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War Taxes and Debts Define Postwar Politics
The Indiana State Sentinel argues the civil war debt requires continued taxation despite reform calls. It cites annual interest around 50 million and pension debt near 75 million, pleads for reducing whiskey beer and tobacco taxes while protecting essentials like sugar salt and rice. It notes Cleveland’s policy favors taxing luxuries yet Republican opposition aims to preserve essential burdens. It also references the Haddock murder case and Chicago Daily News critique of prohibitionists.
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