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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1878
Page
2
The Springfield weekly notes elections and appointments including Jas B Groove as Maryland Senator, Williams as Kentucky Senator taking office in 1879, and a Paris Exposition commissioner. It covers silver bill debates, a county warrant theft in Douglas, Bland’s Lebanon banquet, editorial opinions, and prison statistics from the St. Louis penitentiary with per-day costs.
The treasurer reports year end 1876 balance of 570231 with receipts 3 583457 and disbursements 3538000 leaving state funds spread across the interest sinking and revenue stacks. Revenue fund deficits total 217776 despite 250000 transferred to sinking fund. school funds remain a major drain while proposed remedies include raising revenue or amending the constitution.
A Cincinnati Auquirer account outlines the push for Bland's Bill with Allion's amendment and the Senate Committee's changes, estimating 52 votes in the Senate to reach the two thirds needed. Butlers’s switch to gold and Patterson’s absence shrink the potential tally, leaving a cautious forecast of at most forty nine supporters amid fear of a veto.
A Missouri news item recounts the planned hanging of John Ables in Canpitaan McDonald County on April 1874 and the later developments. Gov. Phelps issued a respite delaying execution after telegrams urged staying the sentence for a new trial. The piece details Ables’ contested guilt, his motive tied to his wife’s elopement, and a lengthy court history across multiple terms and venues. The article cites Lane’s murder and Ables’ eventual capture, trial, and appeals, reflecting long legal proceedings and shifting determinations before the stay.
In Washington on January 19 1878 senators including Voorhees Conkling and Bruce praised the late Senator Morton for honesty and ability as Blaine remained silent Mrs Hayes attended the Senate gallery Meanwhile the House passed a bill of great importance and Schurz faced sharp public condemnation over the Indian Bureau investigation and his handling of subordinates and access.
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