Dawes Spending Debate Highlights Controversy Over Public Funds
The article discusses criticism of Mr Dawes and his administration over appropriations and spending. It notes objections about fiscal management and asserts figures related to expenditures, arguing the need to justify use of public money. It references statements attributed to a New York Times correspondent and comments on President Grant’s administration.
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Dares
Ben Butler
Hewey Heiriit
Oditehel
New York Times
Dig. Dawes
Theas
Grant
Debated US Public Debt and Pacific Railroads in 1870s
A contentious historical note recounts secretary Gro Bodwell’s report on national debt reductions tied to Pacific railroad liabilities. It details eleven month declines, specific totals, and a call to public meetings in Putnam and other counties with invitations to attend and poster notices to promote the gatherings.
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A. H. Cengis
Booptery Boutwell Wei
Chacamoy
Pacific Railroad Bel
United States
Pacific
Gecan Reviers
Treamiry Department
Gro. Bodwrt
Political tensions stain regional congressional race
The Alinnis Statesmen discusses opposition to incumbent congressman Mon FG and hints at candidates Clark Togreau and Ton Henderson. It notes the Home Journal and Peotia Review shaping opinions, while Ingersoll's prior terms and Transcript coverage influence the race amid factional disputes.
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Alinnis
Mather Trench
Congress
Mon FG
Argeraclanil
Clark Togreau
Ton Henderson
Peotia Review
Emregull
Ingersoll Faa
City Council Proceedings Relate Property Purchase and Licenses
The council met on February 2 with Mayor, clerk, and members present. They approved purchasing the E J News building for use by the engine house, authorized $600 for moving equipment, and heard petitions by Charles Ogle for admonition and other license matters.
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Gity Council
Hoagians
Altue Ruaselaed
Husa
Robinen
Aere Rey
Ae& Thyruifens
USA
Fragments of a Political and Social Melange in 19th Century Iowa
The piece surveys a late 19th century town scene with a masked party at Harlow's, reflections on a legislative census plan, and a railroad convention in Muscatine. It touches on building a new electoral framework, voters' qualification debates, local gossip, and a rail bridge project, referencing Marshall Putnam and Marshall County figures. The tone is opinionated and dense with scattered notes on civic matters and social life.
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Marshall
Harlow's
Tirana
Ile
Jule Mely
Epider
Ory
Oak Ridge
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Bower
Ly Dell Agg
Cen
Alana
Dhe
Merdhall
Muscatine
Mesra
Stein
Dacnl
Butler
Kantakee
Musgatine, Kowanne & Eastern Railroad
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Dl ‘Ann
Mille
Casa
Mabnske
Muccvagoc
Tilinoim
Iads
Amurantes
Gures
Engigsers
Deephadsy & Becker
Walnui-street
Piledelphie
Technalogia
Ance Industriel
New York
Ceas
Bampark
East River Bridge
Cainsons
Mit
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Meeting notices and stock agreements across Wisconsin holdings
A detailed sequence describes a meeting held to discuss directorships and a state organization across multiple counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. It notes stock issuance plans, potential partnerships with Mr. McGrew, and a push to align county and state actions, with various directors and agreements outlined.
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Haid
Weeting
Base Gould
Ron BF
Pege
Whuway
Fero Puah
York
Cambridge Chrotcle
Aalloser
Wien
Sbig
Csed
Urys
Kaukakee
Ieee
Fi Wayne
Abbott
Beachford
Wickleland & Pools Railroad
Tidiana
Wiinola
Lown
Aether
Mr Mc Grew
Kankaker
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