Grant's Adversaries Threaten Party Reform in 1873
Weekly Leader analyzes opposition to U S Grant led by Senators Trumbull Summer Schurz and Tipton. It notes dissent from the White House dictates, rising tensions in Congress, and the push to defeat Grants renomination at Philadelphia. It also covers Radicalism, investigations, and political realignments shaping the upcoming election.
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Grant
Trumbull
Summer
Schurz
Tipton
United States Senate
White House
United States
Custom House
U. S. Grant
Philadelphia
Elroy
Morton
New York
Warnnes Lee
Lidiniy
Organi Party
Soniatens
Tran Coull
Reputlianien
Loti
Cass County Bond Swindle Exposed and Suspects Arrested
A Cass County swindle over bonds issued for Missouri Pacific railroad funding led to immediate action as the court issued bonds unlawfully. Pursuit followed to St Louis and Kansas City with multiple arrests including A D La Due and R B Miggine. A conspirator, Higgins, died by suicide amid the exposure. Authorities promise justice in Morristownville, amid public anger.
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Cass County
Missouri Pacific Railroad
R. AV. Forsyth
J. C. Stevenson
Judge Stevenson
Cline
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York
la Due
R.B. Miggine
Higgins
Ian
Morrisonville
Boone County weighs $100000 for K and M road vote
In Boone County Arkansas prominent men say the county will subscribe to $100000 for the Kansas and Missouri road if the route passes through the county and neighboring areas pledge funds. Locals note quieted county-seat dispute, good farms, schools, and a thriving community. The Van Buren Press reports travel delays and calls for Atlantic and Pacific rail connections to boost commerce.
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Bevierants
Ark
March
Springfield
Boone County
Col. Patterson
Morrison
Bellefonte
Texas
van Buren
Lynch
Bern
Little Bo
St. Louis
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Neosho
Atlantic and Pacific Company
Vallsoard
Arkansas
Congressional Summary of Senate and House Actions
Senate discussed civil reform and appropriations with debates on public works and labor wages, a Yerba Buena island grant to San Francisco, and civil service reforms. House passed bills funding interior and military needs, and toyed with a committee on Mexican border purification. Senate moved through civil reform debates and investigations into navy department charges, while addressing Indian land appraisals and veteran bounties. A Supreme Court ruling on taxing corporations and government bonds was noted.
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Yerba Buens
Bay of
San Francisco
Colorado
Brooks
House of Representatives
Mexco
Kansas
Secretary of the Navy
Mombay
Ways and Means
Beck
Secretary of War
Killinger
Supreme Court of the United States
David Davis
Murray
Robberson
Senate Committee On Banks and Corporations
Habbel
Mart
Allen
Approaching Adjournment in Judicial Circuits and Local Law
March 12 dispatch from Jefferson City notes the legislature pushes to finish business. Committees report rapid action on judicial circuit redistricting, road and township laws advance, while revenue and school measures face uncertain fate. Congressional reapportionment remains contested as partisan lines sharpen.
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Judicial Circuits
Leam
Jefferson City
Capitol
Friends of
Committee of Conference
Senate
Missouri Legislature Debates Homestead and Rail Funding
March 6 to 8 reports show Missouri House and Senate actions including a million-dollar bond requirement for state treasurers, homestead exemption expansions, railroad finance debates, township organization discussions, and a constitutional amendment to extend supreme court judges to five with ten-year terms. The proceedings note unresolved militia debt and various committee referrals.
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Justices of the Peace
Judiciary Committee
Congress
United States
Committee On Federal Relations
Missouri
Spannhorat. Waal
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