Ex Gouvernor Chamberlain and Hayes Fight Over October Congress
Ex Governor Chamberlain is said to be folding his tent and preparing to leave for Northern progress. The article notes President Hayes plans no extra session before October 16 and discusses Southern Democratic votes. It predicts Hayes will fail to secure a Republican Speaker and that Democratic strength will grow stronger by October.
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Branley Matthews
Pee Roe
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Tax proposal outlines eight mill levy for state and county
The committee on Ways and Means reports a tax bill setting five mills for state and three for county, total eight mills. After deducting the ten percent already paid in, the net burden will be lighter. The bill is likely to become law and raise funds to run the government until next year.
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Committee On Ways and Means
The Associate Justice
A South Carolina political endorsement lauds General Sammel McGowan of Abbeville as the leading candidate for Associate Justice. The piece praises his character, public service, and legal acumen, arguing he commands broad support and would bring grace and honor to the Supreme Court. It urges Assembly members to elect him promptly.
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Yorkville Enquirer
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Usury Law Debate Presses South Carolina Reform
The General Assembly weighs re-enacting the old seven percent usury cap arguing it will boost state prosperity by easing capital access. Opponents warn constant agitation harms capital flows and urge passage to restore economic vigor, citing other states with usury laws as models. The measure aims to temper rates to benefit both borrowers and lenders and spur investment.
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Iowa
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New York
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Maryland
Virginia
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Louisiana
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South Carolina Politic Drift Toward Willard Chief Justice
Columbia correspondent reports South Carolina debates over the Chief Justice nomination with Willard favored for the bench amid Hampton administration support. House and Senate power shifts, Mackeyite plots alleged, reforms push economies, pay cuts, and a drive to purge corruption while public debt and court ethics loom.
Financial reform call in hard times on high interest
The author argues against usurious rates of 18 to 20 percent harming farmers merchants and mechanics. He advocates strict statutory reform to curb capitalists, promote permanent improvements, and boost employment, arguing National Banks exploit low taxes yet high lending costs. He notes political tensions, including Blaine, Hampton, and McGowan, and urges decisive action to protect labor and industry.
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The Lowndesville Murderers Executed in Union
The story recounts the 1878 Lowndesville killings and the executions of Jenkins Whitner Wightman Allen and others. Rhodes incited a mob and authorities moved to protect prisoners. After trials, seven were sentenced to death but commutations spared some. Whitner and Wightman Allen faced the gallows, with the others executed or imprisoned.
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Liem
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Jenkins Whitner
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Wightman
Allen
Clayton Allen
Lowndesville
Osborne Rhodes
Georgia
Dr. Speer
Setar
Saspetaney
Bodham
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William Corby
Wightman Allen
Rhodes
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Calaboose
Lewndenville
Pritchard
Aletta Thaylonen
Theodore Haber
Calabagse
Beker
Presbyterian Church
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Baker
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Walbulle
Cooke
Otter
John Allen
Jenkina Whitner
Bava
Pratt
Maxcy
Allens
Jenkina Whitier
Abbeville Rifles
Whitner
Jeena
Washington contest for Bradford seat sparks urban intrigue
In this rough summary of a broad clipping, readers are shown a collage of political rumor and cultural snippets. It mentions contesting Washington seat, untried murderers, Parson Brownlow’s late utterances, alleged bribery in politics, a widow suing over liquor death, notable local obituaries, and various curious anecdotes from Iowa to New York City, all presented in a brisk 19th century newspaper tone. The piece underscores tumult in politics, law, and society, with terse observations on officials, finance, and public health.
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Washington
Bradford
Bella
Parson Brownlow
Ham
Iowa
Serih
Mary J. Willard
Mation Willard
John 5. Marks
Laurensville
Daniél Webster
New York City
Fragmented ad text claims false cures and remedies
The readable fragments advertise dubious cures with dubious claims. Reference to a purported dyspepsia remedy, prices, and a seller named Wilkie appear amid garbled wording and uncertain station details. The text resembles an unreliable medical advertisement from an old page.
Pendleton Factory for Sale Before April 25 1877
Court proceedings list Pendleton factory property for sale including buildings house stock and 35 workers dormitory and outbuildings. The filing names Albert J as plaintiff against the Fone company and others and sets purchase terms and dates in the probate court.
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Common Pheas
Albert J. Ae
Buowe
Pendleton
Gracia
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