Pension Fraud Exposed In 19th Century Mail Rumor Spree
The report accuses Col. Tichenor, former Republican State Central Committee chair, of clerical fraud in the Pension Bureau with a salary of 1400 annually for no service. It ties Hon. F W Palmer to the alleged scheme and alleges editor influence of the Ring paper in Des Moines and Meantime cites Clarkson’s clerical positions and a 2250 payment, all amid broader political accusations and notes on public figures.
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Col. Tichenor
Republican State Central Committee
Pension Bureau
Tichenor
F. W. Palmer
Philadelphia
Des Moines
City
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
James S. Clarkson
Iowa
Ring Orgin
Palmer
Congress
Council Bluffs
Judge McDill
Col. Sapp
Mr. Palmer
Det Clarkaon
Leigde
Clarkaon
Keel
Republican Party
Clarkson
House of Representatives
Galery
Edward McPherson
Office of the Register
Treasury Department
Tuy Payera
Public notices question Palmer pay and clerkships
The article claims the Thirty Ninth Congress adjourned sine die on July 15, 1871 and reassembled in December, with the 42nd Congress meeting in March 1871. It alleges F W Palmer profited from dual clerical pay during 1871 and questions taxpayers’ justice, urging voters to respond when Palmer campaigns in Warren County.
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A. A. Anc
Clarkson
F. W. Palmer
Lila
Tia
Treasury
Po Dinster
Des Moines
Hansa
Mane
Mayor Medill Serenaded After French Band Concert
A large crowd gathered on Michigan Avenue to hear a French band last night. After the concert, the ensemble serenaded Mayor Medill at his elegant residence and were invited inside for a pleasant hour with many guests in attendance.
New York Boarding House Robbery Reported
In New York a couple posing as Mr and Mrs James rented a room at a Broome Street boarding house and lured Mrs Annette Handy to the parlor where she cried out as two men looted the room. Servant Mary Armstrong was seized during the raid and the pair fled with stolen goods valued around 1000 dollars. A separate note mentions Count Joannes’ suit against A W Niles being dismissed as too theoretical.
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Jew Youn
New York
James
Annette Tardy
Broome Street
Mrs. Handy
Mary Armstrong
Pike Magnet
Mrs. James
Ken
Market News and Grain Prices From Chicago and New York
The report covers Chicago and New York pricing for wheat corn oats and pork with mixed changes. It notes steady cash wheat ranges and firm freights while pork and hog values show weakness in a corner market scenario. Dispatches from Cincinnati and remarks on corn oats and barley supply reflect varied market sentiment and shipping demand. The Exposition grain notes discuss drought concerns and anticipated crop prospects across Tennessee regions.
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Chicago
Creago
Beptcutter
Buffuto
Regari
Cincinsati
New York
Liverpool
Stote
Last Night's Dispatches Highlight War News and Health Advice
General Sheridan vows to punish wild Indians. Henry A Wise declines to join a party but won’t vote with Republicans. Reported Panama arrival June 25 and consul orders to return to steamer Edgar Stewart. American surveyors near interoceanic canal route via the Lapus river. Nicaragua route undecided. Provo estal ground to hold Prov ostal dead per decree. Ex-Governor Randall gravely ill. Dolly Varden voyage to New Orleans, then New York. Gas excavation accident in Cleveland kills two workers. Harvest season prompts health cautions on water and diet. advice on staying hydrated and safe cooling methods. State Agricultural Society pot o September fair prep. Cedar Rapids work to ensure rail transport access.
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Aspinwallins
Edgar Stewart
Global and domestic commodity notes from 19th century press
The article surveys varied topics from snail sales in Paris to petroleum exports from Philadelphia and maintenance costs of galvanic batteries. It reports on manufacturers, crop forecasts, immigration impacts, and emerging railcar tech, plus wool production projections for California and western territories, with price and production estimates.
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Paris
Philadelphia
Westro UN ‘Loa Telegmpl
Beaver Falls Fire Works Company
Louisiana
Ching
Waterbury
Connecticut
Department of Agriculture
Grocery and Produce Market Preview Reports Strong Demand
A dense 19th century market listing outlines active demand for provisions and rising prices in meat and produce. It notes higher pork and beef, broad grain prices, and diverse items from fruits to canned goods, with wholesale listings and sale notices for merchandise and legal deeds.
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