Platform of Liberal Republicans and National Democrats Adopted
A Baltimore convention delivers the Cincinnati platform hingeing on equal justice under law and preservation of the Union. It calls for amnesty, civil service reform, fair taxation, prevention of repu diation, support for veterans, and restraint on land grants to railroads, while urging united action across party lines to save the nation. The piece notes public sentiment moving toward cooperation and praises Greeley Brown ticket as a legitimate expression of independent patriotism.
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Cincinnati
Asiell
Republic
Baltimore
Gulf
Atlantic
Pacific
Horace Greeley
Democratic Party
Aml J. Gratz
Brown
United States
Missouri
Greeley
Hans
Aml
Stokes case jury fails to reach verdict in murder trial
The jury failed to render a verdict. Eight jurors favored first degree murder, four favored acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes Care
Grant era corruption and Logan shift in politics
A Washington correspondent explains John A. Logan’s sudden Grant alignment amid reports of Indian appropriation scandal. The piece accuses Grant of fostering Indian ring corruption, cites half million dollars diverted through Maj. Wham and Delano, and condemns civil service graft while naming flawed political rewards like W P Clark in Galveston.
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Grant
Logan
John A. Logan
U.S. Grant
Washington
New York Sun
Republican
Wenner
Indy
John Logan
The
Northwest
Congress
Upper
Missouri
Fort Peck
Montana
Sitting Bull
New York Sur
I Dian Department
Viall
A. J. Simmons
Milk River
Maj. Wham
Gea
Grant Wa
Maj
Wham
Yoins Delano
Indian Ring
Wen
Aress
Minian
Sines
Sioner
Indiana
Trakota
John A Cowan
Young Delano
Witt
Teton
North Pacific Railroad
White House
Gen. Pauel
Parker
Department
Gen. Parker
Ler Ant
Gen- Parker
Three Card Monte Swindle Report On Train Near Rolla
A Rolla resident, W. Grube, reports being hustled in a three card monte scam aboard a Pacific railroad train near Franklin. Victim lost $30 and a gold watch with chain. suspects Geo Duval Samuel Houston and Harry Mansell fled the scene after the incident witnessed by the conductor. The article notes the swindle was observed by staff and that the victim headed toward Providence, Rhode Island with little funds. The piece also touches on liberal currents in Kansas and debates over civil versus military authority in national politics, citing Ex-Senator Ross and reactions to the Greeley and Brown ticket.
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Arles W. Grube
Rolla
Pacific Railroad
Geo Duval
Samuel Houston
Harry Mansell
Franklin
Globe
Providence
Kansas
Browt Land
Otder
Republican Party
Clioris
Greeley
Brown
Kayes
Ross
Coffeyville
State Treasurer Candidate McElhany Endorsed
In Newton county residents express broad approval for Robert E. McElhany as the next State Treasurer. Letters praise his fitness and punctual service, urging trusted custody of the treasury keys for the coming two years, with confidence in his capable stewardship.
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Neosto
Robert E. Mekl
Newton County
McElhany
McEthany
S. Newton
Missouri Convention letter seeks support for Democratic nominee
A lengthy correspondence from Missouri figures argues for support of a presidential nominee, urging honesty and qualification for the office. It criticizes the incumbent and discusses party reform, with mentions of the Baltimore Convention and Missouri delegates.
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Weekly Leader
Springfield
Horace Creeley
Gratz Brown
Democratic Executive Committee
Odekoven
Verona
Lawrence County
A. C. Morcnel
Memberat Ray
D. R. Rides
Cray L. Les R
Ance
Pol Barry
Taney
Preboier
Jasper
Lawrenet Grenae
Newton
Tur Pierce City Herald
Col. C. W. ‘Thrasher
Neosho
Havens
General Grant
Presi Cy
Vorney
Stanton
Grant Mani
Colfax
Ben Butler
Trumbull
Senator Carpenter
Corres
G.H. Warsen
Lamar Missourian
Nary
Barry
Gower
Cassys
Swat
Sitisen
Ts Ho
Tris
Jtrial
Hoeldhar
Jieture
Exel
Anil
W.P. Clark
Galveston
Texas
Clark
Athas
Elain
D.C
Giddings
Davis
Claris Kaw
Clark Imasawer
Milage
Ayery
Low John
Postuvister
Galvestoq
Monte
de Missouri
Heuserar
Kan
Clay Bicing
Kaw
Syd Elert
P.M. Black
Beter Wing
Das. I
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Ty Ncamipbet, JR
Maven John C. Gage
Weky Mi
Withers
W. B. Napton
Tr Lad
Jin. Iy Cray
EP Nicholson
Meaie Woorlson
I Wim
K. Shefford
I. Haniel
Jefferson
Jeood Fink
Ole Lis
New York
Avery
Missouri Des Weeot
Baxter Springs
Riety
Boy
Starshal ‘Taylor
Mazur
Gil Cath
Mero
Ft. Scatt
Miro
Sasstou de
Sears
Wilgary
Geary
Welly
Durden
Eoonenbeetler
Heltalien
Errelie Wwe Stanesae
Tom & Nailer
Keilwtar & Fux
McGee College
College Mound
Macon County
Seti
Hebert
Particntare
Ariteens
Missouri School of Mines
Ortlegiath Vrar Heaiin
An Gea 6 Ordaining
Beton Sar Phelps Shees
Elaine
Remf
Cathe
Retine Mayer
Coton
Satantay
Weelie
Miraugle
Erika
Teaver von Vites
Meibere
Serene Hy Uts
Dulea S. Phelpa
Mitchell
Mathie Beoy
Geatteme
Mactical Poli Economy
Bethel
Abel Bacon
Stockton
Journal
William Young
Newthwest
Weal Pole
Rey
Tate
Avian
Ional
Fides
Tfpm
Ahagauaty
Eustions
Deane
Miscou
Aden Uslint
Lily Earl
Ate S of
Mimsanitt
AM Rostaly
G. W. Breckinridge
Attorney AT Law
Springtiet
Peretive Nan
Pieet Aiph
Muttaial Eiuiseut
Mune Et
Mayer
Persia
Lew
Walker
Aeenor Gregme Ca
HOWE
Boonville Street
2D Door N. Greene Co
Nat Band
Mes
Elias Fide Wee
Pein
Wenrt
Boot Ang Shoe Makers
Howe Sewese
Patili
Ths Howe Machine Co
Andes
H. Scholten
Wis
St. Louis Street
Hite Peters
Henry Schulten
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