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Editorial
February 25, 1884
The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Editorial defends Mayor Mott from criticism by The Rock Islander for enforcing $1.50 poll tax payment, explaining the law permits collecting $3.00 but the city only collects the original amount, and affirming Mott's friendship to workingmen.
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The Poll Tax.
The Rock Islander of last week censures Mayor Mott because he enforces the payment of the poll tax, and says he is no friend of the poor man. This statement is characteristic of the untruthfulness of that sheet. The poll tax amounts to $1.50, and the law says if it is not paid, the city can enter suit and collect $3.00 from each person that refuses to pay. Does the city do this? No, it only collects the original amount, $1.50. If Mayor Mott so desired he could collect twice that amount, and he would be upheld by the law. Mayor Mott is, and has always been the friend of the workingman.
The Rock Islander of last week censures Mayor Mott because he enforces the payment of the poll tax, and says he is no friend of the poor man. This statement is characteristic of the untruthfulness of that sheet. The poll tax amounts to $1.50, and the law says if it is not paid, the city can enter suit and collect $3.00 from each person that refuses to pay. Does the city do this? No, it only collects the original amount, $1.50. If Mayor Mott so desired he could collect twice that amount, and he would be upheld by the law. Mayor Mott is, and has always been the friend of the workingman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Poll Tax
Mayor Mott
Tax Enforcement
Rock Islander
Workingman
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Mott
The Rock Islander
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Mayor Mott's Poll Tax Enforcement
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Mayor Mott And Critical Of The Rock Islander
Key Figures
Mayor Mott
The Rock Islander
Key Arguments
The Rock Islander's Criticism Is Untruthful
Poll Tax Is $1.50, But Law Allows $3.00 Collection If Unpaid
City Only Collects Original $1.50, Not Double
Mayor Mott Could Collect More But Chooses Not To
Mayor Mott Is A Friend Of The Workingman