Unjust Scheme Threatens Counties and State Debt
A Troy Herald article condemns a lower house bill to shift county debts onto the state for railroad bonds. It argues counties gain little while bondholders profit and cites Lincoln County's large debt as an example. The piece notes the measure risks higher taxes and depressed bond values, and criticizes sponsor Ferguson as ambitious yet evasive. It also reports Judge Morrison Waite’s appointment and a late- session administrator final-settlement bill.
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Lincoln County
Elial
Bonda
Verguson
Nfench
Grant’s Louisiana policy praised over Texas contrast
A northern approach to Reconstruction gains favor as the author credits President Grant with a corrected policy. Louisiana is highlighted for moving toward political equality and avoiding military-imposed governance. The piece anticipates a similar shift for Louisiana, with new elections and recognition of the people’s will, while noting Pelican State damage from carpetbaggers.
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Grant
Davis
Texas
Louisiana
Louisiane
Congress
Bowlsman
Pelicans
Tenure of Office Bill Aimed at State Reforms
Senator Abney proposes a constitutional amendment to extend state officer terms to four years and consolidate the legislature to one session every four years with the governor free to call special sessions. Estimated savings reach one million dollars every four years by cutting election costs and reducing legislative churn. The measure faces doubts about practicality and ongoing revenue law revisions. The article notes regional concerns over tax collection and legislative inefficiency.
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Abney
State Senate
General Assembly
Stnto
Aseloi
Tax Exemption Proposal Covers Churches and Schools
A concurrent resolution was introduced in the legislature urging a constitutional amendment to exempt from taxation all church buildings and lands, all schools, hospitals, and affiliated institutions. The resolution was read twice and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Committee On Judiciary
Proposals on Railroad Debt Shift Critiqued and Policy Debate
A Republican critique argues against Ferguson's plan to have the state assume county railroad debts, noting disparities where many counties owe nothing. The piece questions justice in making counties like Knox or Stoddard pay for roads in others, and cites a congressional subcommittee's stance against subsidies or government guarantees for railroad schemes. It also links Mobilier fraud to corruption and reform efforts.
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Pont
Ferguson
Knox County
Cass
Stoddard
Buchanan
Clark County
Clark
St. Louis
Congressional
House Committee
Richland County
Ohio
Richland
Globe
Trenaurey
Hinself
Loute
Tax bill remark in St Charles Cosmos
The St Charles Cosmos notes a legislature passed measure extending the time to pay taxes without penalty, but cautions the proposal will be viewed unfavorably. It observes in the county many fathers have strained to reach settlements with the collector before January and that most taxes have already been collected.
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St. Charles
Lis
Bill Passed Limiting Treasurer Fees and Interest
A bill in the lower house forbids the treasurer from claiming interest on public funds deposited for safekeeping or fees for official services. The measure would substantially reduce the treasurer’s perquisites.
Grangers Urge Salary Cuts to Curb Corruption Rebutted
Some Grangers petitioned the general assembly to cut officer salaries by one fourth or one third to reduce corruption. The response argues against reducing pay, insisting salaries must be sufficient to attract honest competent men to public office.
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General Assembly
Women’s rights bill stirs state senate debate
A bill from the women’s rights association would allow women to hold all school offices, provoking discussion in the senate. The term bug master general, an entomologist post, has been abolished by the state legislature. The piece mentions bonds and a political lobby tied to a road grant, and references Colfax in a critical portrayal of fraud and lobbying.
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Women’s Outrage Association of
Thie State
Senate
Conrax
N. Y
Aimong
Jay Conke
Tribune
Theormer
House of Representatives
Jin
Colfax
Whilom
Credit Mobilier
Independent
Jie
Morrison Waite Named Chief Justice Candidate
Ohio figures feature in the Geneva arbitration and Waite’s life. Morrison R. Waite, born 1816 in Connecticut, rose from Yale to Toledo and then to the Supreme Court of the United States as chief justice nominee. He is described as disciplined, methodical, and a steady, trusted legal mind.
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Morrison
Waite
Ohio
Appoluteau
Incinnati Enquirer
Morrison St. Waite
Senate
United States
Walto
Geneva Tribunal
Connecticut
Baron Academy
Colchester
Yale
Yate College
Mamiee City
Lucas County
Samuel M. Young
Young
Congress
Willam Sawyer
Union
Jim Ashely
St. BE. Phelps
Toledo
Ashby
Mis Inet
Caleb Cushing
W. M. Evarts
Geneva
Nan
Junior
Protestant Episcopal Church
C. W. Waite
Muskingum Valley Railroad
Aenesville
Burnet House
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Roundell Palmer
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R. H. Norton & Go
WILL
Lincoln Co
Mecca Ithen
R. H. Norton & CO
Giegel & Bobb
Dean's Patent
North Fifth Street
Louis
Moo
Jan Yeti
James DB
Merona
Lin
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Jusiah Cleec
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