Taxation of church property sparks state debate
The article argues for equal tax duties on religious, literary and charitable property, noting a Senate proposal by Senator Shang to change exemptions. It condemns exemptions as improper, urges public reason over sectarian bias, and cites church ownership, constitutional concerns, and broader policy on funding government through taxation.
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Union
General Assembly
Shang
Benton County
Senate
Telchings
Independent of
New York
Christian Advocate
Chicago
Shane
Aspoutal Priv
Pop
Aldo Value
Lawton
Iowa
Ducas County
Protestant Supreme Court
Thas
Itas
Oso
Ndt
Caesar
Tax purchasers rights on delinquent and subsequent taxes
District Attorney writes to Polk County Auditor on whether tax purchasers may pay subsequent taxes before March 1 1874 and each year after, and if penalties apply. The note clarifies penalties under law, entitlement to 80 percent or 20 percent penalties, and that rights of buyers from 1862 onward are protected from later changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Youaask
General Assembly
Stax Burchsers
Priory
Chariton
Luchs County
Towa
Court House
Inwa
Marcie
Jus. C. Mitchell
Unexplained forewarning to Ottumwa mayor’s son death
The Ottumwa mayor’s son Will was fatally shot in Munberly Missouri. The Democrat reports his mother sensed doom before telegram news arrived. She cried at home and feared tragedy, then a telegraph arrived stating Will was dangerously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Ottumwa
Munberly
Democrat
Will
Moberly
Pin Caan
State surplus funds and political debate dominate Indiana news
A jumble of fiscal figures notes Indiana's growing surplus while reporting Minnesota business failures and pending railroad issues. The piece critiques political figures, mentions a new U S senator from Mississippi, and discusses state law reforms affecting county officials and pension systems. It also cites religious journal ownership and Maryland’s latest weapon ban in churches.
Senate vote on currency reform and saloon resistance
The text records optimism about a Senate approval of a national currency expansion to balance regional demands and avoid shortages. It also notes saloon owners countering temperance efforts by displaying misquoted biblical passages and Luther quotes to mock reform.
Weekly notices and incidents from Wallookspay and beyond
In Wallookspay on February 18 the Indian Troubles ease while Congress debates distribution of public documents and free exchange of newspapers. Reports from Ottumwa on February 19 note a Milwaukee and St. Paul lease of the Central Railroad of Iowa, a burglary at Gray's store with tools stolen, and a bill proposal to sell extra educational numbers and President’s Message volumes. By February 20 the Senate backs a National bank circulation increase to 400 million, with discussions involving temperance and agricultural outlooks for Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Missouri. February 21 mentions stronger anti whiskey sentiment, cholera in Buenos Aires, tax protests in Worcester Massachusetts, Vic Woodhull unable to schedule a Chicago speech, Indian trouble easing, and a newly discovered comet.
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Wallookspay
Congress
New York
Tahonspay
Central Railroad of Iowa
Milwaukee and St. Paul Company
Gray’s
Ottumwa
Town
Thass
House
Senate
N.Y
Spain
Tlingis
Iowa
Kansas
Abinesota
Oho
Wisconsim
Missouri
Buenos Ayres
South America
Foster
Worcester
Masa
Vic Woodhull
Chicago
Universal Salvation Debate in Classical Theological Exchange
In a dialogic letter exchange, W. C. challenges Alt Saveky Campbell on universal salvation. The writer argues that belief and repentance determine salvation, citing John 3 16 and Luke 13 24, while criticizing Universalists for ignoring repentance. He insists Christ taught conditional salvation and asks for clarity on a moral resurrection and the fate of the unrepentant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Campbell
Weither
Christ
Pers
Political Pursuits and Royal News From Distant Realms
A jumble of notes reports Andy Johnson seeking Congress in Tennessee and Max Ndelur being Charles Heber Clark. It mentions European rulers and political shifts, including the Czar’s illness, Disraan becoming Premier of Iongland, and King Lunalilo’s death with a succession dispute in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Johnson
Congress
Tennessee
Max Ndelur
Charles Heber Clark
Russia
Disraan
Iongland
Bass Tweed
Big Island
Brigham Young
Europe
Ilinois
Susan B. Anthony
Joln Hay
Amasa Siléne
Cleveland
Feb 16 Daily Summary of World News
Reports from Monpaur and Tuuspar note congressional bills to abolish pension agencies and a Cuba battle with 50 killed and 104 wounded. Butter bought by the quart in Florida. Great fire at Sing Sing, N Y causing $200000 damage. Mardi Gras observed in southern cities and Burlington. Temperance Crusade grows in New York City.
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Monpaur
Stevenus
Washington
Florida
Cuba
Black Sea
Tuuspar
Burlington
Sing Sing
N. Y
New York City
Money to Loan in Chariton Iowa on Improved Farms
Money loaned on well improved farms in sums of 500 dollars and upward for five years. Enquire of EB Woodward, Acres 15, Chariton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortering, &c
EB Woodward
Chariton
Lowa
Question Box from a Iowa newspaper reprints Q&A and notes
Questions and answers cover law, government duties, science, and biblical canon. Items discuss gal legal restrictions on stock, cat eye sight, sergeant at arms duties, Dr Pendleton and his machine, Penny Post money orders, Siamese twins ages and birthplace, and the Laodicea council's role in New Testament canon with clerical input.
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Dr. Pendleton
P.O
U. S
P. Can
Russell
P. O
Tse
Siam
Epiton Patuior
Josephus
Tam
Laodicea
Lardner
Denny
Chariton ISD Treasurers Report Details Teachers Fund
The report lists balances and items under Teachers Fund and Contingent Fund for Chariton Independent School District. Amounts include tuition from foreign scholars and payments to named teachers and staff, with totals shown for each fund and period.
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Pargier
Celalzluv
Tova
Indiana
Grange
Minnesota
Owatonna
Red Wing
Dagne
Chergla
U.S
Pexssy
Muxey
Aly
ADI
Butler
Tye
United States
Methodists
Maryland
Womth
Paul
Timothy
Martin Luther
W. S. Campbell
Agine
God
Burletous
Mark
W. C
JO A
Jits. Smiths Center
Frank Granger
Decount With Independent School District
Scmoul House Fund
Mar
Reutdof Co
Fins
Co Ceen
Les Cr
G. Gilson
Lorimer Ai
Nannie McCahan
Tania Theiraow
Mina
Mark Be
Mary C. Mooney
Amelia L. Bailey
Paw
Co. Trens
A. P. Simson
Dantest
Co. Treas
J.C. Mitchell
J. . Smith
Renit
Ti L
S.p.martin
Jas
Andarvson
Gilson
Bently
Julius Clark
Smitt
Alexander & Go
Routt
GR. Wright
Walbridge
A & Clp
Braden Ea
Chariton Patriot
G.berouth
E. J.a.d. Bentleys
J.b.firth
D. Stewart
Frank. Granger
Reedof Co
BE. Sturgeon
Ags
TNO
Waynic
WM. Lewis & Son
Tus
Staple & Fancy Grocerie
Lucas
TEE Barrel
Gjelebrated
Lewis
A.C. Wilcox
E. D. Rand ,&Co
Femom Air
Manupactuers of
Saddes, Elardwarawre, S&co
NuKtow
Fachiner ‘Achiner
Achiner
Brown & Smith
Lacan
Conation
Studebaker
Parlin
Orrendorf
Vandevar & Star Corm Planters
Mid Gay
Ghariton
Courter
Coles Brothers
Cnthe
M. Thompson
Cerelugil
Medge Ce
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Hens
Laurie
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Doors
O. T. Brantiat Chatiton
PA. Mathy
Adilrese Ce
Carthage
Jasper. Co
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