Letter on Congressional pay and fairness in salary raises
H C Berhard argues in a Rochelle Register letter that last Congress members deserve equal pay raises given longer Washington stays and greater duties. He contends increased cost of living and expanded duties justify adjustments for both current and prior members, opposing the idea of excluding the last Congress from higher compensation.
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Congress Pay Increase Debate Divides Officials and Public
A debate on the Fortieth Second Congress pay raise of seven thousand five hundred dollars draws denunciation from many and measured support from some. Arguments hinge on constitutional authority and precedents, with observers noting previous raises were enacted by the same body and reduced by official action only after popular pressure. The piece also reports a Kansas murder spree near a family’s home, with authorities pursuing arrests as fear and resolve grip the region.
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Congressional Salaries and the Burchard Debate
The article reviews Mr. Burchard’s stance on congressional pay raises, noting his suggestion to await next Congress for action and possibly return overages if raises are deemed excessive. It argues public sentiment may push future action, and urges fair judgment of Burchard’s record. Also reported are Modoc skirmishes near Tule Lake, with fires, mule and horse losses, and wounded escorts.
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Government post charges and municipal election noted
It is said the franking abolition will shift official mail to cheaper express channels and government stamped materials. In Raueien North Carolina the May 5 election saw the entire Republican slate win, mayor and nine commissioners, by large majorities. The question asks which Ann is oldest among several names: Tiquity Deluvian Terror Cestor Mundane Cedent.
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Latest Stock Quotations and Chicago Market Report 1873
Stock quotes for New York May 12 show no major changes. grain markets in Chicago May 13 remain steady with No 2 Spring Wheat around 1.29 and No 2 Corn near 40 to 41 cents. Freeport market lists grain and provisions prices for wheat corn oats butter cheese lard eggs and more with regional trading data.
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