Presidential session moved to October date shock Missouri press
The President delays the congressional called session from June to October fifteen arguing cooling of northern passions amid southern policy tensions. Mark L. De Morr retires from Lexington Ledger and Milo Blair leaves the Boonville Eagle. The Missouri Republican denials grow while gossip about Blaines and Butler persists as the ink dries.
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Mark L. de Morr
Lexington
Milo Blair
Boonville
Missouri
Banquo
Missouri Military Events and Political Shift Reflections
The article recalls May Day events when Federal troops under Captain Leon captured a slave camp near Camp Jackson, the first military operation in Missouri, triggering Unionist enthusiasm for the Southern cause. It notes a long era of military despotism since, with sovereignty limited and party realignments as Republicanism accepts Democratic state rights.
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Usél
Arsenal
St Leai
Leon
Stave Yrilitia
St. Lonia
Camp Jackson
Prost
Missouri
Lares
New Orleans
Republican Party
Republican factions vow to support Hayes amid shifting South policy
The piece mocks Republican leaders like Morton and Blaine for wavering on Reconstruction and betraying old stances as they anticipate possible gains from backing President Hayes. It portrays Democrats as amused by Republican disarray over Southern rights and Confederate loyalties.
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Hayes
Mortex
Caroline
Louisiana
Congress
Senate
South
Morton
Blaine
Democrate
Repubicans
Death of Col. John Forsyth Veteran Journalist and Politician
This Mobile obituary notes the death on the 2d of Col. John Forsyth a veteran journalist and politician. Born in Georgia he was son of John Forsyth former Attorney General Governor of Georgia and long time diplomat. He served as minister to Mexico under Pierce and supported Douglas in 1860. After the war he edited the Mobile Register guiding Southern Democrats with calm counsels. He was esteemed for manliness simplicity and cultivated tastes.
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John Forsyth
Mobile
Georgia
Congress
Spain
Florida
Poreyth
Jackson
Lis
South
Democratic Party
Col. Forsyth
Remand in Taylor murder case amid Arkansas political chaos
Supreme Court reaffirms Circuit Court verdict ordering the hanging of Sam Orc, unless the Governor intervenes. The Taylor murder remand cites malleability of judges. Arkansas political history recalled with Brooks Baxter contest and subsequent governance amid clashes. Includes note on a Swedish railway signal invention and Decoration Day address by Henry Watterson.
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O Tie Deana
Jervenson Crry
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Sam Orc
Taylor
Webster
Washington Letter on Congress Extra Session Date and Lemonade Fare
Our Washington correspondence discusses expectations for the 45th Congress extra session likely starting June 4. The piece satirizes lemonade politics and praises Blue Jeans Williams for limiting government lemonade while noting two Indiana figures merit monuments. It also covers spring weather, sewing machine monopolies, and patent issues affecting prices and competition.
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Wasutsaron
Blue Jeans Williams
Indiana
Congress
Blue Jeans
Holman
Tydiana
Washington
Ant
Sprita
Extra Session Delayed to October Fifteenth
Washington reports President Hayes postpones Congress to October 15 1877 after cabinet decision citing funding needs for army navy and justice. Protest from Mexico follows release of American consul with demand for apology and full reparation. Proclamation declares meeting for October 15 to address army navy and appropriations.
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Wasuisato
Robert G. Blaine
Blaine
Sergententerims
Senate
Secretary
Graham
Wasutsatox
States Department
Todlay
Mexico
M Acapulco
Evarte Hag
Wasilinero
United States
Amelia
Forty-fourth Congress
Congress
Rutherford B. Hayes
Washington
United States of America
Wat. M. Evans
Pinney Returns to Expose California Political Ring
A defaulter’s tale centers on Geo. M. Pinney who returned disguised to California to obtain his wife and provide documentary proof of dishonest practices by Radical Californiabased figures including Wm. B. Carr. Pinney seeks immunity as he aids bankers in recovering about 179000 lost in Spalding’s fall and the Radinal network.
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Defaulire
Wasnisaros
Geo. M. Pinney
San Francisco
Sergi
Gordan Radinal Townie
Spalding
Ralston’s Bank
Watnat Pinney
Pinney
California
Wm. BG. Carr
Thompson
Navy
Minne
Tlee
Carr
Cortsi
Proposes Swindle Ring Ties in Senate Race Probe
A 19th century scandal outline alleges Hanscom and his father swindled contracts, bought influence, and wrote speeches. It claims connections to Page and Sargent, Gorham, and spurred post road contract links. The informant reveals letters, documents, and railway certificate ties as investigation targets unfold in Washington.
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Hanscom
Page
Congress
Sargent
United States
Senate
Gorham
Lagrange
Spalding
Washington Daily
Roberson
Tealah Hanscom
Thompson
Cave Spring Sunday School Convention at Mount Pleasant
The sixth annual Casa Township Sunday school convention met at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church over May 4 and 5 1877. Wet weather kept attendance lower than hoped but the gathering was well conducted with devotional exercises. Reports showed fair conditions. two townships lacked schools and plans were made to organize them soon.
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Casa Township
Mount Pleasant
EM. Halbert
J. W. Julian
Thompson
Wood Sisters
Old Mount Pleasant
E. M.flatherton
Cherry Grove
Ued
Cave Sprise
Mpaasa
Letter From McKinney Texas Describes New Frontier Towns
A missive from McKinney Texas dated April 30 narrates the town’s rapid growth and trade compared with Greene County Missouri. The writer discusses land quality watercourses, nearby towns, and the lure of Fort Worth as a migration hub. He notes emigration driven by land and railroad prospects, references local figures, and expresses homesickness and affection for loved ones.
Mormon Rebellion Secrets in Salt Lake City Drills
Secret night meetings and drills in Salt Lake City signal federal resistance to Brigham Young and church leaders. Reports claim orders for readiness and mobilization, with Brigham Young warning the Saints of further movements.
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Salt Lake City
Ball Lake
United States
Leo
Mountan Meadow
Brigham Young
Nancoo
Wilk UK
The Black Hills Described by Col McIntyre Letter
Col McIntyre, former Colorado legislator, reports from Deadwood City, noting the Black Hills rush continues. He says the placer gold yield is waning, many penniless newcomers seek work, and capital is needed to revive the region. Thousands arrive daily as spring approaches, yet prospects remain uncertain.
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Col. Cr. McIntyre
Colorado
Deatwood City
Black Hills
Deadwood
Cheyenne
Russians claim victories and Kars fall reports
May 7 dispatches confirm Russian success near Kars with 15 000 prisoners and 50 000 attacking force. Reports state Kare is invested by 0 000 Russians and Erzeroum maneuvering, while Turkish defeat and Ali Pasha capture are noted amid Constantinople unease.
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Drerat
Prra
Batoum
Asia
Kars
New York
St. Petersburg
Black Sea
Oilossa
Manchesten
Gaardian
Pera
Kara
Erzeroum
Vienna
Iran
Constantinople
Kare
Erzenoum
Gentes
Thhilder
Zeughal
Bayazid
Sowrikoy
Pants
Ali Pasha
Visit to the Remnant of Captain Jack's Band
Baxter Springs correspondent reports on the Modocs in the Nation over three years. Children under twenty were sent to Quapaw Mission School under Asa Latlale and his wife, with sessions from fall to June. Most older children spell well, many converted to Christianity. Bogus Charley, head chief, expresses happiness and desire for peace. A visit to an Indian Sabbath school with General Butterfield is described, and officers witness hymns that convert unbelief. Modocs are not lazy, farming small crops and helping on the home farm. The address of Kickapoo Grange lectures by J. L. Doran will appear next week.
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Quapaw Mission School
Asa Latdle
Bogus Chayley
Butterfield
Kansas City
le Henel
Dr. Woods
South Street
Grange
Kickapoo Grange
L. Doran
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