People reject upheaval in Greene county county government
In Springfield on May 28, 1872 Greene county voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposed township organization and endorsed the current county government. The editorial argues the public supports the Kansas City and Memphis railroad project and warns against antienterprise agitation while noting survey progress from Sabine Pass to Red River and strong local backing for rail expansion and funding. The piece also covers anticipated congressional adjournments and tariff reforms shaping regional commerce.
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Ori
Kane
City and Memphis Railroad
Grey
Kansas City
Memphis
Cnnss
Greene County Wheat Outlet
Marke
Atlouter and P. Heartless Corporation
Gulf
H. C. Dow
Accistini
Sabine Pass
Red River
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Beaumont
Tyler
Paris
Arthur's Ferry
Redcree
Sol. A. Young
Missoury
Pierce City
Indian ‘Territory
The Gallo ws execution of Waller at Marshfield
Charles Waller, main actor in the Newton family murders, was hanged at Marshfield in a public execution witnessed by 5,000 to 6,000 people. The report details the murder plot from Indiana to Missouri, the discovery and identification of victims, Waller’s trial and sentence, his final days in confinement, and the execution on Friday with a large crowd. It notes remorseful visits by ministers, last letters to his wife, and the solemn scaffold scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Charles Waller
Newton
Marshfield
Galla
Lange
William Newton
Hannah Newton
Washington County
Indiana
Ilinois
Ilinoi
Waller
Indices Waller
Mississippi
Dade County
S. A. Harshbarger
Mariage
Dade
Webster County
Aml
Hazlewood
Lewes
Huture
Newlon
Mr. Newton
Cantrell Creek
Hartville Road
Harshbarger
Marshbarger
Toe
Delas
Webster
Witc
Wranslandhter
Acept Wisky
Prishyer Wee Buisht
Fyan
Don
Tioau
Tian
Arshbarger
Hell
Christ
Redeemer
Hannay A. Wal
Harrison
Charles Walles
McCord Roberts
Tim Leaper
Lin
Eelock
Reese
Roberts
Ile
Plageant A. F. King
Ramey
Hampton
Williams
Hhis Seutemen
Jr T. Reese
Methodit
McCord Roberta
Rene
Hazelwout
Zork
Zack
Reagan
Hascan
Axx Waller
Sweet Bang
Milne
Thave
Harrisout
Erreen Aml
Johnson
Joe Cane
Chines Waller
Weil
Horace
Greeley
New York Tribune
Londonderry
Ziechens
Esther Senter Fireeley
Zaccheus
Horace Greeley
Waynggerie County
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Andrews
O. A. Andrews
de. Perry
de Berkel
Ella
Sauhidee Te
Hin
Chen
Berkeley
Yorne Liedis
Deferee
Cnel
Anaconda Lies over California excursionists incident
In the St. Democrat dated May 15 an item claims the Venice City placarding of a car promoting A Peirce Jr sparked anger among Peirce City homesteaders. They accuse a company tool of deceiving residents and note threats to gravel and taxes, urging California friends to learn Missouri treatment before further negotiations with the AL& B Co.
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Pernes Crry
St. Democrat
California
Venice City
San Francisco
Atlantic
St. Louis
Peirce City
A. Peirce, Jr
Anillas
A. Peirce
Dolly Varden
al& B. Co
Cass County
Peirce
Sherif
Missouri
Sowtiiwest
Ozak to Editor debates county finances and paper legality
J W Robertson writes from Christian County Missouri disputing the Ozark Monitor coverage of county receipts and expenditures for the year ending May 1872. He argues the deficit stems from fiscal practices and political bias, defending the court and urging lawful reporting in newspapers printed within the county.
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Ozak
Tag Lara
Ozark Monitor
Peter
Alvision
Wagner
Eac Court
Ruitur
Christian County
St Louis
Chicago
Belleville
St. Louis
St. Lowe
Bellevilr
Sippel
New Jersey
Fae
Monitor
Jmluship
Henirkenls
J. W, Robertson
Correction on Creighton certificate interference by club
The Ash Grove Democratic Club intervened to stop a $500 expense for a constitutional challenge to the Missouri test oath. Creighton had not taken a certificate, but the club’s action appears to have altered events. A New York reform gathering notes Victoria C Woodfull for president and Frederic Lowrie for vice president.
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Tate
Pr.ik
H.s. Creighton
Ash Grove Democratic Club
HLS
Creighton
New York
Horace
Penman
Victoria C. Woodfull
United States Meats
Civil Service
Frederick D
Lowrie Times
Dent
Veiled Scandals in St Louis Clergy Trial Report
Correspondent notes a clerical resignation in St Louis amid misconduct charges against Rev. Edward I Berkeley of St George’s Episcopal. Letters reveal a tense dispute with Mrs Andrews and others, with Berkeley awaiting ecclesiastical court judgment. The item blends weather and cultural notes with the unfolding church case.
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Lesong
St. Louis
Marek
Tere Leanent
Uris
United States
Edward I. Berkeley
St. George
Litte
Bila Perry
Pete
Ata Pirate
Amb
Vetle
Eta
Tautine
Pat
Tiipister
Berkeley
Berkelee
Massacre on a Mexican Train near Fort Stockton
Terrifying frontier massacre report from Col Merritt Ninth Cavalry dated April 29 describes a Mexican supply train ambush at Howard Wells near Port Lane. Seventeen killed or wounded, women saved, including details of captives and charring, with infantry and cavalry actions at Hawans well and aftermath at Fort Stockton.
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Meron
Terrescom
Howard’ Well
Port Lane
Col
Merritt
Apell
Hawans
United States
San Antonio
Fort Stockton
Sone
Woome
Sherilan
Cate Fites
Ewafiri
Geo Ape Four Wei
Aries
Wight
Capitan Cooney
Poe
Fruta
San Anto
Port Stockton
Attigir
Indiana
Night of Fire Burns County Records and More
A chaotic report describes a large fire destroying county records and valuable papers. It notes incineration of documents at a court house location and mentions investigations, with speculation on arson and the challenge of identifying perpetrators. The piece also references political notes about a June election and a public sale listing several items.
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Cory Demers
Sunil A. O
Riveuut
Sal
Eile
Sual
Tvvleyy
Sarl
Tees
Florine
State Printing, Binding and Stationery Notice
Fragmented OCR text announces State Printing binding and stationery duties and responsibilities. Mentions authority figures and processes for public printing tasks, with references to the General Assembly and executive offices. Contains garbled names and dates, but conveys a government procurement notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muewauti Fe
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