Debate on Mexican relations and war risk dominates Congress
The weekly leader notes intense debate over U.S. policy toward Mexico with calls for strong action including possible invasion to restitution, while warning against war and insisting on protective measures along the Texas border. It also covers Senate admissions, currency issues, and editorials on tramp labor and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hewitt
Texas
Rio Grane
Senate
J. B. Eustis
Fem
Louisiana
Yeas
Allison, Cameron
Wisconsin
Hamlin
Huar
Ingalls
McMillian
Morrill and
Saunders
Mindlay
Matthews
Identity of Rande Discovered in St Louis Rumor Mill
Special correspondence from St Louis details that the notorious desperado Rande has been captured and identified in Missouri and will be tried next week with a likely hanging as outcome. The note also covers newspaper shifts, insurance scandals, and a Tyler family obituary note from Montgomery Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liabien
St. Louis
Rande
Eaperado
Thas
Minois
Bob Ingersoll
Bob
Chase
Clayville
Penn
Fairfield
Loch
Journal Sunday
Times
Tam
Maj
Emory Foster
Greene County
Tapis
Sockdolger
Bowman
W. S. Relfe
Columbia Life Insurance Company
Dispatch
Asault
St. Louis Mutual
Columbia Life
Appetiter
Columbia
Senate candidates gain attention after silver bill debate
The draft notes candidates for the U S Senate amid recent legislative handling. Dick Bland’s adept push on the silver bill elevates his profile while Tom Crit tenden’s defense of workers earns favor with labor groups. Private mentions include Judge Waldo P. Johnson and others. a few dark horses exist though not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
Dick Bland
Tom Crittenden
Waldo P. Johnson
W. P. Hall
Mordica Oliver
Tom Allen
Glover, &c
Ash Grove Prominent Firms and Fair Women Stir Town
In Ash Grove Missouri on December 10 1877 a lively notice praises local merchants and artisans. J F G Bentley Chandler and Capt J C Noris sell dry goods cheaply while W W Zener Jasper Weir supply medicines. Dr Norris runs a hotel and oculist shop. Postmaster Comeyer and W P Moore head town offices. A brass band forms as residents celebrate upcoming rail connections and lead mines revival. The piece lists numerous tradespeople and admired residents including Mr. Dan Mure ray wagon maker and clockmaker John Julian, with a closing nod to the belles of Ash Grove and Reverend Buckner and Professor Creighton teaching nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Grove
J. F. G. Bentley
WT. Chandler
J. C. Nortis
Messrs
W. W. Zener
Jasper Weir
Rom. White
F. M. Swinney
Dr. Norris
W. P. Badger
Dra. Swinney
van Diver
Chas. Munnel
Timner
Comeyer
Nik Assrvant
W. P. Moore
Squire Hamilton
Daniel Mureray
John Julian
Amnone
Joe Elkina
Wade B. Hinman
Walnut Grove
Ramsey
Yawking and Moore & Son
Brower
McDorman & Co
Baiilton
Willie Livingston
Wil. White
Willie Moore
J. R. Murphy
Me. Buckner
Creighton
Sehool
Ko Comeyer
Mite
Clara Moore
Whit Mika Bessie Chandler
Mollie
Jdimie Maretin
Mies Frankie Buckner
Plevna Captured After Severe Ottoman Stand
Reports from BucHaRest say Osman Pasha was wounded and capitulated after a hard clash at Plevna. Russo Romanian forces now control Plevna as Turkish hunger and cold devastate the garrison. Dispatches note heavy losses for Turkish and allied forces and movements near Widdin Elena and Stara Zagora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucmanest
Dee
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Bucharest
Inisian
Widdin
Constantinople
Bogot
Martini
Elena
Fiat
Conti
Stathiri
Bebros Va
Cowig Dae Kowitza
Kossovo
Yavor
Sietlen
Sjenica
Mehemet Ali
Pasha
St Louis and San Francisco Line Salks Private Charter
The St L and S Rowl snores security. the Northwestern Arkansas road signs charter to Gen G A Meyer. Benton and Washington counties plan forty miles of track between Bentonville and Alma. Committees will solicit subscriptions. Meyer pledges to begin by the th day of this month. Local citizens pledge to raise funds. stockholders may see trains west toward West to gfield Pierce City Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. L. & S. Rowl
Arkansas
G. A. Meyer
Benton
Washington
Bentonville
Alma
En. Meyer
Gfield
Pierce City
Springfield wagons praised by Hartville readers in era note
A fragment discusses two Springfield wagons from the Mesias Hughes, praising Springfield factory quality and Col. Petlows leadership. Amid notes on mail service to Harrison Arkansas, it mentions routes, bids, and the rumor of a Springfield post office credit. A long letter from Judge Chas H Evans covers Black Hills mining life, commodities, wages, saloons, and local prospects near Deadwood with references to German Town and mining ventures.
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Spriig
Hartville
Praine
Springsfield
Springfield
Messia
Hughes
Col. Petlows
Dan
Howe
San Francisco
Tke Father de Saint Lode
Pilar Cer
Deadwood
Whitewood Gulcries
Jon Hiles
John
Jofuii
Togeter
Central
Lead
Eidor
Icis
Solgezers. Com
Kerte
Charlie Lack
Sam Odell
Congress
Sam
Complimentary notices praise The Leader and local figures
An elder Southwest critic lauds The Leader and its front page prominence. The piece mentions The Leader’s appeal, a leading actor in a comedy, endorsements by Fred Douglass, and drafts in Missouri. It also notes the death of Aunert Boensog, editor of the Southern Review, in Alexandria, Virginia, from paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R McAnally
Marvin
South
Missouri
Senate
United States
Col Davel Ho
Phelps
Maj
Seveir
Southwest
Heaven
Suilgend
Somenovy
C. Allen
Norfolk
Fred Douglass
da. Aunert T. Boensog
The
Southern Review
Univer of Virginia
Alexdria
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Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
Humphries
Seuator
Patterson
South Carol
Beegel
Pers
Erie
Wlyall
Destiny
Miter
Caralina
Ia Senate
Wil P. Dolan
Laken
Ark
Adewace
Lian
Adconor
New York
R, E. Bel
Lexington
Lince
Raleigh
N.C
Nuring Uel
Seaatue Patterson
South Carn Vinge
Tampon
Wity Wade
Hampton
Butler
South Vista
Cathe
Phuckney
Joplin
Wo HL. Phelps
M_& W. Railroad
Carthage Road
Tadusteies
Massachusetts
Peesons
Sian
Toy Lamat
Eail
Barton County
Springfield and Southwestern Co
Otter
Jetter
Nichols
Vineb Hack
Kellogg
West Plains Journal
Lebanon
Fitts
Hon. R. Bland
Springfield Patriot-Advertivr
Carthage
Louis
the Times and the Journal—Insurance Matters
Armstrong
Walsh
Patrick
U.S. Grand Jury
Ant
Bliss
Christian County
Cara
Springfel
Jones
Robert Tyner
Tyler
Montgomery
Ala
the Tribune
Col. Tyler
Lotta Christian
Virginia
Cooper
Philadelphia
Mery
John Tyler
Brass
Harrison
Harrion
Burnington
Ohia Ha
Pine Geove
Keibyville
Forsyth
Taney City
Bull's Mill
Ozark
Sprites
Asm
Springtiell
Carlin
Bosenee
Bain Deary
Chay A. Morgan
James Smith
40Th Missonri Infantry
Mtr
Springfeld
Shipler
McCallab
Europe
Dr. William
Wwe
Dr. Frazier
Black Hills
Chas, H. Evane
Springfield Boys
Orry
Washinton
St Hontis Mepaldican
Icts
Tala
Sigme
Ware
Penge
Misessieres Oorrer
Raloues Commelina
Janne Iba Kral
Sas
Apie
Ililitnring
Ube Wampaere
Steh Corporation
Southwest Missouri
Lus
Kania
Ouage River
Court of Claims
Cabell
Mephens
Pacific Railroad Hill
Bil
Stephen
Georgia
Joseph M Tyce
San Diego
Aecoud
United Ey
Hgatean
Arkaueus
Frazier
Hayou
Howe Bira
Fratiyr
Lowell
Livanis
Arthur Ad Naval
Stew Lasley
Almont
Tanves
Sis Ct
Soya Tase
Conkling
Cirecians
Inca
Waa
Hayes
Achilles
Sen
Sud Jones
Nevada
de Tread Et Diate
Addie Boorman
New Park Ap
Honcartin Schayler Incor
Buroside
HAY Press
Ana Putceninoen
Enniirmiedy
Aig
Witte Ibn Ennecwlers
Wores
Lees Rapital
Uservanscheves
Boscom
Haydn
Tuekir
Bovine
Esajeers
Poth
Angresaman Putter
Ibrar
Warreslie
Mr Date Hotter
Tuvere Gore
Jane
Jane Generalle
Mel Dewi
W.f.payne
Sewing Machine
Springfield, Mu
Bitulres
Jos. Kirchner
Boonville Street
Mill Street
Vier
Yin
Stetrepedie
Orhalnig
Weekly World
Ernatler
Xu Jeayver
Bly
Usta
Cady
the Daily World
Wien
Maiti Wininnihe
Inlay
PERMA
Senit
Specistine Engien
Pat Largyet
Ver
Weil
Park Row
New Terke SN
Independent
Ieee
EAP
Walla
Iodanavlient Peaiers
Leone Paneilise
Metielen
Cook
Fiese
Een
Sears
Parva
Worcester
Lac
Urutrart
Alebeta
Exanewe
Lero
Sricing
Marts Sumner
Finn
Biabie
Divin
Santi Plvesiret
Ragremey Igmele
Aubirees
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