Phelps and Missouri Democrats Rally for Unity in 1876 Ticket
Weekly Leader urges Democratic delegates to support John S. Phelps for governor and the national Tilden Hendricks ticket. It defends Phelps’s Union loyalty and cautions Southern prejudice, stressing Missouri’s duty to back the national slate and avoid jeopardizing victory in key states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
John S. Phelps
Phelps
Huet
Missouri
Tilden and
Hendricks
Nat
Lincoln
United Voice
Congress
Arkansas
Warcely
Oufederstes
Jolia S. Phetpe
Republican platform under fire in Arkansas editorial
An Arkansas editorial attacks the Republican platform and Whiskey Ring corruption, criticizes northern policy toward the South, and endorses the Democrat reform impulse led by Tilden over Hayes. It notes changes at a frontier newspaper, The Times, with editor J. A. Spradling, praising Boone County’s wealth and intelligence and urging support for honest reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Harrison
Ark
Hilandia
Tamuaz
the Times
J. A. Spradling
Othe North
Springfield Southwest
Boone
Arkansas
Times
Tilden Hendricks Ratification Sparks City Enthusiasm
The news of Tilden's nomination triggered an extempore ratification by zealous Democratic supporters here Saturday. The Radical party press mocked the moment as mere display, while the Globe-Democrat’s special correspondent called the Democratic rally sublime. The German Independent Society leaders joined the Democrats, signaling a shift toward reform within the party to pursue honesty, competency and economy in the federal administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden-Hendricks
Tilden
Radical Party
Democratic Party
Globe-Democrat
German Independent Society
Democratic
Democratic Pressure for Boone County Nomination for Attorney General
A Boone County case argues Jas R Shields should be the Democratic Attorney General nominee. The writer cites party loyalty, county majorities, and past service, urging Boone to supply the ticket and noting broader electoral math and reform aims.
Glorious Fourth Celebrated in Springfield With Joy
The text recalls Springfield’s Independence Day celebration marked by warm weather, harmony, and civic pride. Citizens, settlers, farmers, and youths gathered on the Square and around College grounds for a program including prayers, a Declaration reading, songs, a basket dinner, and an oration. Mayhem was avoided. marshals arrived late, but Odell led the parade, and fireworks lit the night as the town toasted independence with a peaceful, youthful spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lraper
C. B Holland
J. P. Tracy
J. W. Lisenby
Col
G. M. Jones
Gen. Holland
Sam. Odell
St. Louis Street
Holland
Carthage
Samuel Odell
Odell
M. Cobb
Cake
Choral Union
Brown
John
Greene County
J. W.D. L. F. Mack
Wirt W Ellie
Fourth at Henderson Reflects July Fourth Celebration
Evitor Leaver reports Henderson citizens and nearby residents gathered for a four day 1876 celebration beginning with a large Independence Day meeting. Grangers and others attended at a church or school house, enjoyed singing and prayers, heard readings of the Declaration, speeches by Rev. R. B. Rogers and Col. C. F. Leavitt, shared a substantial dinner, and praised Granger leadership under Mr. I. Hayes, a 1866 Congressman accused of salary misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evitor Leaver
Henderson
Bro
Pong
A. D. Delzell
W. Reynolds
R. B. Rogers
C. F. Leavitt
Springfield
Col. Leavitt
Grangers
Paris Springs Letter Describes Long Journey And Magness Cross Roads Visit
A traveler from Springfield writes from Paris Springs on June 24, 1876, recalling a Rock in Arkansas convention, Uncle Bob Magress’s famous inn, and humorous buys. He praises local fare including bear meat, honey, and corn bran coffee, notes two chicken breeds, and mentions visitors like Major McElhany, Col. Boyd, and Charly Dobbs. The letter blends humor with travel nostalgia and affection for patients at the spa.
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Paris Strinas
Dean Leapgn
Rock
Magness Cross Roads
Bob Magress
Arkansas
Uncle Bob
Old Bob
Parit
Mr. Kelley
Mrs. Cravens
Major McElhany
Col. Boyd
Blaine
Charly Dobbs
Stone
Plumed Knights and Hayes amid Ohio political strife
A raucous review of Ohio politics and national figures. The writer attacks Hayes, Blaine, and the Republican party while praising Tilden and Democratic candidates. It cites alleged fraud, Wall Street influence, and unionized labor pressure during last October’s election, mixing conjecture with partisan sarcasm.
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Creeuyxast
R. Te
Hayes
Faye
Wm. Alien
Wallatreet Shylocka
I Mayes
Congress
H. B. Banning
Banning
Pony Boyd
Hope Hin
Mario
Blaine
Mayer
Jim G. Blaine
Franke
Tilden
Heartricky
Thurman
Hancock
Barant
Grant
Jefferson
Nateral Fox
Ohio
Synvey Vaeh
Hayou
Alley Ee Milell
Temporanea
Allen
Cleveland
Wayen
Toledo
Tuck
Calvention
H. E. Havens
Missouri
Keffler’s
Taye
Noyes
Ata
Ben Eggleston
Alor
Deeon Richart Smith
Senate
Dana
New York Sun Bar
Superion
Tere
United States
The Democratic Platform and Reform Call in 1876
A lengthy reform manifesto from the Democratic party in a national convention, urging unity with Unity Convention nominees and detailing grievances against the current Republican administration. It calls for currency reform, tax overhaul, civil service changes, and broader government retrenchment to restore public credit, halt waste, and reassert the republic’s principles. The document denounces tariff policy, urges honest governance, and emphasizes education, separation of church and state, and equal rights. It frames reform as essential to economic recovery and political renewal.
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Republican Party
Cincinnati
Grant
Pouys
Washington
Democratic Party of the
United States
Unity Convention
Democratic Party
Republis
Iit
Beetagane
Pia
Congress
Hueld Fox
Paulle Trust
Republic
House of Representativ Tarketine
Theate House of Representatiee
Secretary of the Treasury
Navy
Peresnea
England
R Epalican Party
Several Local Deaths and Crimes Reported in Polk Jasper Newton Counties
The column notes the death of Col Jns. Faulkner of Polk county at Brighton on the 24th and Edn Hoag bound over for the next Jasper Circuit Court term for killing Foster. Michael Murphy of Lamont was killed in Newton county by a train. A crippled woman from Springfield arrived seeking aid but caused a disturbance before being sent to Carthage and later returned home toward the Ozarks. Postmaster J C Cowan of Poplar Hill, McDonald county, jailed for robbing the mail amid a mail-route theft investigation spanning Neosho to Poplar Hill and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edn Hoag
Jasper
Foster
Michael Murphy
Lamont
Newton County
Wmn
Boderhemer
Springfield
Carthage
Ozark
Peirce City
Recor
J.C. Cowan
Poplar Hill
McDona
D County
Sargent
United States
Pineville
Neosho
Rocky Comfort
Mining Matters Across Several Local Tracts
Asi Grove reports Stog remains active in Perryman tract with about thirty men prospecting and mining. Lead ore yield ranges from 10 000 to 12 000 pounds. Kentucky Mining Company works the Doss tract with fifteen men and good prospects, about 4000 pounds produced. Aurora rumors say Thompson leases diggings to Stanton Shorten Co to resume operations at month start. Dane Correa shows solid output. Smelters overtaxed by mineral turn in. Hazietine tract yields tolerable zinc. Patton notes Finley and Sway Creeks rose three to five feet after heavy rains. Great kaolin strike reported in Dade county.
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Asi Grove
Stog
Perryman Tract
Kentucky Mining Company
Doss
Aurora
My. Thompson
Stanton, Shorten & Co
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Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
A. Hendricks
Indiana
Jas. R. Shields
Isid Down
Blackstone
Kent
Boone County
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Ewi
Shield
Colorado
Connecticut
California
Oregon
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Carl Scaraz
Les Ue
Sam Tilden
Tom Hendricks
St. Louis
Howe
Prnson
Bell
Butler
Boss Shepherd
Babcock
Morton
Blashe
America
Paris Springs
Dick Smith
Louis
Alabama
Walter L. Bragg
Montgas Y
John J. Sumter
Hot Spr
F. McCoppin
San Francis
B. M. Hughes
Denver
Connectict
Wm H. Barnuta
Delaware
Roberson Hickman Floride
General McCall
Georgia
George T. Barney Miinois
Wrm
Gandy
Chicag Lndiana
Thomas Tolla
Terre
Virginia
Robert A Cogatti
Leamherst County
Glasgie
New Hampshire
Aaron W. Wallawey Pracklio
Rhode Island
Nicholas Vanslack
Tennessee
Wm. B. Bates
Nastivillv
Carolina
James H. Ryan
Matson Xual Barksdale
Jacki
Vermont
B. B. Smalley
Burlington
New Jersey
Miles Rove
New Brinawi
John 8 Id
Colhant
Scott PY Leon
Alex. Campbell
Bell Brook County
Texas
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Jns. Faulkner
Polk County
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