Salaries and Fees in County Government Reform Debate
The editorial urges major public cost cuts through reforming local administration to fixed salaries for county officers. It cites overpayment via fees and emoluments, notes possible savings of one third to one half, and points to a senator's investigation showing a thousand dollar yearly discrepancy between official reports and tax-payer exhibits.
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Reform praised by voters as tax reduction measure urged
The item argues Representatives must push reform to save taxes without harming public service, backed by taxpayers. It notes William Wourr’s recent installation as County Auditor with a $15 000 bond, and mentions outgoing Auditor Walker. It references Captain J C Donaldson as a likely Clerk of the Senate and touches on national events and upcoming Thanksgiving.
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The
Cincinnati Gazette
J. C. Donaldson
Senate
Donaldson
Interview on the presidential election and reconstruction sentiments
The Indianapolis Journal reports Morton’s view that the next election will favor a united North against the Democracy, citing Confederate officers in Congress, lingering Southern sympathy, and distrust of late wartime allies. It details judgments on the Washington Monument fundraising and construction progress in Washington, with updates on funding, design shifts, and practical status.
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Wes Brest
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Democratic Party
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United States
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Philadelphia
Seven Die In West Virginia House Raising Accident
In Jackson County a deadly incident occurred during a house raising when a heavy log fell as two boys attempted to kill chickens with an ax. The log crushed the father and severed the neck of one son, killing six men, with two dying instantly and another dying later. Two women plan a Titusville barbershop.
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Jackson County
West Virginia
Titusville
Ohio News Briefs Highlight Local Industry and Land Marks
An oil well struck near Grafton. A chair factory construction rises at Akron. Guernsey County reports a 6 ft 4 in giant. Hamilton County farms 200 acres sold at 90 dollars per acre. Geauga County forms a cruelty prevention society. A grey eagle shot in Harrison County spans seven feet tip to tip.
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Sunday School Song Sparks Debate in Briefs
In brief items the Detroit Post notes a Sunday school song titled Put your armor on my boys met with a dissenting view from a young woman who prefers the line Put your arms around me boys. The column moves through assorted notes including a Chesapeake anecdote, a cruel farmer case in Illinois, a jury awarding 7600 dollars, and Senator Dawes injured in a horse riding accident in Springfield. It closes with Chicago Exposition results showing nearly 300000 visitors and a net profit of 40000 on assets valued at 350000.
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Exposition Closes After 30 Days in Pitrapunau
The Trademen's Industrial Institute exposition in Pitrapunau Pa closes after a 30 day run attracting massive crowds. An announced wedding ceremony capped the closing hours while gifts were presented to Institute President Nellis and Power Hall manager Colonel Monroe. Estimated attendance reaches 350000 with receipts about 75000 and expenditures near 80000.
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Commissioners Monthly Report Coshocton County November 1875
The Coshocton County Board of Commissioners met in special session October 4 1875 to review bills for labor and materials. Bills allowed include T W Collier postage 25 08 Joseph McVey mileage 99 15 George Wennham labor 25 William Davis masonry Fry Ford river bridge 350 J H Caiman steam heating 150 Samuel Brunell lumber Fry Ford and Roscoe Canal bridges 73. Board adjourned. W Walker Auditor and Clerk.
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