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29 Sep 1869
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Democratic Enquirer in Mcarthur, Ohio
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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1869
Page
1
Taxation debate over bondholders and farmers in Ohio
The piece argues bondholders escape tax while farmers pay state, county, and federal taxes on land notes. It contrasts 6 percent bonds paid in gold against 6 percent notes taxed as income, citing figures and quotes from supporters and critics. It also attacks Radical tax policy, cites debt data, and calls Ohio voters to the polls on October 12.
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Plain Dealer
MoOvVernor Linges
Wi Specen
Wilmington
Chraut
Mussra
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Boutwell
the Treasury
Prvdiical
Gov. Hayes
Grant
Hard Times and Tax Grievances Shape the Election
The piece argues that hard times, low prices for farmers, high taxes, and government plunder dominate the approaching election. It accuses Republicans of financial control and restricting greenbacks to favor bondholders, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket to oppose such policies.
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Republican Party
Fley Co
Parigoric weddings' mark first anniversary birth descendant
A fragment notes a first anniversary after the birth of a child linked to Parigoric weddings. The readable text is sparse, offering little concrete detail beyond the celebration timing and a descendant’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peas Oy
Committegen and Tax Policy Debate in Ohio Townships
Committeemen urged to canvass voters before election day with a message of laboring for savings via county and state treasurers collecting due taxes for the General Government. The piece contrasts Democratic aims to abolish government assessors and favor greenbacks with Radical aims for gold bonds, tariff, and a government ruled by white men, while implying opposition to Negro rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Senate
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Iis
Washington City
Quiet Days and Political Rants in a Fractured Year
A fragmented poem laments aging time and autumn’s calm while a political tirade admonishes radicals. It denounces Republican misdeeds and legislature pay votes, contrasting quiet personal musings with accusations of fraud and bond deals.
Corn and taxes haunt farmers in a troubled election
A historical column laments farm distress as crops fail and taxes persist. It contrasts political factions and worker interests, warning that bondholders and gold interests endure while corn yields drop and farmers struggle to feed families and pay taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord Mnist
Pendleton Urges Neighbor Vote For Change
A neighbor pleads for Pendleton to cast a vote supporting change and a stance against imperialism. The appeal frames civic duty and local impact as the core motivation for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Taxes and tobacco: effects on revenue and honesty
The text argues high taxes in tobacco and other goods push revenue up but invite fraud and corruption. It warns lower rates could reduce abuse, noting the tobacco tax displaced honest traders and empowered dishonest officials, threatening market control.
Revolt rhetoric against taxation and political corruption
A fiery political tirade denounces excessive taxation and government oppression. The writer recalls French revolution events and warns of informers, arrests, and costs funding federal agents. Urges voting against the Radical ticket and subscribing for the paper to push for change.
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