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A Change in Times, November 13-19, 1870
With their resounding victory in the polls now behind them, the Conservatives have but two things to say: a warning and a declaration. After the loss…
Contributors: Travis Terry
A Conservative Victory, November 6-12, 1870
The polls are in, and the city has spoken. The conservatives have resoundingly won in the polls. The conservative mayoral candidate, Mr. Keiley, as…
Contributors: Travis Terry
A True Tragedy for All, September 11-17, 1870
Justice - as some may call it - has been served to four of the five black men who were convicted of the murder of Joel Gray. The enactment of this…
Contributors: Travis Terry
A War Reignited, December 1-10, 1870
Only a few short weeks ago, the Conservatives of Richmond called an end to the war between the parties, an end to quarrelling with the federal…
Contributors: Travis Terry
Advancing the Infrastructure, December 11-17, 1870
Richmond is in line to not only gain a boost to its railroads, but to its infrastructure as a whole. However, these improvements will not come easily.…
Contributors: Travis Terry
Conservative or Democrat? December 25-31, 1870
What does it mean to call oneself a "Conservative"? To many, it means to be anyone who apposes the Radical Republicanism. The party title of…
Contributors: Travis Terry
Intimidation or Concern? October 23-31, 1870
As elections are quickly approaching, one thing begins to creep its way into the minds of not only the citizens of Richmond, but also those of the…
Contributors: Travis Terry
Perjury, October 16-22, 1870
In the wake of General Robert E. Lee's death, amidst many ceremonies and speeches in his honor, a new problem arises. This problem threatens to…
Contributors: Travis Terry
Progression of the Railroads, September 25-30, 1870
Railroads have been making steady progress. This progress comes not only in the form of tracks being laid, but also in the form of public support. As…
Contributors: Travis Terry
Riots in the Streets, September 1-10, 1870
The citizens of Richmond are assembling, but for all the wrong reasons. White southerners and black southerners are congregating with their race, not…
Contributors: Travis Terry