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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1871
Page
3
A jumble of mishaps and crimes from cities across the country. incidents include fatal gunshot and explosion deaths, poisoning, animal deaths, abuse cases, strange accidents, and a clampdown on criminals amid chaotic scenes, with numerous names and places cited.
The Public Debt Statement notes a August debt decline of 9.2 million dollars and a total reduction since March 1, 1871 of 46.6 million, with overall reductions under Grant’s administration surpassing 251.8 million. It argues debt payoff strengthens national credit, lowers taxes, and encourages investment, contrasting Republican aims with Democratic criticisms and urging continued Republican governance.
A New York Democratic association labels Theodore Roosevelt an apostate for favoring honest municipal administration and calls for his resignation. The piece denounces the party as corrupt, likening leaders to thieves, while contrasting Republicans with alleged graft linked to Tammany Hall.
Harper's Weekly features two strong cartoons. Nast shows stealing by retail and wholesale with Tweed and allies, while Howard portrays Grant surrounded by critics and societal forces. The caption claims debt reduced taxation lowered and the Union restored. Albany Journal notes the commentary on the President.
In a factional debate the Tennessee figure Jupem Nichollson and Jacob Thompson of Buchanan's cabinet join Southern Democrats urging their party not to elect delegates to the next Democratic Convention. They propose Northern Democrats draft the platform with Southern backing, arguing unity would hide Southern strength. They warn of risks if the Northern wing takes control. They insist the Southern wing will resist the platform if unrepresented and foresee potential disaster for the party. The piece notes distrust of the new departure and the likelihood Southern influence to remain decisive.
A collection of humorous quips and excerpts from historic notices and wills. Includes jokes about pedes trians, coachmen, pirates, and a Pittsfield woman, plus curious lines from the wills of General Blackett and Rev. Appleby, offering a glimpse of 18th to early 19th century wit and probate curiosity.
Harper's Weekly notes that Southern Democrats reject the party line on reconstruction and constitutional amendments, while Northern Democrats insist on adherence to Republican governance. The piece warns a split could threaten national stability and recalls Virginia Kentucky and New York Tammany resolutions as revolutionary contrasts.
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