Phelps Endorsed for Governor by Democratic Central Committee
The Democratic State Central Committee met in St. Louis and John Reid resigned the chair after two years of unity and organization. S. A. Gilbert was elected to fill the vacancy as the committee plans to reconvene in Jefferson City on the 19th. The letter endorses John S. Phelps for executive duty, highlighting his long service, loyalty to democratic principles, and opposition to radicalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
John
Phelps
Congress
Union League
McClellan
Jobe
John S. Phelps
Greene County
General Assembly
Federal House of Representatives
Union
Democratic Party
Tilden and
Hendricks
Hisunion
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Gazette
S. Phelps
Democratic State Central Committee
St. Louis
John Rei
Lexington
Or. Reid
Colonel Restiti
Ee Ee
A. Gilbert
Jefferson City
Bue Republican Committee
Hayes
Henderson
Dyer
6Yde Democrat
McKee
McDonald
Joyce
Finklenburg
Columbia Statesman
Samuel J. Tilden
Benton, Green and Blair
Gov. Cowyer
Maine
James G. Blaine
U.S. Senate
Morrill
RailRoad Commissioners Nominated by Local Editor
A local political notice urges delegates to back Harrison Attaway of Laclede for Railroad Commissioner and praises General John S. Marmaduke and Judge John Walker for further nominations. It emphasizes their long service, integrity and focus on railroad issues, urging unity for the best state representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Attaway
Laclede County
Democratic Party
Southwest
Attaway
John S. Marmaduke
John Walker
McGrath for Secretary of State Renomination Plea
The piece defends Secretary of State Michael K. McGrath as honest and efficient after two years in office. It urges renomination by the Democratic Convention, highlighting his long acquaintance, prior clerkship in the Criminal Court of St. Louis, Irish heritage, and support from the Southwest district for his straight-ticket leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael K. McGrath
McGrath
Criminal Court of
St. Louis
Southwest
State Auditor Reelection Strong With Judge Holladay
The State Auditor argues for reelection of Judge Holladay noting high credit, prudent management, and fair dealings with collectors and sheriffs. He claims the office’s responsibility requires honesty and competence and predicts broad support in the Southwest as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Holladay
Southwest
State Treasurer Candidate Col Elijah Gates Endorsed
The State Treasury shifts away from contention under the new Constitution requiring the treasurer to turn all interest income to the State. Colon el Elijah Gates of Buchanan county, sheriff, is praised as a trustworthy candidate. Delegates from the Southwest are urged to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Gates
Buchanan County
Col Gates
Southwest
Editor Col H Martin Williams Retires from Glenwood Criterion
Col H Martin Williams retires as editor of the Glenwood Criterion after volatile remarks about Tilden before the nomination. James W Jolson succeeds him, with hopes to continue the paper’s fearless stance in honesty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. H. Martin Williams
Glenwood Criterion
Tilden
Criterion
Jas. W. Jolson
Col. H. Martin
Rechow Nominated for Elector in Sixth District
Bolivar friends of Theodore G Rechow Esq push his claims to the elector nomination for the Sixth Congressional District He is described as capable energetic and a strong Democratic worker whose nomination would be well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Bolivar Herad
Theodore G. Rechow
Bolivar
Rechow
General Custer and political commentary collide in era piece
The article blends a glowing sketch of General Custer with sharp Missouri political analysis. It highlights Custer’s Civil War exploits and rapid rise, then shifts to party maneuvering, criticizing Republican corruption, nominating possibilities for Missouri, and praising Democratic candidates and platforms. The tone remains partisan and era-specific throughout.
Polk County Fourth of July Delegates and Bolivar Centennial
Polk County held a convention to choose delegates to the State and Congressional Conventions. T. J. Rechow and Chas. McCalloch named as delegates to the State Convention, pledged to support John S. Phelps. Congressional delegates backed Ten Chas. A. Morgan defeated Stratton 29 to 8. Bolivar celebrated the hundredth anniversary with parades, oration by A. A. Underwood, a feast, speeches, poetry, and county sketches by Capt. AC Lemmon.
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Borror
Polk County
T. J. Rechow
Chas. McCalloch
John S. Phelps
Polk
Phelps
Chas. A
Stratton of
Cedar
Morgan
Stratton
D. Knnox
Bolivar
Bolivar Sorenet
Morrisville
A. A. Underwood
Smith
Milton
Shakespeare
Wall
Whitman
Capt
Lemmon
Philockates
Newton County Delegates Back Phelps for Governor
A mass meeting in Newton County Mo on July 8 1876 chose delegates to the State Convention in Jefferson City on the 19th They endorsed National Convention nominees and pledged to support Col Phelps for Governor The delegates Cravens Reeves and Freeman will work to secure his nomination and Newton County is put down for a 400 vote majority for the State ticket.
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Nerosuo
Jefferson City
Thia County
Suong
Jno
S$. Phelps
Jos. Cravens
Neosho
Reeves
Seneca
C ol. T. \. Freeman
Col. Phelps
Nomi- Phelps
Newton County
Christian county Democrats choose delegate at mass convention
In Ozark last Saturday the Christian county Democratic mass meeting elected Jas R Bell as delegate and A J Clarke as alternate. The body endorsed the St Louis ticket and Samuel J. Tilden with Thomas A Hendricks for president and vice president, praising their anti corruption stance. The platform from St Louis was read by Prof. J J Thompson to applause.
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Democrats
Christian County
Court Mouse
Ozark
Monitor
RU. Williams
Democratic Central Committee
Jas
R Bell
Ozark Mexicok
Leann
A. J. Clarke
John S. Phelps
St Louis
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
Thos. A. Hendricks
Indiana
J. J. Thompson
St. Louis
Two Men Oppose Phelps in Dent County Letter
A June 24 1876 letter from LaneM Missouri to D C Kenneny notes in Dent County only two ex Union soldiers oppose Col Phelps for governor while ex Confederates support Phelps. The writer expects South Central Missouri friends to vote for Phelps and states delegates will be chosen for the July 13 convention.
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Lanem
D. C. Kenneny
Col. Phelps
Phelps
West
Tmless
Misso
Centennial trip expenses and route from Springfield
W J Haynes recounts a Springfield to Centennial visit itinerary including O and M Railway to Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Indianapolis rail routes then Lake Shore Michigan Southern to Niagara Falls and a NY Central leg to Albany. He notes scenery, Hudson River steamers, Washington’s uniform collections, and global sights. Estimated cost around 74 50 per week with total about 100 dollars for a week stay.
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Pawapecrara
Eorrox
Springfield
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cleveland, Columbus & Indianapolis
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Niagara Falls
Falls
New York Central
Albany
New York City
Hudson
West Point Academy
Central Park
Greenwood Cemetery
Rockaway Beach
Fred Lee
Pennsylvania Railroad
England
France
Spain
Ireland
Canada
Austria
Brazil
Washington
Niagara Faille
Baltimore
Washington City
Gordonsville
Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Huntington
W. J. Haynes
Lone Star State booster notes Texas growth and politics
A Waco letter praising Texas prosperity notes good corn and cotton crops, low grain prices, and rain. It calls for votes for Tilden and Hendricks, urges Democrats to vote against Republicans, and comments on immigration, lawlessness, and railroads. The Ozark Monitor-Leader endorses Chas Morgan for Congress.
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Waco
Texas
Lone Star
Leaper
Sol
Tilden
Hendricks
Onrelty
Tam
United States
Smulion
Mexico
Democratic Platform Declares Reform Urgency at National Convention
The 1876 Democratic platform states immediate reform of the federal government is vital. It denounces centralism and taxation excess, calls for sound currency and resumption of specie payments, fiscal retrenchment, and a disciplined public finance program to restore prosperity. It also condemns protective tariffs and pledges unity, constitutional fidelity, and vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cef
Democratic Party of the
Unietareas
Gov. Nt
United States
Republis
Atlee
High Seas
America
Favor ite Prescription and reform call in political appeal
A pamphlet style text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's health citing widespread ailments and endorses reform in civil service and governance. It links health discourse to a broader critique of political parties, calling for peaceful reform, honest officials, and a change of administration to achieve better measures. The piece also denounces Mongolian labor and anti citizenship sentiment as part of a broader reform platform.
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Hiv
Pierce
Buffalo
N. C
Sears
Lealert
Pacific
Lave
Democratic Party
Republic
House of
House of Representatives
Treasury
Navy
England
Pulican Party
Tte
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General Custer
Ispringen
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Germany
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Harrison County
Bingham
West Point
Phil Kearney
McClelan
Williamsburg
Hancock
Antietam
Gettysburg
Wade Hampton
Cedar Creek
Glasgow Journal
Grantism
Friends of Reform
Newton
Dent County
Hingern
Aleen
Waco, Texas
HM Dadricks
Tur Ozark Monitor-Leader
Hon
Chas
H. Morgan
the Democratic Platform
Gt Laura
Hartville
Wright County
Vope & Edgell
Uen Nielby Hearst
Louise Republidean
Kansas
Crry
Joe O. Shelley
Cery
Armwriesty
Washington, D.C
Custer
King
Odery
Brookline
Beliorine
Crockets
Lasley
Gonunty
Leinesne Perubieric
Appleton
Combination Prospectus
Amtate
Sel Stim Publications
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Rossmore Hotel
Broadway
7Th Avenue
42D Street
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Radkreit
Wallattvet
J. Ww. Simmons
Mieiont
Candy Factory
Bourquenot & CO
Drury College
aDelot
Printing Ink Cp
SSOP
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Php
Adebpoan
Everest Fm
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Keystone
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Weal
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Stary Gi
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Uae
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Tarraat
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