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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1876
Page
1
A torn, archaic narrative blends devotional verse with political commentary. The text references Mary, Martha, Bethany, and Christ alongside remarks on Hayes and Wheeler, plus a Kentucky girl swayed by a hellfire sermon. A disjointed excerpt mixes religious rapture with civic opinion and sensational crime imagery.
An editorial argues Hayes’s nomination signals weakness and corruption in the Republican party. It criticizes past leaders Bristow and Blaine, notes Hayes’s precar political wins, and predicts a square fight against the party’s organization rather than personal claims. It questions reform prospects and loyalty to good government.
In a heated exchange, Democrats accuse Republicans of obstructing legislation while Senate and House members clash over how to pass bills. A proposal to split December appropriations ties salaries to party outcomes, sparking criticism as the Administration party faces pressure from both sides.
A fragmented local piece discusses initials and names in trust, noting colorfully that those with second-letter initials aren’t all thieves, cites a Springfield land office clerk and homestead cases, and ends with a quip about President Grant and the poet laureate involving an owl as a door knocker.
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