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What Senator Allison Has Done
A long tribute to William B. Allison outlining his leadership in the Republican Party from 1860 through later years. It highlights his role on the Ways and Means Committee, his early support for Lincoln, war-time service, and decades-long influence shaping federal revenues and expenditures. Several passages praise his prudence and influence, noting his contemporaries and the esteem in Congress. The piece also includes local ad-style items and miscellaneous notes.
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Chicago
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