Weekly Leader urges Democrats to mobilize after election
The Weekly Leader calls subscribers to influence public opinion in favor of the Democratic paper and notes the Missouri State Convention at Jefferson City to appoint delegates for the National Convention. It argues for unity, honest government, and debate over money standards, while naming potential appointments and delegates and recalling figures like I E Havens and S S Burdett.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
United States
House of Representatives
Aandon
St. Louie
Spain
Anderson
St. Louis
Suh
Saclle County
Tl, Attaway
G. W. Bradfield
J. W. Farris
K.P. Blacn
Carthage Matriot
C. J. Hardin
Cassville
David Newman
Phelps County
Inns
Polk County
Bolivar Inst
Saturda
O.D
Wm. Lemmon
L. A. Prazer
Christian County
R. Williams
A.J. Clark
Morgan Bell
Bell
Carroll County
Arkansas
Carrollton
L. Nunnally
J. Corder
W. I. Belding
C. T. Molloy
Sam Eddins
J. J. Miles
Nunnally
Rowhley
Officers and Free Passes and Political Nominations
The article notes a constitutional prohibition on free passes for public officers to curb railroad influence. It lists recent federal nominations to the Senate, their likely political implications, and various county party delegate actions and endorsements across Missouri and nearby areas. It mentions Dr. Seeley testimony, Blaine opposition, and several county Democratic conventions and nominations.
Republican State Convention Endorses Grant Administration
Jefferson City reports the Republican State Convention met in the House of Representatives and sent delegates to Cincinnati. H. E. Havens from Washington supported Conkling, while H. H. Boyd backed Blaine amid a bitter fight. Blaine supporters secured a majority of delegates. the whisky ring looms, and Pat Dyer suffers notable defeat. Resolutions endorse Grant’s administration as the city notes a late theft claim against Chicago’s George Von Hollern.
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Jefrenson City
Cincinnati
House of Representatives
H. E. Havens
Washington
Grant
Havens
Blaine
Conkling
H. H. Boyd
Christian
Stone
Taney
Douglas
Fayed
Bristow
Pat Dyer
Railroads and penitentiary issues dominate state board agenda
In Jevenson City on May 22 1976 the State Board of Equalization meets amid debate over railroad property valuation and assessment duties. The penitentiary shows easing tensions under prudent oversight with growing convict labor, while political manoeuvres heat up as Republican factions plan for the National Convention with John Phelps as a central figure and Fourth of July celebrations near.
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Cee Fader
Jeevenson City
State Board of Equalization
Securin
Ates
Coldoier
General McDonald
Anl
Major Bittinger
Cincinnati
John . Phelps
Alrewdy
Congress
Greenback Convention nominates Cooper for president
The National Greenback Convention met in Indianapolis on the 15th and nominated Peter Cooper of New York for President and Senator Heath of California for Vice President. A platform supporting United States notes and anti-contraction policies was adopted, urging government action to restore national circulation and oppose gold bonds and silver substitutes. A subsequent resolution opposed railroad subsidies. A Grange store opens in Henderson, Webster County, capital $2,000, directed by representatives from local Granges.
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Indianapolis
Peter Cooper
New York
Heath
Caliifornia
Ranike
Atk
Congress
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Grange
Henderson
Webster County
Taylor, Pleasant Divide
White Oak
Mt. Pleasant Granges
Julian Foster
Directory
Sam Caldwell
Ban
David Baley
J. H. Pric
Wm. Wilkerson
Wood Nymphs Cantata to Be Repeated at Opera House
Curious town residents learned the meaning of Wood Nymphs as the Conservatory of Music presents the Wood Nymphs Cantata with the Fifth Avenue Chapel and Brown’s ensemble. The program features the cantata, floral costumes, and a Centennial benefit, drawing large crowds and praise for an evening of refined art. Repeats planned at the opera house for wider attendance.
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Conservatory of Music
Fifth Avenue Chapel
Flora
Erly
Tae Ninich
Brown
Fifth Avenue
Agra
Leavenworth
Howe
Milne
LeaveuwWorth Conservatory of Music
Opera House
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Hanna Leavenswirth
Loyalty and Claims in Southwest Missouri Revolves Amid War
Chapter 240 foreign loyalty claims for quartermaster stores furnished to the United States are filed from Missouri and Texas counties. Examinations by Quartermaster General agents disapprove many, while Texas, Greene, Webster, Dade, Polk, St. Clair, and Hickory lead the totals. sums range from 0 to 100 with averages around 200. The piece also critiques house cleaning debates and notes New York's Union League Club blackballs Secretary Bristow.
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Congress
United States
the Treasury
Missouri
Quartermaster- General's Department
Texas County
Taelede
Greene
Webster
Dade
Polk St. Clair
Hickory
G. T. Castle
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