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Editorial January 14, 1874

Wilmington Daily Gazette

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

What is this article about?

Editorial reminder to Democratic voters to pay their poll tax before the month's end to secure voting eligibility in the next election, emphasizing the light tax and risks of delay including legal action.

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Pay Your Taxes!
Every Democratic voter should remember that he has but a few days longer in which he can call on the collectors in the city and the various hundreds and pay his tax and secure his vote at the next election. No man's name will be continued on the assessment list unless his poll tax is paid before the expiration of the present month. Nothing will be saved by delaying to pay the tax, as the collectors will then be required to enter suit and collect it by law. The poll tax is very light and should be paid at once. To do so will save expense; to delay may cause trouble and ill feeling to take the place of that kindness and suavity that should exist between citizens, and especially those of the same political faith aiming to advance the public good, and to secure the best government for the whole people of the State. Remember, only a few more days remain in which to call and pay your tax if you have not done so; and that the collector is not required to call on you until he calls with his warrant.

What sub-type of article is it?

Taxation Suffrage Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

Poll Tax Voting Eligibility Democratic Voters Tax Payment Election Preparation

What entities or persons were involved?

Democratic Voters Tax Collectors

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Urging Payment Of Poll Tax For Voting Rights

Stance / Tone

Urgent Reminder To Democratic Voters

Key Figures

Democratic Voters Tax Collectors

Key Arguments

Pay Poll Tax Before End Of Month To Secure Vote Name Removed From Assessment List If Unpaid Delay Leads To Legal Suit And Collection By Law Poll Tax Is Light And Should Be Paid Promptly Payment Saves Expense And Avoids Trouble Maintains Good Relations Among Political Allies

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