Extra Session Notes and Southern Policy Debate
The Weekly Leader from Springfield reports on the House organizing, committee appointments, and the Democratic push for Southern and Western representation. It covers Senate shifts on the Louisiana question, Hayes administration tensions with Republicans and “Rebels,” and notes Captain Henry Davy’s new House Doorkeeper appointment. It also mentions rail line subscriptions, county finances, and local editorial stance supporting Southern policy and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramdall
Senate
Louisiana
Thurman
Sportora
Kellogg
Davis
Linois
Hayes
Grant
Republican Party
Henry Davy
House of Representatives
Washington
Choe
WH. Morgan
Capt. Davy
Lees
Phelps
Marcus Boyd
C. B. Molland
John 8. Waddill
Nathan Bray
Capt
Davy
Southwest
Washington Notes on Senate Appointments and Bills
Senator Armstrong joins committees on enrolled bills after swearing in. Merriman proposes shifting presidential electors to October and electors vote to January. Bills outline presidential line of succession to Secretary of State then Treasury. Patterson case adjourned. Gov. South Carolina conspiracy charge case heard. President nominates judges and diplomats to several posts. Statutory mileage rules for members of Congress reviewed, with extra sessions having no mileage unless special law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Louisiana
Nichols
Merriman
Secretary of the Treasury
Patterson
South Carolinia
Humphreys
Couuer
Senate
John M. Marshan
Supreme Court
United States
Edward F. Noyes
France
Jas. Russell Lowell
Spain
John A. Kasson
Austria
Thomas A. Osborn
Chili
Henry W. Williard
Brazil
John L. Stevens
Sweden
Norway
James M. Comily
Hawaiian Islands
Jones M. Langston
Liberia
Congress
Washington, &c
Turks Captured in Russian Victory at Aladja Dagh
The Turkish army under Mukhtar Pasha reportedly lost eighteen thousand men and forty cannons to Russian forces in a recent battle at Aladja Dagh. Russian losses were officially 1,441 killed and wounded. The report notes continued Turkish resistance and growing wartime rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukhtar Pasha
Aladja Dagh
Hamlet Dawin Booth as the Royal Dane in St Louis
A Saturday matinee in St Louis on Oct 16 1877 features Dawin Booth as Hamlet at the Booth Marines. The account vividly describes the opera house crowd led by women, the ornate Fifth Street surroundings, Booth’s refined performance and its emotional impact, and observations on theatergoer behavior and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Booth Marines
St. Louisans
Iery
Fourth Street
Broadway
Lanses
Drese Circle
Family Circle
Edwin Booth
Hamlet
Booth
Land
Ani
Tramlet
Shakepeace
Ophelia
Samlet
Jean
Tobe Mitchell
Tar Leaper
Knights of Pythias adjournment and officers elected
The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias adjourned after a harmonious session. Officers elected for the east in the coming years include Cowan Kansas City and Well Rudolph St. Louis. The report lists lodge counts, membership, initiations, and expenses with totals: 96,000 members nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Holden
Johnson County
Cowan
Kansas City
Well
Rudolph
St. Louis
W.P. Bently
Allen
Sandusky
Gol S
Joseph H. Turner
Carrollton
G. K
Adam Theis
Hannibal
G. M
Iva
N. Turner
St. Joseph
Charles Leiber
G. D
W. Tivantly
Appleton
Washington City
Hind Sung Hie
Frans
Star Lodge
Springfielt
Southwest News Briefs From Missouri Countryside
Rev Geo A anon of the 16th block dies in Lebanon. Lawrence county blacksmiths set price scales at Verona. A shooting at Stoutland left Richard Faton worse, John Malone uninjured. A M E Church South union formed in Carthage by Roy Harris. church grows under a new preacher. Rev Druid L Wood of Ozark on trial for bigamy and forged divorce deed. second wife prominent locally. Cincinnati Enquirer guesses Bishop for President in 1880.
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Geo. Aanon
Lebst
Lawrence County
Verona
Stoutland
Richard Faton
John Malone
M. E
South
Carthage
Roy
Harris
Druid. L. Wood
Ozark
Geiger
Allen's Vindication Reply Shows Accusations Against Allen
A letter to the paper defends a prior report accusing William Allen of cruelty to his brothers and the alleged murder of Benjamin. The writer presents sworn testimony from Hawkins and neighbors, recounts violent incidents, and explains why a public accusation was pursued. The piece details past family disputes, disappearances, and community meetings that led to filing a writ.
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Allen
My. Eorror
Benjamin
Mr. Allen
Hese
Min
Loin
Atlen
James Allen
Wm. Allen
James Hawkins
Springfield
John Allen
Wim. Allen
Jou
Wiliam
William
Philadelphia
Benjamin Alien
Ben Allen
Snc
Allen Farm
Benjamin Allen
Samuel Appleby
Three Mount Prairie
Texey Chandler
TS. Wilsex
J. W. Owes
FE. H. Wilsos
T. D. Hespnney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
J. A McCvllan
St. Louie
Repiblican Whiskey Ring
Wm. McKee
President Hayes
White House
Robert Toombs
Georgia
Toarohs
Mr. Hayes
MP. A
Wilson
Yur Leaber
P.A
Colfertor Wilson
Timates
J. Joseph
Wim. M. Proiteman
ME. Ahurch South
Kansas City Company
Vernon County
Nevada
Chicago
Schurz
Key
Gari
Cincinnati
Jay Gould
St. Joe
Washington Notes
Turkey
Dawin Booth As
the Royal Dane
Knights OF Pythias
Missouri G. Lodge
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bishop
Barkshire
Poland
Oxford
Stansis
Linac Sur Fair
Taylorville
Lecatirs Lif
Musauutri
Ewitaa
Peiligry
King Hood
Prince Albert
Martha Washington Amt
Ohio
Asl
Rae
Greene Counts
Michardsmaul
Jonathan Faisbank Witknell
Court House
Chrealt Court
Fairbank Seribest Real
Nortwest
Porter
Sheryl
John Ne Campbell
Greene County
Conet House
Speinfield
Tan
Cutmphielty
Marmion
Probate and Common Pleas Court
J. KR. Edwarde
Walnutrove Township
JR. McKenney
Julian Sauth
S.0
Brower Mat RE. Boyd
J. W. Owen
Campbell
Missouri
ER. H. Wilson
ER. Harper
Wm Whitarke
Jackson
Wilson Sewing Machine Co
Sao Broadway
HW. Mallett & Clo
Portland
Wonder
Heaven and
Awasta
Mal
Raayathome
Ourdt
True & CO
Augusta
Maine
L. Jones de CO
Nawedt
le Jones &Co
Nawan
Beatty
Central Fire
Statin
E Xpress
Calinee Intent
Krep
Steger
Monte
Weiling
Frank Willekes
Springe LD
Phitec
Public Square
Ted
Cnekow
Arkansas
Frank E. Willeke
West Side Public Square
Springfield, Missouri
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