Democratic mass convention planned in Springfield 1872
The Democratic Executive Committee of Greger county calls a mass convention at the Court House in Springfield on August 19 1872 to appoint delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Jefferson City and to nominate delegates for the Congressional and other conventions. The piece discusses party dynamics, Radical versus Liberal factions, and recent election outcomes highlighting party strength and strategic divisions.
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Gregue County
Springfield
Jefferson City
Greer Chs
Pat Solem
Phelps Named Dem Candidate for Missouri Legislature
The article urges Hon. John S. Phelps as the Democratic choice for representative in Missouri, praising his long service in Congress and Civil War record. It argues Democrats should unite with Liberals and favor Phelps, condemning Radical hegemony and urging support to secure legislative stability and integrity.
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Radical Greeley campaign opens in Christian County
In Christian County Missouri the Radicals opened their campaign with a fiery meeting led by Omany alias Dirty Shirt Moss. Speakers attacked Democrats for joining Republicans and ridiculed Grant era corruption while praising Horace Greeley and denouncing the Grant administration.
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Col. Phelps
Gresley
Jaimes
Political confession from Missouri legislator draws fire
Correspondent from St Louis relays a detailed sworn reminiscence by a Missouri representative, defending his conduct in the 1872 speakership contest. He rejects accusations of bargaining and pledges his public service, while denouncing opponents’ tactics and pledging vigilance by Democrats. The piece references Norton, Blair, Woodson, Craig, and Glover, and discusses caucus strategy and political rivalries within the Missouri General Assembly.
Withdrawal of Mr McElmany from Treasurer race
Mr McElmany withdraws from the race for State Treasurer citing other duties and seeks to support Democratic principles. He endorses T A Sherwood of Tully as a capable candidate and urges unity to ensure prosperity and lawful, respected decisions from the state bench. He thanks supporters and vows to aid the party’s cause.
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Confederate Orphans Plea From Missouri Readers
A Missouri editor appeals to readers to support Confederate orphans housed in Kansas City. He notes noble local women run a home there without pay and asks for money and provisions to aid needy children from across the state.
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Claims of No L Maiden for County Superintendent
Many voters urge readers to support Mr No L Maiden for County Superintendent at the Democratic County Convention. They praise his moral character and long service as a teacher, noting his wages have been stretched to support a family as school funding tightens and asking the paper to reexamine his claims.
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Withdrawal of Mr Travers from County Convention candidacy
O the Editor of the Longworth County Journal John S Phelps consented to be named as Representative candidate at the County Convention. The writer, O H Travers, withdraws his own candidacy noting Phelps deserves the nomination for a life of party service and leadership. He thanks friends across the county for their kindness and support.
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Early theater openings and city notes at Lafayette grounds
The article lists venues and dates including the Olympic theater opening on the 19th with Davis the great, DeRar's Opera House opening September 2, Varieties bought by Wakefield and McKintry to become a first class opera house at 250000 expense, Barnum's World’s Fair for one week, with other attractions and a temperance lecture by P T Barnum at Mercantile Library last night drawing a full house. The post-election results are noted as the focus of Judge Lettie, president of the Philh...
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