Political warfare and party organization in Troy
The article argues that the Republican and Democratic parties face a critical county campaign. It warns that poor organization and split votes could allow a minority to win in a Democratic-leaning county, while Republicans keep a strategy of “masterly inactivity.” It urges strong state and county organization, clear nominations, and decisive action to prevent a chaotic race and safeguard the majority rule principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Louisiava
Sanborne
Jayne
Credit Mobilier
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Parson Brownlow
Selkah
Wim
Supreme court accepts Brooks as Arkansas governor
The Arkansas governor dispute swings again as the state Supreme Court now asserts jurisdiction, upholding the circuit court and recognizing Brooks as governor. The piece condemns the violence and calls for a peaceful election to resolve the crisis, criticizing dual governorships and city money motives.
Levee control and government rule debated in press
The editorial sparks a Republican tirade against the present executive, proposing that levees be managed by the government under the War Secretary. A subscriber mocks the cabinet, while the Supreme Court's jurisdiction and the governor dispute loom. The piece questions Grant’s stance as the legislature faced critical decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvota
Levee Board
The Nation’s Corruption Described as Ulcer in Body Politic
In the St Louis Dispatch critique, corruption is a cancer spreading through government. The piece links Credit Mobilier to a web of roguery involving Garfield era figures, with President and cabinet accused of graft. It likens the exposure to a nine days’ wonder and warns of systemic decay across posts, courts, and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Mobilier
Jocal Aftairea
District of Columbia
Casey
Durell
Tom Murphy
Kirtland
Garfield
Colfax
Bingham
Patterson
Chandler
Oliver
National Treasury
Ila Governora
Lidlan
Fclala
Supreme Court
Jega
Ste Presidenut
St. Louis Dispatch
War on the Arkansas River: Baxter and Brookals clash on steamer
A Baxter force under Lieut Welsh battles Brookalites on the steamer Hallie while attempting to seize 160 arms for the Judicial Vulver ality. Capt Sam Houston dies, Est. Houston and pilots wounded. Brooke’s troops deploy cavalry as trains are halted. Fort Smith rails blocked to slow Daxter and Crookside factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
Baxter
Welsh
Allie
Sam Houston
Ed. Houston
Fort Smith
Brookaltus
Col
John Brooker
Fortsworth
Palermo
Brooks
Hallie
Lieut. Welst
Ilouse
Sam Ilouston
John Moyers
Llouston
Dr. Dale
Luscumb Leigh
John Meyers
Ald
Welch
Capt. Welch
Janiso
Cairo & Fulton Railroad
the Mill
Arkansas Governor Controversy Settlement Proposal
The 1874 Arkansas gubernatorial dispute centers on a proposal by Attorney General Williams for a joint legislative call to settle who is governor. Brooks Baxter threaten to reject such terms while Baxter asserts Supreme Court and circuit court rulings already resolve the matter. both sides urge federal protection and legal resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Baxter
Brooks
Arkanens
Washington
I. C
Joseph Brooke
Elisha Baxter
State of
Arkansas
Anid Brooks
Huxter
Naval
State House
Vuch
Daxter
Eeslienwatsoiny
Thas
Iea
General Assembly
Gero
Il. Williams
Littie Rock
Ion
Geo
MH. Williams
United States
Jn de Weantine
L Hiave
Eninna Daxton
Gov'r
Barking Cross
Att’y-Gien
Williams
Anther
Arkanans
Dam
Supreme Court of
Waye
Circuit Court
JosEri Drouxs
Gory
International Code Society push for global arbitration
Dr J B Miles secretary of the International Code Society in Brussels and the American Peace novelty secretary in Washington urge Congress to back a system of international arbitration. The aim is to avert wars by resolving disputes before a recognized tribunal. The move is deemed good, promoting peace, economy, and civilization as governments settle issues like individuals do. An observer notes chalked vermilion on denim lines as a curious unrelated detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miles
International Code Society
Brussels
Belgium
American Peace Noviety
Washington
Congress
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Troy Herald
Thes
D. Tisher
A. Mudd
Crooks
Philadelphia
Grantie
le Ees
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