Political and financial updates from Troy Herald 1877
The Troy Herald reports on a range of topics including an obituary for ex New York prominent figure Lateen Johan Morrisey, treasury calls for 6 900 000 worth of five twenty dollar bonds, exchange of dollars for greenbacks, new issued silver certificates, and planned printing of larger denomination notes. It also covers confirmation of a New Orleans customs post, senate debate on specie resumption act, charges against minister G F Soward, and Fort bill restricting reissuance of legal tender notes. Rio Grande disturbances prompt cabinet discussions as Lerdo party activity raises regional tensions. Northern claims versus Southern claims in Congress are noted, along with J M Long as a candidate for State Superintendent, a Democrat focusing on education.
Corkling Defends View Of Great Fraud And Bloodshed
Colonel Fred Corkling, brother of the senator, denounces a vast fraud and expresses willingness to risk his life for justice. He compares Grant’s Washington troop buildup to Louis Napoleon’s 1852 usurpation and recalls Paris scenes. He recalls urging Mr. Tilden to take office at all hazards, but Tilden refused to court bloodshed.
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Fred Corkling
Grant
Washington
Louis Napoleon
Paris
Hayes
Mr. Tilden
McWitt's CASE and McNeil Murder Debate in Senate
A Senate discussion critiques McNeil the alleged murderer and denounces speech by Reve ter Butler of Howth Carolinas, Gen Cook, and Gen Armstong of Missouri. The speaker mortalizes the victims, condemns incitement, and admonishes lawmakers against praising brutality and dishonor. The column laments Missouri's David It. Armstrong’s short term.
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McWitt
McNeil
Senate
Reve Ter Butler
Howth
Carolinas
Gen. Cook
Genater Armstrong
Heaven
Earth
Alissouri
David
Armatrong
Senate Passes Missouri Militia Reimbursement Bill
A reputable report notes the Senate approved Senator Cockrall’s bill to reimburse Missouri for militia payments since April 17, 1866. It directs the Treasury to examine evidence and records of payments to officers and privates who aided in suppressing the rebellion. The measure aims for a congressional report on the amounts due, avoiding prior failed direct appropriations backed by Senator Wockrell’s bill.
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Republican
Senate
Cockrall
Missouri
United States
Fleen Hie
Saldatale
Iin
Congress
Anid
Wockrell
Secretary of the Treasury
Stecl
Petition for Raphael Semmes on Howgate expedition
In the senate on the 29th alt Mr McCreery presented a petition signed by a large number of influential old Gen Renee Jene of party asking Raphael Semmes be assigned to pole position on the Howgate expedition. He cited the scientific research of Bernines father and the North Pole theory now gaining credence and said the petition was inspired by affection to vindicate his father’s views and place his name where it belonged.
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Senate
McCreery
Renee Jene
Raphael Semmes
Poalsion
Howgate
North Pole
Aon
Illinois health board tightens over 6000 imposters exposed
The Illinois state board of health, created by a recent law, found over 6000 pretend practitioners, 3500 without diplomas, about 400 with fraudulent credentials, and more than 1000 medical establishments forced to close or leave the state. The board has just begun enforcing the law.
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I Ilinois State Board, For Health
Inez
Senate Passes Resolution For Jefferson Grave Monument
The senate approves a house joint resolution allocating 5000 dollars to create a monument over the grave of Thomas Jefferson. The action formalizes funding and directs memorial construction.
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Senate
House
Thomas Jefferson
Speaking At Crag Apple School House
Mr H. Parker spoke at Crag Apple School House arguing for greenbacks and Democratic unity. He urged supporting reform through the party while opposing a separate money-focused faction. The meeting praised the party's past prosperity and planned a Greenback club for the next Saturday night.
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Crag-Apple
Leviteion
Parker
Thie Place
Greenbacks
Democratic Party
Ile
Congress
Lie
Democrate
Itis
Fred Wing
Freewen
Boss Tweed
Four Lug Milla Explosions Kill Seventeen in Minneapolis
Explosions at a group of fourlug mills in Minneapolis on the 3rd caused severe property destruction and left seventeen dead. Investigating authorities report widespread damage across the site as rescue teams search wreckage and assess casualties.
Senator Coukilng’s dismay echoes through 1676 notes
A fragmented 17th century political sketch shows Senator Coukilng expressing disappointment with the administration. The text hints at lingering wounds and a depletion of influence as events unfold in a turbulent period.
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Cincimnnti Commercial
Coukilng
House Committee Votes to Pause Eluking Fund
The house committee on wage and decided to report a temporary suspension of the eluking fund. The fund has accumulated about eight years ahead of legal requirements.
Russia and England Seek Concessions Over San Stefano Convo
The Vienna and St Petersburg agencies report Russia evacuations and a cautious turnover of talks. A conciliatory mood is noted in St Petersburg but England presses for the San Stefano treaty to be laid before the congress for full discussion. Berlin and London treat the matter with skepticism as Russia holds its ground on principle.
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Pereghire
London
Vienna
St. Petereburg
St. Petersburg
Rosala
England
Treaty of San Stefano
Russia
Berlin
Introduced and Referred House Bills January 1
Mr Clark introduces a bill to prevent railroad insolvency allowing US Treasury gold from stock sales with four percent interest. Mr Acklin reposes the iron clad oath for jurors. Mr Turner opposes political purpose assessments. Joint resolution aims to amend the constitution to bar congress members from certain offices during or after term. Mr Wilson repeals act to strengthen public credit and gold payments for prior lawful money debts.
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Clark
United States
Acklin
Turner
Congress
Supreme Court
Wilson
Republican senatorial con del endorses dubious fourteenth amendment ruling
In Washington the Republican con del agreed to report to the senate a series of resolutions declaring the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments not legally part of the constitution and should be enforced by the executive department. The passage is argued as a basis for the coming campaign. critics say it would justify drastic measures to compel Black voters and invade state processes.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Law of the Land
Executive Department
Neutrality Limits on Russian and British Vessels in U S Ports
The United States and Great Britain by the treaty of Washington must prevent fitting out or arming vessels believed to be destined for war. No war exists between Russia or Britain and the U S, so no breach of neutrality occurs in permitting vessels to enter U S ports for any purpose until a war exists between the nations.
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San Francisco
England
Unite States
Great Deitaly
Russia
Great Britain
Treasury appointees to study railway pooling reforms
The secretary of the treasury has named several gentlemen experts to furnish information to the department on internal commerce. The second annual report is due around July 1 and will describe apportionment schemes or pooling arrangements among railway companies. It will assess their effects on transportation and the nation’s commercial interests.
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The
Trassury
Gantiomen
Department
United States
Bose
Opon Transportation
Jefferson Davis and war legacy in a 1860s letter
Letter from Jefferson Davis argues that survivors should not plead for the cause’s justification, defending state sovereignty and the Civil War as a defense of liberty. It contrasts war aims with conquest and urges posterity to judge the era with knowledge. Davis laments misrepresentation and calls for measured reflection on Union history.
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Jeff
Gavis
Aceiag
Macon
Jefferson ‘Davis
Moh
Libla
Dlurrenson Davis
Treasury to issue 1.1 million in currency and silver
The secretary of the treasury plans to place 1,167,693 dollars toward legal tender and to issue 80 percent of the added national bank circulation for the month. The same amount will be withdrawn in silver dollars for currency obligations.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Han
Legal Tendur Nees
Additioneal National Bank
Levee Improvement Bills Reported for Several States
The levee inquiry confirms a submitted report and bill for riverward improvements. It appropriates funds for Missouri and Arkansas levees, including Missouri above the Ohio and the Lower Mississippi region, with totals in the hundreds of thousands and millions.
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Ita
Missouri
Arkansas
Aissouri
Ohio
Miluiaipp
Louisque
Miaslesipp
Public notice outlines identity claim and inquiry
A garbled notice asserts Geo.L. Smith and Tom Anderson are the same person and warns the public not to be deceived while noting an inquiry or appointment in New Orleans. The fragment implies a claim of alias and expected action but details are unclear.
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Troy Herald
W.f. Sokmenena
Lateen
Johan Morrisey
Congreat Trot
New York
Saratoge
Eliver Col
New Orleans
Smiths
Geo. L
Messrs. Ferry and
Voorhees
G. F. Soward
China
Shanghai
House Committee On Expenditures
State Department
Rio Grandto
Lerdo Revolutionary Party
Missesippi
J. M. Long
Chillicothe Academy
Raa
Long
Morgan
Alice
Wisconsin
Finos
Phillipa
Banking Committee
Knox County
LD. I. Armathong
United States Senate
John McNeil
Said McNeil
Snedian
Ana Solator
Ewing
Central Committee
Cue Railroad
Register of Lands
Geo
L. Smith
Tom Anerson
Kieg
Joencas
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