A Defence of the Wicked in Alabama Tax Debates
Hayneville Examiner rebukes The Demopolis News for defending taxpayers amid state financial strain. The piece criticizes calls to indict taxpayers as unjust, argues excess taxation, and derides revivalist claims as demagoguery while defending economy and government reform.
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Demopolis News
Alabama
Ala
al Orisrea
Georgia
Elso
Trouston
Reconstruction Rn
Mississippi
Hayneville
Absence of Vincent Sparks Montgomery Rumors
The LaFayette Sun notes Vincent’s absence and his evident communication with leading Montgomery figures has prompted comment. It fears there is much that is rotten yet to be told, signaling rising concerns and potential scandal surrounding local leadership.
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Vincent
Montgomery
LaFayette Sun
UNITED IN DEATH FORGIVEN WARRIOR FELLAS AT STREAM
Two foes from the Civil War era lie dying by a stream after fierce combat. They speak of mercy and recall two distant families, a New Hampshire girl and a Georgia child, then die with hands clasped, leaving their daughters fatherless and their reconciliation complete.
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New Hampshire
Georgia
eAnd
The Toughesy Story of a Michigan Lumberman and His Snake
A Michigan lumberman recalls a friend who found a snake in his pocket. The man swelled the pocket shut to starve the snake, released it and fed it. The snake then obeyed commands, aiding in deer hunting by tangling the deer and hindering its escape.
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Michigan
Pine
Party usage vs a man for the state offices
Noting that the Prattville Signal critiques party usage in nominating state officers. It argues the Democratic party should nominate the best men based on honesty and ability, not custom, and urges judging officials by record. It warns against letting party precedent override public welfare.
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Mayneville
Prattville
Democratic Party
Tdeas
George Ellatt
Saco
Arsament Ag
Usavo
Vincent
Glory Seeker Voat Leads Charge in Civil War Battle
During a late war assault on Mulligan's works near Lexington Voat of Missouri later to become U S Senator volunteered for combat. Armed and mounted he charged with the attacking party and helped drive them back. West joined Price and staff, vowed that anyone who doubts George Vest's battlefield presence is a liar.
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Lexington
Voat
Missouri
U. S
West
San
Price
George Vest
Maryland Adjutant General Secures Passage for Fifth Regiment
The top Maryland official has obtained Gov O Neal s permission for the fifth regiment to move through the state en route to New Orleans. The alliance notes that military regulations are often misunderstood by the general public in Selma Times coverage.
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Maryland
O’neal
New
Orleaes
Selma Times
How to Cure Stumbling in Horses Says Vet Advice
The Pittsburgh Stockman cites a veterinarian who links stumbling to general muscular weakness or excessive weight on the toe from heavy front shoes. Cure steps include lightening front shoe weight, steel toe caps, rounded wear, a one week rest, leg showers, dry rub, daily walking and controlled training, avoiding slow jogs for weeks to retrain the gait.
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Pittsburgh
Adda
Gina
Avorcama
Gov ONeal issues rules for state officials at Capitol
A document attributed to Governor ONeal outlines internal regulations for the Executive Department. It lists ceremonies and duties, naming the Attorney General, State Auditor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, and Superintendent of Education, plus Supreme Court judges and staff, then adds odd conduct rules such as not spitting, wiping feet, and avoiding damage to furniture, concluding with a pledge of favor to the governor.
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Supreme Courts
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Dallas
Alward
Supreme Court
Capitol
J. A. O’neal
Prospective Sheriff Candidates Named in Local Endorsements
On February 10 1884 residents of Jillataro Alo call for ward candidates with Captain Conet praised as a worthy and well qualified sheriff candidate. Bill Couch is also endorsed as a good man for the role amid community support and a two dollar fee discussion.
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Jillataro
Alo
White & K'hite
Vox Popull
Lwor
Couch
Fitness as a criterion fuels McKleroy governor chatter
The Troy Messenger flags a McKleroy boom based on fitness as the deciding factor, noting broader state papers may mix up McKleroy with fitness. The piece questions whether fitness is a solid platform or a reassuring political anchor.
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Eofaula Times
Troy Messenger
Republican Civil Service Reform Outlined in Congress
The Nashville Daily World argues that a tenure of office law under the present Congress would prevent Republicans from losing their positions when Democrats regain control of the national government. It contends Democrats will implement a reform and retrenchment sweep, placing only Democrats in offices to carry forward the work.
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Dod
Nashville Daily World
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