Grangers Movement Faces Political Rivalry and Skepticism
The Troy Herald reviews the clash between Grangers and the Democracy name change, arguing the Grange aims to reform national policy rather than pursue office. It criticizes Columbus politicians and notes party loyalty, reform motives, and tensions with the Republican stance. The piece cites St Louis and Missouri views, with broader concerns about electoral integrity and crop fears in Kansas border regions.
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Grangers
Missouri Republican
St. Louis Times
Iowa
Ohio
Ohio Movement
Republican
Sirangers
Grangers Party
Columbus
Focal Caucus
Republican Party
Grangera
Judge Lynch In Callaway Ends With Hanging Of Thief
A mob in Callaway County hangs Keasler after a court trial for horse stealing. Sheriff Col. Law and others are wounded as armed citizens pursue the carriage, while the incident is described as one of the state’s most disgraceful tragedies. The report also covers Iowa Grangers convention momentum against monopolies and a Des Moines gathering with farmers forming a new party platform.
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Thaepublican
Jones
Smith
Nan
Alous
Apple
Oregon
Fulton
Callaway County
Keasler
Jefferson City
Koseler
George Law
Col. Law
Dundon
John G. Provinces
Press
Kessler
Ile
Iowa
GRANG_INS
Musbandry
Jhhey
Grangers
Columbus
Ohio
Desa Moines
J. G. Vall
Fred O'Donnell
Democratic ticket slate and platform calls for reform
A party platform outlines nominees for statewide offices including lieutenant governor and supreme judge, with Republicans fields for school superintendent. It attacks corporate power, demands legislative control and tax parity, tariff revisions, salary reductions, land held for settlers, and independent action against graft, inviting all who oppose entrenched corruption to join.
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Benjamin J. Hall
D. W. S’rindle
Congress
Lown S
Oliver
United States Treasury
Prowat Congress
Alow Xing
Pratt
Eupreme
Jivllelal
Tammany
Credit Mobilier Fund
Roaming Letter From Troy Iowa Describes City Life
A long letter from Oskaloosa August 15 recounts relief from the cholera in Troy and the author’s extended stay. He jokes about roasting, duties, and city layout, notes a bet on railroad progress and hints at travel plans, while mentioning Troy’s population around five thousand.
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Oskaroosa
Iowa
Nditora
Troy
Lictt
St. Louis
Trey
Keokuk
Political opinions and local election notes from Warrenton
An anonymous letter writer surveys party sentiment in Warrenton noting near absence of self described Democrats in daily life and recounting recent Republican primary tensions. He forecasts Grange influence, remarks on extinct figures like Hance Smith and Uncle Joel, and records Kentucky’s new general assembly partisan makeup and the death of state senator Thos. McCarty.
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Columbus
Troy Bank
Olong
Hance Smith
Dick Wommack
Joel Blanks
Republican Party
Grange Party
Grangera
Thos. McCarty
Clay, Clinton and
Platte
Stabbing in Wentzville Leaves Man Severely Wounded
In Wentzville on Monday two men named King and Keya argued over a trifling matter. King stabbed Keya and was arrested. King waived examination and posted bond to appear before the Grand Jury. The physician holds hope for Keya’s recovery. St. Charles Cosinos.
Taxes Notice of Linvoly county tax collection schedule
Collector W. W. Silaw of Lincoln county Missouri lists dates and locations for tax collection in October 1871 to November 1878 with penalties for late payment. Taxpayers must appear at Blaberry's Mills New Hope Hill Chantilly Monroe and other listed sites on scheduled days or visit the collector after November 27 to pay taxes. A 5 percent penalty applies in January and 10 percent in February.
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NOC
Linvoly
Midsouri
Blaberry’s Milles
New Hope
Bei
Now Hill
Tuessay
Lsta
Om Vak Valley
Chantilly
Ld Monroe
Chain of Rocks
Grave's
Traxton
Thorday
Louisville
Monlay
Tipade
Wellnesay
Nineveh
Auburn
Ind. W. W. Silaw
Lincoln County
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Troy Herald
D. Fisnen
Jenen
Mubb
Matters
Kansas
Grant
Virginia
Judge Lynch
Callaway
Fhot
Merce Thief
John Gray
Warrenton
General Assembly of
Kentucky
Senate
House of Representatives
T. W. Withrow
Mayte
Cale
Kip
Cammis
Putelle Tutery
Bates Dour
Uf Troy
Abeidge
Tubbs
Cap-an-dirls
Juln Brevato
Quincy
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