Political commentary and 1870s election notes from St Louis and beyond
Review of Republican and Democratic moves across states with mentions of Ben Butler for governor in Massachusetts, Johnston nomination in Richmond district, Hale defeat in Maine, and Turner’s critique of Republicans. Includes remarks on Supreme Court authority, greenbacks policy, yellow fever deaths, and postmaster changes in St Louis.
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St. Louis Times
New York Tribune
Supreme Court
Timen
Tribune
J. Milton Turner
Conaresa
St. Louis
Republicana
Hayes
Filley
Sonia
United States
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Missouri
Benton
Beoburg
Congress
Derinenag Denverney and the Allen Law era in politics
A fragmentary Sedalia Democrat excerpt recounts debates over the Allen Law of 1 Hay and related acts, describing postrevolutionary debt repeal, trade disputes with Britain, expansionist measures, and party alignments. It cites Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and anti annexation sentiment, ending with a warning about evolving political factions and a jab at ongoing party strife.
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Derinenag Denverney
Sedalia Democrat
United States
Lees
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Buchanan
England
Florida
Texas
Arizona
Aly
Missouri Congressional District Nominations Told
The nominations thus far made in the several congressional districts of Missouri are listed, outlining candidates and party affiliations in a concise county and district breakdown for the upcoming election.
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Missouri
Premium for Yellow Fever relief urged to farmers
A brief appeal urges farmers to contribute freely to a special fund benefiting Yellow Fever relief. The letter promises the benefit will come from generous, bountiful stores sent as allyship. The message emphasizes communal aid and rapid completion of the relief effort.
Fragmentary OCR Summary of Political Debate
A torn OCR passage discusses the 19th century presidential race. It mentions Hon. James G. Blaine, a Republican candidate, and references states like Arkansas Florida Ohio and South Carolina. The text notes political divisions and hypothetical vote counts among present votes and Democratic losses.
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Bama
Arkansas
Orida
Ohio
South Carolina
Eee Democrata
General Miles Ends Bannock War After Surprise Attack
In an 1863 surprise near eevilens Gen Miles and 27 Fifth Infantry men plus 5 friendly Crows attacked Bannocks. After two hours Capt Bennet, a French scout, and one Crow were killed. Thirty four Bannocks were taken prisoner and sent to Fort Twenty two Indian horses were captured and 200 flagged. It is believed Miles has closed the Bannock war.
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Miles
Eevilens
Bennet
Company B
Fifth Infantry
Miles Lina
St Louis Markets Tally Mixed Grain and Livestock Trends
Demand rose for Nod red winter at EAT-On Friday with higher cash prices than earlier in the week though other grades fell versus opening. Mixed cash corn and tobacco leaf prices drifted. cattle and sheep markets showed strength in some lines but overall slow, with varied prices for steers, feeders, hogs, and muttons and cautious trading by shippers and local buyers.
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Roote
St. Charles
Lee Steck
Timor
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