Obituary notes and political commentary from Springfield weekly
The issue reports deaths of Hon Gitorox Writs and Antes of Missouri, interment details, plus a Lincoln Emancipation painting donation to the government. It critiques Marshfield ownership, notes a confrontation with Prof Greenup, and laments local health and politics. It also comments on Ingersoll lectures and the silver bill, with reactions from East papers and Matthews resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Jerday
Sainties
Thompson
Temler
Matthews
Hays
European Complications and American Reactions
European tensions rise as peace terms with Turkey anger England Austria and Germany. British and Turkish waters clash near Constantinople amid rumors of a coming grand conflict. In America, editorials denounce electoral frauds in Louisiana and defend postwar political integrity while pledging support to Democratic nominees.
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Europe
Roem
Turkey
England
Austria
Germany
Buelind
Fle
Sea of Martera
Stud
Constantinople
Saltant
Expose Louisiana fraud in Hayes requisition talk
The writer questions if any law authorizes Hayes Sherman Matthews and their visiting statesmen to barter rights of the American people. It urges Louisiana authorities to expose the fraud and punish the perpetrators, even to a requisition for R B Hayes.
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Louisiana
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Sherman
Matthews
R. B. Hayes
Death of the Pope and a New Book Preview
The death of Pope Pius IX is reported with focus on the College of Cardinals in Rome and European political interest. Also previewed is Mos. 5. 1 HE Ford’s new work Ernest Quest or the Search for Truth, about a cultured youth torn by science and faith, returning to childhood belief.
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Harvey W. Salmon
Henry Count
Tur Wongews
Tg. Cavell Democrate
J. W. Salmon
Cassville Democrat
Ting Leaner
Tuk Leapke
Louisiana
Thomas
Aly
Staltenen
Anderson
Francia Jeney
Rutherford B. Hayes
Amer
Tilden
Mayes
United States
Pius IX
Rome
College of Cardinals
Wito
Europe
Ernest Quest
Mos
HE Ford
Mary Bunyan
Sheldon & Co
Walnut Grove Notes on Marriages Politics and Elections
Walnut Grove news shares two upcoming marriages W G Miller to Ellen Sloan and A P Kerr to Carrie Mure. The writer laments social changes and notes election talk with possible candidates for justice of the peace and prosecuting attorney. Mentions Aett Lemmon as a potential representative and discusses the silver bill in Congress. Walnut Grove, Feb. ih.
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Entrok
W.G. Miller
Mise Ellen Sloan
A. P. Kerr
Carrie Mure
Fvira
Anl
E. Osborne
Office of Justice At the Peace
Elvet
Tye
Ramiidates
Weonmury
Walnut Grove
Pit
de. Aett Lemmon
Congress
Wall Warner Grove
Newton County Items from 1878 Letter
A dated 1878 message from Newton County Missouri discusses wheat at $3 to $4 per acre, cheap provisions, and busy county business. It criticizes Tilden while praising Greenback movements, arguing for more greenbacks and less whiskey to aid prosperity and liberty. The letter closes with respectful signatures.
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Arrenry
Newton County
Murphy
Tuk County
Ives
Wan and Women Whom I Remember
A nostalgic Washington Notes reminiscence recalls early frontier figures in Springfeld. It honors Maj Campbell and Dr Will Shackleford, detailing family ties to James Polk and local pioneers, their contributions, deaths, and lasting memory in the community. The column also notes political commentary on postwar issues and distant national debates.
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Springfeld
Ian
Jordan
James’ Park
Father of Waters
Jol T. Campbell
Trim
Byoh
Oil Springs
Fasil
Mr. CQ
Jan. K. Polk
Wis
Col
Nathaniel Chairs
Maury County
Tenn
Far West
Owen
Springheld
Campbell
Congress
John 5
Phelps
Maj. Campbell
Thave
Tennessee
Davis
Daniel D. Serry
Wm. Polk
Jan
Mra. J
Yong
Winl
P. Shackleford
Will Shackleford
Johnson
Imarried
M Joseph
Abe
Marriet
John Wood, Jr
Dee W. Ty
Arkansas
Judge Younger
William
Ben
Shacklefords
Weavers
Campbells Falbright
Berrys
Hancocks
Rountrees
Robbersons
Tau Veador
Bushwhacked Lover Shot by Enraged Husband
In a wooded area near the Woolen Mill the jealous Calvin Eldridge confronted Joe McKinney, fatally wounding him with a pistol after McKinney allegedly coerced Eldridge’s wife into fleeing with him. Eldridge killed during the encounter, officers arrest him as coroner’s inquest proceeds. Public attention turns to federal reforms and a proposed Pacific railroad as lawmakers debate broad measures. A separate schoolyard incident left a boy gravely injured after an axe attack by another student, Phillips, who was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McKinney
Doc
Maynard
Calvin Eldridge
McKinney
Pieverbaugh
Medridge
Kinney
Angie
Calvin Bidridge
Adams
Dye
Dal[erine
Russia and Austria discuss conference amid war prep
Telegraphs indicate Russia backs Austria's plan for a conference in a city, with Vienna and St. Petersburg reporting mixed signals. Russia's alliance with Turkey looms, and war material shipments to Malta continue. Britain and England's stance appears pacific but countered by dispatches. Military preparations in Austria include armament orders and sea force readiness. A separate note in St Louis urges public zoos to donate native and foreign animals to build a continental collection for education.
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Anakin
Russia
Turkey
Vienna
France
Mat Kaigland
Ain
England
Pacific
Malta
Yeaterday
Austelt
Defraudment Claim Involving Peel and Parker
A Springfield man Peel alleges he was defrauded of $400 after Parker held forth south of here on Flat Creek and left town in a few days. Peel seeks a liberal reward for the identity of the offender. Also note: Peter Boone, a Greene County native, was pardoned after being sentenced in 1868 for killing his brother. The piece also reviews insomnia and digestion remedies, promoting How Jetter's Stomach Bitters as a safer stimulant for nerves, liver, and stomach compared to narcotics.
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Peel
Springfield
Peter Boone
Greene County
Jetter
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