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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1866
Page
2
The article discusses Congress tax policy on oil production, arguing for a reduced rate rather than repeal, and urging tax fairness across industries. It notes political maneuvering, district election procedures, and reconstruction debates, including amnesty and pardons, with references to Union sentiment and party guidelines.
The piece notes moves in Congress to fully exempt crude petroleum from taxation to revive abandoned wells and spur oil operators. It contrasts earlier heavy taxes with renewed optimism as exemptions could restore activity and profits in the oil sector. It also mentions the Deer ing family murder case and prisoner Proner, who awaits execution in June, with a chilling confession showing motive of money and lack of remorse.
Gen. O. Ferry wins an in caucus nomination for the Connecticut Senate seat held by Hon. Lafayette B. Foster after early ballots show Ferry ahead of Gov. Buckingham and Foster. final nomination unanimous with election set for the 16th. Also notes delay in publishing Hon. George Y. Lawrence's remarks and brief crop weather observations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Head Centre Mr. Stephens of the Fenian Brotherhood arrived to a vast Irish crowd in New York on May 11. He was met by Fenian officials and thousands of Irishmen at the wharf and escorted to the Metropolitan Hotel. Stephens spoke with reporters, affirming the first army would fight on their own soil before year’s end.
The article prints the farewell address of James R. Kelley former Speaker of the House. He thanks colleagues for support and reflects on the session's labor and the nation’s war legacy. He hopes for divine blessing and urges vigilance to protect civil principles as the House adjourns. Also notes on Senate discussion of a constitutional amendment and Jefferson Davis’s treason charge.
A dense summary of legislative activity includes the Senate and House discussions on cholera prevention measures, post office appropriations, naval pay department reorganizations, militia duty exemptions, and reconstruction amendments. Debates cover constitutional definitions of citizenship, literacy and franchise changes, and various resolutions on fiscal and administrative reforms.
Fragmentary text reports large scale removals at the Post Office Department with about twenty thousand posts in the United States needing Senate affirmation. The language suggests vigorous dismissals and denunciation of the department’s actions.
FE Union voters in Beaver County are urged to meet in boroughs and townships on May 26 to appoint delegates for a County Convention on May 28 at 11 4 A M to nominate a County ticket and candidates for Congress President Judge State Senate and Assembly. Primary meetings run 4 to 7 PM in townships and 7 to 9 PM in boroughs.
A damaged OCR listing names for the Union County election slate. It names candidates for Congress President Judge Associate Judge and other local posts including Assembly Sheriff Clerk of Courts and Trustees with multiple towns such as New Brighton Beaver Fallston Raceton and Rocheatler. The fragmentary text includes several street and town references and a long roster of individuals.
A public note urges support for Hon. Benjamin Rush Bradford of New Brighton as State Senator, praising his wartime service, charitable work, and knowledge of state affairs. It argues Bradford’s fitness and popularity would benefit the county and urges true Union friends to back his candidacy.
A jumble of names appears with scattered fragments about individuals such as James P. Parrish Darlington bare Adam Johnston John Davis Samuel Wallace and others. Mentions of selling liquor quantities and various place names hint at a local notices page with trustees and property references.
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