Weekly Leader explores Texas election police, taxes and Havens
In the Texas election debate the governor strengthens registration with twenty special election police per county at pay, amid criticism of Radical policies. The Springfield paper likens this to burdensome taxes on salt coal and coffee, railing at Representative Havens and party differences while predicting political maneuvering in Washington and Jefferson City.
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Sinton
Rowrven
House of Representatives
Congress
Havens
Washington
Onondaga
Saginaw
Pennsylvania
Jeferson City
Athantic and Poville Railroad
Reuters
Mavens
Torwal
Hatier
Butte
Terk Island
New York
New Orleans
Port City
Bay of Biscay
Gibraltar
Malis
West
Missouri House Probes South Pacific Railroad Grant
A Missouri legislative committee is appointed to investigate whether the South Pacific and Atlantic and Pacific railroad company has complied with land grant terms and preemption protections for settlers. The joint panel, with three members from the House and two from the Senate, will gather evidence and report findings, amid calls for appointment of a sales commission and action on remaining appropriations.
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Warrens
South Pacific and Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Missouri
South Pacific and Athnitic and Pacific Railroad
Salon
C. Voukoolitzky
Laclede
Aint
Richar Wilks
Lawrence
Eat
Rob, Palmer
Senate
Elvite
Ville Weghaltanes
Pilion
Wales
Kate
United States
Mpranedt
Tlw
Weritraet
Ganlonny
Gery Cotati
Tetecon
M.S. Beck Witli Pinter Cyry
Democracy McDow County Meeting Sparks Party Speech in Pineville
In Pineville on September 1871 the Democracy of McDonald County organized with Charles J. Bullock chairing and W. Chenoweth as secretary. Capt. McAtee of Springfield addressed the gathering, praising Democratic unity, detailing past politics in Southwest Missouri, and urging restoration of citizen rights.
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Organization of the Democracy
McDow
Pin Ville
Capt. McAtee
McDonald County
Spey
Charles J. Bullock
Pineville
W. Chenoweth
McAtee
Sprinefield
Suib
Jeoninent den
Missouri
Nein Hess
McDonald
Cyd
Tilly
Taut
Tivne
Tefl
Witheone
Ari
Collins
Republin
Jon
Fata
Lester
Getling Ab
Tessier
Federal
Constinuim
Srg
Grats Orient
Pelmoilos
Falbesden
Paris
Syria
Raul Ur
Senate
Elie
Mises
Democratic County
Witton
Buffalo Township
Prive
Ek River
Totin Evin
Mountain Township
Hwomi
A.M. Dillin
Erie Township
Deniel Mariondidge Bullock
Ehabeniin
McDoudh
Swamp Lands and Federal Action for Missouri Claims
The Missouri Republican outlines federal attention to swamp land selections in Missouri. It notes Washington orders to land officers, reviews Solomon's influence, and plans to settle swamp land disputes, with concerns over entries, confirmations, and speculation. It covers salt trade taxes, Western farmers, and political endorsements in a broad, period-voice dispatch.
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Missouri Reublican
Gravral Solomon
Washinston
Federal Land Officers
Missouri
Soloman
Washington
United States Land Office
Siehlinweesen
State Register
Dexter's time on the line sparks bold bets in Ash Grove
The Ledger reports local horse racing news with Dexter's claimed mile time of 2:21.3 and a bold wager by Robert Bonner to pay $100,000 for any horse beating Dexter's mark with wagon and driver. Bonner pledges $10,000 and admission if the owner refuses to sell. The piece covers race prospects, local figures, and community sports chatter in Ash Grove Missouri.
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Oania
Robert Bonner
Dexfora
Ledger
Elaine
Dexter
Unclear text fragment from Newton County report
Fragmentary notice from Newton County with garbled names and dates. Mentions Judge, May or March timing, a court event near Newnan, individuals such as Mr Kho and Mr Teas, with references to legal figures and elections. Content is heavily distorted and difficult to parse.
McDonald County Democrats Address Pineville Rally
The Necekee Vides and Pineville residents heard a Democratic program outlined on Monday. A speaker condemned Reconstruction era injustices and urged adherence to Democratic principles in government and constitutional amendments, urging voters to support party leadership and reforms.
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Pineville
Democratic
Ottald
Sepeneville
Julie Cooley
Chenoweth
Springfield
Alte
Phelps Views and Democratic Struggles in Missouri
Indiana Reporter discusses Hon. John S. Phelps and Missouri Democratic politics. It covers Phelps’s long congressional service, his stance on party affairs, and the 1860s Democratic conflicts over Civil War policies, Tammany influence, and reform, including opinions on Governor Hoffman and party leadership.
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Indiana
Grant
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