Weekly Leader Outlines Fiscal Reductions And Immigrant Prosperity
The article analyzes government appropriations for the current year showing substantial reductions from last year and from department estimates. It discusses Republican critiques of Democratic control, the new administration, and a push to attract German and other European immigrants to the West via a railroad link from the Lower Mississippi. It cites Missouri figures, mentions Senator Cockrell and Senator Bog, and notes regional editor viewpoints and local lectures in Cedar County and Morrisville.
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Democratic House
Republican Party
Senate
House
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Presi
New Orleans
Hayes
Mississippi Valley
New York
Mississippi River
Little Rock
Ark
Ren. A. H. Garlant
St. Louis
Great West
Middle States
St. Louis Journal
F. M. Cockrell
Missouri
Senator Bog
Jourac
Senator Cockrell
Hume
Field
Bogg
Bogy
General Assembly
Cockrell
Sonswels
Congressional Record
Journal
The Solid South and Northern Opposition in Government
A regional political column argues the South remains solid against Northern and Eastern efforts to shape legislation. It notes subsidies favor northern interests, opposes maritime projects, praises the Mississippi river improvements, and comments on political shifts surrounding Hayes cabinet appointments and Cameron family influence. The piece cites S. H. Boyd and Senator Carl Schurz amid Pennsylvania Republican dynamics.
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New Orleane
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Senate
Mississippi Valley
Springfield
Interior Department
H. Boyd
Carl Schurz
Hayes
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First National Bank
Washington
Hayes cabinet and party power struggles amid reform calls
The article reviews 1869 Grant and Hayes administrations, noting party opposition to cabinet picks, the role of Democratic minority in sustaining reform, and wariness toward corrupt rings. It discusses Relfe as Insurance Superintendent and local reflections from Marshfield and New Hampshire on election outcomes and party dynamics.
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Ohio contest for Senate seat pits Taft rivalries and names
The contest for the Ohio Senate vacancy amid the Sherman appointment for Treasury is discussed with Stanley Matthews ex Attorney General Taft ex Gov Dennison and others named as candidates. The vote appears divided with possible support leaning toward Taft.
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Ohio
John Sherman Setary
Treasury
Stanley Mathews
Taft
Dennison
Sam Shellabarger
William Wallare
Relpr
Gov. Phelps
Phelps
Relfe
Elfe
Relf
California
Washington County
Charley Wanglin
Lvl
New Constitution Debate Shapes Missouri Politics
On March 12 at Jefferson City, discussion swirls about retrenchment and reform, the new constitution, and the future of state offices. Legislators debate funding, potential loans, and the impact of the constitution on finance, with governor Phelps amid appointments and party maneuvering affecting the Senate and Insurance Commissioner choice.
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Pulton
St. Louis Thane
Ghostly Pranks Stir Cave Spring Headlines
In Cave Spring on March 13 locals report eerie sounds and a ghostly visit center town. A man supposedly interviewed a spirit from Pluto’s realm, prompting a comical chase down stairs. Rumors cite rats and pole cats, VesTal mill, Capt Julian, Wilhoit and Brewer as notable mentions.
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Avidit Ue
Jon Raypings
Colt
Evimors
Pluto
Stewart
Vestal
Julian
Mesars
Wilhoit
Brewer
Cave Spring
Onur
Southwest Appointments and Political Tangles Across Missouri
Forsyth Pioneer reprints a debated article on Southwest appointments and Missouri politics. It discusses party loyalties, patronage in Phelps County, and congressional funding debates amid accusations of partisan favoritism, noting the death of actress Matilda Heron and a desire for a solid Democratic Missouri delegation.
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Forsyth Pioneer
Springfield Patriot-Advertiser
Pioneer
Artielo
Leapes
Elle
Oliver
Ant
Beta Corporati
Mk. Kennedy
Kennedy
Taney County
Ge Phelps
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Tak Marshfield Democrat
Alan Marshfield
Harmonie Hall
Jefferson City
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Dan Able
New Hampshire
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Republican
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Franklin
Tur Ozark Monitor
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