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Springfield Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1869

Page

2

Missouri Circuits Cut and New District Debated

The Dillon County Union reports a proposed reorganization of circuit courts and the creation of a new Twenty-first Judicial Circuit pending legislative action. Col Baker and Col Geiger are named in the discussions while opponents call the move unconstitutional amid appeals and protests from local officials.

Col W. J. Geiger Col. Baker Bis Althouel Oller Indienne Ennties Oro Christian Taney Stone and Barry James M. Satterson Gres Elevid Cirewit Tanyy Apeil Apel Marre

Caucus selects Public Printer candidate Wilcox in Missouri

In Jefferson City a Democratic caucus nominated Public Printer contenders with multiple editors from Greene, Schuyler, Pettis and others. Ballots narrowed to Milo Blair, W. M. Davenport, Carl ton H. Howe, and J. Winchell, with Wilcox eventually securing a majority on the fifth and sixth ballots amid withdrawals and ties.

Congress adjourns with few clear outcomes in a busy session

Washington dispatch reports a largely inconclusive day in Congress. The Senate tackled a penal bill against state per capita tax on railroads and discussed an air line link from Washington to New York but yielded no decision. The House debated Switzler versus Anderson for Missouri Ninth District seat, denying Switzler by a 25 vote margin amid Southern opposition. Other topics included repeal of the Tenure of Office Act, tariff talk, and Pacific Railroad routes aid. Names of many lawmakers and procedural details fill the record.

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Lands for sale lure farmers to Keetaville area

In Barry County near Keetaville Missouri, about thirteen farms ranging from fifty to two hundred fifty acres are offered for sale. Farmers seek to divest portions of holdings to improve cultivation while remaining land yields strong crops of corn, wheat, and diverse produce. The letter outlines local resources, climate, grazing, lumber, mills, and nearby iron ore deposits, plus railroad prospects and regional economic potential for Southwest Missouri.

Lik Rekourets Nateral Advantares Ets Eversville Eprrom Leaten Keetsville Barry County Keetaville Berryville Ark Massey Iron Missouri J. R. Sommn

Brutal attacks and arrests in Marion crisis reported

The Marion region faces a wave of violent crimes including four rapes near town. Local white militia arrest suspects after brutal home invasion and arson threats. Community fear grows as authorities pursue alleged attackers while residents condemn the violence and await full details. A Washington paper notes new Swiss leaders Webb and Rally.

Mr. Calloway Calloway Marion Wi Wales Upham Crittenden County

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