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Springfield Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1876

Page

2

Democratic Monroe County Convention Sets May 18 Voting

Greene County Democratic committee meets at court house Springfield to set township voting sites for a County Convention on May 18 to select delegates to a state convention in Jefferson City and ultimately the National Democratic Convention. Local nominees for Congress include Maran, Stone, Stouttin, Parkinson, Young, Cravens and McAfee. Hepburn is noted as a strong Republican hope with party unity claimed on the opposite side.

Congress Chas. J. Maran Bartoucou W. £. Stone Vernon D. Stouttin Cedar J. D. Parkinson Dade Gol. Henry Hevens Lusve Pany Ness Ajus Hit Old Fourth Distriet Havens Ony Qustelet Levent Paw A&p. Railroad Company Olive Atuer Curtis Jacobs Sleeper Artal Crocker Hayes Boston Taurtrure Stone McDonald, Polk, Greene, Dace Lawrence Barry and Lewton Thie State Banton County Arkansas Thie Semel Woli Rar Wr. Selioabing Barcomi

Railroad Tax Debate Challenges State Revenue

In a lengthy critique from Mieres township Jasper County the writer condemns railroad tax exemptions as unfair to individuals and urges repeal of special tax laws. The piece argues taxes should apply to railroads like other property, warning continued privileges hurt government finances and prompt public disquiet. It notes Carthage bond issues declared void due to fraud and endorses Chan H. Morgan for re election to Congress.

Judee Utilon Drudge Dillon Mieres Jasper County

Norton for Supreme Judge Cited by Fort Joseph Gazette

From the Ft Joseph Gazette we learn that Hon Eilish H Norton of Platte will seek the Supreme Judge seat. Prominent lawyers urged him to run, while reports of a Phelps Norton Governor judge alliance were denied by Gov. Phelps. Also noted: S Krenone editor of Carrollton Democrat died of heart disease after a recent quarrel between editors Hawkins and Kiernan.

Norton Ft. Joseph Eilish H. Norton Platte Norton le Missouri Hegel Norepreme Beinek Phelps Norton Teys Walthe Gov. Phelps Judge Norton Congress S. Krenone Carrollton Demoocrat I. X. Hawkins Joursan Kiercdt Westork Ehumnle Fry Renee Supreme Court Universe Coitfone Phelpe Waldo P. Johnson Gen. Phelps

State Politicrs Nominees and Endorsements in Missouri Race

Citizens review a flurry of GOP and Dem candidates across counties naming possible governors judges secretaries of state and treasurers. Notable lists include J B Oadle for Secretary of State R L BeBott for Supreme Judge and G Shields for all offers with General Shiehle nominated for multiple top posts amid health concerns.

Niov Willard PB. Maileseph Warrensburg Menoocet T.T. Crittenden Phillips Congress Bates County Chillicothe Constinccon J.B. Oadle Carroll County John B. Tale Gen. Shields Ray George Diegel Register of Lande Shiehle Register of Lands

McKee and Maguire Cases Yield Harassment Ruling

In St. Louis a court overruled a motion to arrest judgment in the McKee case. The defendant was fined ten thousand dollars and sentenced to two years in county jail, with the entry of judgment postponed for two weeks pending possible appeal for executive clemency. A similar action occurred in the Maguire case.

Louis Harrest Dillon Welee

Henderson Missouri Chronicle of Political Strife and Local Life

Henderson Missouri reports focus on U S Circuit Court actions involving Col Maguire and McKee, with Attorney General Pierrepont inquiries. The piece notes political tension, possible executive leniency, and a vivid local portrait of Henderson including hotels, merchants, a high school, and shifting party dynamics amid Missouri governance chatter.

Plano newspaper notes growth and prospects in Plano Texas

Plano is described as a growing mid sized town in Collins County with population growth and plans for sidewalk and street improvements while awaiting a Wheat crop upswing. The piece mentions shipments of 5100 bales of cotton 100000 bushels of wheat and 30 carloads of corn and notes a planned first edition of the Plano Free Press by Butler and Co. The writer expresses Democratic Party optimism and local business hopes for better harvests and prosperity.

Voltins Co Tesne Deve Lesper Tac Lone Star State Anguet Nib Plano Butler & Co Rockwall Democrate

Joplin Mines Case Prompts Historic Suit In Missouri Court

S. Clousser of New York sues John I. Taylor president of Toplix Mining for undivided half of eighty acres in Joplin, alleging a sale to Taylor while Clousser was a minor. Taylor counters that Clousser identity is in doubt and that the deed may be forged. Proceedings move toward adjudication in Jefferson City as counsel for Clousser, Pope & McGinnin, press claims of damages, title, and $100,000.

St Homie Republican S. Pesuk Clouseer New York Joplin John I Taylor Toplix Mining and Smelting Company Clousser Hie Atornnys Taylor United States Jefferson City Pope Rom Clousier Aviaes

Oregon Winter 1865 6 in Willamette Valley Diary

A traveler writes from Springfield Missouri to Oregon detailing a long journey via St Louis and Omaha, describing a crossing of the Mississippi, coastal travel to Oregon, impressions of the landscape including the Cascade range and Willamette Valley, climate notes from 1865 66, and a personal sign off from Mary A. with reflections on health and the winter.

Cincinnati Mississippi Weleft St Lois Onnaba Oyen Virion Parite Oregon Ant Ibayaw Springfieldt Graius United States Cook Elowdy Williamette Valley Qee- Gon Mary A

Salties in Medicine by Dr Pierce of Hullalo

An eighth page feature extols Dr Rt V Pierce of Hullalo N Y for his medical system emphasizing wide scope and clarity. It notes diagnosis and treatment discussions, praises his book The People's Common Sense Liver, and offers the volume for $1.40 postpaid. It closes with a favorable verdict on his public reception and calls for a careful estimate of his methods.

Springfield Henderson T.B. Mora Horn United States H. Heer & Co Keet, Rountree & Co Dr. Delzell Tollowe Geitus Henderson High School Mise Bailey Missouri Farrh Ortizen Medicene Blade Rt. V. Pier Hullalo Pierce Ia de. Pierce

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