Ohio report alleges massive fraud in State building contracts
A legislative committee reports extensive fraud in the New State House and several asylums. The audit cites inflated costs by contractors such as Lennox and Johnson, overcharges on plumbing and plate glass, and double payments totaling over 149000.00, with names like O Case Lennox Britt Gill Medill Stickney and Gibson linked to schemes.
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Mate Hones
Pruth
Lanatte Wo
Colinbos
Grate House
Tas
R. S. McEwen
Ohio Penitentiary
Franklin County
Butthes
W. Dixon
N. A. Britt
Cincinnati
Britt
O. Case
James Lennox
FE. T. Stickney
Lennox
J. Lennox
Case
H. Price
Lancaster
Price
Miller
Gov. Medill
Gen. Stickney
J. A. Johnson
Peter Gibson
Witpons
Columbus Machine Manufacturing Compaay
Ohio
James Lexwox
Miles Greenwood
Fewleng Asylum
Gnadieg
Song Gill
Cleveland
Yaarp
Lennox Heating
Union
Lennon
Kewburg
Mavn
C. Portes
H. White
Ms Day
Asylum Bude
P. Gibson
Jas. Attlesay
Cincennati
Hugh McUl Tom
Messrs. Gibson
Attlesay
P. P. LoOwe—Fram
Kehoe P.P. Lowr's Hill Act
State
Ke, &c. Remanks
Newburg Asylum
Dayton Asylum
State House
Henry Hawking
Mecca
Orlene Teen
Kant
Maetnerailp
Anon
J. Allen
Partners College
Lorin and Mews
Kenyon Catlowr
Crvisra
Civthegres
Alt
Dot
Dane
Tik Ohta
PPAR
Hovilikeepie
Wrevliney's
DO Orenbren
Chinter Hark
Mitta
Seo'y Colin Hin Gass Anil Coke Cr
COT Masny
Teokiecperats
TE Kitey &O's
Ottiel Firm
Elreutor
Change
Expenditures under Lovetoon vs Republican rule emerge in message
The Auditor tables and Gov. Chase's Message show 1854-5 expenditures under Lovetoon higher than under the Republicans. Adding the difference reveals 8650 04951 as the indicator of claimed Democratic economy versus Republican prudence.
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Gov. Chase
Slang and Sage: Ancient Walls and Modern Jests
The excerpt surveys slang like brick in a long digressive tale. It discusses Attic wisdom and Greek references, then shifts to a satire about a mock diplomatic scene at Sparta and a quip about every man being a brick. It ends with a note on a mock town at the Zombro and Mississippi junction with a land tract priced at $3,006.
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Epirus
Aucdlans
Isin
Sparta
Greece
Steutford Canning
Conley
Mirrow
Agostions
Portland
Minnesota
Thomas H. Ford
Ohio
James Caney
Pensylvania
Zombro
Misissippi
Ford
Ayer
Mitrath
Mediciie
Ariel
Har
Praguon and
Lowell
Masa
How to make good butter from milk advice
Practical guide from the American Farmer detailing butter making steps. It warns against dark damp cellars, long setting, excessive washing, and heat handling. It prescribes clean tin or earthen vessels, airy storage, churn timing, wooden tools, salting to taste, and cooling before final storage for long keeping.
Large Horses and the Value of Form in Stock Raising
The piece argues for well formed animals over sheer size, noting large bones hinder movement and success in business. It cites farmers’ rule of nature, praises short legged soldiers for marching, and warns against extremes. It encourages early life choices and reflects on nature’s quiet, renewing influences.
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Easty Risixo
Hole
Treasure request and freight shipment from Madison
An affectionate spouse asks if she is the only treasure. he answers with a flippant remark about heaven. Meanwhile a cargo of 1083 tons weighing ten tons each left Madison on the 5th for eastern markets.
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Madison
Wisconsin
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