State legislative action and temperance debate in 1874
The lower branch passed a measure to submit a constitutional convention question to voters. The senate approved redistricting into twenty three judicial districts. A temperance communication from Indiana and other states is discussed. The Hannibal and St Joseph railroad bond renewal moves forward, with critics warning of state lien concerns. An extended critique links reform, family life, and temperance to societal improvement. A New Hampshire election analysis notes Democratic gains, GOP liabilities, and broader national political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J. Joseph
General Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Howse
Mombeora
Supreme Court of the State
Ihe
House
Senate
Col. Mull
Secounty
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Nutchins
Poors
Hutchins- Times
Filthy Lucre
Third Judicial Circuit
Butler influence and whispers shape New England politics
Thutler secured customs collector commissions in Beston and traveled to Massachusetts to direct the legislature on who should replace Senator Summer. The plan faces resistance as lawmakers fear being seen as Butler allies, with the question of who will succeed Summer shaping fragile political alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thutler
Beston
Massachusetts
Washington
Senator Summer
le la
Sumner
Younger brothers and gang in train robbery fight at Monegan Springs
Detectives engaged the Younger brothers in an attempted arrest at Monegan Springs in St. Clair county after a train robbery. In the ensuing fight John Younger was killed and the gang killed three detectives before escaping. Monegan Springs, near Oacevln, is described as a secluded, wooded mountain area serving as their headquarters since 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
John
Monegaw Springs
St. Clair County
Worsr
Cole Younger
Independence
Jackson County
Monegan Springs
Oacevln
Temperance Crusader on Street Prayers and Home Life
A Troy correspondent criticizes rowdy street prayers by temperance reformers. He argues prayers shouted at drain shops fail to address home needs and neglect daily duties, fearing loud public campaigns do not curb the drink habit or root out the evil.
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Tourac
United States
Lila
Perdition
LCAL
Troy
Erald
sWesurs
Mississippi River
Lannera
Bunkard
Ten Years Since 1864 Echoes in Washington
A retrospective compares 1864 to today highlighting the deaths retirements and departures of Lincoln era leaders. It notes Senators like Morrill Sprague Anthony Howe Chandler Ramsay and Sherman remain, while many figures such as Sumner Wade Trumbull and Curtin have passed or shifted roles. An almost entirely new Washington scene emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner
Alluiali Washington
Sumner
Congress
Thhis
Lincoln
Seward
Chase
Bates
Wells
Mair
Supreme Court
Laney
Nelson
Greer
Warne
Cutron
Summer
Senate
Morrill
Maine
Sprague and
Anthony
Rhode Lalunit
Fesacnilen
Foot
Collamer
Hale
Garrett Davis
Jim Lane
Kansas
Wright
New Jersey
McDougall
Dixon
Grimes
Ben Wade
Trumbull
Morgan
Doolittle
Buckalew
Foster
Reverdy Johnson
Wilson
Hendricks
Indiana
House of Representatives
Owen Lovejoy
Thad Stevens
Winter Davis
James Brooks
Boutwell
Washburne
Schenk
Frank Blak
Pendleton
Andrew
Yates
Morton
Huckingham
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Washington
Senator Schurz to Deliver Summer Memorial Oration
The report notes Senator Schurz was chosen for the Summer memorial oration but remarked to his wife last Sunday that a man must have time to unwind and not always be thinking of his immortal soul, hinting at a need for personal respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Triplett
Iaynesville
Ilo
Schurz
Mr. Marrow
MUSTEE'S SALE OF LINCOLN COUNTY REAL ESTATE
Trustee WAL COLHERT will expose at public sale on April 25, 1874 at Troy courthouse door, Lincoln County, Missouri, the described real estate in the deed of trust to secure a promissory note. The property includes the west half of the northwest quarter and related parcels in section 7, township 4, range 2 west. Notes unpaid.
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Mustee
Rolla Madding
Margaret
Hing
Trintoo
Lincoln
Missouri
Court House
Troy
Lincoln County
Truat
Mint Wal
Colhert
Truatec
Rustee
Wuernas
Peter D. Presley
Margaret I. Presley
Rtecorder
Lincoli
County
Lote
Misouri
Mnchas, Martin, Jr
Buster
Simon Withouwne
Conrad Dickmann
Recorder’s Office
Mivouri
William Gopher
Eaid
Hotes
William Copher Havin
Thomas M. Carter
Ewlid Willan Copher
Uils Trust
Culver
Culvre
Seveenth
T. M. Carter
J. A. McDowann
Lea
Clarion Makin
Mib
Jonn Hutton
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Troy Herald
Editors
Senater
St. Charles
Warren and
Montgomery
Ohio
Geo. D. Mudd
Maryland Senate
Board of Education
Maryland
Brockwever
White Houses
New York Weekly News
Hampohira
Mampenire
Weaton
Theo Yoo
Jlampahire
Straw
Wueton
New Hampshire
Grant
Sanborn-Jayne-Butler-Leet- Credit Mobilier
McCutchins
McCutchina
Portmouth Navy Yard
Weston
Connecticut
Spring Millinery
Charlies, Mo
H. Kemper
Charles
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