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Newspaper
Cedartown Record
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1876
Page
1
A chaotic late era summary cites a Supreme Court decision on constitutionality of a lunatic liquor tax, reports of a San Juan Island man killed on the twelfth and various European and American bets on finance and empire in a turbulent era, including references to Queen Victoria and the Crown.
A fragmented OCR summary records Senate proceedings with references to Indian affairs, appropriations, education funding, and public land revenues. It mentions debates on district representation, a demand for a more robust educational endowment, and a proposed railway project linking Atlantic ports to Chicago and Connellsville. The text includes names, motions, and procedural notes from various committee actions and adjournments.
A lengthy trial centered on a wide conspiracy reveals a guilty verdict amid detailed testimony. Key figures include Mekven and Mebee with prosecutors pressing for strong evidence. defense contends on evidentiary objections and witness credibility. The jury's decision underscores the case's complex web of testimony and alleged illicit activity.
An article reports on a Sheffield borough analyst Mr. Allen and an experiment showing adulterated medicines. Samples of iodide of potash and quinine varied from standard strengths, with several glycerine and citric acid samples failing purity tests. The piece argues pharmacists and grocers lack conscience, highlighting risks from adulterated antidotes and misleading quantities. It also cites a Texas editor's quip about a boy, and contemplates social commentary on moral lapses and indulgent behavior.
A garbled cross section of stray notes, social vignettes, and clipped bits from various columns. It touches on hope, love, marriage, and tragedy through fragmented scenes, including references to a Vermont farmer, a Brooklyn Argus line, and scattered personal anecdotes.
A distressed secretary Kibbe of Beleho Company took money from tin accounts, hid losses in speculative ventures, and faced ruin and suicide. The case centers on his hidden funds, public scandal, and the shock at his sudden downfall in San Francisco.
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