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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1877
Page
4
The piece surveys congressional deferral of the Kellogg case, state board decisions, and varied opinions on appointments and civil rights. It critiques conservative alignments, calls out Hayes policy, and questions Layos troop redeployment while noting exaggerated rhetoric and partisan tension.
The piece condemns national decay and calls for action as Democrats and conservatives claim victory amid corruption. It notes a split South and North, state sovereignty, and limits on federal power, with reflections on President Hayes and social orders. A church scene at the White House follows, mentioning Douglass’s potential DC marshal role and race-related reception issues.
Discussion overheard about appointing a commission of eminent gentlemen to visit South Carolina and Louisiana. Critics say the commission plan has endured the century and must end. The note also targets new elections in those states as a poor dodge, urging accountability from Mr Slayes.
Republicans touts public school support while opposing a constitutional amendment for poll tax as voting qualification. The article notes Key as postmaster general candidate, Morton and Tyner to run the office, and Branley Matthews elected senator from Ohio on the 15th of the month to fill Sherman’s vacancy.
The legislature reports passage of measures including a misde meanor for Sunday shooting, a petroleum temperature bill, and a tax exemption for religious and educational institutions. Other actions include penalties for corrupt campaigning, a hog cholera reward, bonds for education, and orders to engross senate bills. The house also passed a sewing machine instalment refund rule and a deficiency bill outlining costs from criminal cases to judiciary pay. Public opinion and procedural notes fill the ledger as 748 of 758 introduced bills remain.
In Paranton near Wilkes Barre unemployed workers pressed for a public works appropriation of twenty thousand dollars to hire laborers. The piece notes political discontent, mentions state and national figures, and reports local social events and small-town notices as Busy Bee signs off.
Examinations of persons for certificates to reach will be held on the first Saturday of each month. J. M. McLean, County Com.
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