Political reform call to curb county officer salaries
A Harrison county reform call urges Democrats to hold mass meetings with speakers to expose Republican corruption and high county salaries. The piece attacks rate hikes for Auditor and Clerk, cites Marion county fees of 16 000 and 18 000 yearly, and argues taxes and corruption threaten taxpayers and poor families. It contrasts Democratic ideals with alleged Republican overcharging and invites readers to study Major Gordon’s Indianapolis reform speech.
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Congress
Harrison County
Oficer
Marion County
Marian County
Harrison
Indianapolis
Europe at War Tensions Rise Over Spanish Crown Crisis
Latest intelligence from Europe reports France preparing a decisive campaign against Prussia with Napoleon opposing a congress until Prussia yields on Prince Leopold’s candidacy. Leopold consults with King William as Prussia orders ironclads to the French coast amid looming cannon fire or possible peace.
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Europe
France
Prusia
Leopold
Willian
Napoleon
Prussia
Striking Color Change Stuns New Albany Residents
A local report describes a man in New Albany who is said to be turning white, with flesh gradually whitening from the neck and face. The tale is presented as a remarkable natural anomaly, while a note about Gen Grant's new Attorney General is included as a separate remark.
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New Albany
County Republicans Mislead on Indebtedness Claim
The Republican leaders in the county are accused of circulating a false report that county indebtedness exceeds 33 000 to sway votes. They allegedly profit from taxpayer money, favor high taxes to cover debt, and aim to replace the old county Board with Republican candidates. The piece notes Democratic concern over John A Logan’s possible return to the party.
County Debt Allegations Revealed as False
The county debt claim of 33000 and annual 2000 interest is called basely false by Republican leaders pledged to improve finances. The piece questions a past auditor’s conduct and cites a push for a new court house funded by higher taxes, noting past opposition by readers and taxpayers.
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Harrison County
Radical leaders threaten another civil war over New York vote
The piece quotes Senator Drake of Missouri warning that if legal voters feel betrayed by New York City ballots a large uprising could block a Democratic president in 1872. It condemns the Radical party for trying to seize power by force and accuses them of trampling constitutional rights. It predicts confrontation with “boys in blue” if such attempts proceed.
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Radical Party
Conkling
Senate
Drake
Missouri
New York
Narrison County
Radical Officials Accused of Massive Tax Theft
The piece cites Ian David A Wells as special Commissioner of the Revenue claiming 250 million dollars stolen annually and Clark the Comptroller of the Currency fixing last year’s theft at 400 million. It argues replacement of party rule will reduce theft and cut tariffs, benefiting the poor, urging voters to oust thieves and elect honest officials.
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Ian David A. Wells
Clark
Washington
Demorest's Young America praised as wholesome child’s magazine
Old Jesse Grant visits Covington Kentucky during Dan Rice’s circus stay praising the educated mule act as worth admission. He recalls Ulysses in his youth. W Jennings Demorest of New York solicits continued quality children’s content.
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Demorest
Young America
W. Jennings Demorest
Broadway
New York
Jesse Grant
Clover
Covington
Dan Rice
Ulysses
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