Midwestern and national shocks loom in 1877 reports
A compact summary of political, economic, and social chatter notes from Troy Herald dated September 6 1877. Items cite Admiral Bemme death Andrew Grant emotion at Edinburgh freedom case, Brigham Young death and potential successor, grain surplus, bank troubles in Chicago, posturing on Congress, and civilizational progress debates. Also mentions Isaac de Bar and Nussle campaigns, bridge collapse, and mortgage strain on farms with fears of gold-based resumption and Shylock anxieties.
Republicans of Ohio Platform Sparks National Debate
The piece criticizes the Ohio Republicans as alarmed by the nation’s condition, labeling them sectional and power driven. It denounces actions in the South, calls for a receiver for the Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad, and condemns free love and John Brown’s memory as corrupting influences from New England.
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St. Joseph
Missouri
Esus
Herald
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Freeloverlem
Massachusetts
John Browniem
Kansas
John Brown
Washington
New England
Dlabollam
Blame and Blaine on State Rights Debate in Maine
The piece critiques Bully Blaine of Maine for avoiding a direct stance on slavery while critiquing central government overreach. It contrasts state sovereignty with Republican ideals, warning against intrusion into state and domestic affairs. Senator Morton's health is noted as improving.
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Blaine
Maine
Lotialana
Louisvane
The Grand Theft of the Presidency in Rhetoric
A Cincinnati Commercial critique denounces Republicans as treating stealing government as a patriotic perquisite. It portrays Hayes and civil service reform amid the Great Fraud, calling the 1876 dispute a grand crime and mourning perceived usurpation of high offices. The piece laments the moral decline and pandering of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayes
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Republlicans
Hayes
Ballet
Tilden
Hendricks
Tile
Sendricka
Notvo
Heyer
Wheeler
Epolle
Akove
Plain English and railroad policy in a feisty journal
The Louisiana Journal defends its insistence on plain language while criticizing another paper’s lofty wording as overstyled. It notes the editorial stance that government should intervene with railroads if needed, and laments not advancing arguments in a recent piece. It cites the Montgomery Standard and an International Review extract, then expresses regret for souring relations with its contemporary.
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Louisiana Journal
Ridleo
Puebla
Montgomery Standard
International Review
Fraudulent President Trip Criticized In New England Tour
The New York Sun denounces the Fraudulant President and his cabinet as fallen from grace in a scathing critique. The piece questions their sanity and moral state, warns of further foolishness, and urges immediate medical treatment and relief from public duties. The writer advocates calling a doctor and using Incans to cure the alleged ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New England
Hayes and Company
Controversy Over Exhibitions and Public Mockery
The piece condemns public displays by certain individuals described as imbecile, urging suppression of a Western exhibition to spare Key and Evarte from hostile crowds. It claims some have “sold themselves to the devil” and face the consequences of a critical public.
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Jeer
Blueh
Clayes
Key
Evarte
A Singular Proposal on Railways by Key Statesman
Jobe Sherman's Co notes a prominent statesman and party leadership urging federal control of railways as a remedy. The piece warns that four trillion in property and vast annual revenues, already shaping senators and representatives, could be forced under government control, risking a dictatorship and potential run on government by owners.
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Jobe Sherman
International Review
Imany
Col. Boott
United States
Speech in Worcester on unity and equal rights for all
Mr Anges spoke in Worcester about broad national consensus on keeping the United States intact from Atlantic to Pacific. He said all states must have equal rights and all citizens, black or white, native or naturalized, must have equal protection under law. He noted differences over methods but stressed support for the proposed course and a government supreme to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Anges
New Englan
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Union
Famine in Southern India Reported With Mass Deaths
A dated August 1 dispatch from India reports 24,000,000 in Southern India afflicted by famine. News from Wyanada shows 29 dead on a road. a coffee planter’s hut reveals decaying corpses. Since the famine began 500,000 have died, with further tragedy feared in Mysore and two cholera cases reported near Bangalore.
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India
Wyanada
Aly
Struvta
Madras
Foundling
Rowle
Mysore
Bangalore
Notable NC Governor Vance Speech Noted in Asheville
A local paper reports Governor Vance delivered a feature at Asheville or The Scattered Nation and critiques found in the piece reference alleged anti Jewish sentiment and a sharp Yankee stereotype. The Western Union and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph companies announce consolidation, pooling warnings, abolishing extra offices, and restoring former rates between competing points.
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Gov. Vance
North Carolina
Asheville
New England
Boston
Raul
Jonathan
Will
Abraham
New Englan
Western Union
Atlantic and Pacifico Telegraph Company
War alerts loom as British food fears shift trade to America
London envoy reports English harvests fall short and Russian supplies disrupted. He warns Britain must rely on America for grain while the war drags on. Some military men fear a defeat like Plevna could force peace terms, stressing the perilous European balance and U S leadership.
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Mr. Jennings
London
New York World
Russia
America
Zneland
Plevna
Csar
Each & Son
Aurela
United States
Grand Jury Returns True Bills in South Carolina Case
The Columbia grand jury returned true bills for breach of trust against ex Lieutenant Governor Gleaves ex Senate leader Montgomery ex Governor Moves ex Clerk James Jones ex Treasurer Parker and clerk Williford for forgery. F S Jacobs charged with forgery over 3000 dollars. Boots Parker and U S Senator Patterson charged with bribery of legislature members and conspiracy to bribe officials including H S Impton of New York.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Gleaves
Senate
Montgomery
Moves
Junees
Parker
Alaamyainet
Wullifrod
F. 5
Jacobs
Boots Parker
United States
Patterson
Legitnaiure Indianers
Blue Ridge Railroad
Anile Patterson
H. S,impton
New York
Bridge Collapse Kills Dozens Near Des Moines Train Tragedy
Morning wreck on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line broke a bridge seven miles from Des Moines Iowa. About twenty people died instantly and many were injured. A dining car was attached, six crew members killed. Cause cited as bridge washout due to heavy rains. Sleeping car stayed on track saving many lives.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Paeblu
Des Moines
Iowa
DB Darnun
Alltachadl
Inter Ocean letter on remonetizing silver prompts 197 replies
The Chicago Inter Ocean sent a circular to congress members asking their stance on remonetizing silver. Of 197 responses, 131 favor repealing the 1873 law and restoring the dollar of the fathers to the coinage, 15 favor remonetizing with conditions, 18 support remonetizing, 31 undecided, and 2 refuse to answer.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Congress
Wilyer
Pittsburgh Railroad Company Claims Notification
The Pennsylvania railroad company published a notice inviting parties with claims for goods destroyed by the mob in Pittsburgh to present their claims through the company’s attorneys. Claims will be presented to Allegheny County authorities at no expense to the claimant. The aggregate value of destroyed property is about 6 million dollars.
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Pennsylvania Railroas Company
Partion
Pittsburg
Alleghany County
Pliteburg
Jefferson Quote on Militia and Defense
Thomas Jefferson argues for reliance on a militia for internal defense and warns against a standing army or navy in peacetime to avoid overawing public sentiment and financial risk. He expresses concern about depredations and the danger of being ground down by a powerful maritime force.
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Tamior
Anavy
Thomas Jefferson
McHee suit over whisky ring dam ages faces demurrer death
Government sues William McHee for damages from links to the St. Louis whisky ring. The defendant died, filing a demurrer to 454 counts claiming the statute of limitations. In 1,198 counts he pleads double jeopardy after prior trial, conviction, sentence, and pardon. Telegram from Helena, Montana notes hostiles appearing near Baslu. On the 24th natives killed two men and two women. captives later released. Ludlans are said to be under Joseph Looking-glass and White Bird.
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Wmn. McHee
St. Louie
Helena
Mont
Ievor Baslu
Maoners
Joseph
Looking-glass
White Bird
County to Hear Wade Uumpton on Next Month's Meeting
The residents of Winnabago county Indiana who two years ago refused a permit to Jefferson Doyle will on the 13th of next month convene at their county seat to listen to Governor Wade Hampton of South care TY.
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Winnabago County
iNlc
Jefferson Doyle
Govureid Wade Uumpton
South Cares
Benator Cockrell Seeks Treasury Help on Union Army Property Claims
In a letter to the treasury department, Benator Cockrell requests sending competent officers to Missouri to investigate private property use or occupation by the Union army during the rebellion.
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Benator Cockrell
Treasury Department
Department
Midouri
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Troy Herald
Gil Trurmond, Léiere
Bemme
Dullhen
Ohio
Mr. Trish
Ben DeBar
St. Louis
N. B. Forest
Bartlett Springs
Alabama
Bank of
Chicago
Philadelphia
France
Lewis V. Bogg
Fle
Freedom of Edinburgh
Grant
Aiatult
Omaha
Union Pacific
Brigam Young
John
Missouri River
St. Charles
Cffics
Baston
Baltimore
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Galveston
Nussle
Turkey
Gatubetta
Lie
Journalg
Blabop Marvin
M. E. Church
Lows
Hle
Louie
South
Mortuu
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