Ring Republicans and Major Simpson Face Local Pressure
Rums and rumors swirl as Republicans pressure Major Simpson to oppose the Star. Report claims a Shell office patronage threat would arise if Demaree wins, prompting fears the Star could be suppressed after the election. The Courier likens defeat of the Ring to a starving kitten and urges independence from enemies.
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Dignity of the Ballot Meets Party Bosses Demands
A Courier editorial condemns forcing voters to vote a party line and warns that scratching a ticket harms the voter’s honor. It defends free choice, arguing allegiance to country over party bosses and accuses the Ting ticket of risking disgrace.
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Ring politics warned against and urged to punish offenders
The piece argues that the Ring ticket seeks to rally voters with promises of future reform, but warns reasonable people that such threats will repeat corrupt practices. It urges the public to hold offenders to account, insisting punishment is needed to end past misdeeds.
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Friends of the Ring
Excessive Republican appropriations in last Congress highlighted
Tae Courer argues that the last Congress, controlled entirely by Republicans, set appropriations at 295,248,944 dollars, surpassing all prior sums since 187%, with over 30 million dollars excess after pensions and deficiencies. The piece contends many deficiencies are illegitimate and that funding laws were sufficient to carry existing laws.
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Tae Courer
Holman and Johnson to hear tonight at court home
Do not miss the joint discussion between Hon. Wm. J. Holman and Hon. Wm. J. Johnson at the court home this evening. Holman seeks continued service as representative in Congress and Johnson is a promising Madison youth. a large attentive crowd is urged.
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Influence in County Elections Persists Over Voters
The passage argues that a few men hold sway over county officials more than the general electorate. It notes that even many skeptics can see that half a dozen individuals can influence an election more than a thousand ordinary voters amid political pressures.
Sheriff's alleged jailings and election pressure in 1882 case
The article recounts affidavits alleging Sheriff Demaree used jailings and threats to force votes for the Republican ticket in April 1882. It cites Lovell and Kirk affidavits, notes on further testimonies, and claims of a corrupt ring aiming to defeat sheriff candidate Brashear. It questions legality and public debt mismanagement while urging scrutiny of county affairs.
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Meraup
Jefferson County and City Affairs Compared in Debt
The piece critiques the Jefferson County Republican leadership for debt growth from 1871 to 1875, citing escalating sums and lacking vouchers, versus city debt figures provided by City Clerk James Roberts. It contrasts county and city finances, questioning who deserves credit for debt and suggesting better management in the city.
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James Roberta
County debt blamed on Republican officials and ring bosses
The piece accuses Republican officials of creating a six year old county debt through dishonesty and corruption. It claims the people have largely paid the debt and labels ring bosses as seeking support for their ticket due to ties to the county debt.
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County official Jo W. Scott tames county debt
Jo W. Scott, serving as county official, straightened out distracted accounts and began reducing the enormous debt entrammed by corruption of Republican officials. His actions mark a turning point in financial stewardship and accountability for the county.
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Jo. W. Scott
Jupe Turre Addresses Court House Crowd in Campaign Speech
A large audience at the courthouse heard Jupe Turre deliver a vigorous campaign address marked by clarity and logic. The Ring ticket Republicans hired Major Grubbs of Morgan County for several county speeches, amid mixed local reaction. An unrelated ad promotes Kidney-Wart with claims of health benefits and cures.
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Court House
Major Grubbs
Morgan County
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