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Petitioners Seek Higher Wages for Washington Clerks
A group led by Mr. Kelly and Mr. Brady with four other gentlemen petitioned the House Committee on Appropriations for wage increases. They urged action, while a critic suggested emigrating to Kansas or Nevada. The writer argues farm work would suit them better, criticizing Washington living conditions and rents.
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