WADNESDAT MAY 0 1878 NEWS FROM ST LOUIS AND KENTUCKY
St Louis Republicans defend one editor in a libel case and report Grant era corruption. Cassius Clay tours Kentucky for Democratic influence. Kentucky convention work continues on a new constitution. Breckinridge remains in repose as Texas veterans hear Jefferson Davis urge loyalty. The Globe-Democrat merger aims to boost circulation while railing at reform. The piece critiques Grant appointees, whiskey ring crimes, and political reform demands.
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St. Louis Vlobe
Democrat
Globe of the 14Th
Globe- Democrat
Fourth and Pine
New York
United States
Atestalton
St. Loui
Grant
Bia
Inet
Cnvy
Chandler
Carpenter
Crownlow
Butler
Richardson
Creswell
Williams
Delany
Republican Party
Himeult
Retired KC Times editor Amos Green departs paper leadership
Amos Green, longtime president and chief editor of the Kansas City Times and Democratic Journal, retires from editorial management and the company. The Times wishes continued success under new leadership while Busey B. Anthony travels through Kansas City en route to Leavenworth to visit a dying brother.
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Amos Green
Kanaas City Times Company
Democratic Journal
The
Times
Busey B. Anthony
Kaneas City
Leavenworth
Ut Lip
M Britton Elected Mayor of St Louis in Tight Race
The city chose Col. Britton over Overstolz by 617 votes amid a high turnout. Britton led with 15,611 to 14,094 for Overstolz, whose German support and late mayoral foe's stance shaped a close, spirited contest. A Leavenworth telegram notes a grasshopper outbreak worsening in Kansas.
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M. Britton
St. Louis
Troy
Col. Dritton
Overslolz
Darrett
Col. Britton
Democratic Party
Dissent on Federal Authority Sparks State Sovereignty Debate
A political tract argues against centralization and for state sovereignty. It criticizes delegated powers and alienation of sovereignty, affirming primary allegiance to the state and urging constitutional definition to protect liberty and local rights.
Convention Drift Indicates Missouri Convention Proposals
The Missouri state convention shows support for restoring term length for state officers to four years with biennial legislature sessions. A cap on municipal debt, special-session powers, and limits on special legislation are favored. Debate continues on stock company laws and city charters while war service claims may face ordinances.
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St. Louis
St.Louis
Convention Endorses Norton Tax Substitute for State Funds
The convention approved Mr Norton of Plaite s substitute to the 1805 ordinance for paying state and rail funds. It calls for a tax of one quarter of one percent on real and personal property with surplus directed to a sinking fund for state obligations. The move binds the convention to a uniform tax method or its equivalent, aiming to protect state credit.
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Prajee
Kitdrtet
Ween Lewis Democrat
Norton
Surgical operation on Gen John C Breckenridge in Lexington
Gen John C Breckenridge underwent a major operation in Lexington performed by Dr Gross of Philadelphia and Dr Lyne of New York. The chest was opened with tubes placed between ribs. doctors say liver injury from a war fragment caused current suffering. Hope remains for permanent relief despite critical condition. Easomund stays clear minded, reads papers, and has a feeble pulse suggesting possible death at any moment.
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John C. Breckenridge
LouisvilLe
Lexington
Gross
Philadelphia
Dr.Lyne
New York
Laren
Dre. Gross
Bynelos
Easimund
Political shifting and a Paris Mercury sale noted
Special to the St Louis Republican reports Republicans fret over Gov Kellogg’s parish patronage moves and Democratic paper gains while Kellogg denies ties to Warmoth. The Paris Mercury printing setup will be sold at public auction due to Bean’s death and partnership dissolution. Kentucky Democratic candidate James B Crary is named as a Confederate officer relative of the Senator.
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United States
Grant
Aiviston, Jewell, Pierrapont & Co
St. Louie Jremocrat
Democratic Party
Cacar
Louis Democrat
Dailer
Chandler
Carpenter
Rameay
Btowart
Brownlow
Scott
Flanagan
Mayard
R. Butler
Sypher
Pratt
Cessna
Schofield
Wards
Orth
Negley
Parsania
Trooper
Gooch
Republican Party
St. Louis
New Oncrasa
Kellogg
Han Sono
Democrate
Pinchlack
Hoelain
Warmoth
Abuire
The
Paris Mercury
Monroo I*robate
Bean
Bladeaih
Kentucky
Janes B. Mg. Creary
Hadicul
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Clay
Cassius
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Bef Ealt
Ce. W. Mitchel
D. Pratt
Internal Revenue
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Tite
Breckissidge
Texas
Jouston
Jefferson Davis
Bourbon
Waldo I. Johnson
Kanene
Neosho County
Washington City
Washington
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