Railroads and reform in Springfield Weekly Leader text
The Springfield Weekly Leader defends its editor against charges, critiques Atlantic and Pacific rates, argues Missouri needs a competing railroad, and urges ties with Chicago via the Jefferson City and Southwestern line. The piece mocks Radical and New York Democracy critics and notes political maneuvering and graft allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
New York
Springfield
Atlantic and Pacific Road
Missouri
Chicago
Memphis
Atlantic and Pacific
Jefferson City
Look Upon this Picture then on That
The Patriot, in a heated critique of New York politics, is accused of shifting from intolerance to religious liberty and political liberty. The piece cites past Radical violence in Missouri, cites events from 1866 to 1867, and notes alleged anti warmoth political maneuvers and a new railway venture at Peirce City with local officials and directors named.
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The
Patriot
New York
Empire State
Counney
Quincy
Hickory County
Col. A. P. Richardson
Col. Richardson
Congress
Missouri
Henderson McNabb
Webster County
S.S. Headlee
Father Cummings
Pike County
Fletcher
Missouri Democrat
Missouri Patriot
An Artful Dodger and Political Charges Across Civics
A long criticism contrasts claims about Gen Grant and Mr Tweed with references to Andrew Johnson and Thomas, noting alleged wealth gains, gift accusations, and partisan defenses. It covers Logan D Cameron and a Jefferson City Tribune view, plus a Connecticut shad stock note and British gender demographics.
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General Grant
Tammany
Grant
Gen. Thomas
Andrew Johnson
Patriot’s silence on railroad extortion from chest shipments
The text laments the absence of a statement from the Patriot regarding Atlantic and Pacific Railroad price increases on chest shipments from the city to St Louis. It questions Mr. Havens about fear of losing his pass and the Southwest suffering under the iron heel of the operation.
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Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
St. Louie
Mr. Havens
Southwest
Editors diverge on Democrat stance in era clash
A. F. Lewis of the Leba non Chronicle and WLEB Havens of the Missouri Patriot split over a Democrat issue. Genas attacks Gov Holman while Havens praises his role in quelling the 12th of duty riot, marking a notable editorial rift.
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A. F. Lewis
The
Lebanon Chronicle
WLEB
Havens
Missouri Patriot
Genas
Gov. Holman
Mount Vernon Futaitain Warns of Railroads Rivalry
The Mount Vernon Futaitain denounces state horse stealing as minor beside the perceived rascality of the A and P Railroads. A conductor is urged to take up the pass. A frost in Canada on June 30 damaged potatoes corn vegetables wheat and other crops. The Toronto Globe notes it equaled the June 10 frost in impact, at $85 in damage.
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Mount Vernon
Canada
Toronto Globe
Atlantic and Pacific R R 3 Land prices disputed by agents
A long memorandum discusses why different agents quote different land prices for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad grant. It notes agents must follow company valuations, require approvals from the land commissioner and managing director, and warns against transgressions. The piece cites Purdy Cowan & Clout transactions and outlines the land grant policy, preemption rights, and the need for affidavits and proper deeds. It references legal points from Missouri court actions and the Secretary of the Interior on improvements and preemption.
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Axs
Peirce
Pacific Rail Voor
Iro
A. Purdy
Cowan & Cloud
Ms Purdy
Messrs
Cowan & Clot
Cowsn
Dargene
Wither
Mana
Stoughton
Purdy
Washington Montgomery
Maj
McKinney Sk
Tate
Jeved
Messer, Cowan & Choad
Pordy
Rome
L.john Hoe
Janes
Atlanti Railroad
Thid
Atlantic and Vacific Railroad Company
Tatu Wate Anal Bey
of. U
Sprit
Hay
Missouri
Lew
Crey
Gratz Brown on Grant and Democracy
Governor Gratz Brown of Missouri denounces Grant and discusses the Democratic New Departure. He predicts no renomination for Grant, supports unity between sections, and favors a reforming, statesmanlike approach. Brown names Tendrick Hancock Hoffman and Dent as figures in the party’s future.
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N.Y. Sun Sr
B. Gratz Brown
Missouri
Sovern
Sun
Grant
West
Andy Johnson
Lawrence
Vernor
Pou
Antie Grant
Mis
Nis Cone Tam
Hin
Grate Lnw
Edo
Democratic Party
Heaven
Earth
Oeder
Cincinenati Times
Gren
Dent
Onc
Chase
Rata
Tendeioks
Han Coc Sun Rey
Tendricks
Mutinna
Ilis
Hendricks
Wth
Hendrick
Hane
Hancock
Deren
Hoffman
Huftman
Tammy
New York State
New York
Tammany
Gov. Toflman
Greeley
Laney Melong
Sena
Republican Party
Tammany Party
Turomany
Sun Steporter
Judge Groesbeck
Obie
Firvesherk
Vannot
Arter
Oustel
Platfimes
Kuklux
sire E_believ
Eukles Onbras
Pula
Lawless
Wien
Kaklux
The
God and Morality Party
Don Mit
Washington
Cineruat
Agra
Civil
A Barton County Desperation Ride Ends in Tragedy
A violent chase across Barton county ends with a fatal gunshot. Chism and Cudgenton flee after thefts near Nashville township while pursued by local men. Chism is killed after firing near Morris, and Cudgenton is captured and returned to Lamar. A coroner’s inquest investigates the shooting, naming an unknown shooter and noting the effort to recover the two youths and the horse.
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Chisia Ak
Palka County
Lamas
Chism
Cudgenton
Dallas County
Winnie
Westfork
Cuilyeuton
Oost
Everest
Cornfield
Morris
Linte
Gell
Imp
Nashville Township
Barton County
Geo
FE. Pond
Perp
Moss Worn
Meg
Aid County
J. W. Dunn
Ithayy
Lee Chiswell
A. S. May
J. Webb
B. Grant
J. Oswalt
Watkins
F. Pond
Chisi
Lamar
System of Swindling in Post Office Contracts
A Washington Patriot piece accuses post office contracts in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana of straw-bid corruption to inflate costs. It says hundreds of thousands in bonds are faked, with straw bidders keeping old rates via temporary postmasters, while genuine bidders are sidelined. It cites $800,000 spent on a government loan ad campaign and condemns administration excesses.
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Washington Patriot
Post Office Department
Treasury
Texas
Arkanas
Louisiana
Alabama
Tennessee
Iuteriol
Creswell Synin
Sonidoff
Arkansas
Louisia
Southwest
Laspeil
Come McDowell
Wim
Hanging of a sixteen year old boy sparks mob law debate
The report recounts a vigilante scene near Golde City where a boy of sixteen, linked to horse theft, faced a mob justice outcome. An inquest and burial followed as residents condemn extrajudicial acts and demand the rule of law over mob violence. The piece links the affair to broader concerns about accountability and morality.
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Dallas County
Ani
Timon
Iowa
Unclear OCR fragment on a crime case at Galeia State
Fragmentary report mentions a recent arrest by Crim Nekanses at Galeia State. It references a fire, a stabbing, vigilante or mob activity, and various named individuals and places, but the legible facts are sparse and inconclusive.
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Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
A. GB. Cancers
Peirce City
Radical Party
St. , Louis
Charlestown
8. C
Charleston
White House
Long Branch
New Jersey
Warmoth
Lowana
New Orleans
New Dunnel
Busin
Raitroap
Carthage
Josiah Boyd
Charles Marques
John BR. Perkins
John S. Phelps
Henry
Young
W. M. Tweed
New York City
Jefferson
Jackson
Johnson
Mr. Cameron
Logan D. Cameron
Avant
Cameron
Jefferson City Tribune
Toto
New England
Connecticut
Holyoke
Massachusetts
Great Britain
Atlantic and Pacific R.R
Gratz Brown
Bemdricks
Hancock, Greeley
Rnterestee
Grant-Penton
Overnor
Missoni
Fenton
Lane
Conkling
Lincoln
Morse Thiev
Barton
Treontell
Tration
San Domingo
Weaf
Collier
Senes
Bull Ran
Everith
Veannes
Smith
Galeia
Crim Nekanses
Esayse
Franal Atkalb
Valle
Val Woods
Helmand
Devcon
Arkates
Alfeay
Abel
Abehoek
Wellee
Mamera
Nevelite
Vecarcaliby Foylt
Rensaat Rtahilien
Saat Durad Werk
Velin Segeirate Vain
Tapisk Geerab
Leweteelua
Cps
Asarthier
Areva Et Ine
Suritier
Uli
Pinfield
Maer
Kelly
Grocer
Reapers
WE Cpl Rieate
Imon and Steel
Horse Shore Nails
Great
Davis
Neww
South St
Public Square
Lis
McGee College
College Mound
Macon County
Wiennis Craliewa
Mvern
Miyecpke
Bouerussk
Beemer
Rien
Lunia Baiehl Setiemst
Tieatranton Oy
Hithie
Tae Tibet
Camas
Brett Risen
Rath
Felione
Teller
Ricks
Tyler
College Street
McGregor & Murray
Boonville Street
Messoite
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