Secretary of the Treasury’s Power in Government
An examination of the Treasury head’s influence in policy and administration, noting the American system’s concentration of authority in the secretary and calling for unity on financial policy. The piece reflects on Boutwell and the challenges of Civil Service Reform as of October 1968.
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Fraud Frauds in Pension Bureau implicated Tennessee congressman
Special despatch reports large pensions frauds uncovered by Gen. Van Aernam, with hundreds of thousands recovered and dozens arrested or tried. Key figures include Rod erick R. Butler, Tennessee congressman, accused of cadetship frauds and forged payments. Investigation ongoing, Butler denied but remains under scrutiny. Broad Southern exposure noted with legal action possible.
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European War Tensions Rise Across Baden and Saarbruck
Circular from Bismarck cited. Reports indicate no general engagement yet near Saarbruck while skirmishes occur. Spain demands explanation from France as Chassepots face Needle Guns. Emperor assumes command. Bismarck to lead his regiment. Gladstone critiques the crisis, deprecating war.
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Banquet at Mansion House for Ministers amid war debate
Lonpox July 31 report says the Lord Mayor hosted 250 guests at the Mansion House for a Ministers’ banquet. War ministers spoke on army reforms and militiamen, Gladstone praised ministers, discussed Irish Land and Education bills, and lamented the war’s horror. The Lord Chancellor and Austin Bruce also spoke for their houses.
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Nathan Murder Mystery Dominates Public Talk
The Nathan murder case remains unsolved with rewards nearing fifty thousand dollars. Prominent figures including Judge Cardozo collaborate to locate the killer. The theory points to a house familiar, possibly a regular inmate, while Washington Nathan Jr. faces suspicions. Witnesses include William Kelly and two carpenters amid careful police scrutiny of the scene and house, as the funeral of Mr Nathan is planned and a burglary at Judge Cardozo’s home is noted. The Times criticizes a Sunday paper for its sensational coverage and propriety concerns.
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Fenian Prisoners Sentences At Windsor Jail
July 31 report on Fenian leaders Gen ONeill Col Brown and Capt Monahan. ONeill and Brown receive prison terms and fines after trial, with supporters raising funds for families as courtroom crowd packed. ONeill smiles at sentencing. Brown weeps. all begin confinement without labor. fire and drowning notices follow with separate Boston Post despatches and local incidents across Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts including fires, deaths, and a burglary loss.
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