Do We Want More Railroads in Southwest Missouri
Weekly Leader argues Springfield's growth hinges on a competing railroad. It tracks past efforts like the Atlantic and Pacific line, the Springfield and Ft Scott scheme, and the Kansas City and Memphis project, noting monopolies, local opposition, and the need for a route that lowers costs and serves farmers and merchants. It also covers Democratic and national political disputes, rail proposals, and regional unrest.
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Greene County
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New York
Seneca
Baxter Springs
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Laclede
Therby
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Congress
Democratic Congress
Wiis Steet
Ion Lane
Ohio Democrats Platform Touts Unity and Reconstruction Fights
The Ohio Democratic State Convention in Columbus adopts a platform opposing vindictive reconstruction while praising civil rights and universal suffrage. It denounces federal overreach, advocates strict constitutional bounds, and calls for fiscal restraint and a return to honest government. The document cites speeches, including Gratz Brown, and critiques policies shaping postwar policy and state sovereignty.
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AE Cook
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Mont
Tiree
Gratz Brown
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