The Railroad Subscription to the North Missouri Road
The Quincy weekly urges a northern Missouri rail line, arguing it will boost property values and growth, offset the tax by a dollar and a quarter per person, and link Camp Point and Clayton along a new route while warning against bond devaluation and political opposition. It also dismisses Dent’s Mississippi campaign as unvital and praises loyal Unionists in the South while supporting Republican power and future strength.
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Taxing foreign bondholders proposed in next Congress
Washington dispatches indicate a plan to tax income of foreign holders of United States bonds. Critics warn tracing liability and impact on U.S. credit abroad, while supporters say a uniform levy is fair and could reduce overall taxation. Debates include potential tariff reform and resilience of national finances amid postwar debt.
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Tax burden on rich men sparks calls for reform
The passage argues that the tax should fall on the wealthy, outlining three reasons that they are best able to bear it and least likely to unite against changes. It urges higher exemption limits or lower rates and seeks a plan to compel law violators to contribute their fair share to national finances.
Missouri rail line appeal stirs Adair county voters
The Kirksville Journal urges Adair county to back the Quincy to Missouri and Pacific road project. It argues the Q M P R R will unlock outlet access, raise land values, expand taxable property by about 400000 dollars, bring thousands of settlers, spur cross roads at the county seat, and reduce freight costs by breaking monopoly. Neighbors across the river loom as rivals.
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Adair County
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Quincy
Adair
Reduction in Pacific Railroad rates urged by California delegation
Senator Trumbull and the California delegation urge the Pacific Railroad Company to lower its current charges, which are more than double ordinary rates. They note the company has earned millions from building the road and argue that further large profits are unwarranted, urging relief for the public.
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California
Pacific Railroad Company
Atlantic
Pacific
Adair county backs Quincy Missouri Pacific Railroad aim
The Kirksville Journal rebuts the La Grange American critic Doec and affirms Adair county’s strong support for the Quincy Missouri and Pacific Railroad. Citizens, including wealthier residents, back the current organization and J. M. DeFrance as director. They plan to raise funds and build the road as proposed.
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la Grange American
Adair County
Quincy, Missouri & Pacific
la Grange
Doe
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Doc
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LaGrange
Ta Grange American
J. M. DeFrance
Mr. DeFrance
Tennessee Republicans awaken to Senter critique
Dispatches from Nashville warn that the Senter movement is democracy in disguise and many former supporters are deserting. The result may be a divided vote, a doughface governor leaning Democratic, a Democratic legislature likely to oppose the Fifteenth Amendment, and a Senate bored by Andy Johnson’s performances.
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Tennessee
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United States Senate
Andy Johnson
Brownlow
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Hawley Pushes Bridge Project After Washington Visit
The Rock Island Union notes Hon. John B. Hawley M D returning from Washington Saturday and reports an interview with Secretary Rawlins. Rawlins is convinced the bridge work must be pushed vigorously after Hawley urged action, noting previous suspension and Hawley’s energetic effort to secure a review.
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John B.’ Hawley
Washington
Rawlins
Col. Hawley
South Carolina free fight leaves many dead or wounded
An Augusta Georgia paper reports a South Carolina clash with eight or ten participants, where all were killed or wounded except one. It mentions a participant described as a gentleman of fine personal qualities and an admirable shot with a pistol.
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Chicago Mayor Aims for Democratic Nomination Next Spring
The acting mayor of Chicago seems set to be the Democratic candidate next spring. Four hundred men pardoned and set loose in Chicago could tilt several doubtful wards. Such wholesale clemency risks eroding Andy Johnsons fame.
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Andy Johnson
Great Exposition of Textile Fabrics Opens in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition opens with a grand display of textiles in Linton's new block. Gov. Hayes and Mayor Torrence address the crowd as entries from manufactories surge, with foreign visitors arriving and high interest from the press.
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Henry Heep and the rise of a railway magnate
Henry Heep, former president of the Chicago and Northwestern railway, is celebrated after his death as a self made financier who rose from a rural poor-house youth in Central New York to control millions in stock circles. His life is cited as a Triumph over birth and adversity by the Chicago Republican.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway
New York
Ull
Erie Canal
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Chicago
Income Tax Reform Debateiner on Retrenchment and Reform
The piece argues Congress should consider repealing or trimming the income tax as a way to ease Treasury strain. It notes 1867 and 1868 yields of over 64 and 40 million dollars, questions potential revenue from other sources, and cites New York and Times proposals for lower rates to curb fraud while protecting small earners. It urges cautious reform rather than immediate repeal.
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St Louis tires of its new toy in changes of schemes
A historical editorial notes St Louis grew excited by the through grain movement to Europe then an ocean steamer plan failed, followed by river and ocean propeller ideas that never launched. It mocks the city forming a grand group to relocate the National Capital and hints at future shifting plans tied to the August eclipse.
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Porkorld
St. Louis
Europe
Toy
Liverpool
St. Louis Levee
Foressen
Reports from Indian country show tribes settling peacefully
Reports reach from Indian country that several formerly turbulent tribes have settled down peacefully. U S Marshal Barlow seized giant gunboats built in New York for Spain. Telegraph reports Minister Sickles opened negotiations with Spain to buy Cuba. New counterfeit ten dollar greenbacks have appeared in the West.
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