
Sea Mounier
Ahs
Hitaciew
al Wees
Tatans
Fa Menekeet
Hasan
Malar
Sao
Theo Turner
Lele Brent
Aid Corgensen
Rhigt
Manudienielie Maupane
Citemier
Rainiarabe
Amd
Sreene
Gpinty
Earvins
Bert Per
Sauetion
Ennat
Ermal Fae
Renny
Thos. Williams
Marel Voth
Welch
Whrvens
Duzsk
Speiwethid
Springdell
Springdell, Weiwern
Yu'doek
Benu
Massey
Truske
Ernie
Dietihe
Weeteeeie
Senate
Ieee
Teal
Boonville Street
Missourl
Rte
Turnserss
Reapers
Hursf Shor Nats
Bam Wagor
Gain Ang
Mitchell
Wakras
Chileteeda Tomder
Neosho
Chetopa
Dan Rice
Is Paviniow Circus
Tosh
Paris
Cintas
Wespeeuts
Rmganinott
Bewen
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