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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1877
Page
4
The Troy Herald notes turmoil in the Eastern Question with Britain Austria and Turkey aligning and political figures facing scrutiny. It reports a Simcoe Ontario poor house fire killing seventeen inmates, and Vanderbilt distributing 100000 to nonstriking Hudson River line workers. A Cincinnati cigar box factory fire kills several workers as rescue efforts continue.
W T L Stiles who testified against Senator Rover Oregon before a congressional committee has been indicted by a U S grand jury for perjury. Bail set at 2000. he was committed to jail in default. Two other witnesses also indicted, names not yet known. Separately, seven to ten workers fell from a scaffold at Lacy Furnace works Pittsburg. two men died from burns.
Strikes have mostly ended with some wage promises and resumed pay at former rates. Scranton and Wilkesbarre report ongoing trouble where several strikers were killed. Ohio Republicans at the state convention were vague on money. Hayes was endorsed and a ballot for railroad workers was prepared amid broader labor sentiment.
The year ending June 30 shows Curexports at 602,333,000 and imports at 8450,419,000, with a trade excess of 151,014,000. Exports rise 62,000,000 versus 1876. imports fall 10,000,000. Gold and silver exports reach 56,001,000 while imports total 10,763,000, a 15,325,000 export excess. A letter from W. D. Kelley warns that continued money policy may cause widespread bankruptcy and social upheaval by 1879 if pursued.
Orman Pasha wins a major victory over Russia at Plevna after two days of heavy fighting. About 8,000 killed and 1,600 wounded among ~100,000 troops per side. Russians allegedly routed and demoralized. Turks also report successes at Reasgrad and Baghra. Suleiman Pasha defeats Russians at Yon Soghra. Russia mobilizes Asia Minor forces. Bulgaria army reinforcement planned. czar orders 188,000 additional levies. Turkish diplomacy cites alleged Russian atrocities in Bulgaria.
The Montgomery Standard and Our Isstarticle exchange reproaches tariff policy and excise duties on whiskey and tobacco. The defense argues tariffs harm Democrats, and that tax falls on consumers, not producers, urging unity to resolve national finance and revenue issues.
The passage cites a taxation concept arguing for proportional burdens based on ability to pay. It notes that property should bear taxes, with higher earners paying more and those with little or none paying less, recognizing the plan as impracticable at present but highlighting its equity aims.
A fragmentary, old voice laments political deception and warns of false leaders. It questions loyalties, rituals, and the balance of truth and justice, noting wandering speakers and unclear loyalties. The speaker urges caution about new fountains and paths.
Republican E V Smalley reports to the New York Tribune on race and civilization in the South. He argues that progress is limited where African descent is heavy, that whites predominate areas with better outcomes, and that political ascendancy for Blacks would be disastrous. He claims emigration patterns influence future dominance and laments racial tensions. He suggests whites must lead civilization.
The list names the governors whose terms end this year and notes party balance as seven Republicans and five Democrats. It mentions vacancies and resignations, including Stone and Young, plus arrests and investigations of ex-officials and the Republican state convention of Ohio nominating W. L. West for governor.
The Mississippian convention nominated Governor Biane and adopted a platform emphasizing fidelity to the Constitution, home rule, and state rights, with noninterference by the military in elections and equal rights for all races. It pledges retrenchment, tax reduction, state supervision of corporations, support for public schools, and cooperation across parties. A resolution calls for unity, warns against independent candidates as threats to party integrity.
The New York Times notes a striking accord among Democrats and a strong Republican minority that the party’s outlook is dismal. It warns Democratic gains in doubtful states and struggles to hold Republican strongholds, risking large losses.
Anti Chinese riots in San Francisco broke out again on the night of the 21st. Several factories employing Chinese workers were burned by incendiaries. Over 80,000 citizens enrolled in a vigilance committee. A clash between police and mob left several wounded.
Advices dated the 28th report Governor of Montana has ordered all volunteers to the front despite a favorable report from General Sloward on suppressing hostile Indians under Chief Joseph. A night attack was imminent according to the dispatch.
Two boys and two girls from St Louis, about fourteen years old, eloped and were pursued by their parents in Terre Haute where they had applied to several clergymen to marry them.
The entry notes the Little Bonne Femme Slasion tary Capitol Association meeting at llapewell church near Mexico on Aug 24, and the Missouri Annus Conference of the M E Church South meeting in Fulton on Sept 12 with Bishop Marvin presiding. It also mentions Montgomery county Sunday school convention at Montgomery City on Aug 23 and 24, and various local notices about courts, sentences, and unrelated local items.
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