Widespread 1879 Senate Seat and Currency Debate
The Troy Herald notes ex-Gov James DB Giroome’s election as United States senator by Maryland and his March 4, 1879, seating. It also covers financial policy fights, calling for silver remonetization, resumption repeal, tariff reform, and an income tax, arguing greenbacks should circulate for business ease and credit reform with bonds retired.
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Voorhees Speech Advocates Monetary Reform in Senate
Senator Voorhees delivered a long senate speech urging greenbacks as the best circulating money and calling for the immediate abolition of the national banking system. He argued a legal tender status for government issued currency and warned of dire consequences if conservative measures pass, invoking liberty and the rights of labor against capital.
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House Passes Wood Drag-Net Resolution
The drag net investigation resolution of Mr. Wood from the Ways and Means Committee passed the House. All Republicans except Mr. Cox of Ohio opposed it.
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Ar ayes propose floor seats and debate role in cable matters
Report notes Ar ayes may urge in coming message that cable committee members want floor seating and full debate privilege on parts of the cable matter, reflecting a push for greater participation in departmental discussions.
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New Orleans
Olney notes and scattered village items in January column
From Olney reports of local sales and travel including Mr Early selling out the Intereat to Mr Logan and Miss Rissle Dranatotter visiting from Harmony Iowa. News of snow ending lake merriment, Alice Elmore’s visit home, pork market woes, a serious wagon accident, a Methodist protracted meeting, and editorials from Granger and Common Sense with village chatter and local happenings dated January 17.
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Clarkeville
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Troy
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St. Louis
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Aflaka and Crimea War Reports Across Europe
Fragmented dispatches describe Russian advances against Turkish positions, potential armistice negotiations, and strategic moves near Constantinople. Reports from Vienna claim czar’s forces press on while Turkish plenipotentiaries seek terms, amid broader debates on monetary policy and silver standard implications.
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