Tax duplicate shift sparks party clash over town funds
A Sullivan Illinois column criticizes moving the town tax duplicate from the marshal to the county treasurer. It accuses the Union and local Democrats of using officials for partisan gain and notes costs rising from five and eight percent to a proposed one percent. The piece defends fair handling and public good over self serves.
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Partizan
Union
Sullivan
Lucas
Ben Wolfe
Marshal
Ed Shepherd
County bounties questioned as claims exceed funds
Amid appropriation debates a large majority approved the measure to fund bounty payments for substitutes and volunteers in 1864. Many who were credited or paid have not received due sums, while lawsuits mount and about forty claims were filed with the Auditor last Saturday. County officials fear 25,000 to 60,000 may be owed, with more claims likely.
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Ron Vin
Brewer
Ogircuu
Tontsiay
Atietela
Pat
Jackson
Indiana
Pabdock
Ceri
County editor condemns violence and calls for accountability
The Union editor denounces past killings in the county and urges self-scrutiny before faulting others. He questions forgotten murders like John Drake and criticizes political infighting, urging restraint and justice instead of personal attacks.
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Saul Haas
Ieep
John Drake
Hle
Leprbleean
Sullivan Union and political turmoil in county defense
The Sullivan Union notes Republican struggles amid Civil War era hostility. It cites figures like Daniel W. Voorhees and Gov Morton opponents, describes Knights of the Golden Circle threats, and mentions the Panama Canal Company investment and payment plan. United press tone portrays partisan tension and local civic impact.
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Deny
Lois
Knights of the Golden Circle
Sons of Liberty
Mortons
Sullivan Union
Daniel W. Voorhees
Fletcher
Ma. Fletcher
Baie Union
Sanare
Anbear
New York Senate Ballots show shuffled support for Conkling and Kernan
Reported ballot totals detail Conkling and Jacobs among Republicans and Kernan as the Democratic choice for New York’s senators. Indications point to factional split with about 60 Republicans opposing Conkling, plus talk of delaying adjournment to push the election to next fall.
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New York
Conkling
Jacobs
Wheeler
Rodgers
Crawley
Cornell
Bradley
Laphan
Platts
Kernan
Platt
Vere
Dee
Stiller
Wancott
Kenton
Crowley
Petition on prohibitory amendment misread by temperance editor
The document published last week included the full text of a winter petition for a prohibitory amendment and refutes claims that it advocated a local option law. The editor defends the piece and dismisses the misinterpretation with a parable about a boy and a tree.
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Democrat
Dow
New Version Promises One Good Outcome at Each Event
Unclear text mentions aims of a new version and reference to a test deal of Bible reading that might not have occurred otherwise. Context is fragmented with multiple acronyms and uncertain meaning.
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Pararie
Prohibition on Publication of Future Mear Rinnes Promised
A court order bars Alessachtsetis HeWEpaparsere from publishing certain materials in the future. The ruling states that marriage is a dottery and underscores restrictions on disseminating specific content.
Wilkey Bros. Standard Grades Advertised Cheaper
Fragmentary line compares Wilkey Bros. standard grades to New Process and bone dust sugar. Mentions Staven myer & Elder and snide goods with pricing implied. No clear event or outcome.
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Stavenmyer & Elder
Wilkey Bros
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