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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1877
Page
4
The Troy Herald reports on debates over abolition and presidential salaries, the funeral of John O Mahony, Louisiana politics, a pension bill for Mexican War veterans, and the burning of the eastern approach to a great bridge. It notes attorney general activity, judicial criticisms, and comments on the French Statue of Liberty gift as well as Southern Democrat reactions.
The report details bitter congressional disputes over the presidential vote count, with objections from both parties, the Oregon and Louisiana electors, and calls to end military parades. It notes Washington’s celebration orders, a governor shooting incident, and a reform push on tax and senate proceedings amid factional tensions.
A fragment mentions decorum and decency with a reference to precision and a perceived lack of a federal equivalent. The text is incomplete and reads as a personal or formal aside. No clear event, date, or named entities are discernible.
A district split arises as Jokopple divides into two districts with St. Louis referenced. The bill seeks continuances when witnesses are absent, detailing materiality of evidence, diligent witness search, witness name and residence, and belief attendance will occur next term. It explains affidavit sufficiency and conditions for continued trials or discharge with opposing party rights to challenge.
A fragmentary editorial condemns a political system as a sham and mockery with executive and legislative branches exposed, alleging corruption across the judiciary and claims an appeal to five Supreme Court justices to halt conspiracies and restore faith in the ballot amid cries of fraud and tyranny. The piece laments tax abuse, monopolies, and a troubled government pushing for a renewal of trust in law and elections.
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