Christmas Spirit Versus Political Turmoil in 1877
Weekly Leader discusses Christmas as a global, benevolent holiday and criticizes political quarrels of 1877. It notes the Osceola county tax dispute and St Louis charity balls, reports Texas border unrest with El Paso troops, and mentions California senate election and Kansas City militia plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J.T. Frater
U.S. Senate
Effigy Sargent
Fraley
Virginia
Kentucky
State Senate
Alimiden
Millitas Ger
Farley
Booth
Kansas City
Marshfield’s Tumult to Townhood in Southwest Missouri
Local note from Marshfield on December 17, 1877 surveys the town’s troubled past, marking decades of fires and violence, and heralds a move toward incorporation by county court. It notes transfers of newspaper control at the Chronicle and changes in nearby papers, with a cautious hope for improved order and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Marelfieht
Missouri
Suburea
Aps
Marshfield
West
Aml
Springfeld
Jonstrom
Citstens
Teven
Motel de Calaboose
Chronicle
Messrs
Brannwock & Herbran
Democrat
Rosser
W.J.M
Blaine and Conkling clash over Mexico policy in 1877
A Washington analyst recalls Blaine’s Woodstock speech opposing Mexican annexation and links it to administration policy. The note cites Conkling’s resolution to probe commercial ties with Mexico, Hayes cabinet moves, and Republican infighting amid calls for reform and “home ruin” in the Union.
Pleasant Spring Grange Flourishes With Dinner and Elections
Pleasant Spring Grange reports strong health with a paid in full new grange hall and a successful public dinner featuring Hazeltine’s address, Mattie Gibson organ music, and N W Farris violin. Officers elected include Master I N Brockman Overseer J B Potman Tutor A W Adams and more, inviting members to visit. Also mentions stock brokers Alex Fronarsetame Co of 12 Wall Street and a Financial Report mailed free to applicants.
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Earron
Hazeltine
Mattie Gibson
N. W. Farris
Grange
I. N. Brockman
J. B. Potman
A. W. Adams
J. N. Moore
Wm. Hampton
J. I. Neil
J. ©. Franklin
Allie Brockman
Wm. J. Brockman
Ceres
Misa Mattie Gibson
Pomona
Permelia C. Moure
Lora
Mike Laura Gibson
Mre
N. J. Putnam
Distriot
William Hampton
A. M. Adams
N. Bracxuas
Alex. Frorarsetame Co
New York
Wall Street
Springs at Hot Springs detailed cure and costs
A long letter describes Hot Springs Arkansas as a health resort with boiling springs. It details bath and medicine regimens, costs from two to four dollars a day, expectations of cures for rheumatism paralysis and other diseases, and notes visitors numbers and local sights including the mountain scenery and curio springs.
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Sturses
Ank
Dean Leaper
Arkansas
Tle
Milton
Dimecl
Lazar-house
Flat Springs
Menlet
Hamlet
Hale
House
Wood
Antil
Rio Grande Carriers Report Massacre and Surrenders
An 1877 telegraph from San Elizario and El Paso describes a deadly frontier confrontation. Rangers surrendered to Mixipan forces at San Elizario, with three killed after capture, and Governor Hubbard received dispatches confirming the events and subsequent prisoner status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovstox
Tex
el Maso
Texas
San Elisario
Kerber
Sherid
el Paso
Lovilly
Hebbard
En. Paao
Gov. A
Havite
Inara Ammutnition
Tayw-Ard
Atkinson
Mestride
Cras
Kormemn
Shevitl
Suriren
Deming
Gov
Hubbard
Kurbor
Secretary of War
Washington
Eny
SS. Trope
San Elizarin Cou
New Mexico
Wight
Joh B. Jones
Tays
Adobe
Elinario
Jones
Mesilla
Judge Toward
Lieut
Luerme
Judge Howard
McBride Amd Atkinson
Mel Sprimge Daily Lenginel and Telegraph Notice
From January first to spring the two papers describe an active season with guests arriving early to avoid crowds The U S Commission sits here handling individual claims and land titles Capitalists watch the tithe settlement as tensions rise around land grabs and property rights in a bustling scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Sprimge
Lenginel
The
Telegraph
Bath
Jneway
U. S. Commission
Across Two Mountains The Southernine Trip Diary
A traveler writes from Pocahontas Arkansas on a December journey with D. Lb. Mouteforn, detailing a two month survey of the Southernine route. The account describes terrain from Rorkbridge road through Christian county Missouri to swampland borders, cotton country, and rising crop activity. It notes abundant hogs, plentiful farms, hospitality, and a restless search for Frank Dunn Massey and Keet Rountree goods, ending with a note from Black River and a request to send the paper to Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas, Antic
Der
Leaner
D. Lb. Mouteforn
Springfield
Rorkbridge
Christian County
Trentham’s
Frank Dunn
Frank Massey
Keet, Rountree & Co
Frank
Col
Sam. Vinton
Agahe
Gainesville
Black River
Pocahontas
Randolph County
Ark
Washington Notes Seeks Postmaster for Hannibal on Table
The senate post office committee tabled Hayward’s nomination as Hannibal postmaster until Congress reconvenes. A Missouri subcommittee, led by Mr. Franklin, will work on a bill to carve Oklahoma from Indian Territory during recess. Colorado House contest ends with Patterson’s 116 to 110 victory amid calls for more government investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Post-Office
Hayward
Hannibal
Congress
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Franklin
Missouri
Neat
House
Colorado
Patterson
Washeron
Dee
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wood
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Fexas
San Efizarie
U.S
Habband
Sxxaton Cook
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St. Clair County
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Clinton
Tebo and
Neosho
St. Louis
Masonic Wall
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Maj
CC. Rainwater
Alf
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John G. Minest
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Fred. Thorsten
Graham Frost
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Will Bull
D, LL. Armstrong
Representativ
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IL Morgan
Amionritn
Marionville
J. A. Branch
A. Nordell
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Blaine
Mexico
Hewitt
Rio Grande
Sonkling
Senate
Hecomes
New York Custom House
United States
Hayes
Evarts
Schurz
Sherman
Matthews
Texas Pacific Railroad
Stephens
Andrew Johnson
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
New England
Pleasant Spring Grange
Mr. Ford
Hot Springs, Ark
Garfield
Conger
Yale
Butler
Morrow
Secretary
Guat
Mariin
Venresuelan
Levins
Lamb
Messrs. Wittmore
Hugos
Minnesota
Kansas
Wisconsin
G. W. Piehback
St. Louis Democrat
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Cole
Paris
Henry 5.Lasurone
Cockrell
Siath
Mobile
Til
South
Mil
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Blake
Hill
Spencer
Thurman
General Gordon
Willard’s
Cambling
Lamar
Gordon Wents
Seaste Chamber
Coukting
Egree
the Rio Grande
San Elizario
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Mob
Mr. Mansfield
Dr. Isb
Target
Dr. McAdoo
Fey Iain
Ladin Reineday
Callest Fv
William
Mars
Llaya
Helen
Beth
M. Ryder
Cleveland
White
Arkanwas
Ilia
Laliei
Clevelant
Froaier
Poe
Willy
Toreice Munn
Donn
Ur. Brasier
Lane
W. Freazieie
Hrupeietor
Cheyetaanl
All Drageiste, My
Wilson
Callvetor
Wall St
Jackson
C. A. Sac
Stan Neturern
Petersburg
Waters
Norack Wateng
Lars Adress
Sone ‘Wilson Sewing Machine O
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Giton
HAY Press
Ik Bau
Airdross
Honearter, Schuyler Cugaty
A. G.olinses
W. FF. Payne
General Wealeern
Springfield, Mu
Esamera
Ton Gorer Square
Atumu Post
Lake
W. F. Pat
Jos. Kirchner
Boonville Street
Nour
Mill Street
Gilmore & CO
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Washington, D. C
India
UN Court of Blales
Alt
Co Set Uuahel
Sepatar Otung Pointe
Bart
Rureumatien
Pocahontas, Ark
Washinton
Westers
Cirovie
Lis Heroed
Petiical
Loral
Detinere
Bert
Beogard
Martie Corte
Wwe
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