Vermont Convention backs administration amid chatter of fraud
The Vermont Republican convention at Burlington on the 23rd narrowly endorses the administration. Congress debates presidential fraud probes. Sherman hires lawyers for defense. Henry Clay Ewing sets Sweet Springs meeting for June 4 to discuss state convention matters. Shifting rail plans and tax policy spark regional tension between East and West.
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Vermont
Burlington
Sherman
John
Uon
Henry Clay Ewing
Democratic State Central Committee
Sweet Springs
Saline County
National Democratic Committee Holds Night Session in DC
The National Democratic Committee met at the Arlington Hotel in Washington. They did not issue an address but adopted a resolution supporting the House’s committee empowered to investigate alleged fraud in the recent presidential election and to reveal the truth to the people to prevent future frauds.
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National Democratic Committee
Arington Hotel
Washington
House of Representatives
Treasury halts standard silver dollar payments at subtreasury
The treasury department discontinued paying standard silver dollars for treasury notes at the sub-treasury in New York. The goal was to push silver into general circulation, but most coins returned to the treasury via customs payments. A similar volume of silver was redeemed at Baltimore for treasury notes in one large payment.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
New York
Baltimore
Convention Travels to Springfield for Missouri Press Meet
A Missouri Press Association gathering began with travel on the 10h met and excursions via St Louis lines to Springfield. Delegates enjoyed warm Springfield hospitality, praised local industries and Drury College, and heard papers on newspapers as borderland between romance and history. A grand ball and banquet, speeches by Gov Phelps and others, and an excursion to Mobile and New Orleans capped the event.
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St. Lowis
Ances City
Northern
St. Louis
San Francisco
Missouri Press Association
Bpeingfeld
Metropolia
C. H. Lamereauz
Springhold Times
Ozarks
Springfield
Ozark Mountains
Greene
Missouri
Arkansas
Springfeld
Drury College
Union
Bualpees
North Springfield
St. Louie and
San Francisco Railroad
Patriot- Advertiser
Hutton
Mexico Intelligencer
Phelps
Col. Case
Kansas City
J. B.mccullagh
The
Globe- Democrat
T. W. Park
Platte City
J. H. Turner
Wakanda Record
Owl
Mary Trade
Vam
Featire
Gov. Phelps
J. C. Cravens
Mr. Barrett
Canton Press
Proas Association
Col. J. T. Child
Queen City
Mobile
New Orleans
Allen
Iron Mountain Railroad
Thurmond for Congress Advocated by Reader Letter
The Herald receives a reader’s praise for Capt. C. M. B. Thurmond’s candidacy for Congress. The correspondent lauds his bravery, patriotism, and learning and urges bringing him into national politics to guide the nation’s future.
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Thurmond
Congress
Louisviaux
Thurraend
Citigren
Cornelle
Capt
Thurmond for Congress Endorsement Letter
A cryptic farewell endorsement notes strong support for Capt Thurmond in a congressional race. R C Prewitt declares Thurmond’s defense of liberty and constitutional principles as vital, praising his long connection to the community and promising future support.
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Herald
Capt. Thurmond
Congress
R. C. Prewitt
Endorsement for Capt Thurmond to Congress in Lincoln County
Editor urges support for Capt OC M B Thurmond in the 13th district race. Praise cites his Lincoln County banner campaign, improved district-wide reputation, and calls for placing him forward over two years ago’s Buckner canvass. Concurs with readers expressing shared sentiment.
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M. B. Thurmond
Buckner
Thurmond
Congress of the
United States
Lincoln County
Thirteenth
Tam
Ths
Senator Cockrell Opposes Grant On Retired List Bill
In the senate on the 20th Senator Cockrell offered to place General Shields on the retired list and opposed including General Grant. He argued the bill would only spare Shields and deny Grant needed recognition, noting Grant’s directness and resolve. A Washington dispatch added famine news from China with fifteen million affected and failures in Tieutzen where a fire killed 150 people.
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Congress
Bauer
Gen
Bhields
Republ
Europe
Shielde
Ray County
Senate
Cockrell
General Shields
Sargeant
Grant
Gen. Shields
Ireland
Ile
Shiels
General Grant
Washington
United States
Stewart
China
Strigkan
Tieutzen
Counterfeiters Arrested in Bt. Joseph on the 23d
Two counterfeiters were arrested in Bt. Joseph on the 23d. A large sum of counterfeit money and related equipment were found in their possession. Authorities recover and secure evidence as investigation continues.
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Bt. Joseph
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