Fragmented Senate inquiry into Pennsylvania loan affair
A lengthy report details a Senate committee's investigation into the 2,540,864 loan negotiation. It covers the appointerment of a five member committee to probe for fair dealing, the bidding process, and testimony from Samuel Kean and bank officials. The panel concluded the process was fair.
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Oylook
P.M
Wednesda
Bert Murch
Vince Wonmimlten
Samuel cKean
The
Commonwealth
Elihu Chapncey
Bank of Pennsylvania
Jesse R. Durden
Bilz
Samuel Chew
Chauncey
Dr. Burden
Common Swealth
Amd
E. Chauncey
Bank of Pa
Jesse R. Burdens
Buehler
Department of State
E ®Sley
Harns
John White
W. P. Farrand
Joan
Burden
Fireproof building saved many papers and a watchman
A fire destroyed much of the Treasury Department area yet a fireproof building preserved the priceless books and papers. The clerk of the House of Representatives, Mr Clarke, bravely moved among the flames securing documents and vouchers for over one hundred thousand dollars of government funds.
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Treasury Department
Clarke
House of Representatives
Serious Treasury Building Fire Inevitable Loss
An April 1 report from Was entire Navy West notes a serious fire at the Public Building east of Mie President's Square housing the Treasury Department. The blaze began between two and sunrise, destroying the whole room known as Mr Poand's Room, with extensive damage to books and papers. Many records on the first and second floors were saved or destroyed, including crucial Treasury offices and Comptroller files. The fire’s origin remains unclear, but officials deem the event accidental.
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New-York Courier & Enquirer
Hague
Holland
Mynheer
Whielrit
Wasninetos
Mie President’s Square
Treasury Department
Poand
Tris
State Department
Register of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Ferree
Jack
Downing
Portland Courier
Washington
U. States
South Carolina
Congress
Clay
Mr. Webster
Mr Poindexter
Havana
Peru
New York
Matanzas Lis
Commerce
Cholera in Havana and a Bear Encounter Tale
A Havana letter discusses cholera deaths among whites and blacks, government secrecy, and scarce medical progress. The piece blends a Boston Transcript extract with a Bangor Maine tale of a man fleeing a bear, a vivid Bowery Panther escape, and urban panic.
Man with Ivory Fangs Impresses Clerks in Shop
A quirky fragment shows a figure boasting ivory fangs and a burning gaze. Clerks and customers quickly obeyed the implied authority as the lone observer surveyed the shop before wandering off.
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