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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1870
Page
2
A partisan discussion on radicalism and suffrage in Missouri and neighboring states, noting editorials, party lines, and alleged plans around militias and political agitation. References to Gratz Brown, the Republican stance on suffrage, and local reactions across multiple counties and states.
A Missouri excerpt reflects on Radicalism, political fights, and Civil War memory. It contrasts U S and Prussian warfare, notes Democratic fears for Congress, and mentions Green County town politics, rail road hopes, burglaries, crop prospects, and regional curiosities from Carthage to Neosho with references to Minersville and several Missouri communities.
Real estate column amid war chatter lists properties for sale near Springfield and towns north of Springfield Missouri. Describes several lots and houses with water wells, chimneys, and fences, plus acreage near Boonville, with prices and viewings.
Reports from August 30 31 describe Prussian forces pressing toward Paris with the Prince Royal leading increased march weariness and transport strain. Belgian troops rush to the frontier as clashes erupt in Lisbon alike. McMahon commands about two hundred thousand French troops as battle near the Meuse looms. London dispatches say England opposes Paris bombardment and urges restraint to spare the capital.
WASHINGTON August 30 a new Democratic paper titled the Patriot is planned for publication in November. Jud B Harvey is president and editor in chief with O K Harris secretary and managing editor and J G Berritte publisher. Harvey, once envoy to Portugal, is a veteran editor. Harris, a leading correspondent, was recently managing editor of the Republican. Berritte is the mayor.
The State Radical convention met in the House of Representatives hall at Jefferson City at 11 o clock. Chairman B W Fox urged unity and victory, the hall applauded, and a motion to adjourn failed amid heated protest. Gen McNiel then moved to appoint Orick as chair, as Gen Schurz could not be heard amid the disruption. The convention adjourned until 4 o clock amid great confusion.
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