Democratic spendthrift report sparks calls for reform
A fragment from a congressional expenditures report criticizes lavish clerk office purchases in Washington. It details furniture, clocks, mirrors, and personal items costing thousands, noting no committee approval and accusing misused funds. The piece urges public awareness and accountability.
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Democratic Noomumy
Demyeoretis Party
Tigame Novity
Cy. Bie
Mationil
Mimlere
Cerggar
Congressional Ixpensitiver
Boston
Alles and Boe
Tarris
Georgia
Senator Evans
Senator Henderson
Washington
Toomaa
Jess Gostly
Colion
Oxo Fem
Committee On Accounts
Texas
Marin Tienen
Silent Policy in Congress Reveals How Records Dodge Truth
In a column attributed to Sidney Dean of Connecticut, the Opposition allegedly plotted to suspend rules and push a large corrupt bill, while hiding the vote in the official record. The account describes wire pulling, log-rolling, and coordinated abstentions to secure passage and avoid an unpleasant record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sidney Dean
Connecticut
N.Y
Jta
Phelps
Abjentiee Phelps
Susen
Pike's Peak Gold Fever Warns Inner Emigration Perils
A long letter from Pike's Peak era caveats border rush to Colorado gold fields. It reports overcrowded western towns, millions of emigrants expected, and warns most reports are hype from land speculators. Another letter from Mar 1869 notes losses, small yields, and advice to stay home where work exists.
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Cincinnati
Iowa
Shaye
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Joseph
Pike's Peak
Miry
Vaughan
Inelf
Hom
Ciy
Saya
Council Bluff
D&e
Municipal Elections Bring Republican Sweep in Several Cities
April reports indicate strong Republican gains in multiple locales. Carvecaxn and nearby towns report mayoral wins and large council majorities, with figures showing Filley and Levis leading in their races. Across Maine and Vincity, Republican tickets dominate, signaling broad party strength.
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Carvecaxn
Senior
Levis
Filley
Wyman
Tentham
Maine
Jewell
Cyrcaco
Superior Court
Joes Ahr
Collision, cargo loss, and political turmoil flood Cleveland
News rows report a sharp election contest in Cleveland with a Republican mayoral majority around 600 votes and a major collision damaging a steamer cargo valued at about 175000 dollars. Other items note a trial for Simeon Bushnell in Wellington, a self-inflicted death in Atlanta, and poison concerns over a new cent coin.
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Cleveland
Navy
ST 11
Gibson
Simeon Bushnell
Lorsin County
John
Wellington
Charles Key
Baltimore
Philip B. Key
Orst
Sicklun
Religious association meeting notices and doctrinal questions
A notice from the Manieres Dia association outlines sermons and topics for discussion on scripture, church discipline, baptism of unbelievers, preaching topics, and church ministration. Also noted is a postscript about a France burial mix up where a girl and a soldier were interred together by error.
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Manieres
Oelock
PL Mo
Manister i
Church of Christ
J. W. Lewis
Eveny
A Bendrick
A. G. Keiley
M. E
Te. P. Fall
Samuel Rankin
Alg. Byers
Aiwariation
C. Batout
A.C. Kelley
Dole
France
Dragnona
Horora
Gine
The Great English Remedy Fake Patent Cure Ad
An old fashioned patent medicine advertisement touts a remedy called The Great English Remedy. It claims universal cure for nervous disorders and other ailments with dangerous assurances and mentions various agents and distributors, urging caution against counterfeits. The text imitates 19th century medical patent language with names, places, and endorsements.
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Clarke
Whiten
Portie Letti
Meudon
Moser
Tate L
Ald Wind Co
Kueleater
N.V
N.b
Rotor Well
D. Heed
Porkymnd Biles
Molinatl
San
Fragmented OCR text on epilepsy treatment and pets prompts confusion
The readable lines describe epilepsy related terms and canine treatment notes, mentioning remedies and a medical context. Names and clear facts are sparse, with the excerpt devolving into garbled phrases and attempted phrases about therapeutic preparations.
Commodity Market Summary From Cincinnati Market Report
April market notes from Cincinnati Market show varied prices across staples including lard beef and flour. Sharp activity in whiskey and cotton goods, with steady demand for pork and bacon. bulk oats and corn cited with modest price shifts amid general market steadiness.
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Farkot
al Aid
Byron
Dui
Rico
Bancey
Salor
Wae
Condee
Bie
New York
Ioan
Pomeroy Ohio Ad Lists Names and Advertisements
A fragmented OCR listing names and places in Pomeroy Ohio dated April 1505. The garbled text shows numerous surnames and affiliations such as Loyd Brendel Mors Miller and many others, interspersed with scattered phrases suggesting parking, notices, and local ads.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Helekor
Bo Loyd
Brendel Mors
Boal
Miller
Biche
Barauin
Martin Wra
Cain
Newton G Cine & Parking
Chalten
Dawan
Piteabell
Froyta Reston
Ayanerd
Horner
Rowriet
Buward Heres
Skevington
Juaph & Hibs
Joseph Juve
Lainie Jota Wildaing
Bikel
Winona
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Button Township
An administrator is named and qualified for the estate of Dr. Dares Sree deceased of Button Township Meto. The notice references attachments and property actions, with legal terms and filing details included in the fragmentary text.
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Melex County
Poweroy
Oeluck
A.M
Cumport
Meigs County
Ohio
Jasper Uronck
Ohiny
Coalpart Salt Company
Cowan Pleas
Anid
Leming
THE
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance CO
P. Ntevena
AVES
Mutual Presotpee
Excoadinae
Tie Beatitat
Brinker
Rayford Ribhle
J. W. Seeriat
Hawley
Olive Township
Ohie
Bradford Ribble
Marth
Ne&ie
Amos Quillin
Luton Township
Meigs Comunty
Gilmore
Dares Sree
Dee
Button Township
Meto
P.M. Petrel
Marchagi
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Sandusky
Nat
Anil Eftic Elly
Demoorsey
Lewher
John Lewher
Virvas
Rene
Faye Akin
Dernerr
Supreme Court
Geere Martin
Praventers
Califiornia
Awl
Mikes Taylor
Vanderbilt Jenver
Vaarvone, Apeil
Republ
Tres
Sueme
Miss Hawkins
Atlanta
Java
Senate
Tob and Pail Company
Parania
Edward Benedict
Detroit
Wilkinson
Mississippi
FR. Bost
J. Lewis
la Grange
Tennessee
Penn Brannan
Louisville ‘Journal
Dayton Journal
Duchess County
Henry M. Barnes
Thomas N. Allen
Ludge Mclean
Matthew Smith
Hamilta County
Obie
Concdm
Pomeroya
Dabiey
Ohio River Salt Co
Pomory
Emer Sy
St. Paul
Ifrllinois
Pike's Pi
Presbytaran
Philadelphia
Columbus
G. B. Smith
Ivan
Minniemyiti
Tack
Mlood Hunter and Villa
Howrawar
Helen
Veaverun
Eee
Thor Pilla
Bern
Tournate
Lengyetauitiing
Tng
Pat
Beam
GMD
Rutland Township
Melgs Co
Ann Maria, Haugtter
B.S
Ellenbeth
Wiliams God
Lea Bor
Meies County
Orfleney
Rick
Henry Healow
Moles County
Gengtug
Syraenay
Corletaneille
Syrmemday
Lenewlane
Corluinn
Joseph Fe Huge
John Me Tor Dauilel
Wolf Garden
Terng
Win
Cortoton
Perry
Sal
Court of Cunmun Ilene
Ethan
Wade
Hove
Fend
Touwit
Worth
Thus
CO. Sargent
St Maeter
Poieruy
Gowils
Abe
Smith
Avery
Front Street
D. Gibson
Auuse
Willem Rie
Eure
Italy
India
Courcel
Meigs
Ian
Wait Court
Pildie Autery
Nyebright
N. R. Nye
Recorder's Office
Whid Qouity
Algo
Wni
Goal Widge Mill
Mad County
J. Cartwrigut
Crick
Board of Commissioners
Meise County
Olio
Syracuse
Paneruy
Seid Board of Commissionere
Geo. W.spar
Thonme Ke da Via
Wits
Deveribed
Hunge No
Emily
Thomon R. Davin
Irwin
T. KR. Davin
Assell Peed
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