Weekly Leader urges Bland opposition and reform aims
The Weekly Leader from An Incrimp, Missouri, May 4, 1873, comments on Hon. K P Bland in the House and against his Senate nomination. notes Henry County candidate B G Boose for State Senate. discusses Von Dress race in Sixth District between H H Morgan and Capt Bassett. GOP organizes for next election. poll tax amendment proposed to require one dollar poll tax for voting with proceeds to school funds.
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Fie Tabanon
Ehptinue
K.P. Bland
House
Senate
B.G. Boose
Henry County
State Senate
Vondress
H. Morgan
Capt. Bassett
Morgan
General Assembly
St Louis Then and Now a Political Gossip Column
Special correspondent Tak Laven writes from St Louis on May 6 about thrift and business on Main and Second streets, contrasting the decayed levee with the old era of steamboats and freight. He recalls the Mississippi boom and fast rail travel, notes election issues over resumption and prosperity, and mentions Mr Lill as a strong reader of Tak Leapun.
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Tak Laven
St. Lois
Great West
St. Paul
New Orleans
Delta
St. Louis
Lill
Tak Leapun
Silver Country of the Great Southwest Promises Rich Mines
Washington notes describe Arizona Southern New Mexico and Northwestern Texas as vastly rich in silver and gold with potential to ease national debt. A May 4 1878 letter highlights ongoing private claims of mineral wealth, urging railroad development to unlock labor, migration, and regional prosperity. The piece links Marmaduke and Armstrong to political strategy, and advocates the Western Pacific Rail Road project as a catalyst for growth, jobs, and trade with Mexico.
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Texas
Southwestern Pacific Railroad
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Aricona
Saling County
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Phelps
Ariza Sentinel
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Jackson
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Cal
Missourian
Springfield
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Dory
Hardee
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Aly Jon
Trans-moat
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Menirie
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Missouri
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National Party
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Great Southwest
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Western Pacific
Great South- West
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Fort Worth
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National Treasury
Pacific
Republic of Mexico
Democratic Call to Action at State Convention
The message urges rapid action by the Democratic Party of the state to counter Republican policies. It argues Republicans caused economic ills and bankruptcy risk, urging Democrats to endorse reforms. Delegates are urged to determine policy at the upcoming State Convention amid public demand for change.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
The Railroad Tax Controversy Sparks Greene County Contempt
A 1870 county subscription to the K C M railroad led to prolonged agitations and debts. The court issued bonds before construction, risking fraud. The state’s highest court upheld the subscription, forcing tax payments amid widespread opposition. A Springfield mob mood and a Patriot paper fight over Back Tax law fuel unrest.
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R. Matthews
R. ©. McElhanon
Greene County
Springfeld
Stockton Journal
Patriot
Springfield Patriot
Springfield
Eevee
Bath
Missouri Poll Tax Amendment for Free Public Schools
Concurrent resolution proposes adding a poll tax requirement for voting and directs tax receipts to county treasurers for free public school support. It outlines Yes and No ballot wording and specifies counting and adoption by a majority in the November 1878 election.
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Fort
General Assembly
Letter From Montgomery Blair on Fraud in Election Returns
Montgomery Blair writes April 22 1878 warning that Democratic leaders in Catlaway misuse fraud to control presidential selection. He cites Hayes Tilden dispute as a Southern Credit Mobilier style plot and predicts a return to Grant if failure to adjudicate fraud continues, urging constitutional fidelity.
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Wasarsaros
Dlo
Catlaway
Gil
Maryland
United States
Hayes
Thie
Democratic Party
Bath Jn
Tilden
Jackson-Benton
Tom Stott
Southern Credit Mobilier
Grant
Monxroomwery
Bihari
Surgeons of the National Institute Tour Springfield May 1975
Indianapolis based Institute of three divisions will make a professional visit to Springfield on May 14 and 21, offering consultations without a formal trip. They claim to treat chronic and private diseases including spinal, eye and ear issues, with free consultation and a hopeful prognosis for those unable to afford full treatment.
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