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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
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The capital graft trial in Indiana adjourned until 10 o'clock Tuesday. Evidence showed Cassel's Pennsylvania Construction Co billed the State for metal furniture by cubic feet as square feet, and that bronze pilasters and ornamentation were paid as extras not in the original contract. Witness G H Richter from Boston measured cases in Room 313, noting discrepancies between billed dimensions and actual measurements, suggesting overcharges and duplicate payments. Auditor James Cameron testified about a correspondence between Architect Huston and Cassel proposing adjustments to charges.
The passage outlines political maneuvering over tariff schedules with Aldrich and Payne driving resolutions to empower committees for recess inquiries. Critics label the push as a defiant, superficial reform to shield the Dingley law while masking rate hikes and corporate influence. A broader critique targets the Senate and House leaders, accusing them of delaying genuine tariff revision amid campaign finance concerns and manufacturing lobbying.
An ad listing a pocket sized burglar proof door lock usable on any door and portable on a key ring, advertised as tamper resistant with a money back guarantee. Includes contact lines for Mill or eat at office and orders from Par, Eixcellent Mig Co in Pittsburg, with additional ads for store fixtures and real estate services.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at substantial reductions for delegates and attendees traveling to major conventions in Chicago Louisville Denver Cleveland St Paul Columbus Indianapolis Toledo and more. Tickets sold within specified windows with return validity dates, and full details are available through any PRR Ticket Agent.
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