Feud Among Senators and Tax Debate Highlight Springfield Dispatch
A Springfield weekly page notes a Senate feud dating to 1868 between Senators Cowling and Blaine, now renewed by President Tinyes as they vow to oppose Hayes. It reports a New York fire at Greenfield & Sons confectionery, killing many youths, plus political editorials on income tax, tariffs, and Congress votes. The piece also covers postmaster shifts, church authority debates, and local district political alignments.
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Cowling
Blaine
Tinyes
Hayes
Wasmixearon BD. C
Dee
Relly
Kling
Mr. Hayes
New York
Conkling
Sam Wouble
Mr. Hagey
South
Leither
Texas
Conklinz
Ueno
Ryan
Palmer
Congress
Jones Lal
South Carolina
Justi
Chamberlain, Pattersons
Carpenters
Sherman
Rose
Queen of the Ozarks
Santa Claus
N. A. Rose
Canneray
Hardy
Amy Bird
Jenniessoll
Mollia Hutchins
Wyman
Ada
A. Mate
W.E. Harrison
Liberalism and religious dialogue shift in modern thought
A late 19th century column argues religion and science converge, faiths soften prejudice, and universalist ideas gain traction. It cites Canon Farrar's Bible revision proposal, Beecher's Universalism, and notes on communal debates, plus a Kansas visit and a Cassville house fire highlighting ongoing social and moral questions.
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Canon Farrar
Westminister Abbey
Tell
England
Henry Wanl Beecher
Mal Bowie
Frees
Farley of California A rising senator described by praise
A short history profiles Hart James T. Farley of California, born in Virginia, who moved to Missouri, then to California in 1849. The piece lauds his mining dispute rulings, legal career, and political ascent as a trusted state leader likely to become a U S Senator, highlighting his height, presence, and persuasive bond with the people.
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Farley
California
Hart
James T. Farley
United States
Virginia
Missouri
Liberty
Clay County
Valcoun
Parley
Amador
Calaveras
United States Senate
Bismarck
Oxane Letter from Devon Leaper Asal Reports Cotton Fields and River Trade
Devon Leaper Asal writes from Oxane Arkansas describing quick recovery of Charley Means from wounds, visits a plantation owned by Mrs. Lester with 12,000 acres and about 200 hands picking cotton. He notes the cotton crop is below average, price 24 cents in seed, corn quality, and timber resources with Cypress and white oak. Steamboats on Black River run year round. he narrowly observed a steamboat through brush while approaching Walnut Ridge.
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Oxane
Ark
Devon Leaper
Charley Means
Kifue
Akers
Lawrence
Blanchard
Black River
Walnut Ridge
Dexter Texas letters lament amusements and local affairs
A 1877 Dexter Texas letter discusses subscription, praises local soil water and churches, mocks a Russian ruler in Walnut Grove, and debates skating rinks and shooting galleries as public amusements. It notes social issues, youth behavior, and a clash between Griffith and Withers over a stabbing. Griffith is released as not guilty.
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Cluarch
Dens Kennedy
Southwest Mix
M. Melbontal
Shan
Cardinal Wolsey
Deo Stulih
Dexter
Texas
Dean Mar
Eptron
Brother Murphy
Brother M
Walnut Grove
GFN
Barry
Thieves Preaching Honesty and The Texas & Pacific Plan
Washington Gazette column argues against Union Pacific and Central Pacific subsidies. It details bond guarantees, tax burdens, and transport charges, praising the Texas and Pacific Railway plan as a competitive, government-rotated project. It highlights the South Pass Jetties success and calls for expanded foreign trade and mail subsidies to boost maritime commerce.
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Waamportoy
D. C
Tom
Washington
Bay of Naples
Que
Union and
Central Pacific
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Mississippi
Southwestern Pacific
Yuma
California Souther Pacific
Secretary of the Interior
United States
42D Paralels
Pacific
America
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas & Pacifie
Congress
House
South Pass
South America
Transfer of the Turkish Fleet amid Russian demands in Europe
Telegram from London reports Russia pressing Turkey to transfer the fleet and free passage of the Dardanelles as a preliminary to peace talks. Turkey vows to resist and hold positions while mobilizing 904,000 men. Servia advances threaten Prizrend front as British policy shifts toward potential war preparations and Egypt questions surface.
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Loxven
Porte
Turkey
England
Midiat Pasha
Midhat Pasha
Snilitman Pasha
Constantinople
Croas
Crescen
Adrianople
Balkans
St. Micholde Pase
Nisch
Widdin
Milan
Russia
Trusaia
Dardanelles
Lord Beacons
Lord Derby
Cross
Rustchuck
Lom
Varna
Woolwich
Egypt
Edinburgh Scotsman
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Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
Greenfield & Sons
Song Street
Day Voonnees
Senate
Stanley Matthews
Dave Arnstrong
East
Springdaht
E. R. Shiply
O Pr
Republican Party
Stockton Journal
Cedar
St. Clair
Hickory
Dallas
Polk
Dade
Cedar County
Timmons
Suuatton
Summers
Kerr
Dale
Journal
Ann Meen
L. S. Metcalf
Uamernes
Riou
Supreme Court
Ludge
W. Modier
Eltfea of
McDonatit
Edie Hetzel
Vance Voila
Kansas
Evin
J. Wascurramax
W.S. McConnell
Cassville
Democrat
Tuwn
Western Hotel
Carsville
Okane, Ark
Dexter, Texas
Cassville Democrat
Griffith
Withers
Vormen
Loth
Grifith
Lwow
Banquo
Christendom
Bentonville
Foreign Affairs
Great Britain
Ustchuck
Caar Ab
St. Jetersburg, Wie
Kite
Bette
ernivastoNs
Teehee
Cal Oil
Eos Teeter
Ren
the Globe-Democrat
Wrasta
Uippi Valley
Etl Akan
Wesley
Sippi
Guilie- Dewan
Callaterat
Traniecnr
Rede
Ceram
Renarts
Mouewn XA
Harmony Dunne de Wattle
Urientale
Maheterter
Aouiboblige
Ek Meelemae Waehingtin
Ai Arantily i Granexater
Sma
Lanai
Gould Whitlemville
Ek Rime
Purverunethy
Canton
Nimes Howe
JEANS
Reetie Doeskin
Deer Island
Laurer
Sania
Wester
Melina
Diegoesiest
Warner
Wieser Hla
Deve
Julie
Penuntien
Matiers
Joseph M. Ryder
Remeity
Philadelphia
Laeieette
Cinemal
Indianapolia
Arkanisns
Lis
Certainty
Wamlerfal Lisooweey
USA
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Ceveland
Cletwlaml
Yaauen
Denemir
Wumanley
Cleveland
Muster F
Ty Lowe
Arneweemly
Sinde Pub Ther Enttra Cfnis
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HAY Press
Yalres
Prien
Achiress Kowanp
Schuyler
W.F. Payne
Shel Eial Peale
Suringfield, MO
Neville
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Tearkers
Tay
Alton W
Pune
Mate
Wil
Baik
Southwest Corner Square
Walring
Jos
Jaeckeun
Ae Sacknon Facturers
Petersburg
Saan Caiman
Brayeane i
Catia
Skrel Muir
Kant
Ith Street
PWS
Wilson Sewing Machine CO
New York City
Gipe
Samui
Wecmer Es
Agusta
Maine
Shears Sap
Gonietil
Wee
L. Jonesco
Reomit
Daman
Alley
Wile Nimme
Sanaa Cantin
Erman Mars
Vlartary
Cuarsnters
Uyine Marchal
Kmith Piayo
Ohean
University Place
Wall St
New Torx
Gardner, Sistier
Broskline
Greene Sounly
Baen
Roy
Sd. Buck, J.P
Burt
Kirwin
Kane
Gilmore & CO
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Washington, D. C
Turval
Tavtlan
Court of Claim
Clalina
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