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Pioneer race and its last Springfield political pivot
The piece reflects on a hardy pioneer stock nearing extinction, naming Senator Gullett as its final legislative representative. It notes Senator Frank Frazier of Greene, a farmer near Springfield, a center of Southwest Missouri politics. Springfield housed influential land office incumbents and party organs, shaping regional influence for decades.
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Missouri Senate
Missouri
Washington
United States
James 8. Green
Senate of
Sterling Price
Joe.t. Hugh
Congress
St. Joseph
State Bank
Peabody
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Stewart
Shiloh
Jackson
Pasehall
Bowen
Montgomery
Jennison
Senate
Thomas Monroe
Morgan
Harris
Douglas
Gen. Parsons
Ulinwis
M. Up
Randolph
Holder
Breckiibe
Butridge
anti-Benton
Wilnot
Ome & Farmer
Weaing
Lane
Borhood
Osceola
Illinois
Horner
Major Horner
Treasury
Adjutant General's
Damon
Pythias
John Gullet
Lawrence
Tennessee
Senator Gullett
Frank Frazier
Greene
Springfield
Aradition
Secre- Eaton
Jas
Dr. Johnson
Senator Gullet
Johnson
Murry
John
Frazier
House
Athens
Gullett
Waddill
Mark Boyd
Sample Orr
Judge Frazier
Breckinridge
Neosho
Price