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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1877
Page
4
The Troy Herald reports widespread bank failures and business strain as Republicans battle over Hayes nominations. Reconciliations with Conkling amid Senate fights. France crisis eases. Diez government recognition debated. Tennessee creditors offer 50 cents on the dollar. Charleston election tilts Democratic.
Senator Voorhees announced he will call up a resolution on Tuesday January 16 to address government contracts and obligations with citizens. He will urge high standards of financial credit and fair dealing, criticizing alleged oppression by so called lenders and conspirators and invoking historic contrasts with Morton.
Washington 1877 letter from David Davis to F H Dewees of Pottsville Pa. Davis says a national convention should originate with the people and be free from congressional influence. He opposes taking part, cites pending measures to reform currency and end perverse discrimination, urges faith to creditors and taxpayers, and supports sound, uniform currency.
The speaker cites Mr Berk's remarks in the senate criticizing the Democratic majority for pledging the nation’s credit to bondholders and vowing not to wage war on public credit. He notes opposition to tariff policy and Southern protections, cites Mr Beck’s bill to make greenbacks receivable for customs duties, and argues for honoring legal tender notes and pensions to prevent repudiation.
A telegram dated the 13th from San Francisco reports a mob attacked a party of 150 Chinese arrivals from Sacramento. Many were beaten and over fifty injured with no police intervention or arrests. The Chinese six companies urge federal protection under treaty obligations and request action by the president.
The New York bulletin notes no bill altering the resumption act will be signed by the President and a two thirds vote seems unlikely. It foresees resumption of special payments thirteen months hence as a future corridor, while Kansas City Times quotes French Republicans pursuing dictatorial rule amid budget tensions.
Mr. Glover met the president on the 14th with a letter from the solid Miasourd delegation opposing Hayward's postmaster appointment at Hannibal. President Hayes moved to withdraw the Hayward name and endorsed the delegation’s choice of Richard Drain for the post.
The commerce committee proposes 660000 to remove obstructions in the Mississippi Missouri and Arkansas rivers urged by Mr Hogan of St Louis awaiting Congress reconvening. California assembly backs a 250 per capita tax on Chinese immigration and urges international accord with Britain to restrict Chinese immigration. A dispatch reports river survey results and political debate including Aleck Stephens supporting Patterson and remarks on monetary policy and the resumption of silver.
From late November 1877 a milk delivery at 80 cents per gallon is advertised by Mrs E G Hammann. Crews & Co advertise two farm items, a Big Grant corn crusher and a wheat fan, offered below cost with full warranty. Also promoted is Clifford's Fabrifuge for malaria and general health across fever and intermittents, with local druggists handling the sale.
Miss Mollie Welle opens a ladies fashion and millinery shop above B S Crews & Co hardware, Troy. The store showcases fall and winter hats, plumes, ribbons, hosiery, gloves, corsets, fleece-lined stockings, and kid gloves with marked-down prices. Troy ladies and neighbors are invited to inspect goods and prices at the location above B S Crews & Co hardware.
The St Louis market shows mixed demand and firmer cash wheat with No 2 red winter at 6 120, cash No 4 dull. Oats in demand but scarce, tobacco and leaf prices listed. Cattle trade weak with few buyers. hogs in light circulation due to weather, packers active but reluctant on top prices. Market closes steady with Packers dominant but some farm selling.
The Daily Republican and Tri-Weekly Republican publish schedules and subscription prices. Options include prepaid term by mail or post, weekly or yearly rates, and advance payment terms. Also notes 2x weekly and weekly editions with varying costs, plus postage and delivery details.
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