Polk County Democratic meeting and campaign notes
Polk County Ga July 22 1874 report on Democratic meeting at Cedar Town urging attendance at the Court House 12 o clock m July 18 including remarks on independent candidates for Congress in the district. Also includes notices on finances Grand Jury costs and calls for a strong Democratic nomination free of rings and tricks with a push for public support of party principles and leadership.
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Crvantown Ga
Yosterday
Te Democrata
Court Housa
Cedartown
T. M. Pace
Polk County
Barron
Polk
Damacatie
Democratic Party
Cedar Cronk
Wale
Card OF Directors
Proceedings of a Georgia political meeting July 187d
Citizens in Cepanvown convened at the court house to fund and appoint delegates for the September 2 Calhoun convention. W Hogg presided, M M Byrd designated, and resolutions urged perfect Democratic organization, mass meetings across districts, and nominating a county representative for the next Legislature.
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Cepanvown
Thia County
Calhoun
Thia District
Congress
Court House
Hogg
M. H. Byrd
Capt
Dodd
Democratic Party
Major Blanco
Joe
O. Waddell
Wrutttas
Cartoraville
Cedartown
D. A. Blance
Hasclwd
Paty
Buc
Ornamons Record
Rockmart
Taxation Debate Reflects Vast Government Challenge
Communication from Recorder notes taxation as a contentious and surprising issue. The subject has drawn substantial government scrutiny and vigorous public discussion, highlighting the need for practical, well reasoned solutions. The piece signals ongoing deliberation and consideration of fiscal policy.
Exemption law questioned by Polk and Cedartown council
A Polk County editor argues Georgia 1872 exemption for cotton woolen and iron mills unjustly shifted tax burden to the poor. The piece details Cedartown and Cherokee Iron Company cases, council attempts to tax capital, and seeks public correction of misapplied exemptions under the Comptroller General’s orders.
Exemption Law Argument Over Mill Foundation Dates
A Polk County speaker questions the exemption date for a mill project arguing the foundation must reach ground level by April 1, 1874, to qualify. He contends improper filing or delays should not burden 1873 property taxes and warns against broad tax avoidance schemes, proposing a ten year tax exemption plan for a statewide “not tax paying” company to cover properties across several counties.
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Tayid
Polk County
Jane
Tara
Cedartown
Ie Muan
Lilian
Bhatt Dteatier
MUMS
UF Siol
United States
Companieg
Underwood
Anpreme
Polk, Bartow
Cobb and Dougherty
Amna Wbof Atock
Lins
Rome
Adhision
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Dr. Fellon
Thi
Chicago
Radical Congressional Committee
Tilton. Beecher
Tilton
Beecher
Gov. Davis
Minnessota
Grangers
Ghasloppera
Wllcrophan
Tramaers
Georgia
Jas. J. Johnson
Griffin
Wentert
Auanta
Freedian’s Saving’s Bank
Savannah
Atlanta
Memphis
Bouregard
Grand Jury
Ployd Superior Court
Grand
Traverse Jurora
Tess
Tula
Cherokee Iron Company
Linn
Polk and Godartown
Pinont
Thyreaus
Olive
David Axe
Mpue Cherokee Iron Company
B. C. Wilkes
Reese
R. O. Wandall, Gudaden
Ala
A. Huntington
Cedartown, Ga
General Merchandise
Jonn Merryman & CO
Virginia Salt and Paster Company
N. B
Selma
Dalton R. R
Prior
Dalton
Etv&gark
Virginia Springs
Prior's
Epv&gar
Wear Jno
B. Prok
Ge. W.S. Maynard
Ray Knight
W. ©. Barber
Real Estate Agt
Rockmart, Ga
Cash Store
J. S. Stubbs & Co
Polkmonnhty
Main Street
Cedartown, Go
Lumikin & McConnell
Cherokee Iron Comp'y Store
Barber & Wood
T. F. Burbank & CO
Ceorgia
Slate
Eee
Amdick
Lily White, Soaps
Colden Bell
Cologne
J.B. Barber
Notary Public
Elamis
J. A. Blarce
Richlardson, Blance & Richardson
Attorneys AT Law
Gua
Offee
King & Janes
Attorneys AT
W. Er Turner
Dr. Reece
Ivy F. Thompson
East Side Court House
Wofford & Milner
Cartersville
Ome
Abs
Wet Worroun
Jou the
Wofford & Wlkle
Cartersvilee
R. Thompson
A. Ores
Drs. Liddell & Richardson
Physicians & Surgeons
C. H. Harris
al Reaidance
Pryor Street
Dr. L. 8. Ledbetter
Fferis
A. L. Davis
John C. Allen
Croartown, GA
Ata
Eall
Rt. Charles
Court House Square
Thas
Cedar
Alfred Evans
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