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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1896

Page

6

Connerys Flvances Year of Over Seventy Five Million Dollar

Secretary reports the fiscal year ended June 30 shows total receipts from customs internal revenue and other sources near 470,409. Expenditures totaled 4,134,149.68, with a deficit of 20,208,247.70. Ordinary expenditures declined 4,010,802.21 from the prior year. Customs receipts reached 180,021,310.7. internal revenue 140,880,015.66. Import duties rose, free goods value up 0.622,870. exports of goods 882,000,008, up 75,008,778. Duty paid averaged 20.55 percent combined. Internal revenue collecting cost was 2.75 per cent. Distilled spirits 8,088,703 gallons. beer 80,500,260 barrels. Gold exports 212,400,047 and silver 100,541,070. imports: gold 33,625,000 and silver 28,777,186. Money stock in U.S. June 1896 at 1,228,820,085. per capita stock November 1896 at 2.03.

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War Department Exhibit Praises Army and Calls for Reform

The report highlights the army's discipline morale and efficiency while noting gaps in arms and equipment. It urges prompt action to strengthen the volunteer citizen soldiers and emphasizes that military preparedness serves peace and deterrence rather than entangling the nation in foreign conflicts.

Post Office Financials Highlight Need for Reform

The fiscal year ending June 30, 1806 shows receipts of 92.41 million and total expenditures of 17.02 million, with a deficit and rising second class rates. Recommendations call for legislation to curb abuses, expanded inspector supervision, and reorganizing 14,000 clerks to improve cost control and accountability.

Star Service Apt. Oblee Immenen Evis Nyveillarce Eich Kgl Reforma Congress

Postal reforms promise broader reach and lower costs

A fragmented notice asserts that consolidation yields more efficient service and higher revenue with smaller expenditures, noting gradual advantages of a unified postal system. The text signals improved efficiency and broader coverage as the key outcomes of consolidation.

Remains Guarded Land and Pension Expenditures Noted

The document reviews vast federal land alienation and rising pension costs. It cites $17,000,000 appropriations for the year and pensions totaling about $12.2 million, with millions of acres transferred to settlers and railroads. It laments pension abuses and urges economy and reform to preserve national credit and citizen trust.

Government Should Support the Agriculture Department

The government should continually encourage the Agriculture Department as it is central to national welfare and farming progress. While past legislation aimed at practical farming and prudent spending, the department has largely used public funds sensibly to aid soil hold and weather forecasts improve farmer protection. The weather bureau's growth enhances forecast accuracy, aiding those tied to weather-sensitive operations. The secretary's report and congress considerations merit careful study.

Ellente Department of Agriculture Ite Tio Congress

Civil service reform progress and future aims

The piece lauds civil service reform as a lasting achievement and outlines expansion to a competitive class of about 84 000 positions. It notes extensions by executive order and calls for including postmasters, with emphasis on improving efficiency, economy, and public service while addressing obstacles.

Progres Mide Turnisiea Friends Tts Eneties Competitivn Wbapn

Transportation reform and cost regulation recommendation

A statesman urges Congress to adjust post office appropriations and open a path for the consolidation of post offices. He lauds the commission’s work on transportation fairness, calls for a just aid system, and hopes Congress promptly considers its recommendations to improve regulatory outcomes.

Armil Fm Orlahee Algo Iti Congress

Tariff Law and Government Revenue Debate

The passage argues that tariff policy should fund government expenses and not fund excess or extravagance. It notes a revenue shortfall and deficit in the prior year, warns against drawing from surplus, and urges prudent use of funds to support essential expenses while preserving the gold reserve. It discusses imports, taxation, and the need for steady revenue growth.

Secretary of the Treasury Sublich Pia Nur Alvidusia Tn Zollu- Allah Thois Foetme

Reform of Asyetout appound and currency reform debate

Fragmented OCR text discusses a historic government currency reform, favoring silver redemption and withdrawal of gold obligations. It cites Treasury actions, bank redeployment, and relief for debt while urging prudent gradual implementation and trust in national banking expansion. It mentions gold demand, silver coinage, and fiscal policies tied to public credit and prosperity.

Loretofors Gondt Natoual Banka United States Trenanry

Trusts and Monopolies in Commerce Debate

Executive Message by 1 Gomor Cleveland warns that trusts and monopolies threaten independence and fair pricing. He argues federal action may fall short but urges decisive legislation to curb interlocking corporate power and protect economic opportunity for citizens. December 7, 1881.

Lepinlitien Crasia Uchig Wateleot Taxuthon Ghoveh Cleveland Manston

Maxton Straits Pact Reported by London Post

London reports a tentative agreement among Great Britain Russia and Prince for the Maxt ra question and possible mobilization of the Russian Black Sea fleet. The plan would pressure the Dardanelles and Bosphorus to enforce reforms, with Berlin treaty powers shown to consent.

Associated Press London Biumingham Post Conftima Giamonte Associated Urers Great Britain Russia Mediterranean Bosphorus Dardenelles Berlin Germany Austria Italy Dardanelles Zere

Night School Uprising At Blaina School

Disorder erupted at Blaina school in Minneapolis as about fifty youths attacked teachers after a chastisement. The mob gathered on the sidewalk and threw missiles, forcing staff to flee. incident occurred during a night session overseen by Albert Hyfcore, a University of Minnesota man.

Bohol Payl Minneapolis Blalna School Twelfth Avenue Third Street Albert Hyfcore University of Minnesota Moore

Lind Lawsuit Seeks $20000 From Evening Dispatch

Attorneys for John Lind fusion candidate for governor sue the St Paul Dispatch demanding $20000. They claim the newspaper libeled Lind by publishing a telegram from New Ulm criticizing his Lutherans Turner speech after a Minneapolis Lutheran festival. The case centers on Lind’s alleged remarks before a Turner body and his religious views.

Lind St. Paul St. Inn Dac John Lind Lay Phperk Pon Evening Dispatch Minneapolis Aty. Lind Wade The Disarted New Ulm My. Lind Evan Turners New Unlit Turners M

Pink Land Investigation Prompts Probe In Minnesota

Chippewa Indians chairman D M Baldwin travels to Folhton to confer with Interior Department Special Agent Wright over alleged crookedness tied to the Pine land examining corps. Members were suspended by Secretary Pranels as an inquiry aims to weed out incompetents, with sensational developments anticipated.

White Marth Minn Dee M. R. Baldwin Chiptown

Harrison declines candidacy and Ohio politics detail

President Harrison says he will not be a candidate for U S senator and asks the legislature to choose a man who will honor the country. Advices announce the death of Vincente Dayll Lorrajne, a noted politician and lay rary minister. Joseph Quirrante of Youngstown is held on $2000 bond for alleged thefts with his brother Dominick, involving jewelry consignments and concealment tactics.

Tudlanspolis Dew Harrison United States Cuile Vincente Dayll Lorrajne Emiguwler Arrexici Cleveland Joseph Quirrante Youngstown Ohio Lla Dominick Angeles Tialy Umea

Vocations for Women and Household Arts Bulletin

Axt of mending and dress reform taught by YWCA for young women with two dressmakers guiding lessons at eight cents per course. A new Bovina requirement bureau offers staffing and catering services with personal supervision. A Cook Nook Free features a cookbook by the Science Making Powder Co. promising 400 recipes and dining hints sent free on request.

Young Woman's Christian Association New York S'vnce Making Powder Company Chicago Bundrodt Oventa Vostal Duking Powder Co

Not Very High Society Talk Sparks Mrs. Bolton Question

In a Cleveland Leader snippet Mrs. Dash questions Mrs. Bolton’s prominence in society. Blouk retorts that she’s widely rumored to be active, while Mrs. Dash insists the belief is a mistake, noting Bolton’s limited social affiliations.

Dash Mra. Bolton Cleveland Rey

Brant J Cheney Catarrh Cure Sworn Oath Claim

A notary public records Brant J Cheney swearing an oath in Lucas County Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement for medicine and related testimonials appear among local notices and personal notes.

Ohio Rolardo Lucas County A. W. Gleason Hall

Fortune Seeking Frontier Folk Incur Woes And Cures

A vintage advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic for emigrants and frontiersmen facing chills fever and the dangers of tainted water and miasma. It promises fortification of the stomach and system against the combined threats for pioneers miners and travelers seeking fortune.

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Fragmented OCR text with scattered names and figures

Fragmentary historical notice contains garbled names, places, and numbers. Mentions West Pibiabing Ga, Alabama education costs, and an order for potatoes from Scott Co La Crosse Wisconsin. The readable parts reference educational funding per pupil and a large seed or potato crops buyer.

John A. Salzer Scott Co la Crosse Wis

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