Weekly Leader from Phingfirst Missouri May 17 1877
A verbose weekly column denounces Hayes South policy and Republican "stalwarts" as betraying the party. It cites editorials from Rochester New York and other papers, laments northern Republican criticism, and predicts further factional strife. Reports on Confederate memorial preparations in Fayetteville and local political commentary about forthcoming Congress and state party balance. It notes a dangerous national climate and mocks political figures while urging party cohesion under Reconstruction era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalworth
Blaine
Butler
Morton
Hayes
Rochester
N. Y
Democrat and Chronicle
Iveays
Polley
Vim- Wity
Conti
Telline Jas Remiere
Columbus
Me. Hayes
Fhoyes
Bakory
pobEcuntem
Democracy Enforceh
Hayesinca
Tiidemann
Washington
Raleigh
John Beatty
Ohio
Phonat
Raul
Amd
Ike Matthews
Foster
Grea
Democrate
Seathers
Gen. Beatty
Jefferson City Prison Described by a Visitor
In a letter from Missouri May 4 1877 a correspondent outlines the Missouri Penitentiary management led by Col James L Willis with deputy Capt Bradbury and yard master Young Gates. He lists wardens clerks captains and shop foremen detailing plant staffing including shoe shop workers and various departments noting visitor arrangements and daily routines. He comments on prison life including food treatment and the mix of white and colored inmates and the presence of a female patron overseeing visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kateon Crvy
Leaver
My. Swill
Col
James LK. Willis
St. Joe
Broad Land
Wal
Alps
Bradbury
Nnd
Gates
Willia
St. Louis
Timen
Giesecke, Meynenburg & Co
O'Neil
Sheppard
Jennings
Madden
John J. Bateman
Henrs Scheider
Messrs
Barleycorn
Rausen Anjoig
Cowan
Carpenter Department
Brown
Scruggs
Clark
Finnieh
Ts Expensi
Schrader
Capt
Selrader
Col. Willis
Kerry
Greene County
Ben Davis
Ed Bryant
Atex Ver
Hibbs
Ax Eupioy
Pei Zack Murphy
Pingsile
Battens
General Assembly
Lincoln
Tingle
Metndoch
Stratford
Tasuran
St Louis
Gove
Shipley
Grand Lodge
Benis
Buleeville
Ant
Menelaus
Bird
Bay of St Lath
Wit
Wn Cable Anser Aml
Col .Graver
Tye
B. AO. Majney
Bay
Maj
Toho B. Waitdill
Phelps
Jefferson City
The
Kansas City Vines
Taj
Fragmented Political Rhetoric on State Leadership and Independence
The passage reflects confusion within Democratic circles as A. Whrttorp’s election as Chief Justice surfaces amid partisan tensions. A Washington correspondent notes fears of Republican schemes and calls for independence from factions, suggesting a bold projection of influence in Sonora and a strategic move toward aligning with the Union as a new state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meinatt
Jagudrev
Shelby
Sonora
Union
Mexico
Sam Orrs Day of Execution Rumors Stir Phelps Clemency Debate
The column notes Sam Orr’s scheduled execution for murder near looming, while local philanthropists press Governor Phelps for clemency to life imprisonment. It also mentions alleged confessions implicating suspects, sensational rumors, and various town happenings from Empire City to Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Orr
W. H. Davis
Phelps
al. Cox
Hwe
Slaughter at Batoum in eight hour engagement
The Telegraph reports Russian forces attacked Batoum with field artillery, suffering heavy losses while Bashi-Bazouks and Ottoman entrenchments repelled them. Over 4,000 Russians dead or wounded, many guns captured, Turkish officer Khalim Ber killed. The battle lasted eight hours, ending near midnight with Russian withdrawal.
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Bucharest
Batoum
Batou
Anl
Euffer Z
Norlonst
Khalim Ber
Institute Ite Origin and History at Morrisville
The Morrisville Male and Pennate Institute, founded in 1871 by the Springfield District Conference of the MLEB Church South, began under a Board of Curators with Rev. G. M. Winton as agent. Funds raised supported erection and operations, with sessions, faculty, and public collections described, leading to growth, admissions, and construction of facilities as the enterprise expanded through 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisville Male and Pennate Institute
Springfield District
MLEB
Church, South
Morrisville, Yolk Co
G.M. Winton
Springfield
Bald
Luduly
Wea
Peat
J. Wield
Independence
Aml
Jane
Winetou
Po Wigs Fight
Ster
W. C. Montgomery
Nevads
Morrisville
Wistiell
Prine
Wigielt
Bath
W. Montgomer
Pritchett
Gods Aumterson
Mise Lawen Day
Basta
Amt
Callene
Planting a Memorial Tree and Reflective Sermon Notes
Arrewky Missouri May 14 report details a community gathering around a grave to plant an evergreen in memory of Brother J. L. Doran. The piece blends a memorial sermon with themes of nature, mortality, and faith, praising the departed man’s character, service, and influence, and invoking religious contrasts between life and death.
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J. L. Doran
Kickapoo Feringe
Agwil
J. Lo Daran
Pateote
Due Bundy
Orier
Cothy
Man
Lelayon
Natin Tak
Mae
Iumoristite
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Uth
New York
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Europe
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Hull
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New Orleans
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Pacha
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Skue
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Leedhy
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Fayetteville
Southern Menorial Association
Mr. Thoma
Megistes
Congress
Jyuet
Nett House
Senate
Con. Schrarer
Colin Statesman
Missouri Penitentiary
Tive A. W. Whrttorp
Republic
Supreme Court of South
Mt. Vernon
Joplin
Fred McPherson
Fred
Will Johnston
Ved
Empire City
Agnes Herndon
Opera House
Miss Herndon
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L &. Cass & Co
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