Independence Debated on Ninety Sixth Anniversary in Philadelphia
The Weekly Leader reprints a Senate of Independence speech praising the Declaration, outlining its authorship by Jefferson and colleagues, and recounting the events of June 1776. It contrasts past seaborne and parliamentary pressures with modern communications and notes enduring American ideals of equality and rights.
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Congress
Philadelphia
Jefferson
Lee
Henry
Wythe
Randolph
George de Third
Westminster
George
Falmouth
Maine
Norfolk
Virginia
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Roger Sherman
R. J. Livingston
Oly
Nous
Working Men and the Presidency Reformers Split at Colum bus
A 1872 letter discussion outlines the labor reform movement that backed Judge Davis then Horace Greeley as a better fit for the working class. It cites Greeley’s industrious life versus Grant’s aristocratic image, and notes Davis’s disinterested stance and Cincinnati Convention outcome. The piece includes a Boston notice from E M Chivaberlain.
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Columbus
Ohio
David Davis
Davis
Cincinnatti
Horace Greeley
Mr. Cheeley
General Grant
Mr. Greeley
Judge Davis
Greeley
Bicasseros
E.M. Chivaberlain
Boston
Massachuetts
National Convention of Labor Reformers
Cincinnati
New York
David Daves
Free Tea and Coffee Tariff Act Opens
On the first of this month Congress admitted tea and coffee free of duty while setting a fifteen cent per pound tariff on tea and ten cents on coffee. Critics doubt benefits as shipments to the U S rely on American ships or routes via San Francisco. The public likely pays high prices for coffee and tea.
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Congress
Brooks
New York
Cape of Good Hope
Pacific
San Francisco
Patriot Breazeale Misses Mileage at Short Called Session
The Southwest patriot Hon. J. J. C. Breazeale of Christian presumes the session would last long and arrives at the capital a day after the fair. He asks the Auditor for mileage and per diem but learns his absence from roll call forfeits pay, leaving him out of the treasury.
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J. J. C. Breazeale
Christian
Christina
Treasury
State Treasurer Race Highlighted by Judge A W Morrison
The State Treasurer contest draws attention as Judge A W Morrison of Howard County appears on the Democratic Stay Convention slate for the office. Morrison, a well known figure, is deemed to possess the qualifications needed. The Daily Globe announces a new St Louis newspaper by McKee and Houser with Charles R. Davis and Major Geo W Gilson in charge of editorials. The Third Annual Exhibition of the St James District Agricultural and Mechanical Association is set for Sept 25 26 27 in St James Phelps County.
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New Manchester Road
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Linn
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Howard County
Daily Globe
St. Louis
McKee & Houser
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Missouri Democrat
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Geo. W. Gilson
St. James
Springfeld
Mt. Louis Street
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Orton & Anbertuildine
A.M Laomortrities
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Correction card from Manswerrip delaying unjust charges
A July 5 1872 correction from Manswerrip Ma by AIL Cravens retracts earlier claims about Col Ms in the Marshfield Dey cat. The author states that after mature investigation the charges were unjust and asks the Marshgelis Demure to copy the notice.
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Manswerrip
Epirox Leanen
Marshfield
Marshgelis
Ail Cravens
Campaign in Illinois unites Democrats and Liberal Republicans
In Springfield two major conventions met in harmony to form a common ticket for Illinois. Gustavus A. Koerner, Charles Black, Edw. Rummell, and others were named to state offices with Democrats and Liberal Republicans sharing key roles. Palmer and Koerner voiced optimism for a large Liberal Republican majority, while both parties agreed to a unified campaign and adjourned sine die.
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Ilinois
Opera House
Delecates
Baltimore
Johu Allen
Crawford
J. ©. Allen
Democratic and Conserva
Mississippi
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Anl
Committee On
Cincinnati
Torgether
Horace Greeley
United State
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Palmer
Joint Committee of Conference
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Hanks
Keerner
Oglesby
Koerner
Grant
Washington
Joh M. Palmer
Jed
Iutler
Schurz
Ulinels
Tadicalien
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