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Politically Charged Clips From Sumter to Washington
The era’s partisan debates unfold across Congress and press coverage. Howell Cobb, Treasury secretary, and public officials face questions on leave for campaigns. Hammond defends integrity amid old report references. Diverse notes on tariffs, prohibition, literacy, and party strategy echo through editorials and speeches.
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Nat Hammond
Pension de Ite
Boutelle
Henderson
Howell Cobb
the Bressury
Cleveland
Cobb
National Democratic Party
Oczs
the Treasury
Borrows
Michigan
F. Hi
Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Hammond
Burrows