Democratic County Convention Delegates Mapped in Greene County
Weekly Leader from Springfield Missouri details a Democratic push before the November election. It notes a county meeting at the courthouse April 224 1576 to elect delegates for a county convention May 20 and for the state convention at Jefferson City May 1st. The article lists township delegate entitlements based on past votes and outlines an executive committee appointment for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Greene County
Court House
Springfield
C Ware
Campbell Wwnship
Jefferson City
Pond Creek
Robberson
Wi Aablagton
Witsoe At
Jub Newton
Pawar
Seety
Court records reveal unpaid notes and school fund concerns
The document recounts that Rice and Waddill obtained judgments against endorser Ingram for notes collected since 1874. It asserts Ingram’s alleged unjustified actions, previews forthcoming disclosures, and argues the county court’s order banning officers from borrowing school money protected funds. It accuses Republicans of mishandling school funds while claiming public good drove actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Ingram
Waddill
Republican Party
Ingram Defends County School Fund Debacle
A lengthy critique accuses County Treasurer Mr. A Fingram of dodging blame for the school fund situation. The piece drills into his April and May 1874 statements about unpaid notes and security, citing court records and judges to challenge his claims. It notes orders from the county court in 1873 and 1878 affecting school money settlements and interest, arguing the Democratic court bears responsibility for alleged neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fingram
Jnteret
Lam
Dow
Walker
Rountrie
Kite
Clive
Ingram
Caval Lund
Thienwourt
Tribune backs Tikien for President in St Louis convention
The New YorkTribung endorses Tikien for President and pledges support if nominated. The paper praises the new City government and Mayor Hall, urges council unity, and warns against cross-party hostility while voicing hope for a prosperous, cooperative administration in the Queen City of the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribung
Iov. Tikien
St. Louis
Tribune
Lenplin
Hall
Miesour
Lebanon Journal backs George W Bravrmip for Secretary of State
The Lebanon Journal endorses George W Bravrmip of La Clede County as candidate for Secretary of State, highlighting his service as a member of the late Constitutional Convention and urging voters to support him in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hox
Geo. W. Bravrmip
Laclede County
The
Lebanon Journal
Railroad Commissioners Race Highlighted in Democratic Call
A Missouri editorial urges selecting three railroad commissioners who will enforce the law, balance regional representation among St. Louis, North Missouri, and Southwest Missouri, and support candidacy of Harrizon Attaway of Laclede County. It emphasizes fidelity to the people, fair regulation after tariff controls expire, and adherence to legal duties.
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Harrizon Attaway
Laclede County
Jaway
anAy
St. Lome
North Missouri
St. Lo
Southwest Missouri
Railroad Attorneys Shake Up at Missouri Pacific
A St Louis Dispatch summary notes receivers of Missouri Pacific appoint Hon. B. W. Hanna and Thomas Portis as lead counsel, replacing Judge Baker who resigns. The piece criticizes county seat attorneys and urges removal of such posts to restore public trust and protect railroad finances. The resignation letter from James Baxton explains the motive and conflicts surrounding Bowman’s appointment and the need to avoid double salaries amid ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Dispatch
Frank
Rowman
Missouri Pacific
B. W- Hanna
Portis
Eyrant
Hanna
Terre Haute Railroad
M.P
Howman
Baker
Atlantic and Pacific
Fite
U Se
A, & Prr
Judge Baker
Mensis
Oliver Garrison
J. la. Stephens
Halitic
Messrs
Garr Beach
Jour
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Mays
Litton
Bowman
H. Beach
An i
May Day at St Louis Aims for Queens and Fete
In St Louis on May 1 1876 a column of letters notes cool weather dampening May Day celebrations. It describes the postponed Maypole dance and a charity fete at Garrizon Place, plus a walking race featuring Lena Rowden of Chicago and Tala Edwards of St Louis over three hundred miles in six days. It also details a decorated horse parade, fashion notes including Madras cloths and silk gowns, and forecasts a fashion season driven by pare- and faux-spring trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
London
Garrizon Place
Woman's Chistians Association
Lena Rowden
Chicago
Tala Edwards
St. Lonia
Uhiig
Hor
Ors
Tamverlain
Hans
Johny
Uphin
Gohl
Aaron
Penang
Singham
Pereale
John S Phelps praised as Missouri Democratic leader and hero
A tribute extols John S Phelps as a loyal Missouri Democrat, recounting his forty years public service, wartime decisions saving lives, and influence as father of Missouri’s Democratic Party. It notes his strong character, long friendship with the author, and calls for his gubernatorial nomination by acclaim. The piece also discusses a congressional vote correction involving Mr Morgan and Mr Caswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
Missouri
Te Danow
Johns
Phelps
Mixsouri
Hus
Te Las
Bis Ines
Osage
John Shelps
Greaul
Asin Ald Democrat
Allssondl
John 3. Phelps
Democratic Party of
Attorney General seeks receiver to take Hot Springs land
Attorney General Peirrepont moves for a receiver to take possession of the Arkansas land known as the Hot Springs for the Government. The Supreme Court recently sided with the Government on ownership, but those in possession have used violence for years. Officials expect military aid may be required, and steps are being taken to fortify the receiver against possible resistance.
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Peirrepont
Arkansas
Hot Springs
United States Supreme Court
Rail changes and court cases sweep Southwest Missouri
Reports from Carthage, Joplin, and Lebanon note elections for Missouri and Western Railway directors, a judgment in Orner vs Saunders, a jailed man sentenced to hang, a Constrution train fire near Amoskyright’s farm, jailbreak and stabbing incidents in Carthage, and discussions on Independent Reform party plans and freight rate reform under new A L Hay management. The items reflect regional turbulence and civic issues across Southwest Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H.taylor
Joplin
Bias
Cartage
Bolivar Mera
C. D. Lyman
Missouri and Western Railway
Carthage
Gen- Hema
Joseph Selygman
FM. Macy
Josiah Macy, Jr
Jesse Seligu Ward Livingstone
New York
Era Miller
Thin Ety
Carthage Dianner
United States
Jefferson City
Orner
Giroenticll
Amoskyright
Phillipsburg
Conway
Kenrigh
Tirtle
Els
Day
Lebanon Journal
Spretetors
HLS
Hucallier
Jong
Southwest
Missouri
Devel Ts Mineral
Agrichmiral Mid Etock Raysingernterests
City Officers Sworn In As New Administration Takes Office
The new city officers have assumed duties smoothly. Marshal Roberts sworn in. Police appointees named. City Clerk Kenton continues duties due to election counting error. Amusements and local events noted with Peak Family and Selden Irwin Company performances. A. J. Blackwell, Joplin merchant, fled town after selling goods on credit. Dem Democrats urged to attend Greene County township meetings May 15 to send delegates to the County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Roberts
TH Jay
Wave Hood
J. L. Carson
G. M. Cox
Job New von
C. Th. Owen
A. BK
Dyer
Seth Tuttle
W. J. Wade
C. B. McAfee
Nathan Bray
John O'Day
BU. Massey
J. L. French
Pat Hayes
Tt. R. Couthard
J. J. Pairtann
Elion
Mer
Wilson
Kenton
Dalrymple
Gage
Turner
Travers
Tegalott
Peak
Selden Irwin
Oite
A. Southern
Lord Daintveary
Henry Raineforth
Joplin
A. J. Blackwell
Fletcher Taylor
Blackwell
St. Louis
Tiv
Carter
Indian Territory
Greene County
Baxter County firm reports steady growth after Eastern stock purchase
Dr. J M Casey of I Hh J M Casey firm Mountain Home Baxter county Ark returned from the East with a new spring stock of dry goods groceries boats ined hits bape dengas mil sections and more. The Casey firm is praised as leading public spirited citizens trusted across Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri.
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MY. Home
Ark
J. M. Casey
I. Hh
Mountain Howe
Baxter County
S&t
Dr. Cases
Baxter
The Markey Silks and Groceries Ad Listing
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper lists assorted goods and prices. Items include groceries such as salt, potatoes, fish, and flour, with departments for drugs and medicines and a section noting various other shop offerings and prices. The noisy OCR shows local merchants and typical catalog items with no clear narrative event.
Fragmented OCR prompts historic land survey notes
A long, corrupted OCR fragment details land parcels, measurements, and boundaries with references to quarter sections, streets, and landmarks. It mentions Walnut street, Seibert, and various survey directions, poles, and feet, indicating a property mapping or legal notice from a mid 19th or early 20th century record.
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Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
Rand Democratic
Wardland
Tagranm
Beach
Garrison
Carey
St Louis
Jams Baxton
Banney Williams
Alt
John S. Phelps
Congress
Mor
Mr. Caswell
Wisconsin
Caswell
Mr. Morgan
Morwan
di V. Pierce
Bottile
N.Y
Ciolden
Estry
James
Tedlos
Peleeo
Howeve
Peisiine
Lim
Markey
Vteas Vlassite
Kinga
Howe
Mali
van Salt
Chosen
Coen Varn
Anukeng
Bonnett
Wagner
Lene
Npester
Evant
Intimal
Mise Ava
Dingitensie
Buren
Ibs
Aracs
Hse Wel
Ceanarny
Weal
Oniexrat Thavensni
Aw Hoch
Iisciples
Callal Cheistians
Rech
Lowell
Muss
U.S. A
Antioch
W. A. Hall
Trevor
Piteas Commpammans
Atest Uiapentely
Birtley
Viseuss
Breienter
Mteoaatis
Willie Jk Marine
Peter Wilber
Bar Deheart Hanks
Mb Canterdiay
May Zich
Martie
Wrst
Nephi
Berit
Pemar
Tepinaimr
Owen
Fenny
York
Alan Eor
Seston Temlin
Eamet
Phebe
Senestien
Mey
W.R. Robertson
Brrerm
Wes
FOUN
DOE Ree
WY Hones
Lees Et Aha
Curt
Dayton Pitts Thresher
Eae
Ssee
Waldo C. Booth
Shenis
Cvirntal
Aere
Jesse
Crane & Teed
Scleon
Ll. W. Hubbell & CO
Chenstella
Pers
Hinishes
Constr
and Toliet
Hubbell & CO
Ene
A. Demuth
Nietttrands of
Beice
Tobacco and Cigars
Foreign and Domentic
Catlin’s “ Primrose
Rheacker
South St
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