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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1878
Page
4
The piece rails at John Sherman for handling treasury matters, notes his influence on finance and credit, and recalls political maneuvering around pensions and nominations. It mentions Bayard Taylor as minister candidate to Germany, legal debates on the Union Pacific, and mixed editorials on party leadership and international affairs.
Last Wednesday Mr Charfield, a Republican, denounced charges that Democrats aided in a political bargain. He warned that if England France Austria Italy align against Prussia a gigantic war would follow, claiming nations have about twelve million trained soldiers. He argued Christian protection risks destruction of property and countless lives, leaving widows and orphans to suffer.
A historical excerpt reflects lawmakers praising state sovereignty and resisting external interference in Louisiana affairs. The speakers emphasize the state's right to self governance and reject calls for outside counsel or aid, stressing independence and authority. The rhetoric questions the sincerity of promised protections and highlights strong sentiments on private state matters.
A long argument in the paper centers on the high tax regime for whiskey and tobacco, opposing views on revenue, organized capital, and government alliance with monopolies. Critics accuse profiteering agents and officials of enriching monopolies while workers bear the burden, calling for tax reform and monetary changes.
A note lauds the Mission County Court judges at the late February term for generosity and leniency in taxing matters. It commends their liberal constrictions and favors granted to aid taxpayers and facilitate operations despite constraints. The piece ends with formal praise in reverent terms.
A fragment discusses the value of a German mark versus an American currency in gold terms, noting the difficulty of monetizing the German mark and expressing relief at obtaining a good supply of olive for immediate use.
The Jefferson City correspondent notes the death of Hon George W Neagh aged about sixty eight after chronic paralysis. A Virginia native who moved to Missouri, he shaped state politics, helped abolish imprisonment for debt, and served on the board of public works until 1862. The silver bill passed in the Senate 48 to 21 after a long session and awaits House action. President Hayes is expected to sign. New York reports bonds stiffening and gold weakening.
The piece discusses President Hayes and his cabinet amid calls for policy change and constitutional concerns. It cites Treasury and Internal Revenue discussions, a proposed tax reduction, and moves to retire national bank notes with four percent bonds, amid broader financial measures and a February holiday bill.
The Lincoln County Grange held a quarterly meeting on February 19 1878 by ballot. Officers elected include Mint Master W E Duncan Overseer Baverly Duey Lecturer OC U Porter Steward C L Leeeet Stews W Duoy Chaplain H M Moore Treasurer VA N Woffee Secretary Aweerainnt Gate-Keeper A Martin Biv tor R Reid Lowe Jeter O A Whit Pomona Sister bt L Alloway Lady S eriers M E cant Executive Committee F ar Whitesites W N Martin and J T Gilmore. Resolutions authorize investing thirty three thousand dollars from 1876 railroad funds in U S four percent bonds or other secure investments.
Willie, bright daughter of Capt. T. W Walton, died at her father's residence near Roanoke on January’s day. She bore illness with patience, shared toys with siblings, asked her father to stay, and after a final message and apple she died at eight, assuring loved ones Heaven awaits. Little Willie, a niece of St. D. Walton, is mourned by the community. George Harrell recalls pork production gains since 1877, noting improved stock and prospects for spring.
Aanker for a child’s early reading values. a newspaper aids schooling, shaping future progress. Fathers and mothers should seek instruction, as informed minds strengthen families and prepare children for life’s emergencies.
The House committee on post offices and post roads authorized a report on a bill creating an ocean mail service between the United States and Brazil. Two monthly lines would run from New York and New Orleans to Brazil with calls at St Thomas, Pará, Pernambuco and Bahia, and New Orleans service touching Galveston. Contracts to be separate, bids not exceeding thirty dollars per mile per year, ten year term. First New York line to start by June, first New Orleans line by August. Ships to be at least 3000 tons, American built and owned, iron after launch, capable of 13 miles per hour, suitable for wartime use. Judge Howard of Michigan named territorial governor of Dakota.
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