Assumption A gains as New Legislature Debates Bonds
The Troy Herald reports on the legislature’s substitute bill for municipal bonds. It fixes a value for bonds, issues state bonds at six percent for twenty years, and uses counted taxes and railway revenue to liquidate debts. The paper commends the defeat of the Niedner claim and notes court inquiry for Freedmen’s Bureau matters. It also reports the death of Tandy B. Robinson and critiques lengthy legislative speeches, highlighting Senator Belch’s floor moment.
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Ferguson
Intercat
Comesrief
St. Louis
Niedner
General Assembly
Informal Louisiana caucus shapes interim politics in 1874
In Washington on February 8 1874 a Louisiana affairs caucus at Senator West’s home included Cameron Morton Frollaghussen Conkling Logan Terry and others. They endorsed no new election and planned continued debate until March 4 to block Pinchback’s reelection. Kellogg pledged no interim appointments unless party needs require, while noting possible Casey appointment but preferring none. The new legislature will face many vacancies affecting quorum and will elect a treasurer and parish officers, with a key funding bill amendment on the slate.
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Gclisen
West
Senature Cameron
Morton
Frollaghussen
Conkling
Logan
Terry
Louisiana
Kellogg
Casey
Senate
Warmouth
Louisiana graft scandal deepens in political struggle
A tense caucus reveals plans to impeach Durell and resist court orders as factions jockey in Louisiana politics. Norton schemes to shield Durell via land trusts while Pinchback fights back amid reports of bribery and duplicity among Republican senators.
Declined Seat Seen as Better Service in Acnatoria Nahe
From the evidence in his possession McMillan will corroborate Pinch ck's declarations, asserting that Louisiana Monatrosky has worsened rather than improved in its repulsive deformity, while he takes his seat in the house he has declined.
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McMillan
Pinchck
Louisiana
Missouri County Sketch and Local Notes From iCRONUT
A misspelled 1870s letter from Connersville Hickory County Missouri describes the county’s geography, climate, agriculture, and industry. It notes rich soils, diverse fruits, and livestock usefulness, with details on water power, ores, and a growing political landscape. Also mentions taxes, debt, and a critique of federal spending and revenue collection.
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Icronut
Conmersville Hickony Co
Epitona
HenaLp
Lincoln
Weat Minouri
Benton County
St. Clair
Polk
Camden
Dallas
Tvo
Missouri
Hermitage
Buikl Ft
Herald
James Il
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Tandy B. Robinson
Howard County
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New York Times
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Capitol
Apeak
Louis
Republican
Antoine
Durell
Republican Party
Provident Grante
Norton
New Orleans
Pinchack
McMillon
Pinchback
Lerive
Sypher
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Hamlin
Congress
Louisiaus Watter
Grant
Cv. Newman
Sam
Rolla
Sedalia Democrat
Vatican
Raphael
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Pike Cowaty
Iil
Portage
Walt Feenlve
Golden Hen
UCR
Manwas City
Laclede Stables
Troy
Birkhead & Thorndill
Stehlea
Main Street
Laclede
Voléazp
Henry & Bro
Keepa
Troy, Mo
A. H. Norton & Co
Brokers and Dealers
Therein
Will
Lincoln Co
R. H. Norton & CO
Dr. Price
Lapiens
Price
Aailriss
Br. Chas
T. Price
William Street
New York
Jehu Sylvester
North Fourth Street
Moerala
Fulth
Dr. Z. F. Burt
Grable
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Waa
Eine Manta
Itcra
Washington
Busion
Mass
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