Covode Committee Probes Administration Corruption Ties
Excerpt records the Covode Investigating Committee in Washington exposing alleged Democratic party corruption and bribes tied to post office printing contracts. It cites David Webster testimony about Col Forney and Judge Black, Kansas policy disputes, and threats of political retaliation amid broader graft claims.
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Great Union Speech in Illinois Sparks Uneasy Cheers
An extract from a 19th century Union speech reported by T Hulbert Underwood recounts a disunion rally in Quincy Illinois during the 1950s era. After the speaker collapsed an orator styled as The Afore said M D was lifted to the platform and quipped about loyalties to the flag and the Union as laughter and cheers erupted.
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