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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1874
Page
4
The Vermont Democrats nominate W. H. H. Bing ham for governor Henry Chave for lieutenant governor and Otto Chamberlin for treasurer. Voters urged to attend township mass meetings on the 11th to influence county central committees while editors seek changes in leadership and policies across the state.
The notice urges concise mass meetings on the 11th to elect delegates for the county mass convention on August 10. It stresses full county representation, a strong slate of nominees, and Lincoln’s delegates to excel. Postmaster General Crenwell resigns before success of his postal telegraphy plan. Eugene Hale of Maine appointed to fill vacancy. He is Senator Chandler’s son-in-law and noted for retrenchment and reform. Hale is 38 years old.
George H Hub bell and five others publish an address from Boonville proposing an independent political organization led by the people to resist partisan manipulation. They urge county seat meetings on the second Monday in August to choose delegates for a state convention at Jefferson City on September 5. Is this a grin from the new Radiga possum.
The Iowa anti monopoly platform is praised as practical, with calls for reform and honest delegates. The piece argues Democrats should unite against corruption, while urging alignment with reform regardless of party labels, and notes Colman’s advice to Illinois Grangers and Missouri Democrats without addressing Culman or the bridge issue.
TheMontgomery Standard is urged to reconsider its stance on judging men by past acts rather than promises of reform. The author argues that past duties and even years since, including a seven year cycle, should govern objections to reform, emphasizing that maturity does not guarantee improvement and calling for the party motto to focus on selecting the best men.
The Miami Jnder editor J C Kerby married Miss Nannie W. Miller on the 15th. The note welcomes the professional brother to marriage and hopes for a long, useful life without regret. The Paris Mercury notes the Democratic choice of L J Eastin as Missouri lieutenant governor. Rumor suggests Creswell may become minister to Austria.
The piece endorses Thomas C. Reynolds as Supreme Judge and General L J Eastin as Lieutenant Governor, praising Eastin as a dignified choice and noting support from several papers. It also lists other gubernatorial candidates including Norman J Volman M V L McClelland F M Cockrell and H Hardin as worthy.
A controversial report traces Pluichbeck of New Orleans facing trouble tied to an incident with Hugo Redwitz a German saloon keeper and a claim of $5000 in damages. The commentary weighs sympathetic and critical views on race and civics, noting mixed newspaper reactions and public opinion across regions. It also cites editorials from Chicago Tribune and Clarksville Sentinel and mentions a Quincy Call obituary note about a boy’s teeth complaint.
The Iowa Anti-Monopolists publish a platform praising national reform, citing states rights and consent of the governed. It denounces Grant era excesses, advocates sound money, hard tariffs, one term presidency, direct elections, civil-service reform, and land grants for Union soldiers. It notes parallels with Democratic aims while stressing a Republican-led third party strength. It highlights Southern grievances and claims the platform prioritizes South issues as the first five resolutions.
A satirical reflection on the Iowa Anti-Monopolists gaining influence beyond a timid start, with commentary on Iowa Republicans unable to defeat the movement. The snippet includes editor sentiment about future strength and a quip about a quill brother’s wife, plus a Rochester Le Presse joke about dietary beliefs and family market orders.
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