Greene County rail line push from Kansas City to Southwest Missouri
Weekly Leader reports on Congress inquiry into the Ku Klux Klan and Southern affairs. It details support for a southern railroad line through Greene County, Arkansas, and nearby counties, citing stock subscriptions, land donations, and surveys. The piece argues for rapid construction, highlighting economic benefits and opposition to rivals while promoting tariff and political stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Memphis
Mecaptiis
Division South
Atlantic
Greene County
A. & Plr
Bes Am Botty
Mississippi River
Missouri
Seorsearddy
Atlantic and Pacific
Warcess
Arkansas
Exenea
North
Carroll
Boone
Marion
Searcy
Newton
Beury Fulbright
Eseti
Ton
Rezard
Memphis and Kansas City Railroad Company
Crittenden County
Memphis and St. Juouis
Snl
Memphis and Northwestern Railroad
Crittenden Beine
Toyond
Critenden County
Ark
Inconsistent shifts of a city paper over finance
The article notes a political paper in the city that twice changes stance on greenbacks and tariff. It denounces rebels one era and champions greenbacks later, while pushing for Pendleton and Democratic platform alignment. The piece calls the pattern a strange medley of inconsistencies.
Snow blockade on Union Pacific hinders freight travel
Tur snow blockage continues to cripple travel and freight on the Union Pacific. Trappers and miners with twenty five years experience report more snow this winter than ever before in the mountains. Growing interest emerges in advancing the 35th parallel route project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Radicalism and disaffection thread through Southern politics
A lengthy editorial roasts carpetbag government figures including Powell Clayton, denounces Radical tactics, and calls for reform. It criticizes disfranchisement, advocates tariff cuts to boost shipbuilding, and notes investigations exposing frauds as pressure builds in Congress and Senate. It lists counties and memorializes M. Astor.
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Harrison Reed
Florida
Read
Clayton
Aslmniss
United Staate
Bullock
Georgia
Peel
Republican Party
Tut
United States Senate
Powell Clayton
Rascally Railroad and Pre-emption Scams Exposed
A lengthy critique details alleged preemption violations by a railroad monopoly, accusing them of swindles against farmers. It cites cases of land fraud, inflated timber and cord prices, and improper forced transfers. The piece calls for legal remedy and equity, noting court scrutiny and public outcry against the railroad’s practices.
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Lester
Erin Fnis
Thos. Cole
Cole
Stauk Kitts
Larkin Byrutant
Esse
Senees
Luding
Finil
Brady
Sistul
Crearhy
Tirongh
Missouri
Contested School Incident and Community Response
A fragmented report outlines a tense scene at a local school where a dispute escalated between staff and students. New details describe a senior teacher, community reactions, and a plan to address classroom tension while authorities investigate alleged misconduct and safety concerns.
Jefferson City measures push revenue road and school laws
From the state capital the House advances key bills on revenue road and school laws while aiming to finalize reforms within days. The revenue bill awaits amendment, the road law is readied, and the school law moves to the Senate for revisions. Personal lobbying and annexation debates surface as Springfield North and annexation petitions draw interest.
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Jefferson
Gray
Spreta
Tak Lraver
Jefferson City
St. Lewis
Senate
Deeron
Committee of the Judiciary
Firgy
Ward
Waehin
Congress
Laingster
Springfield
North Springfeld
Old Town
de. Robberson
Committee On
Antes
Pasehg
Capt
Hubble
Wiinad
Poney Boyd
Jeffercon City
School of Mines
Rolla
Col. Frost
Phelps
Mat Simmer
Norshall
Slich
Charze d
Tours
Porchars
Polanis
Eole
Uae
Hoese
Thomas
Judiciary
John B. Gray
Exch
von Kochiitzky
Laclede
Latshaw
Adjutant General
Neal
Committee On Ways and Means
Wy. Latstin
Jonai Taras
Thomas Ear
Cole
Morror
McAfee for Congress Urged by Taney County Democrats
A 1872 letter from Taney County editors urges nominating Charles B. McAfee for Congress in the Fourth District. The appeal praises his character and ability, notes Democratic unity behind the candidate, and invites county Democrats to a mass meeting in Forsyth on March 1 1872 to organize the party and support McAfee and Rush for state office.
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Fe Lranca
Matt
Congress
Rnowe
Ath
Congressional Distriet
Ct Taney Co
McAfee
Corsand
Yancy
Senate
Gast
Cyltac
Kadwals
Taney Uo
Faviteyee Chump
Neahey
Forsyth
Democratic Party
Earth
Foreveu
Mount Verdom
the Tre
Massachusetts Civil Rights Bill and French Arms Inquiry
A legislative summary notes a civil rights bill prohibiting discrimination in public services and education, with penalties for violations. It also covers Senate debates on neutrality violations during the Franco Prussian War, including arms sales to France and a call for a parliamentary inquiry.
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Massachusetts
Fort
United States
Brroman Schooly
Eemhetries
Enate
Wasitinotos
Sumner
France
Senate
Brent
Corteauts Tras
Tuute
Bethvorlg
Walteries
Fife
Irenes
Springfords
Allen
Eldridge
Tapas
BAC
Tole Mendes
Raiunelty
Crosnant
Tsees
Roevlaenkfort
Remington & Sons
Undsat
Squires Te Eaning
Tia
aTrow
Caltet J
Alirow
Treasury
Tauibe
Scott
Kuklux Committee
Blair
Herlan
Fomeroy
Kaas
Conkling
Marmaduke Named for Missouri Governor by Saline County Progress
The Saline County Progress endorses General John Marmaduke for Missouri governor. The paper proclaims support with pleasure if he is nominated, highlighting his ex-Confederate service and leadership.
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John
Marmaduke
Saline County
Missouri
Patrice
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Springfield, MO
Kukins
Kuklux Organization
Radical Party
Southwest
Grant
Don Pratt
Morton
Sherman
Chandler
Li Ve
Greene County Prickatere J
Abe
Radicals of
Christian Party
Afwr
Farness
Sas
Jadgina
Mas
Tasatin
Twione Fs
Bautwell
I Uy
Ara Rediesi
Amerivsne
Washington
Redical Party
Sexaton Bncu Tse
Pie Southwest
Barton
Crdar
Juniper
Lawrence
Greenes Webster
Christan
McDoud
Marry
Stone
Dade
Mes. Wists B. Astron
New York
Astor
Armatrong
President Madison
M. Gabel
el Hox
Enarres
New Orleans
Texas
Rascally Railroad
Te A
I. H. Mwindle
Pobappy Christian
Moly
Tressiuser
Mario
Dedeyieintort
Panty
Tarey County
Chas
James
Hash
Rordett
Till
D. J. Riggs
Joe Long
J. W. Warren JT
Diley Jas
Rutter
AML
Moore
Porsory
Congressional
Eliis
Polsad
Yeport
Reo
Hazen
Derrenson City
Fes
Benecke
Circuit
Upan
Equality
Moe
Judiciary Committee
Wielandy
House
Bas
Hose
Revenue Committee
Renate
Brockmeyer
Spaanhorst
Rollins
Committee On Education
General Assembly
Senate Bil
Senate U
Me Palmer
Palmer
Douglas County
Committee On Appropriations
Cola
Sumners
Mowlay
Beck
Kentucky
Brownlow
Mouse. Voorhees
Ee Benils
Supreme Court
Hooper
Goyer
Lotne
Aly
Hy M. Camprele
Eddy, Thompson & Uo
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