Weekly Leader Springfield Ticket Slate for 1876
The issue lists Democratic and state ticket choices for 1876 highlighting Samuel J. Tilden for President with Thomas A. Hendricks for Vice President. It includes governor candidate John Phelps and lieutenant governor Henry Drokmeyer, with Greene and St Louis counties named for other offices. The text preserves names of state officials and roles such as Secretary of State and Supreme Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Co. Drokmevyer
St. Lote
Gerretary
McGrath ‘Vreasiater G Auaiier
Congr Charles H Morcan County Ticket
Fragmentary OCR notes list names and party roles including representatives and senator references with unclear spellings. The readable bits show a local election context and multiple proper nouns, but many terms are garbled, limiting precise interpretation. The fragment hints at campaign items and candidate mentions without coherent detail.
Democratic Administration of Gov Hardin and State Economy
The piece defends Gov. Hardin as the first pure Democratic administration since the war, contrasts him with Liberal Republicans, and cites official figures showing savings in the legislature costs and penitentiary expenses under Hardin. It argues earlier administrations wasted funds and urges voters to consider the tax savings when voting. It also notes Republican opposition and calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
Gov
Brown
Woodson
Gentry
Carl Schurz
Secon
25Th
General Assembly
Fletcher
McChorg
Diner Woodson
Harlin
McClang
New York
Uay
Tilden
United States
Globe-Democrat
North
Union
Washington
U.S
Cincinnati
Gov. Hayes
Guv. Hayes
Joyce
McDonald
McKee
Maguire
Bitltinger
Bodenhamer
Democrats' call to vote ticket in November
The piece argues that Democratic House cuts appropriations from 203,069,025 to 147,719,074 lowering costs by 55,379,951, claiming the Senate would have cut another 10,000,000 without opposition. It urges taxed people, workers, manufacturers, farmers, and merchants to support the Democratic ticket for economical government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic House
Senate
Editorial on newspaper funding and community support in Harrizonville
J James A Stockton defends the Harrizonville Times against reader expectations and critiques the press power structure. He argues newspapers rely on stable finances, noting salaries, rents, and patronage in Harrisonville Missouri and nearby towns. He warns that over-extending readership dilutes quality and wastes talent, urging support for a few well-funded papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jas. A. Stockton
Harrizonville, Ark
Times
Eiitor
Mr. Rainey
Harrisonville
Ark
Springfield
St. Louis Republican
New York Herald
Harrisonville Times
Missouri Patriot
Ike Cook
Col. Dumars
Mr. Stockton
Vote of the 6th District and related political commentary
The Cassville Democrat estimates a congressional vote for this district with Greene county adjusting results. It discusses Reconstruction era crimes, party loyalties, and public figures like Tilden and Hendricks, with commentary on Northern Democrats, carpetbaggers, and Republican leaders. Major local and national political shifts are analyzed amid contemporaneous incidents and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassville
Greene County
Tully
Morgan
Havens
Moncas
Aves
Barry
The Arkansas Road Marches Toward Repair and Rail Hope
The Springfield merchants and county leaders discuss a new pike road from Springfield through Christian County to the Arkansas One. Judge Rountree urges swift action as trade falters without improved highways. A committee favors repairing the Ozark road at lower cost and attracting subscriptions to fund the project. Local mills and factories back broader transportation, eyeing a river route, railroad, or improved roads to White River and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Christian County
Arkansas One
Thia City
Rountree
Springfield
Arkansas
Tein
Indie Iiitual Enterprise
Mart. Habise
Tron
le Sime
Qne
Mee Gregor Ao
Ozark
Adoptle
Mart Hubble
T. Koet
John
Harrisonville
Springtidel
Tereast
Pee Estrich Olsen
Tieriu
Bern
White River
Russellville
Little Rock
Arkamas
Missouri
Wimart Aml
The School Book Ring Exposed in Springfield
A local writer charges Springfield and Drury College favor textbooks from distant universities, alleging a school book ring that robs parents. The notice urges the School Board to investigate and root out the alleged frauds amid broader political chatter on nominations and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Springfield
Drury Coil
Rijag Uy
Drury College
Harvent
Michigan
Drury
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joe
Tegues
Celine
Democratic faithful letter on election hopes in New England
A Hartford letter praises 1872 campaign energy and argues Democrats in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts can win in 1876. It lauds Francis Adams and H. S. Phelps, notes party reform aims, constitutional currency, and a peaceful Union. Prominent speakers include George G. Sill, W. Hamersley, and P. Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanes
Hartforp
Conn
Springield
St. Louis
Samuel J. Cihten
Old Bay
Francis Adama
Thia
Democratie
Springiolt
H. S. Phelps
Connecticut
Hampshire
Massachusetts
Adams
Tilden & Monditek
Ton. Geo. G. Sill
Apternoy
Hamersley
Uiy
Pietard D. Hubbard
Lam
M. Farrnagns
Death of F. Thomas After Buffalo Journey
Telegram announces the death of F. Thomas at Buffalo New York where he had traveled to arrange a purchase of a controlling interest in the Patriot newspaper He was about sixty five a native of the region and had long worked in journalism He leaves a wife a daughter and two married daughters with spouses in nearby households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Cal
Bullalo
N.Y
Imian
Chas
Bacon
St. Louis
Buffalo
I. L
Aint
Col. Thomas
Col Thoms
Bufalo Commercial Advertiser
Anl
Springfield
A Day at Howard School and River Outing in Christian County
A narrative from Christian County recalls a Howard School party spending a day on the James River, with fishing, boating, and a large 60 pound watermelon from Mr. Howard's farm. It notes the district’s location near Springfield and praises students J. Howard and John E. Bennett, then shifts to political items about Hens, the A and P Railway wage issues, yellow fever on the South Coast, and other episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Neia
Howard School
Christian County
James River
Sweet
Springfield
J. Howard
John E. Bennett
Washington
Pesce
James
Wilson Reek
Wilson Creek
East Annerior
Wash-Board Harbor
A.J. Howard
Mr. Howard
Tragic Gunfight Ends in Death of Stockton and McLean
In Douglas county two men die in a morning shootout after Sheriff Alsup confronts James I Stockton. Stockton shoots Sheriff Alsup and kills McLean before being killed by Woods. The events follow Stockton’s prior escape from Dade county and threats directed at local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaperaes
Sheriff Alsup
McLean
Douglas County Lowtrr
Alsup
Berry Silvy
James I. Stockton
Stockton
Shell
Mason
Jessee Cox
Woolf
Kelton
Cox
Woods
Silvey
Ths
McLean's
Mel Stockton
Newton
Mrs. M
Jimmy
Jessee
Bedford County
Tennessee
Douglas County
Arnold
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Hernando, Miss
Aiken County
D. C
Maine
New England
Grant
Babcock
Cameron
Hayes
Kansas City Times
Colorado
Denver
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
Bus Barter
Regent Barxwell
Ruerr
South Carolina
New Orleans
Hockaday
Office of Register of Lands
Carroll County
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
Jons D. Caarroy, Jr
Adjutant General's
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
Richmond
Car. Seaves
Mantis Wiiaasts
Cooperites
Luyers Rogissox
Democrats
Putt
Greenfield
Hartford, CT
Faanechiemt
New Hampshire
Masserisnett Bure
H. Kens
Jefferson City
Broad
Tefferson City
Savannah
Balc
Cooper
Slavens
K. C.& Mlr R
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Ruthy Hayes
Goy
Ilavers Canot
I&e
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Asents
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Era Publishing C
Lovie
D.A. Abbott
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Everopanest
Minweart
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Ron
Udine
Sivie Sphinn
Wells
Amery Fam Oriental Sporting and Blasting
Atlantec
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L. W. Hubbell & Til
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West Teuton
L. W. Hubbell & CO
Ouran, Atrorites
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Crane & Teed
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Stoluts St
Jonfine
Wu Farms
Pollces Ing Reits
Peetiisshrn
Ale
Verre
Mon Preshieet Piet Bank
Iow
J _Wratts Masor
Wea
Liavulie
Fire
MeKituny
Tone
Nat Abroyard
Wuly
National Reale
W. A. Hali
Regis & Malls
cCryey Maalyl Wornpisd
Eagle Foundr
Mill Street
Springfield, Ma
Volner & CO
Moneteetare
Muse
Waisbitt Metal
Betti i
Ateagy Lave Hiouse
W.R. RO
Bloo
Bauman
Girvene
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