Greeley and Brown Backed by Democratic Leaders
Special from the State Capital reports a redistricting bill passing the General Assembly. The Sixth District includes Jasper to Vernon, aiming for a Democratic Congress, while New York leaders conference endorses Greeley and Brown. A major New York gathering urged unity to curb Grant, with Olmstead declining and Grosbeck unlikely to run. Democratic strategy favors freedom in selecting candidates and resisting party dictation amid reformist currents.
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General Assembly
Jasper
Barton
Newton
McDonald
Cedar
Dave
Lawrence
Barry
Stoner
Taney
Christian
Webster
Greene
Poll
Vernon
Dallas
Douglass County Court House Burned in Suspected Arson
The Marshfield Democrat reports a fire at the Douglas County Court House destroying circuit and county records on Sunday night the 16th. The piece condemns rising radical violence and notes expected large fall votes while criticizing Grant's popularity in the county.
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Douglass
Marshfield Democrat
Douglass County
Grant
Mavens
Gereley Lax
Filibustering in Cuba Sparks U.S. Sympathy and Action
The piece notes U S sympathy for Cuba’s struggle between despotism and republicanism and criticizes the administration as timid. It cites a recent expedition led by General Ryan aimed at landing on Cuba’s coast to ignite a native war against Spanish forces, signaling adventurous spirits pressing action.
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Cuba
United States
Crittenden
Ryan
Impeachment of Judge Lucas in Senate Proceedings
The Senate met on the 19th to try Judge Philander Lucas on articles of impeachment brought by the House. House managers Shields and Shewalter present the case. Judge Lucas is defended by Hon. John B Henderson and others. The principal charge concerns signing blank fee bills leading to fraudulent county payments. Trial progresses slowly and may continue weeks with many witnesses summoned.
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Senate
Philander Lucas
House of Representatives
Shields
Sheawalter
House
Lucas
John B Henderson
Ava
Democratic Meeting in Ozark July 20 to Elect Committee
A Democratic meeting is planned in Ozark on Saturday July 20 to appoint an Executive Committee and conduct other business. Attendees are expected from the county and surrounding counties. At Springfield conventions, 40,000 people were reported. Lyman Trombal and Ex-Gov Koerner are leading gubernatorial candidates, with the ticket likely to be between Democratic and Liberal Republican sides. Verona Gazette prospectus announced by Messrs FW JW Hom, a Democratic paper serving Vernon and Lawrence counties.
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Ozark
Urneuien
Democracy
Christe Ozark
Heminty
County Atrai
de Tie Liberal Republicrats
Hlinwis
Springfield
Uise+ti
Lyman ‘Trombal
Koerner
Deiate
Lilersals
Verona Gazette
Mesars
JW. Hom
Gazette
Veveny
Lawrence County
Extra session drags on as Missouri redistricting debated
June 19 town reports the extra legislature session meeting at noon with old officers re elected. Governors message urged provisions for presidential electors under new apportionment while both chambers discuss redistricting. House adjourned without action. Senate weighs Thomas bill and Allen plan amid cross fire, aiming to avoid further costs.
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Pope
St. Louis
N.claiborne
Jefferson
Missouri
Thomas
Jefferson County
Wagner
Tomrow
Jone
Senate
Committee On Congressional
Marse
Eitor Greene
Sentor Allen
Comeon
Sis
Congressio
House
General Assembly
Clouse
Vine
Miorcow
New Departure for Press in Political Campaigns
The Columbian Herald and St. Louis Republican urge paid advertising for political notices, arguing newspapers must be compensated for space and that free endorsements harm press independence. They stress the press as a public good shaping governments and demand fair remuneration while rejecting candidate manipulation. The piece also notes a broad view of press power and calls for a more sensible understanding of the press role. The New Postal Bill discussion follows, detailing one cent postal cards, open versus flap styles, and mail rate changes for circulars and transient printed matter.
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Np Communications
Waverly Express
Herald
Bro. Stephens
Great Britain
House
Senate
Local Firms Form Cooperation for General Banking in Bolivar
The firm of Messrs Tolfree Dinegan and Co has formed a cooperation to conduct general banking in Bolivar. Reports from the Pioneer note John Myatt was killed by a right wing on the 20th inst during harvest. The Stockton Tribune mentions Mr Mughs of Cedar County earned 600 dollars from four acres. The Texas county Pioneer records tax changes by the state board of equalization raising values in Saints and town lots. Benton County reports various arrests and incidents including Robert Dye’s arrest near Bentonville. The period also covers a fatal wheat field incident in Waser Times style and notes on Dr Redfield’s arsenic incident and ensuing deaths, along with agricultural prospects in Marionville and Newtonia. The Times and other papers relay mining interest in Tripoli near Sen. and promising ore developments, and a fragment on the old whipping post sale in Virginia.
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Tolfree
Dinegan & Co
Bolivar
John Myatt
Stockton Tribune
Mughs
Cedar County
Tobaco
Texas County
State Board of Equalization
Saints
Amiles
Benton County
Aek
Cituee Stone
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Dye
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Mwel
Apes
Redfielt
Quincy
Red
Reinew
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Marionville
al Bretiess
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Low
Nan
Thomas T Quinn
Michael King
Thomas Coon
Eceii
Quinn
King Hai
King
Los Two Brothers
Kansan City
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Virginia Penitentiary
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America Sunday School Union
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Springfield, MD
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Joe George
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Dsuusesteator
Kane Brehiveont
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