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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1877
Page
2
The Augusta weekly leader critiques recent strikes and political shifts, praising state action against radical rhetoric. It notes Russia’s campaign near the Balkans and the Louisville workers’ 1877 election gains. The piece comments on Kentucky politics, race tensions in Henry County, and the stance of Missouri editors toward state affairs.
Three Generals named Shields in Missouri are noted: George in St. Louis, James in Ourrel ton, and James R. Shields formerly of Columbia who moved to Carthage. Col Shields, an attorney, is urged as a trusted Southwest citizen. The piece argues Greene County debt relief via a possible 25 percent compromise with bondholders to avoid repudiation and reduce tax burdens, urging fair dealing and honoring obligations.
The strike ended and Missouri faced the crisis with Governor Phelps rallying volunteer citizens in St. Louis to defend order. Across Sedalia Kansas City and St. Joseph similar calm prevailed as rail workers paused, while leaders like Schurz were denounced for slander. Missouri’s democracy backed by a large majority and local orgs ensured peace, property protection, and lawful authority.
Report from Walnut Grove and Cave Spring describes a Black emancipation celebration marred by violence. A 19 year old Black man Jim Hendricks was killed by a rival group led by Dan Hendricks after a marriage dispute with Riley Motley’s daughter. Motley, aided by Sheriff Wister, pursued the groom to Ash Grove. the wedding party was confronted near Walnut Grove and the young man was shot. Motley's claim cites age of the bride as 13 as justification. Sheriff Wister is involved. trial preparations include Hubbard Cravens and Travers.
Osman Pasha reports a major Turkish victory near Plevna with 8,000 Russian killed and 1,600 wounded while Turks held a strong defensive line. Monday fighting south of Plevna involved 50,000 Turks and Russian forces under Krudener and Schackas ky, with heavy casualties on both sides and Russian attempts to retake positions failing before night.
The Ohio Republican State Convention in Cleveland adopts a platform pledging loyalty to national Republican principles, endorsing Rutherford B. Hayes, opposing further public land grants and railroad subsidies, and proposing a National Bureau of Industry along with federal regulation of interstate trade. It names the ticket: Governor W. H. West, Lieutenant-Governor Ferd. Voegter, and others.
The annual meeting of Greene county old settlers convenes Saturday September 20 at Weaver Grove. Committees in Boone Walnut Grove Cana West Center East Center Pond C Witton Sau bert Dillard Taylor Campbell and other townships will organize reminiscences and gather provisions. Committees meet September 8 in Springfield to finalize program and invite adjoining counties.
Reno Kansas July 27 1877 G B Trantrr writes that wheat yields average about 15 bushels per acre and oats about 10 per acre corn looks good after a rain that could improve early corn millet and Hungarian. He invites young men and broken merchants to migrate to Reno County Kansas offering farms and opportunities.
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