Liberal movement urged to defend ballots in North Carolina
Supporters urge liberal voters to back Oliver H. Dookery and Liberal candidates in November. Warn of ballot box manipulation by bourbon poll-holders and call for strict counting. Bishop Hood endorses the Liberal effort. Regulators warn registrars and poll-holders face fines and prison for violations. Col William Johnson mounts Liberal bid in the sixth district with canvassing across the region. Republicans Liberals and Independents urged to guard polling places as election day nears.
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Colt William Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Leach
Norment
Price
Clingman
Col. Johnson
Jon
Columbus
Whiteville
United States Court
Albany
Campaign Fraud Foes Warn Election Officers in North Carolina
The piece denounces registered fraud and partisan bias in Halifax and other counties, accusing Democratic officials of obstructing voters. It cites government action against fraud, outlines alleged tricks at registration and polling, and urges honesty from registrars and judges of election to protect fair voting.
Payment of Special Tax Bonds Debate
In their desperation Bourbon leaders push the view that Democrats will raise taxes to cover special tax bonds. The piece argues the bonds were repudiated by the State and that constitutional amendments prevent payment without a people's vote. Local note from Winthrop MN dated Oct 28 1852 thanks Rev Blaks for help and mentions Karnal Kingubery and Kingsbarp in a personal letter.
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William P. Canaday
Beaufort
United States
Sam P. Canaday
Tom Devereux
Cox
Robeson County
Devereux
Winxrveros
MN. O
H.R
Karnal
Cote
Desperate rhetoric and bold call to fight in local politics
Ed Hall warns the Democratic club that defeat looms for Mr. Green as he canvassed the district. He declares officials may earn $178,500 per year, urging a bold stand to influence the November vote. Also notes Mark Twain receiving $100,000 royalties for his play Colonel.
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Agat
Ed. Hall
Young Men's Democratic Club
Green
Col. Halls
Col. Hall
Mark Twain
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