Investigation of Malfeasance Charges Against Detroit Port Collector
Detroit Tribune reports that a Treasury special agent’s inquiry into the Detroit port collector concluded with findings supporting significant charges. Alleged illegal fees from railroads and companies, commutations violating law, and underreporting funds, totaling roughly $14,000 to $16,000 or more, with total unaccounted sums possibly rising toward $59,000. The paper notes pending official reports and possible removal or resignation.
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Detroit
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Custom House
Detroit & Milwaukie
Grand Trunk and Great Western Railroad
American Express Company
Wyandott Iron Company
Sub-Treasury
National Treasury
Detroit Tribune
Hints on Harvesting Corn and the Toping Debate
A historic note from the Genesee Farmer on corn harvesting methods, contrasting stripping leaves for fodder with cutting and topping. It cites experiments by Dr. Thomas Marise and W. S. Fontaine showing yield losses from leaf removal, and quotes Edmond Ruffin and Albert Todd advocating cutting up corn at the roots. Observations cover regional practices, storage, stook formation, and fodder value of stalks, with practical tips to improve drying and ventilation.
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Thomas Marise
Nelson
W. S. Fontaine
Virginia
Edmond Ruffin
HH. Stratton
Wohnfield
Mass
Vermont
Albert Todd
Rhode Island
England
Genesee Farmer
Vyas PA Howard Association
Phladelphia
Howard Association
Medican Apvick Grarik
Fcanisn MeDicing yRewk
Asea
Uy Mall
Groner R. Cathornn
Howard
Wormy bark touted as fruit storage remedy
While buying dried fruit a reader found sassa fras bark mixed in and learned it is used as a preventative against worms. The bark is claimed to preserve dried fruit for years, guarding against insect damage, at a cheap and simple cost, per a reader note from the Exchange.
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Esa
Chas
Eas
Dean
Farif
U. S
Updo
Qoak
Victor
Jupiter
Diamond Book
Oldstinal
Mantes Street
W. W.D
S. Bartlett
Atilen Loundry & Machine Shop
Prue
Wavons
Hoggles, &c
Athens
Island in US hands as British clash looms in Pacific
San Juan Island reports 550 American troops holding the harbor works under General Harney. Washington threatens volunteers from territories if attacked while British Admiral refuses orders. both sides maintain friendly relations as tensions with Vancouver and Hudson Bay Co officials rise. Unconfirmed Oregon massacre rumor dismissed. Miramon to Vera Cruz plan noted. Otway to stay in Mexico through October.
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San Juan Island
New Origans
San Francisco
Washington
Brazil
Victoria
General Harney
Gen. Harney
Guv. Douglass
Vancouvers
Hudson Bay Company
Gov. Douglass
United States
Oregon
Minarttan
The
Picayune
Miramon
Vera Cruz
House of DebBarron
Republican Nominations at Fireunune Convention
The Republican State Convention at Fireunune Mass on September 20 re nominated N P Banks for Governor with 627 of 712 votes on the first ballot and made the rest of the incumbents nominees.
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Fireunune
Mass
N. P. Banks
Banks
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RE. A. Goviteie
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Athena Ane
Hibardville
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Jackson County
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Jewett
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Young
Philada
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RS. Bartleti
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Athena
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