Arming for Cuba and Grant Era Revenue Reform
A mix of Civil War era items includes reports on a Cuban expedition led by Col Russey, canny talk of General Grant’s appointments and a push for full revenue collection to reduce the national debt. Officials cite rising receipts, urge stern action against defaulters, and note changes in customs and treasury rules.
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Gen. Grant
Grant
Seymour
Delmar
Bureau of Statistics
Wells
Deimar
Imports and domestic resources shape US economic policy
The article analyzes a balance of imports, noting dry goods, tea, sugar, wines, and jewelry among principal imports while suggesting many items could be supplied domestically. It urges Congress to reform national policy to reduce reliance on foreign goods and gradually shift toward domestic production.
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Ccves
Sechavseevenkstanamsaan
Rags
Beg
Wesw
Louisiana
Congress
Irish American shift in party loyalties seen in Chicago call
A Chicago July Fourth convention call by the Irish National Republican Association signals a weakening tie between Irish Americans and the Democratic party. The statement questions Democratic support and emphasizes liberty and republican principles, citing historical tension with Britain and recent political debates on finance and economy.
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Democratic Party
Green Isle
Irish National Republican Association
Chicago
The
Association
New York City
Great Britain
America
Ireland
England
Dublin
Trent
Filibuster raid in Cuba ends with heavy casualties and captures
Reports from Santiago de Cuba recount a landing of one hundred filibusters at Port Batteguerri betrayed by guides. Spanish troops attacked, fifty filibusters killed, prisoners taken, and stores including two million in unsigned currency seized. Leader shot. prisoners taken to Santiago for execution.
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Santiago de Cuba
Spenich
Sthoomer
Port Batteguerri
Caty
Santiago
Baraco
Wasninetox
Cuba
Jordan
Lesca
Trinidad
Visible Admixture Law Clarified For Morgan County Grand Jury
Judge Granger charges the Morgan County Grand Jury on the Visible Admixture law passed May someth ing 1888. The act targets three classes: nonwhite voters, foreign born voters without naturalization, and those who deserted or dodged the draft. It requires judges to use reasonable inquiry to verify eligibility and imposes penitentiary terms for voters, aides, or judges who fail to check and accept illegal ballots.
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Granger
Morgan County
Prosike McComneisvile Herald
M. M
Ohio
United States
Supreme Court
Europe
North America
Turnpike Bonds Boost Darke County Taxes and Growth
In a May 25 1969 letter from Perry Auditor of Darke County Ohio the approach to funding county turnpikes is outlined. It explains building over two hundred miles of turnpike road under a 1666 law with costs of 1500 to 2500 per mile and bond currency aiding tax collection. It notes farmers’ support and higher crops, with bonds issued in 1 20 50 and 100 dollar denominations and paid semiannually to Treasury.
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Darke County
Ohio
Greenville
Praneis Pettit
Morgan Co
Els
Perry
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Lisbon
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Broadway
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N.Y
United States OF America
Washington, D. C
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Philadelphia
Clarence H. Clanrkx
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