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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1869
Page
2
This condensed item from Spillinf teld Missouri notes a weekly leader segment dated October 21. It references Joe in a casual greeting and resembles a brief local column or bulletin typical of early 20th century newspapers.
A Greene County scene recounts the Democratic County Convention naming J H Shaw for Probate Judge and J R Earnest for County Judge. The Radical five met in the Court House to confirm Creighton’s decline and nominate H J Curtice for Probate, with Milton McElhanon for County Judge, amid party tensions and cross‑party hopes.
The column analyzes postwar election results in Pennsylvania and Ohio with Republican gains but smaller margins, notes Democratic strategies and national issues, and discusses local political reactions. It also reports on St Louis notes about advertising agencies, jewelry firms, a railroad convention, and regional civic events including fairs and local endorsements.
The Virginia legislature met on Monday under reconstruction acts to handle Fifteenth Amendment and U.S. Senate elections. Republican caucuses nominated John F. Lewis of Rockingham for long term and John W. Johnston of Washington county for short term, with Lewis winning the long term and Johnston the short. Both nominees were described as Union men and acceptable to the administration.
A Pacific Coast letter to Mr. Cox from the Oregon Board of Statistics outlines Portland and Multnomah County populations, 8000 city residents and 2000 county outside the city. It details exports such as flour, wheat, oats, apples, bacon, salmon, butter, eggs, wool, and logs. It notes Portland as valley port with lines to San Francisco and Vancouver Island, rail plans, and Oregon’s growing industries and climate friendly to immigrants. It mentions Portland’s capital Salem and the Williamette University, woolen mills, flour mills, and the potential for future growth in manufacturing and settlement.
The Barry County Circuit Court begins a regular term at Cassville next Monday the 25th. Docket lists twenty three criminal and sixty eight civil cases. Local news reports a murder arrest near Granby and a related family implication. Henry County murder case prompts a $700 reward, with potential increases. Railroad survey advances from Fort Scott toward Nevada City and Stockton, describing difficult terrain. Election results in Jasper County elect County Surveyor Budlong by about 120 votes, amid radical party commentary. Confederate archives and a Montreal vault claim exposure affecting Alabama questions and international ties. The Rothschild loan denial ends persistent loan negotiation rumors with Secretary Houtwell.
Gleaned dispatches describe Dade and Greenfield communities, local officials, lawyers, and hotels. Note on rail project benefits for Barton, Dade, and Greene counties. political sentiments and mail irregularities. plus brief items on Mexican unrest and European affairs.
The document outlines city treasurer responsibilities including disbursement limits, auditing, and reporting to council. It details an assessment board, its composition, powers, meeting rules, and procedures for property tax assessment, appeals, and penalties for delinquencies. It also prescribes notice requirements and timelines for annual tax collection and enforcement.
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