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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1874
Page
4
A printed letter and editorials discuss the Lincoln county Democratic primary, arguing that some candidates seek to vote freely in the general election while denying party loyalty. The debate centers on endorsements for Buckner and the role of party discipline, with critics accusing supporters of undermining organized nominating processes.
The Democratic party of Missouri presents a platform praising two years of fiscal discipline with debt paid down without tax increases. It calls for fiscal retrenchment, tax reform, and a self supporting penitentiary system, while urging a broad coalition and support from all citizens. It also endorses strict constitutional interpretation, warns against civil rights overreach, supports universal education for all children, and criticizes Republican policies and Southern state governance. It favors national banking with greenbacks, aims to stabilize the currency, and seeks corporate regulation to protect industry. It condemns tax and revenue inequities and stresses integrity and public service in candidates.
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