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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1876
Page
2
The passage discusses Charles H. Morcan and a county ticket amid debate over war claims and loyalty. It critiques Republican strategists and slurs used to sway voters, noting proposed bills, salaries, and political maneuvers in a tense postwar setting.
The article argues county taxes are mismanaged by T W Turner and accuses him of incompetence and gerrymandering. It suggests Grundy Dol vin as a qualified alternative and urges taxpayers to vote for the competent man.
A county announcement defends honesty in treasurer voters and urges W G Porter as trusted choice. It criticizes A F Togram for county loan practices. For justice of the county court it praises Sampson Bass and attacks Ben Kite for 12 years of administration and the KCL and M R R bond handling. It urges Greene County voters to back Bass.
A local political appeal endorses Frank T. Frazier as the candidate for the Twenty Ninth General Assembly. It accuses Jared E. Smith of dishonesty over a disputed $130 and cites John H. Onstott and William Massey as unimpeachable witnesses. The piece ends by contrasting factions and urging voters to decide.
The Greene county Sheriff contest pits Democrat TR L Skeen of Cass Township against incumbent A J Potter. Skeen, educated and affable, is urged as a worthy successor with integrity. Potter is described as biased toward political friends, cited for partial enforcement and disfranchisement during his term.
The county collector L A Newton earns broad praise from Republicans and Democrats alike for faithful duty and helpful guidance to taxpayers. Voters view him as capable and likely to win reelection with a larger majority despite the unpopular nature of tax collection.
The article urges voters to reelect Jaime Waddill as prosecuting attorney, praising his two years in office for reducing crime and clearing the jail. It contrasts him with opponent candidates, labeling one a Radical and another a rebel claim agent and notes the November 7 election date.
A partisan critique argues federal troops threaten South Carolina to force continued Republican rule under Hayes. It rails against militia use to suppress dissent, cites the 4th article of the Constitution about a Republican government, and denounces perceived despotism and terror amid Charleston violence.
The St Louis Times traces its rise from founders Col Mahoney Silou Tloichias and John Hodnett, praising fearless democracy and youthful vigor. It notes strong statewide circulation and urges readers to value the paper as a faithful civic instrument and advertising medium in Southwest Missouri.
A contested Missouri political page rails at Republican tactics to elect Havens, urging Democrats to resist alleged bribery and fraud. It notes White River improvement stakes, Morgan’s funding efforts, and a merger of Warrenburg papers. It cites court judge notions and a Louisiana resident wrongly named, ending with a Jefferson City Black leader urging cross racial vote for Tilden and Hendricks.
Justice of the Peace and Constable must be fair, close to the people, and unprejudiced. Eugene Wilkerson is praised for a judicial mind and evenhanded sense, while Dan Savage has served as constable for two years and performed duties promptly. Campbell Township voters should heed the importance of selecting competent officers.
The document praises Dr Parrish as a professional surveyor and engineer with expert county topography knowledge. It also commends Dr Van Moose as a qualified coroner and a learned gentleman who would perform faithfully and gallantly in a more responsible role if called.
Rev Mr Mitchell rector of Christ church accuses a dog owner Sambo of stealing his chickens. A dispute ends with Mitchell jailed for cursing the preacher and threatening violence. The colored voter awaits a fine payment to vote for Mayes Wheel in the coming election.
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