Enigmatic 1870s US politics and court rulings amid civil rights shifts
The article reviews ongoing United States political maneuvering over stockholder disclosure for members of Congress, Pennsylvania convention dynamics, and Democratic party tensions. It highlights Chief Justice Deaderick of Tennessee, royal family notes, and a critical federal court decision on the Enforcement Act. It notes the Supreme Court's rulings limiting federal power over race related voting rights and the broader implications for civil rights jurisprudence.
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Delaware
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New York
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Ohio
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Winneise
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Indiana
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Jeremiah
Buck
Pennsylvania
Jos Brown
Savannah
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Nashville American
United States Circuit Court
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Court of Last Resort
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Supreme Court
Kentucky
Washington
Louisvalle Corner-Journal
Courier-Journal
Delegates at Large Debate Seeks Unified Ticket
The Augusta Chronicle reports a heated state committee dispute over delegates at large. Supporters urge a plan selecting eight top vote getters per district and a common nine district ticket, proposing Gov Jenkins lead and seven other district picks to unite the party and honor public rights.
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Debate Over Congressman Salaries Sparks House Partisanship
The Friday debate centered on congressmen salaries, cut from five thousand one hundred to four thousand five hundred a year. A proposed amendment sought a March fourth start date for the new pay rate, aiming to avoid voting on one’s own compensation. Despite heavy debate and party gamesmanship, the amendment failed by a small margin, though the issue leaves a precedent about lawmakers not setting their own pay.
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Editorial on Hontate Ad Decision and Political Quips
A long column reviews the Hontate Ad ruling praising its homestead implications for credit and farm capital. It mentions postal rate changes, editorial salvos between papers, gubernatorial talk, and a wave of political commentary, including remarks on Conkling Blaine and Susan B Anthony’s debt repayment.
Charity Work at LaGrange After Civil War Revival
A missive from LaGrange Ga dated March 1876 praises local youths who raised funds to complete the LaGrange Female College building. The piece lauds their athletic and musical entertainment, contributions from Atlanta Gymnasium members, and President Moycon's embrace of physical culture as vital for youth development. It also notes public appreciation and calls for continued support to finish the college project.
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LaGrange
LaGrange Female College
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Allanta Gymnasium
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Mayon
Atlanta
Moycon
Centennial Accident and Public Notices Across Cities
Boston reports a drunken husband beating his wife to death and fatally wounding himself. Washington disputes a military expense error in Custar era records. Philadelphia notes a Memorial arch collapse with minor damage. London reports death of Dr Henry Etherby. Albany elects John A. Dix as university regent amid political tensions. New Orleans block fire destroys fifteen buildings costing $20,000. Smaller items include river levels rising and mining strike actions across the period.
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