County finances spark public interest as report delay fuels suspicion
In 1873 authorities released a trial statement of receipts and disbursements for November the following year. For 1874 the exhibit appeared only on May 25 1875, prompting critique that the delay aimed to dampen scrutiny amid political campaigning. Details show shrinking funds and suspicions of the Ring's influence on county affairs. The 1873 total receipts were 3250 515 68 with 68 537 60 on hand. 1874 receipts were 261 545 77 with 55 585 33 on hand, a small surplus of 11 030 09 and a end-year balance of 12 952 27 revealing a shortfall compared with 1873.
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Treasury
County Ring Criticized for Suppression of Local Reform
A partisan editorial attacks a powerful County Ring allegedly blocking public scrutiny and keeping public work and spoils within a favored clique. It accuses officials of dodging reports on Ring activities while sensationally linking Democrats and Republicans to historical grafts like Salary Grab and Credit Mobilier.
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Coshoeton
Credit Mobilier
de, &c
Mobilier
Indian Ring” &E
Platform seeks patent reform to curb monopolies
The Republican State Convention calls for patent law revision to curb monopolies and end renewals that shield inflated prices. It cites sewing machines as an example and argues open use after expiry would benefit the public. mentions Democratic counterparts and party ring politics.
End of 1873 and 1874 finances and local notes
The excerpt reviews county finances ending 1873 and 1874 with balances and disbursements, mentions a libel suit against the Pittsburgh Post for 10,000, and notes Sioux chiefs Spotted Tail and Red Cloud pressing for a Black Hills cession. It lists appointees to a commission and a telegraphed declination by Joe W. Dwyer.
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The
Pittsburgh Post
Earthquake Toll Across Colombian Andes Reported
Dispatch recounts a massive earthquake striking Salazar Cucuta San Cayetano and Gramalote areas, with multiple towns destroyed and thousands killed. It notes San Jose de Cuenta on the Colombia Venezuela border, coffee region significance, and felt shocks in Barranquilla and Facatativa.
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Desperate Murder in Hamilton Saloon Shocks City
Cincinnati dispatch reports the shooting of McGehan in a Basin street saloon killing a man named Myers. Authorities found McGehan dead from multiple wounds after a window ambush from a spring wagon. no clue to the killer. Additional items praise Pete McKee for joining the Republican party and urge Coshocton railroad expansion to Coshocton.
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Jay
McGelig
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Lost Steamship Vicksburg Disaster Survivors Report
Survivors from the Vicksburg disaster reached port Saturday recounting the loss of six lifeboats from the vessel. Five boats capsized near the vessel. one was recovered two hours after departure. One boat with five men remains missing, likely the craft that reached New York. The captain and officers acted well. seamen behaved poorly. The captain and women went down with the ship as another vessel sails to search for the missing boat.
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Jonns
Vicksburg
New York
Fire destroys hay pile and stables at Ft. Russell
A Fort Russell Wyoming dispatch reports a 400 ton hay pile ignited at 3:30 AM along with a fire in the commissary storehouse. The storehouse fire was put out with little damage, but the hay remains burning and likely a total loss. One cavalry stable also burned.
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Omaha, Nes
Ft. Russell
Wyoming
Commission to Treat with Sioux Grows to Eight Members
The Sioux treaty commission increased to eight members as more invitations were sent. Appointees include William Allison Towns Bishop E Ames Maryland F On Palmer Illinois Brig Gen Alfred H Terry A G Ton Abrami Domingo Missouri D G Beuve Missouri J R B O Byrne New York with Joseph W Dwyer as secretary. Each earns eight dollars a day plus expense allowances.
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Ilinois
Alfred H. Terry
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New York
Joseph W. Dwyer
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