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Fraud Allegations Rock Ohio Public Works Contracts
A detailed account exposes alleged fraud and favoritism in Ohio's Public Works Board investigations from 1839 to 1858. The testimony claims contracts were steered to favored bidders, with engineers and Democratic officials accused of collusion, resulting in multi-year overpayments and state losses. It cites specific contracts, bid shifts, and individuals, highlighting entrenched corruption and political power plays.
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