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  • Topic is exactly "Government and Politics"

January 4, 1896

A racist former Governor faces financial collapse and applies for a low-paying civil service position.

April 25, 1896

Allan, a politician, made efforts to block the voters and allies of opponent, Lamb.

April 18, 1896

John Waller, the American Consul to Madagascar, is illegally arrested by the French government and horribly mistreated. Because he is black, the US government took ten months before demanding a pardon for him.

April 11, 1896

Rumors about how black Republican politicians manipulated the Democratic politics are mocked by a staff writer.

March 28, 1896

Judge Waddill attempts to block John Mitchell’s bid appear at the Republican convention.

March 14, 1896

Richmond’s council debates whether to publicly weigh in on the controversial new republican chairman.

March 14, 1896

A new chairman of the local Republican organization ascends to the seat just in time to prepare for an important local election.

September 26, 1896

In preparation for the Republican convention, members of the Lamb political faction meet.

September 12, 1896

John Mitchell gave a speech regarding the upcoming presidential election.

June 13, 1896

A reader submitted letter endorses a candidate in an upcoming election.
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