Democratic ticket stance and local party notes
A long national and local political missive discusses electoral forgery claims in Louisiana, praises Democratic leadership, and advocates the Platte City Landmark fight against fraud. It praises candidates for Platte County offices, highlighting Weaver, Johnson, Crenshaw, Bigbee, Beiderlinden, Goffe, Proctor, and councilmen Emery Robertson Cass, stressing party unity and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason T. W. Park
Wark & Nesbitt
Platte City
Landmark
Maj. Parkin
Platte County
Missouri
Weaver
Milton M. Johnson
Walter L. Crenshaw
Will T. Bigbee
J. B. Beiderlinden
Julian
Hannah
St Mitt
Eluon
Vity
Ife
GW. Proctor
Proctor
Kentucks
D. Emery
E. A. Robertsons
Cass
Gibson Acquitted Exposed as Train-Wreck Perpetrator
A Waynesville telegram reports the acquittal of Gibson in a train wreck case. The verdict shocks observers given the prosecution's strong legal talent and the charge of murdering three passengers and conspiring against all on the railroad. The ruling may be denounced by Republican papers as evidence of Missouri miscarriage of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Waynesville
Reyiliican
Missouri
Alexander
Columbia Life
St. Louis Mutual
Mound City Life
St. Lonia Mutual
Silas Bent
Franklin Tusurance Company
Adri
New York
Commercial
Farmville
German American
Fire
Pennsylvania
Manayunk
Pire
Sun
Toledo
Ohio
Louisiana
England
Jaman
Father Brady
M.J. Cullen
Pittsburg Express
Hut
Circuit Court
Greens County
Sleamirs
Amelia J. Carson
Suia Carson
Giremnr
Amt
Mdavit
Vlefeniacia
Thie
Uberet
Greene County
Springdelt
Ani
Fragmented Political Letter Discusses Senatorial and Governorship Plans
A garbled political missive discusses possible Senate candidates Col. Vest Col. West and Gen. Hanlin and argues for a Vest Hanlin alliance to beat rival factions. It recalls the 1874 governor nomination dynamics with Hardin Cockrell and Coleman and credits Col. West with key support in the nomination process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
George Vex
Pacis
Saunter M. Giov
Col. West
Amy
George Viet
Chartey Hanlin Dre
Samstur Armatrong
Vet
Hlarylin
George Vest
Weressan
Col. Vest
Mr. Hanin
Handin
West
Cockrell
Hackaday
Coleman
Celeus Price
Col
H.¢. Young
Wil
Phelpe
Hayes pledges and appointments under political pressure
A critical appraisal of President Hayes and his administration. It discusses promises made about civil service reform and political appointments, naming cabinet choices and overseas posts, and questions whether Hayes kept faith with the people despite campaigns and electoral pressure. The piece notes objections to specific appointees and hints at broader political theater surrounding the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Hewitt
Auditor of the Treasury
New Hampshire
Mr. Hayes
Democratic Party
United States
Electoral Commission
Wells
Anderson
Cassnave
Kenner
Louisiana
Stearns
Florida
Noyes
France
Comly
Hayes
Sandwich Islands
Lee
Frankfort
Hewitt
Trad
Kasson
Austria
Lowell
Spain
Welsh
London
Bayard Taylor
Germany
Europe
Taylor
Smayes
Washington Notes on Tilden Claim and Rail Progress
Special correspondence from Washington reports a March 4 1879 Senate vote possible to recognize Tilden as President if party lines hold, with Hewitt and electoral commission issues noted. Also includes travel reflections along the Pennsylvania canal route, rail developments, insurance fights, and political maneuvering shaping the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux Laapen
Lous
Washington
Timu
Senate
Tilden
House
Congress
Hewitt
Hayes
Sam
Cox
Electoral Commission
Wasumnoros
St. Louis
Mareksburg
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Allen
Juniata
Allefar
Stilson Hutchins
J. O
Erastus Wells
F.C. Kebr
J. R. Claiborne
Marmaduke
R. Graham Frost
Thornton
Also Mentioned on This Page
G.W. Proctor
Atossan
Tax Supreme Court of Louisiana
Ander
Returning Board
Wade
Repub
Lican
Republican Party
White
Jin
Jefferson City
Sedalia Democrat
Apt Southern
Independence Sentinel
Fran Lianne
Badington
Intelligencer
Mexico
Mesberty
Ins
McMichael
Lever
Fupene Field
Tha Wooly
Speingteers
Mardner
Osceola Democrat
Chas
E. Harbrook
Kansas City Prize
Ake
Sranton Register
Capt
Sylvester
Faraington
John A
Er Versulien Gazette
Herbert
Veally Heralds
Yom Park
Stacat F. Child
Bicares Pol
Raeket
Novara Democrat
J. H. Reahan
Southwest
Phelps
Gen. Cockrell
Jefferson County
Parrice
Holiaw Witt
Yynen
Marshfield Chronicle
Andy Johnson
Joe Wisby
Jim Rash
Judge Fyan
Capt. Rosser
Dick Wisby
Maj. Moore
Frank Hooper
Murphyites
Keere
S.J. Tilden
Simator
Geesip
Washington Notes
Conastoga
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Central
Prest
Reynolde
Mississippi
Seniot Fan Neonate
Altoona
Euami
Pittsburg
Alleghanies
Ce Central
Tom
Scott
Pacific
Pers
Texas & Pacific Railway
Wasarsuwon
D.C
Blaine
Stanley Matthews
Union
Central Pacific
Matthews
House of Representatives
Thiow
Indian Bureau
Interior Department
War Department
Albrox
C. J. Dunlap
Hmalbert
Ozark
Prairie
Laurence County
Robert Smith
Chas. St. Lack
Black Mills
Henry C. Young
A.C. McGinty
Ayringfield
General Merchandise
Nitadie
Garbaulivile
Northeast
Dorner Public Square
Ia Ogee Dette Wener
Sexed Bey
JAS. Hayes’ Stable
Hoanville Mirest
Aeringfield
Alide
Alexandre Atetalad
Chorinter
Carreet
Vermont
Storgan
Wiley Ult
Peter Tense
Akesaeuiger
the Scientific American
Themen Ay Ap
The
Werior
Berewer
Scientife
America
Kealing Hoon
Clube
Newaulvalers
Muns & CO
Park Row
Sianegtion Wits
Murivla
Scientific American
New
Alent
Wales
Munn & CO
N.Y
Weabiew Wit
Arthur Paine, Architect
ULES
Lestembar
Johabanks
Wyttare
Veingfield, Mo
Greenbacks
Por
Tae
Nti
Cinnatl Enquirer
Daily Enquirer
N, Publishers Cincinnater OL
GEO PF
Rowell & CO
Wasblag
Atul
Sheet
Ceenos
Cleveland
Nua
Drury College
Ise
Matalin
J. Welle
Jlaiatidl
Aguine
Weils
al Aelavik Lee
Syria
EL iv
Hell
Furmilirs
Ayer Palitielvest
Lami
Tee
Avtent
J.B. Paine
Sachos
Alforser
ROYAL
Geo. G. Jacoby
State St
Chicago, TL
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