Campaign and County Convention Details in Greene County
Weekly Leader notes Democratic push in Greene county with pledge to publish The Leaper for seventy five cents until November and urges readers to recruit neighbors. Reports a Democratic county committee meeting in Springfield April 22 1876 to organize voting centers May 10 and a county convention May 20 to appoint delegates to the state convention and the National Democratic Convention. Includes delegate rights by township and a table of votes for state house candidates. Joe Sewtos, chairman. J. Mt. Paree, secretary.
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Democrata
Democratic Executive Committee
Greene County
Court House
Springfield
Th County
Uva
Campybell
Golege
House
Ft Springfeld
St Jeffersonty
Westesday
Ster
Vanes
Jeckenn
Taylor
Walnut Grove
Washington
Wilton
Joe Sewtos
J. Mt. Paree
Tax politics and rail rate clashes ripple through Missouri counties
The piece attacks John O'Dey and county court actions over railroad taxes in Christian county, accusing the attorney and Republican allies of corrupt practices. It notes a board of equalization in Jefferson City, calls for Greene County Democrats to organize, and reports on St. Louis and state political maneuvering including Price and McKee matters.
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John O'Dey
Forsyth
Sayir Leen
Ty Abit
County Court
Christian County
Democratic Party
Cc Jan County
Radical
Missouri
Court House
Ozark
Stroiner
Board of Equalization
Jefferson City
A.& Prr
Litton
Thaboanen Sv. Lavra
St. Louie
Missouri River
East St. Louis
Bluffs
St. Louis
Wade
Mississippi
Castorn
Blady
Nile
John A. Hockaday
Hutchine
Times
Republican
Kansas
Allen to the Front in Ohio Democratic Pondering
Cincinnati dispatch wired May 6 1876 reports Ohio Democrats lean toward Governor William Allen for president with a possible greenback faction. The piece notes allied figures like Houdricke and Thurman may influence the St Louis convention, while Allen’s Western appeal is highlighted.
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Allen
Ohio
William Allen
St. Louis
Greenbacks
Great Wright
Indiana
Siy Greenback
Greetback
Thurman
Democratic Party
Wall Street
Houdricke
Tudiana
Allon
Aman
Great West
Senator Moran Letter Defends Silver Policy Against Debtors
A historical letter from C. H. Moran discusses the silver bill and its impact on debt, currency, and change. He argues that fractional currency is cheaper and more convenient than silver, warns against increasing the government debt, and praises the Patrons of Husbandry for their endorsement while promising to represent their interests faithfully. He notes concerns about silver’s value tied to foreign demand and mine output, and urges opposition to measures boosting debt or changing the circulating medium.
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Holman P
Congress
C. H. Moroan
Delaying investigations loom in House over executive replies
A May 4 message from the President read in Foreshad Washington details the administration’s stance on public documents and investigations. It rebukes requests by simple resolution, signaling adherence to a policy against compiling or sharing government papers without a joint resolution.
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Washington
House
Long Branch
Fish
State Department
Congress
Chandler
Hell
Republican
Ratter
Weaver Rutter & Moore
Rutter
Kenny
Moore
Weaver
The Langley Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Oliver Langley is acquitted in the Circuit Court after a lengthy trial for the July 14, 1874, stabbing death of Isaac Cowell on Langley’s tenant farm in Dade County. The case moved on change of venue to Polk County, with Thurman Fresman and Upton prosecuting and Phelps Cravens DeArmondaise defending. The jury deliberated 48 hours before finding Langley not guilty. Cowell’s damages suit remains in Circuit Court.
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Langley
Bolivar Herait
Oliver Langley
Isaac Cowell
Dade County
Cowell
A & Conflicting
Polk County
Messrs
Thurman
Fresman and Upton
Phelps
Cravens
DeArmondaise
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Brannock
Tar Ozark Monitor
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Coxeness
Grant
Wespers
Col
E. H. E. Jameson
Jameson
Marshal Campbell
Chicago
Babcock’s
Ade D. Sweet
J. H. Baker
Wes
McKee
Treasury Department
Pannteal
Cairo
Szows
McRee
Globe, Democrat
St. Louis Times
Nanal
Guesa
Col. Dyer
United States District Attorney
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Republican Party
Legal
Treasury
General Spinner
John C. New
Spinter
W. N. Reed
Messrs. Moody, Sankey and
Whittle
Kauss City
Cincinnati
Hayes
Gilmore, Dunlap & Co
Cincinnati Club
Sn Apache
Carthage
Tim Regan
Vernon Chieftain
Davis
John Allen
Riddle
Greene
Cas: Township
Union Hall
Ornnk
Brookline
Walngt Grove
R. Lawrence
Nazal Uwang
Pierce
Sigo
John Wahl& CO
Commission
Fur Bae
Market Street
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St Levon
Thraegs
Cleveland
New York
Ole
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Warne
Lreakia Jew Yi Toledo Neteale
Batelo
Ooreis Thace
Fosrib Street
St He
Laganos
Geni
Stat Weg
Eagle Foundry
Springfield, Mo
Volner &Co
Eten Coy
Jing Ganbeinds
Cecomments
Finbkenauwer’s
Southwest Brewery
Ura
Joy
U. S
Ouy
Istory Saad Selling
Natiggxal Prbeishing Co
Agen
Terns Tree
True & CO
Angetta, Mair
York
Editius
Susuay Wileson
Caing
Brockton
Mase
WAL
Taea Zana
George E
Legion
Lemon
Hulbert
M.C
Ililagis
Maj
Geo
P.O. VICKERY & CO_Acgusta
USA
Williats
BES
Dr. Strong
Stomeche Hull &Co
Empire Empirestraw & Felt
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
Sprivormerp, Mo
D.C. Kessepy
Wheeler & Wilson
Boonville Street
HI. D. Brow
OPERA
Hagood
South Street
Seiies Fm
Assiertal
Wreak & Y
Fais. Ae
Pats
Queensware and Glassware
C. C. Hagood
Evans
Victor Summers & CO
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City Hall
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