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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1878
Page
4
A Troy paper surveys laborers and unions, criticizing radical labor politics and demagoguery. It condemns Carpetbagger governance and praises peaceful ballot power, while condemning the South’s postwar turmoil and Republican missteps. It notes Florida fraud inquiries, township legal shifts, and railroad audit reforms shaping policy.
J Hl Pattee of Monmouth IL disrupted a séance in Memphie by squirting aniline through a prepared ring into the cabinet. A face vanished briefly, lights came on, and Mott appeared with his face stained by the dye, sparking excitement among onlookers.
A Memphis court mandamus case presses county levy limits for a bond-backed railroad project in Macon County. The article cites Mississippi river navigation plans by Capt. Eade, arguing for a river channel system from Memphis to St. Louis to reduce dredging needs and accelerate national prosperity, with broader implications for trade balances. Also reports a Georgia murder sentence, North Carolina capture, and North Carolina election shifts.
A collection of 1880 era editorials and reports discuss Florida election fraud, Hayes seating, and Democratic reactions. Interwoven are mentions of Samuel Tilden, various newspapers, and calls for punishment of conspirators, with commentary on party futures and legislative responses to immigration and public libraries.
In Spriegfeld Missouri 800 to 1000 residents gathered to oppose the payment of county railroad bonds. Speakers urged the county court not to levy taxes for the coming year and to destroy the remainder of bonds valued at 120,000. A committee presented these demands to the court. they were refused. The gathering stayed orderly until a late dispute with local youths leading to arrests.
The St Louis market reports a steady wheat demand with futures mixed and cash grades firm yet cautious. White and implied milled goods show strong shipping demand. tobacco leaf shows light offerings but steady market with moderate prices. Live stock stays steady. cattle supply adequate and hogs rally with active trade and higher prices per 100 pounds.
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