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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1875
Page
4
A Troy Herald item from May 19 1675 discusses the Plattsburg Lever and notes its growth while criticizing large ads. It recaps Kentucky Democratic convention choices for governor and lieutenant governor, reflects on state rights and secession debates, and quotes the New York Sun on federalism and local affairs.
A 1943 contribution of $20,000 to support Grant's election via A. T. Stewart is recounted by New York Sun and Kansas City Times. The piece argues such liberalities influenced cabinet appointments, noting skepticism from Grant's staff and contrasting it with later direct gifts to Grant's personal needs.
Ol Boniler previously described as captured in Arizona near Hinde is now reported to have escaped by his guide. The change in detailsalleges Boniler fled with the help of a local supporter, altering the presumed status of the case.
A harsh critique argues Northern abolitionists and New England reformers pursued self interest in Cuba. It claims sugar and slaveholders backed Spanish rule, while U S leaders and financiers preserved slavery to protect profits. The piece cites Sumner Grant and Kelley amid broader anti abolitionist sentiment.
Winter wheat in Iowa nearly wiped out and Missouri to yield about a half crop. Horse thefts increase in the county’s upper area prompting talk of forming citizen committees to restore order. Names such as Chearles Coxmes are noted in the fragmentary report.
A Troy, Missouri notice dated May 10 1876 endorses Col J A Britton for mayor of St Louis calling him the right man with a record as merchant legislator and cashier of the Southern Bank of St Louis. The letter urges readers to place a large vote for Britton, praising honesty experience and public service.
The convention elected Waldo P. Johnson president and N. W. Watkins vice president with G. N. Noland as secretary and Boyle Adams as assistant secretary. A long list of committee appointments follows including executive, judicial, boundaries, representation, militia organization, legislative, education, and bank and corporations, naming many members by surname and district.
The Washington ring members once saved from prison by Grant fear exposure as a new administration approaches. Columbia Alexander, their intended victim in a plot, found a needle shaped projectile hidden in his watch pocket, suggesting an assassination attempt.
Ex President Jefferson Davis declines a Texas college presidency but hints at future work, while an extended letter from Col Sparke recollects past ties. The column includes Democratic party strategy, calls for early conventions, and profiles of delegates McKee and Martin bound for Missouri constitutional convention discussions. It also notes religious and civic items such as the Christian church gathering in Columbia led by Elder L. Wilkes.
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