Outdated business methods haunt Calhoun county board
Marshall Michigan November 24 1899 a critical column denounces county board audit practices for the poor as old fashioned and ineffective. It cites burned vouchers from 1897 and recounts a three man committee spending fifteen days reviewing about a third of accounts over three years. The piece mocks the claim of careful examination and highlights systemic failure in financial oversight. It notes the board relied on outdated procedures, urging reforms suitable for a growing population near 10 000. It ends with a brief note on Jones of Arkansas and Ohio electoral matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Gars
Bascom
Calhoun County
Statesman
Lhasa
Ege
Ohl argues returns bias leaning against Deuseraay in 1900
The text notes errors in returns from Ohl and others, claiming readers see a drift toward the Republican majority in the 1900 electoral college. It contends anti imperialists painted Aguinaldo and his followers as allies in Manila’s capture, while Worchester of the Philippines Commission says Spanish troops saved face and Aguinaldo offered no aid as the occupation neared.
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Ohl
Deuseraay
Aguinaldo
Manila
Philippines
Spain
United States
Dean C. Worghester
Philippians Commission
Aguinaldo mocked and the 1900 race in Kentucky
In a satirical critique of the elections, Aguinaldo is portrayed as plotting to seize power and provoke U.S. troops withdrawal from the Philippines. The piece mocks Democratic hopes, Goebel fraud, and speculates on candidates and running mates as Bryan and McKinley loom on the horizon.
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Kentucky
Goebel
Aguinaldo
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Trial Offer 1886 In Toledo
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of Cheney & Co to pay 100 dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath, dated December 6 1886, states the medicine cures system issues by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Bend for testimonials. sold by druggists in Toledo Ohio.
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State of Ohlo
Toledo
Lydas County
Frank J. Cheney
FF. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Suesey & Co
Drugista
Almont
J. H. Maller
Chenango Forks
N.Y
Dr. Chase
Special Session Probes County Poorhouse Funds
The board’s investigating committee reviews bills and vouchers for board and nursing at the county house, finds duplicate drafts and overcharges, and questions payments to Mrs Taylor and others. Witness August Fenska denies a $32 payment for Bertha Fenska care and the panel votes to extend powers to the committee to audit and report all misappropriations.
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Mrs. Taylor
Taylor
Mrs. Toon
Kittie Jackson
Ola Henderson
Vouther
Henderson
Plas
Eldredge Bangham
Parkis
Banghan
Thomas Sargeant
Calhoun
August Fenska
Bertha V Fanska
State OF
Michigan
Lee
Bertha Fenska
Qmy
Calhoun County
Bertha
A. O. Clyde
Funnia
Austin
County Treasury
Board of Supervisors
Studa
Marischall
Mich
James Henry
T. J. Sarr
Rupert Wilkins
Mr. Henry
Hyde
Leonard Andustin
Wedneday
Hamilton
Orin ‘Dowd
Frank Laberteaux
Powell
Willson
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