When Laws Were Worse in Jackson Era Bank Panic Reflections
A discussion of Captain Marryat's observations during Andrew Jackson's presidency amid bank suspensions and currency scarcity. The diary excerpts describe wall street turmoil, widespread failures, humorous resilience, and the resilience of New Yorkers as credit systems strain.
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Proposed Texas Constitution Amendment on School Tax Increases
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 3 Article 7 to raise the permissible district tax and require a majority of property taxpaying voters to approve the levy. It outlines a state ad valorem tax up to 20 cents plus district taxes up to 50 cents, with exceptions for independent districts and city districts. The governor is directed to issue proclamation for submission at the next general election and funds are appropriated for publication costs.
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