A Day of Reckoning With the Republican Party
Washington correspondent Henry Loomis Nelson argues in The Boston Herald that Congress under Republican control serves trusts and moneyed interests, not the people. He predicts a reckoning as the trusts corrupt politics, warning of a coming political collapse and a renewed populace awakening.
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Boston Herald
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Samson
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East Gettysburg
Appomattox
Abolition of Debtor Imprisonment Debate
The Washington Post backs ending debts imprisonment and urges reform of collection laws. It argues current laws burden credit while personal honor should govern repayment, noting most credit in Atlanta hinges on these legal mechanisms and that many families face execution of accounts due to harsh collection practices.
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Washington Post
Credit Reform and Homestead Exemption Views
The author argues repeal of collection laws and homestead exemptions would end wage garnishment, favor honest debtors, and reduce court costs. Credit would rely on personal honor, with a wealthy bad payer losing credit and a poor honest debtor gaining access to more credit.
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Cvedit
J. P
Scotching the Canal Treaty Delayed by Colombia Turmoil
The article portrays U S pressure on Colombia over the canal treaty, accusing Dr Herran and Concha of tampering with treaty talks and pressuring Colombia with a cash bonus and yearly annuity. It argues the canal must be built, by Panama or Nicaragua routes, with Congress set to proceed without delay.
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Colombia
Dr Herran
Concha
Department of State
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State Department
Hay
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Nicaragua
The Surratt Case Again Reexamined
The lengthy raised issue reopens debate on Mary E. Surratt s execution and President Johnson s role. It cites Holt s withholding of the military commission recommendation and Anna Surratt s letters. Johnson published a full 1872 statement denying denial, while cabinet officers corroborated his account.
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War Department
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Nashville
Tenn
Eral Holt
European squadrons prompt talk of US war readiness
The piece argues for a strengthened US navy to deter European powers in the Caribbean and protect Venezuela. It notes public support for congress to enact naval expansion to parity with major navies, while criticizing wage disparities and trust profits affecting workers. It also mentions political figures and broad economic issues of the era.
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Venezuela
United States
Congress
Standard Oi
Dying Year of Old and New Year Verses in Verse
Readers encounter a collage of New Year poems and notices. Verse reflects on the fading old year, the dawn of the new, and seasonal imagery, interspersed with a local Missouri Mississippi note about a Ladies Home project in Jackson with officers named and a statewide organizer chosen.
Unearned Wages and Legal Assignments Questioned in Illinois
A Illinois appellate court doubts that unearned wages can be lawfully attached by assignment, suggesting the law may fail to protect a worker from the consequences of his own folly if he lacks full mental capacity to manage ordinary affairs. Legal notes discuss related negligence and insurance cases across several states.
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Chicago Legal News
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Soutern
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T Proubit
Court House
Birmingham
Firs Départment
Trafic
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Herat Son
Southwestern Rep
Texas
Bachouty
Edwards
Southern Railay Company
Oliver
Republicans in Alabama Face Fight Over District Attorney Post
In Montgomery the GOP frays over the Montgomery district attorney position as factions dispute the recognition of the Wellman executive committee and the last state convention. Referees named by the president are seen as limited to vacancies, not creation, fueling opposition letters and internal struggles.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Internal Revenue
Collier Thompson
Wellman
Nefm
Thipegroes
Thompson
Portraits Add Value to Alabama History Gallery
The Alabama Department of History received an oil portrait of Governor Benjamin Fitzpatrick, donated by Mrs Evelyn Fitzpatrick Munger, widow of his son. The gallery also gained an oil portrait of Bishop J. O. Andrews, the only Alabama resident bishop, donated by Rev. J. Andrews. Both acquisitions boost the department’s growing treasure house.
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Alabama
Rev. J. @. Andrews
Will Lay Stone With Eclat at New Capitol in Mississippi
Jackson Miss January 2 Special The Mississippi capitol commission reports 7947000 09 spent on the new state house with 530017 left in the appropriation for completion Plans call for laying the corner stone June 3 with a large civic and military demonstration The entire Mississippi National Guard will be rendezvoused in Jackson for the exercises The stone will be laid under the Magonig fraternity auspices
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Ississippi
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Capitol Commission
State House
Terisature
Magonig Fraternity
Rome's Long Life Reputation Placed In City Report
Rome Georgia records show high health and longevity with a long standing claim of being the healthiest city of its size. The 192-year report cites interments totaling 27 non-residents and stillborns, with details on race and demographics, praising an exceptionally low death rate.
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Hill City
Rome
Sexton C. L
Giyarn
Georgia state divisional updates on teacher payments and public funds
W B Merritt announced January 10 to 15 as the start for paying last year’s $60,000 owed to teachers, with funds released after treasury work on bond interest. Governor Terrell aims sub February payments. legal opinion sought on county boards borrowing to speed teacher pay. New appointees include Judge R A S Freeman as a Confederate Soldiers' Home trustee and Dr James B Baird replacing Dr Etkin at Milledgevale sanitarium. Governor Candler to compile colonial, revolutionary and confederate records. pardon hearings moved to the first week monthly. new Citizens Bank of Tifton applying for a charter with $35,000 capital.
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Troup County
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Etkin
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Atlanta
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Will Establish A Bank Prominent Citizen of Moultrie
Moultrie Georgia January Battie a prominent local businessman will travel to Perry Florida to establish a bank. For eight to ten years he has been active in local trade and is a major shareholder in the Citizens Bank. He has banking and mercantile experience and is expected to succeed in the new venture.
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Fries Merger Belief Dims Amid Money Tightness
In Raleigh North Carolina January 2 special report mill men say Fries proposed cotton mill merger has failed due to money stringency in New York blocking underwriting.
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Cotton Mills Hus
New York
Captain B Manry Leaves Albany
Captain John B. Manry of Albany Guards departs for Birmingham to make it his home. Local companies cheered at the depot as volleys and rousing cheers marked his departure. Manry, a top Fourth Regiment officer and expert sharpshooter, leaves notable Georgia state troops.
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Albany
John. B. Manry
Albany Guards
Birmingham
Manry
Georgia
Municipal Officers Elected in Quiet Town Vote
A very quiet election was held yesterday in Ploney Branch Ge with 70 candidates. O. T. Ditten was elected mayor and all voters cast ballots as they preferred, reflecting local tastes in governance.
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Epecabokt
O. T. Diten
City is Without Fuel Oil in New Orleans Failing Beaumont Supply
New Orleans on January 2 reports a fuel oil shortage as furnaces converted to oil revert to coal. Lone Star and Crescent remains the sole supplier, sending notices that after January 1 it cannot meet all customer demands due to insufficient oil from Beaumont.
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Miles
Sberia
New Orleans
Beaumont
Lone Star and Crescent
Rogues Gallery Photo Suit Tests Police Right
In New York on January 2 the court will hear Owen’s challenge to police use of his portrait in the rogues’ gallery. Judge Scott will direct Police Commissioner Green to show cause why officials should not be restrained from keeping the photograph and circulating copies among precincts.
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York
Yornes
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Supreme Court
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Ufetent
Bich Bequest for Tulane University
Appraisal of A C Hutchinson estate in New Orleans shows value of 1 168.87. Bulk of property designated for Tulane University medical department.
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University
New Orleans
A.C. Hutchinson
Morsan
Louisiana and Tews Railroad
Tulare University
Hand Shot Off in Fairburn Hunts Accident
Charley Mochene a 15 year old son of Hes F Sothews and a merchant of this place sustained a serious accident while table hunting yesterday afternoon. In some mishap his gun was accidentally discharged, the whole load of shot passing through his left hand and wrist, tearing the member severely and rendering amputation necessary.
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Charley Mochene
Hes F_ Sothews
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