Reform Fades Amid Civil Service Trials and Political Strife
A discussion on civil service reform collapses amid party divisions led by Curtis and others, with proposals to limit patronage and introduce nonpartisan appointments. The piece notes opposition, delays, and the broader political impact, including tensions within Reconstruction era governance and reform efforts across the era.
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Republican Party
Wi Curtis
Tilje Pddchbibaton
Ada
Eat
Oltiton
Mr "Curtis
Bob Feasi
Civil Service
Atandy
Dlauaa
Delueidhe
Matheaathny
Ahein
Ed Opine
Ama
Sayre Happe
Coner
City Council Deliberates Diamond Pin Theft Case and School Funds
In Columbia May 1875 the City Council debated reopening public schools with private funds and potential taxes. An investigation into the lost diamond pin and cross continued with police reports and witness handling, while debate over financing kept school operations in limbo past June. The proceedings also included court notices and a detailed docket roundup.
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Aniler
Coopar
Davie Congall
Carr
Wells
Thoman
Pugh
Purvis
Connell
Cooper
Guard House
Ways and Means
C. J. Carrot
Ways and Bean
Couusmra
Columbia
Swygert
Tlewan
Alderman Carr
Alderuian Carroll
Grittie
Npex
Fin
Carroll
Purvin
Walls
Brown
Davis
Swyger
Simons
Conusnus
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Aldernen
Henry Danielx
Lomax
Severa Dectingy
William Simons
P. Davis
Council Wah
Council
Cowneil
Richard Jones
J. A. Blizard
Emanuel Williams
Diamondy
Menomin
Patrick Cantwell
New York
John Mitchel
Mitchel
Mr. Cantwell
Charles O'Conor
Cllen AL Dana
Richard O'Gorman
Tae Cory Dawe
Weenie
Theil Assembly
City of Columbia
Ata
Particu, Peleia
Columbia Water Power Company
Eowie J. Scorr
Hi Munir
Jacan Levis
J. Metowax
Wa. B. Sranuxr
R. L. Bava
W. C. Bwarvimp
Swarrieto
W. B. Gun
He Mier
W. T. Cazacant
D. Garcuami
J. B. Cannons
Thos
J. Greox
E.W. J. HL. Roxano
J. ©. Scrpiern
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Cuam
P. Jayxar
Horox
C. F. Jackson
Joux & Winey
J. Franka
Cytesma
For Sale A Pair Of Grey Horses
For sale a pair of grey horses multli nize work well in double or single harness and under saddle. Will be sold together or separately. Apply at this office. ly 9.
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New York
Republic
Europa
California
Tidewater
Essex
Andy Caldwell
Picni
Charlotte
Conkl
Nickek
Walla
Guantina
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Augusta Chronicld and Sentinel
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Dobre
Barnwell
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Ion
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Lenko
Ido
Carolina
Berk
Blackville
Leslie Ring
South Carolina
Hedgorbill
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Northern Committee
United Assembly
New Castle
Dala
Ware
Lina
Cleveland Assembly
Baltimore
Noking
Southern Presbyteriana
Chia
Southern Presbyterian Church
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Otto Leithe
Edobreich
Wesley Doyen
Onerave
Hilladate
Columbia County
Wesley van Dusen
Susan Scott
Tincondy-roga
Rowan County
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Penhawar
Afghanistan
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Soniot
Young
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Augusta
Paul Boyton
Lewis Phillips
Sand Lake
Emaguel Williams
Michael Finherty
Peter Hollemuann
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Melton & Charberlain
Peter Hofnun
Michael Jaberty
Rion
Burnwell
You Ians
Moore
Bacon
Cave
J. H. Bryant
Casa Carpenter
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Mr. Whate
Charles Barnum
Joseph Taylor
Chas Barnum
L. C. Carpenter
LeGrand Benedict TL. Ingle
W. Rose
Blakals & Gibbons
John English
Belle Wallaceva
Sallie Crawford
Phineas F. Frazee
Marykk
Thomas J. Rawls
Minnie Wensley
John F. Witecosaky
C. Hoffman
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Bale
Manferv
Phenix Hook and Ladder Company
J. M. Baxter
Fpr
Samuel T. Pointer
Spartanbur
Coxstowes
South Carolina Railwood
J. Wallen &Co
P. Cantwell
J. H. Brown
W. B. Burke
H. Berry
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A Ahuood
A. Palmer
Raj
Hosigo
Keun & Son
Acaier
Tine
C. L. Konig
de Ve Worden
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J. Gye
Solomons
W. Green
W. Shappard
Board of Fire Masters
Peres
Indepercent Hall
Westhenlay
Ening
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Gro. L. Crab
F. D. Koneman
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