Ozark Correspondent Relates Local Court and Politics
An Ozark Missouri letter recalls a noon arrival after a dinner at the Ozark hotel, praising local figures Dr J C Berton R J Williams Capt J M Robertson and W A Lawing while noting court activity. The piece mentions Judge Price, hospitalities at the Monitor office, and a Convert from Radicalism Colonel John G Klinck who endorses party loyalty and a party line vote history.
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Enrrox Leaver
Ozark Hotel
Leaver
J. C. Berton
R. J. Williams
J. M. Robertson
W. A. Lawing
Court House
Springfield
John 8. Phelps
Wm. ©. Price
John G. Klinck
Ohio
Ashley
Toledo
New York
Rochester Union
Harrison
Republican Party
Internal improvements and unity in Greene county politics
From Ash Grove September 27, a letter deplores discord over internal improvements in Greene county. It argues for unity, criticizes party conventions, and questions whether school punishment or political tests should guide voters. The writer urges a union ticket for progress in November and warns against partisan disturbances surrounding the railroad issue to Lebanon.
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Forron Leapre
Greene County
Missouri
Parker
Springfield
Lebanon
Tay Catherer
Collee
Jim
Mesars
Ellis, Gilmore, Abbott & Co
Usere
First frost prompts demand for warm wear in Nenna
From Mewton County Nenna Sept 27 The season's first frost appeared yesterday morning raising demand for shawls overcoats and furs The Newton County Teachers Institute held its annual session during the past week but little business of general nature was conducted
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Barro Leanen
Newton County Teachers’ Institute
Marionville Announces First Class Hotel and Livery
From Marionville Sept 23 travelers faced few accommodations but citizen G W Webb has built a new, commodious hotel with a table stocked for the season and an in house livery stable. Centrally located, Marionville offers cheaper supplies and Webb is described as genial and reliable for visitors seeking country views.
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Marionville
Enron Leaner
Town
Lheretore
G. W. Webb
Iis
Hiouse
Mariotville
Mr. Webb
Jake
Best Government Under Heaven and Hefty Taxes Flash Through Springfield
Perasone highlights rising taxes and bread shortages as citizens brace for the burden after an $80,000 courthouse tax. He notes farmers finishing sowing wheat and ridicules a Springfield Horticultural Fair potato claim of 364 bushels from a quarter podnd, labeling it fishy and praiseworthy of local governance. Newrox.
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Springfield
Newrox
Gold Panic and Gold Room Betting in Wall Street
The article describes a gold market frenzy in New York City with about 90 indictments for violations of trade rules. It notes investors betting heavily in the Gold Room, price swings from 141 to 148, and large daily totals around $250,000 to $300,000. Commodore Vanderbilt Jr. and John Morrissey join the scene amid volatile trading and steep penalties for signage and liquor regulations.
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Aioe Cware Bere
Wall Streets
Sam
Broadway
Commodore Vanderbilt, Jr
John Morrissey
Secretary of the Treasury
Dibba Lis
Geose
Gold Exchange Bank
Salina
Gold Exchange
Radical Dodges Electioneering Scheme Exposed
A prominent Republican influenced Treasury figures to craft misleading exhibits for Pennsylvania and other state elections. The plan aimed to sway voters by alleging immense federal expenditures under Johnson versus Grant, with reports routed through partisan press to cast doubt on government costs.
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Piprenvary Depa Wrebingta
Treasury Department
Department
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Grant
Incendiary and Robber R. H. Olive Heard From
A Lamar Missourian item recalls R H Olive, known locally as merchant and arsonist, arrested for fires in 1858 and 1860, fleeing repeatedly, with ongoing legal battles over losses to the Southwest Missourian office and Dr Van Pelt’s store. The piece also notes partisan falsehoods, political spats, and a Tennessee negro emigration discussion, closing with Gov Wise approving a photo likeness.
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R. H. Olive
Lamar
Southwest Missourian
Pettis County
Lirge
Ohio
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Vernon County
van Pelt
G. IT. Walser
Tennessee
Nashville
York Board of Health dates reveal disease fatalities
The York Board of Health reports three fatal cases of the disease in the city during a period, with July and August seeing the most incidents. The editorial urges ending indiscriminate slaughter during summer and even proposes eradicating the dog menace entirely. The piece notes new stage service between Fort Smith and Kansas City and plans for Baxter Springs to El Paso routes, plus sizable railroad stock subscriptions in Oreolla and St Clair County.
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