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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1875
Page
1
A Times report questions Mr Hebb’s financial theory and his stance on exempting stocks and bonds from municipal taxes. The piece recalls his role in last winter’s charter boycott and a charter amendment committee. It discusses broad constitutional doubts about tax exemptions and asks voters to weigh Hebb’s position for the Mayoral race.
A writer warns that Tuk and the Republican party aim to suppress the South and overturn the national administration to keep power. The piece accuses the administration of using federal force to create economic and social disruption in Louisiana while harming business and provoking national instability. The rhetoric parallels Nero and Grant to condemn current policy.
Local notices report elected officers on January 6 1875 for a Masonic lodge with Noble Grand J Philip Wolf and other officials. The story also describes two men entering a store on Harrison street asking to leave a carpet bag then visiting a shore shop on Mechanic Street where one wore the bag’s owner’s shoes while the other waited and left, arousing suspicion of a trick.
The text notes a man passing a carpet bag to Mr. Renninger who then surrendered it on call. The carrier who took the bag has not been seen since and the true owner loses a twenty five dollar suit.
A mass meeting at the Le Charle Hotel in New Orleans condemns Sheridan’s actions and fends off federal use of military force in Louisiana. Leaders, veterans, and businessmen from New York Boston Rhode Island New Jersey and other states denounce oppression of civil liberty and stress peace while warning of continued northern sentiment against southern governance.
In May 1878 at the Licking County sentence, Toomas Mies and Anna McFaland were jailed for burglary. They were secretly engaged before prison and requested a marriage interview with a guard. Prison officials granted a visit and planned a chapel ceremony on release day, two years after confinement.
The World heaps sharp remarks on Tilton while Democratic gains roll in Illinois both chambers. Sheridan's dubious information from New Orleans fuels dispute, with New York and Washington tensions afloat. Grant’s third term stance stirs Senate discourse as carpetbaggers face censure and Freemasonry rites in England surface. Dame fortune and local tales close with a Methodist priest near centenarian status and a dramatic act of mercy in Dallas.
By Telegraph Wan Dapsstment indicates partly cloudy weather with clear periods in Canberra. Forecast calls for variable wind and mild temperatures.
Gov Allen asks the Georgia General Assembly to protest alleged federal troop interference in Louisiana politics. He questions legality of using troops to unseat legislators and urges repeal of any law permitting such action. He advocates a Washington protest to defend civil liberty.
The Times quotes General Sheridan sending a dispatch to the Secretary of War on Tuesday. The piece questions its warrant and suggests it resembles powers once held by Cromwell. The writer condemns the idea of suspending Congress and unsettling constitutional norms.
BattiMone January 7 beef cattle bought from 4 to 61 cents 500 head sold to butchers Sheep 600 head sold at prices from 5 to 10 cents. Cows and calves bring 25 to 55 dollars. Market brisk.
The Consolidation Cos Company offers best coal quality with clear price points for Run of Mine and Mine coal delivered per ton. Geo. Guesner advertises a large stock of household goods and practical items at low prices for housekeepers.
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