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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1871
Page
2
In a September 1871 Springfield Weekly Leader column, the writer condemns General Grant as an imperial aspirant who would dominate the government. The piece criticizes Republicans for enabling his unchecked scope, recounts Louisiana and political machinations, and depicts a party captured by Grant’s ambition and the Ku Klux era tactics.
Ex Confederate veterans and Missouri citizens gather in Roanoke to mark unity and reflect on postwar duties. Speakers defend pensions and debt questions, praise Confederate service, and push reconciliation while urging civil harmony and equal rights under a peaceful future.
From Marionville correspondent Tut Leaper Mankorvitter Missouri August 25 1871 reports bright prospects for the local college. Baptist Church now leased and painted, college desks set, high school to open September 12 under E H Baird, tuition one to three dollars monthly, Miss Hattie S Butler to teach instrumental music, boarding arranged, and local settlers invited. Also mentions a potential moved population and affordable lots. In other news a deadly railroad wreck in Revere Massachusetts kills seventy nine and wounds about fifty. a steamer incident near Mobile injures many. California state elections upcoming with Governor Upight facing re election. West Virginia election hints at constitutional convention. Charleston South Carolina records yellow fever closure.
The St Laws county sheriff seized a railroad company for unpaid taxes and two years for sale. Judges reserved ruling on state and school taxes while considering city and other levies. The piece discusses tax rates in New York and New Orleans, mentions the Roanmake Reunion and political remarks, notes a decline in Cassville Democrat staff, and cites a tax impact of two hundred thousand dollars over four years on Southwest Missouri residents.
A fragmentary report from Boone County describes tensions following a small uprising. Officials pursued leads and scrutinized local activity while observers noted limited actions by the sheriff. The text references names and places with unclear details as investigators seek clarity on events and dates.
Verona Missouri reports rapid local improvements along the railroad line. The Cumberland Presbyterians near Brick Church and a new two story Odd Fellows brick building emerge. Wheat crops are light, corn promises large yields, and rain is adequate. A Kit Bullard nephew recounts fishing tales of Mr Gardner at the mill pond. Immigrants settle Verona due to fertile soil and rising land values.
The Grand Division Sons of Temperance at Avenue Hall St Toms elected officers for the ensuing year C P Meteo Patriarch Montecello MMi Gawd Worthy Associate Springdeld Thomas Geaud Velnyra Wit Martin Grand Treasurer St Louis E Cumming Grand Commander Monroe City J T Totten Grand Sentinel St Lewi Hon W Barrett Grand C Marshal Methoy We hold session in Monroe City Aug 22 1872 The Republican State Convention of New York for secretary of share comptroller capital commissioner and prison inspector will be held at Syracuse Sept 27 The Democrats have not named their ticket Your bolting goverance corriies to appoint Dems in offices The last offense is the appointment of Mr Newton S Price Newton County Public Administrator The latter term grows agent.
The Western Ruralist announces its debut issue and promises a broad sheet filled with matters of interest to every farmer. The note highlights practical farming topics and community relevance from the new publication.
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