Editorial Convention Called by Springfield Press Leaders
Weekly Leader reports a meeting at the Springfield Parlor office where editors and citizens planned a press convention in Council Chamber on Friday evening March 15 to discuss entertainment for a forthcoming Miscuit Editorial Convention set to begin Friday in May attendees include DUMARS TRACEY KENNEDY SAWYER LAMOREUX LEACH and others from Daily Patriot Springfield Leader and Southeast Farmers Journal listing participants and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Parrior
Springfeld
Corncil
Thre Ely
Dumars
Tracey
Daily Patriot
Kennedy
Springfield
Iho. Sawyer
HL Lamoreux
Leach
Ullick
Salhecier
North Springtend
Leader Supplement notes political notices and candidates
The Leader Supplement previews Democratic moves in Arkansas Missouri and national politics. It cites W M Pharrsmax as a prospective Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Schools and reports support for Judge James D Walker for U S Senator. It lists Missouri representatives at the Paris Exposition, praises the Greenback Advocate, and notes congressional mentions of Mississippi River improvements and silver policy with Dockrell and Bland figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tier
W. M. Pharrsmax
St. Joseph
Fayetteville
Ark
Sentencially
James JD. Walker
United States
Dorsey
Walker
Arkansas
Benunville
Southwest Missouri rail tariff reform debated on state interests
The excerpt discusses exemptions for railroads including the St. Louis & San Francisco under an 1868 act, arguing whether enforcement should be repealed or kept. It links railroad prosperity to regional growth, cites unpaid state bonds, and calls for fiscal accountability while outlining public opinion on political offices and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lewis & San Francisco
South Pacific Railroad
A. ©. Kingsland
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co
Southwest Missouri
St. Lows & San Francisco
City and School Elections for April Contests
Democratic and Republican factions prepare for the first Tuesday in April city elections. Democrats plan ward meetings next Saturday and a city convention next Monday. Republicans hold ward meetings next Monday. Six school board directors will be elected under the 1877 act, with three serving one year and three two years. The city officers election is open to any taxpayer, and public duty is urged to participate.
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Selon
Thea
Ozark Stormed The Biggest Blow Of The Season
Voice Editor Oran Missouri reports a severe Friday afternoon storm in Ozark causing extensive damage. The courthouse and several buildings suffered, with Robertson & Son hardest hit as J F Kendrick’s building and the post office were damaged. Judge Geiger involved in back taxes dispute with J P Tracey of the Patriot.
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Leaner
Oran, Mo
Sodom
Gomorrah
Cirewit
Springfield
Honor
Geiger
Hubbard
Kervey
Jim
O'Day
Massey
Tracey
Dan
Robbertson
Greene County
Wilson
Mnnstead
Springfield Politician Recaps Westward Senate Bid
In Jefferson City on March 9 1878 Congressman candidate and Southwest Missouri figure Hon S L Boyd of Springfield defends Hayes legitimacy, endorses Phelps for Senate, and outlines district races. Local reports note disputes over appointments and a dense Grange meeting at Kickapoo with resolutions opposing new railroad bonds and urging county protection of taxpayer interests while migration and growth boost Springfield.
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Sedalia
Jefrenson City
Boyd
Springfeld
Congees
Missouri
Electoral Commission
Moyi
New York Tribune
Gaya
Phelps
Messrs
Allen
Glover
Phelp
United States Senate
Feld
Springfield
Kickapoo
Ashich
Greene County
Memphis
Supreme Court of the United States
Kickapoo Grange
District Grange
Brookline Grange Hall
General Welfare
N. M. McKinney
Sec'y
Brookine, Mo
Murphy movement in Cave Spring faces pledges and expulsions
In Cave Spring, letters describe the Murphy movement devolving into a tangled situation as initial signers pocket cards, two men join without pledges and are expelled, while townsfolk seek the proposer of fear Us a Hoo. The Sedalia Democrat likens body snatchers to garliced corpses, referencing John W. Daniels executed at Warrensburg and taken to Ann Arbor for dissection.
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Eprron Lraprr
Murphy! S
Vwt
Fear
Axo
Sedalia Democrat
John W. Daniels
Warrensburg
Ann Arbor
Death of Judge Albert Jackson in Missouri
Judge Albert Jackson died at his home in Cape Girardeau county Missouri last Thursday He was known as a trusted ally of Col Benton and a promoter of free soil in Missouri A renowned lawyer and circuit court judge his impeachment trial showed his brilliance He served as a Union officer during the war and faced sorrow with the loss of his son and wife leading to a reclusive later life.
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St. Louis
Zach. J. Mitchell
Coquar
James C. Broadhead
Nate
Broadhead
Mitchell
Stone
Col. Broadhead
Offfices
Post
Timex
Globe- Democrat
Republican
Kim
Boyle
Bowman
Springfield
Armstrong
Hutchins
Missouri
Washington
Huteh
Moesic
Tuite
Clarke
Shannon
Joxes
Secialls Democrats
Jaeverson Crry
Budlong
Carthage
United States Revenue
United States
Boyd
Indiana
John Ables
Robert Hogan
Christian County
Mogan
Albert Jackson
Cape Girardeau County
Col. Benton
South
Congress
Caruthers
Proc. Knott
Kentucky
Judge Jackson
Jeff Thompson
Senator Cockrell's Silver Bill Seeks Silver Certificates
The bill introduces silver certificates issued against silver bullion deposits and redeemable in silver or legal tender notes at the treasury secretary's option. It aims to bridge free coinage advocates and supporters of limited coinage by enabling immediate general circulation of silver certificates.
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Eror Cockeau
Cockrell
Misippi Valley
M Ppi
Seater Cockrell
Francis Marion Dockrel
Missouri State Militia
Missouri
Congress
Senate of the
Early Senate Draft on Silver Deposit Certificates
A fragmented legislative text outlines an act to authorize receipt of silver bullion or bars by the U.S. Treasury and issue certificates in denominations under twenty dollars. Certificates would be payable to the depositor or bearer and receivable for duties and public dues, with redemption in silver dollars or U.S. notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
United States
Narrow-Gange Railroad Directors Elected in St Louis Meeting
St Louis stockholders of the St. Louis Lebanon and Western Narrow-Gauge Railroad elected H R Driggs M Kinealy Edward Buyer J H Alsawler Simpson to the board. Officers named include Priggs President Diflendeefer Vice President and GM M Killealy Secretary I U Moxander Treasurer and Edways Burgess Superintendent of Construction. Prospects for completing the line and obtaining rolling stock are described as bright with予定 subscriptions in Polk and Lachute. Extensions to Jefferson City and Bolivar are projected, promising freight competition and population growth for the county.
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Ur. T. Diflendeefer
M. Killealy
UL Moxander
Edways Burgess
Polk and Lachule
Laclede
Jefferson City
Bolivar
Lebonay Rusic
Bth
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Leader
Kenit Court
Kaigene Millienberger
Louis A. la Beanie
Joshua L. Tracy
Uhas
F. Robertson
Sylvester H. Laflin
Sh. Lats
Powell
Phelps Colinty
Demosthenes White
Jas
Price
Avle Ominty
GA. Barwiese
Javkeon County
FL W.O Graham
Pettis County
Tuk Civerexate Aagwarer
Greenback
George H. Pendleton
Auguirer
Bland
Franklin
Hatcher
Morgan
Tue
Crittenden
Our Lady
Gale Wena
Counell
Yalnage
Pacific Rail
D&t
Col. Talmage
L. S
Pacific Railroad
Col
Damara
Irsrin
Lack
Hatchine
Ozark
Circuit Court
Geiger and Back Taxes
Pony Boyd
Aspidior
Olu Tobe
Ables
Paxar Pacific Railway
MeAtep
Nathan Bray
Jere Cravous
Greene
Vernon
Webster
Havens
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Mayes
Utah
Emayes
Springstread
Hayes
Howe
Devens
Schurz
Ewarta
Sherman
Southwort
Isonei
Murphy
TH Merchants and Mechanics
ASH
le Innis
ALK An
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Lena Oy
Rupert
Ceiz Seetty
Bremen
Atari
Oyaim
Arthur Paine, Architect
Freer Roppreielly
Walimitest En Watualaryioue
Juha Neuse
Wiener Wethesian
Reenbacks
Greenbacks
National Bankeis
TAK
Cinnatt
Enquirer
Znquirer
Kents
RAN & Weleann, Publishers
Cinctnnate
GEO, Rowell & T'S
Spruce
Prem Tae Peianae Bevestye
New York
Isaeas Pat
Inerriant Wells
Richardson
Burling TN
Yimen
Tunis
Netena Street
Pyro Esis
Ewig Seeruine
Jery Reiseless
Witte
Clevehand
Emi
Cirrcuit Court
Greens County
Miswar
Amelia J. Carson
Thisley
Stalw
Pisgseie
Geemne
J. Paine
Cane Greene Canary
Miscouri
Mahala J. Welle
Tate
Fivbl
County
Sant
Ibs
Suai
Bor
Lewet
Mall Court
J.B. Paine
SinMons & Peavans
Royal Golden Casket
Wana
Baie
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