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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1878
Page
3
A historic speech by Ben Butler on currency reform details a government issued dollar with fixed value, nonexportable, backed by national wealth and bonds. He argues for independence from gold standards, condemns greenbacks as flawed, and defends his proposals against critics while urging prosperity and national power.
The Crisis reports Anderson at New Orleans is sentenced to two years at hard labor, the minimum term by law for the offense, amid claims the court was biased. A suspensive appeal may delay start, with Governor Nicholls under scrutiny over any possible pardon. The piece also cites New Orleans trade data and political commentary on the Democratic party’s western presidential prospects.
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