Albany Printing Frauds Show Estimates and Testimony
Janice manuscript recounts Albany Assembly Printing Committee hearings on contracts for state printing. Daniel Manning condemns bid tactics and price fixing while W. Parsons and Armstronga provided testimony about commissions, gifts, and improper influence tied to Weed Parsons Co. and the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Soulcleave
AsSembly
Daniel Manning
Ania Penser
Cassidy
Ane
Homa
Sul
Allen
Trever
Ale
Germeinye
Armstrong
Fone
Sonthwick
Cornalinn W. Armatrong
la Sr. Manning
Thave
Mimora
Wood
Parconn & Co
Wood, Parsons & Co
Manzin
Wark
Directon Iil
Pappa
Walery
Manly
Hin
Atationerys & Tow
Hugariwen
Menihees
Bute
York
Txpliverch
Apteeward
Fawart Phelps
Weatoheater Comaty
Fliany
Ivy Yain
Hovee
John D. Parcoun
Weed, Parsons &Co
Wnd
Tom Tute
Witt
Counaittes
le Wort
Varsoun, Jr
Inu
Thad
Ducal
Duthjohn
Yaroas
Journal
Remin
Laeelay
Bert
Pur Wonad& Co
Wil
Whitch
Wed
Parvume & Co
Tibou
Busines
Wan
Itichardeoo
Bie
Brooklyn
Huse
Parsons
Terwilliger Swindle Exposed in Senate Inquiry
Special correspondent reports a Senate inquiry found Wood Parsons & Co involved in a deliberate fraud. Alterations to a printing bill increased charges from 969 41 to 2400 41 and then to 2106, with a voucher from the Controller confirming a total of 2,999 41. The scheme allegedly routed payments to Weed Parsons & Co for printing and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neer
Vderiitl Clark
Assembly
Torwilliger
Erkiener
Cis Thott
Bar Fone Co
Parsons
Terwiliiner
Bite Day
Leduer
Terwilliger
Underhill
Perry
Harrin
Sremnin
Attom
Senate
HR Tribune
Auuasy
Wood, Parsons & Co
New York
Benate
Tere Williger
Railroad Committee of
Select Committee of the Senate
Cracte
Offec
Janen Terwilliger
Renate
Asvermbly
Weed, Parsona & Co
Torwil
Legislature Varies On Constitutional Reforms And Taxed Postage
Senate debate centers on a resolution by Senator Lowery calling for a ten year review of postage stamp needs. Reports note committees named to investigate, with opposition to executive overreach and concerns about Erie Railroad interference. Governor veto considerations arise over liquor laws and city salary amendments as lawmakers seek amendments to the constitution and local governance rules.
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Vomntage
Vernon
Ikio
Aiwa
Lowery
Oneida
Merere
Palmer
Johnson
Callaus
Senate
Kennett
Benate
Erie Railroad
J. Wool
Teneslict
New England
Sorcowry
Benedict
Ohio
Utica
Oorlds
Board of Superraven
Assibiytaas Bly
Tor Lagiaiativa
Fatal Mining Disaster at Mitchells Mine
Five workers descended to repair damp in Mitchells Mine near Pitteton after idle period. An explosion killed Robert Hays Patrick McCullough and Richard Norrie instantly and badly burned Michael Barrett. One worker escaped, leaving widows and orphans behind. Boston Post Office embezzlement case involves clerk Marshall P Laws, a three year employee earning ten dollars monthly, described as defaulter of around a thousand simomat.
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Amy Clecker
State Department
Hiram Calkins
Seto
Borane
Pe Weulik le
Armstrong
Tmes
Billy
Logishatany
Setociere
Scraxtos
Penn
Mitchell
Pitteton
Robert Hays
Patrick McCullough
Richard Norrie
Michael Barrett
Jes
Boston
Boston Post Office
Marshall
P. Laws
Crocissart
Xonks
Ducaday
Xentin
Xenla Powder Company
Apeinfield
Little Mien
Arthur Mere
Mere
Plce
Provehomes
Mero
Henry Duncan
Nea
Grime
Etd
Gamuel Moran
Duncan
Wan Atetick
Abefok
Nobis
Rune
Moran
Alan
Cat
Grimes
David Conroy
Glosser
Isa
Adutta
John Dallard
Willian Kotim Ho Wan Xtrick
Rome
Tilly
Robins
Columbus
Troy
Tippecanoe
Dayton
Paulo Nlomg
A.O. Pay
Chicago
Our Foreign Relations The Crisis in England
A London dispatch reports the Imperial Parliament opening with a full house as Queen Victoria will be represented by Lords Commissioners. Gladstone addresses concerns over the Alabama claims and Treaty of Washington, noting ongoing arbitration and international pressures. Press commentary from The Times Telegraph and The Daily News discusses British stance, perceived concessions, and domestic anger over American damages claims.
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England
Karlimspelch
Gladstone
London
Tuewlay
Changellor
Metropolitan
Auatrotia
Olber
Tim Ovi
Prstait
Washinston
Holt
Earl Feity
United States
WNC
Isade
United
Bates
Germany
Hix Imperial Magoaty
Winhington
Ganeek
Ewig
Leeland
Hevni Noricha
Beal
Comaons
Dovidl Dai
Inetriatea
Proderick A. Milhank
Yorkabite
Charles Dilke
Rome
Washington
Earl Grauvile
Guldstone
Geneva
MY. Dirach
Gogh
Diswell
Mradetone
Treaty of Washington
Steel
Kuiglaud
America
Yangland
Loxpox
Alabama
Daily Telegraph
Daily News
Ludieet Joana
Ray
Eagland
Memoria Diplomatique
Augeburg Allgemaine Zeitung
Cho
British and European News Fragments From 1872
Summaries of multiple international items including Edinburgh University rector election, English and French political shifts, Thiers assassination report, Italian theater accident, Spanish communist arrests, a Hong Kong ship loss, and a severe Xenial powder mill explosion near Xonks detailing casualties, mill destruction, and factory ownership changes.
Benatorial Investigation Reveals No Definite Result
Witnesses questioned by the Benatorial Investigating Committees in Ov ena Kansas fail to yield clear conclusions. Senators discuss answering questions while named individuals face scrutiny over connections to Wood and Clark. A separate legal action seeks to force Randout and Oxwago Raiload payment in a bankruptcy dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ovena
Kan
Senate
Senator Wood
King
Benate
Kitty
Walt Agency
Wood
Clark
Bowater
Atomf Mooufily
D. Bf
Adams
Clarke
Mayor Hall Indictment Rumors in City Stages
A chaotic report from The Times claimed Mayor Hall and Natianiel Sau bees faced indictments amid grand jury suspense. The scene at the court house drew crowds as officials denied charges, while fields of firemen fraud and staged payments emerged in the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Natianiel Sai
Ingersoll
Times
Halk
Natianiel Sau Bees
Isd
Adco Athia
Hacker
Jackcott
Mayor Hall
Dinauore
Tweed
Tribune
Hivarrestar
Lellevee Ingersoll
Hoe
Connecticut
New Jersey
Bedford
Comstock
Atawonk
Dr. Comstock
Henry W. Genet
Agt
Levi Adams
Jadge Barnard
Adare
Bin
Hibs Bondamen
Win
Colwell
Henry Shubert
Ma Genet
Fields
Thomas C. Fields
Elaine
Department of
Pields
Comollox
Mi Chael J. Quigg
Fielde
Engine Co. No
Field
Quing
Norving
Thas Company
Wittenser
Brooklyn
Mele Yul
Uleo
Ramon
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State Printing
ALLIN
Lisecainicus
Hug
Innis
Argus Company
Gonelow
Daweon
George Dennen
Dourwil
Temand
New York Pax Levy
Swan
Weed, Parsons & Coe
Conner Aero
Flesse
Ania
Gen. Annly
Rds Genele
Mr. Pareune
DouthWick
Tor
Proserots
Warnand
Cammozo
RISG
Dar
Ateasy
Dudee Barnard
Harvard
Jude
Lofelock
Conree Jn
Rarnord Agi Corioro
Tome
Tar
Perfort
Nattas
WLM
Ava
Vienna
Rene Freie Preane
Namwe Thie
Eneral Poreion News
Great Britain
Edinburgh University
Nolan
Galway
Loxnam
William Stirling Maxwell
Yeaters Lay
University of Edinburgh
Duke de Brogue
Tondon
Wea
Enrlist
John Philip Nolan
F. G. Powell
Wentelian
Yorkshire
France
Paris
CLT
Thiers
Committee On Capitulations
Maxabal Hozaine
MM. Dufwarend Tarey
Ministry of the Interior
Parle
M. Cammer-Perier
Te Taterlor
le Prave
M. Tonelant
Italy
M. Terrane
Kusasian
Sanion
St. Petersburg
Versailles
Vrance
Thesdas
Daly Telegraph
Parisenya
Madame Ristori
Flonmnen
Spain
Maputn
Tureday
Barcelona
China
Hong Kong
Reed
Ban Pru
Liverpool
San Prauelsen
Catcutta
Xenia
Roxvour
Ceneral
Supreme Court
Jake
Witherson
Perons
Fiala
Pielda
M. Morgen
Bryant
Shallow
Jas. M. Kandeil
Ladhder
Pat. McLaraulin
Henry Sirhorle
Jobadoyre
Jovem
Wm. Cowes
Peter Brad
Abraban
Paurick Malloy
Mr. Fields
Mr. Plolda
Memmis Memms
Grand Duke
Alexis
Burinds
Russia
Catacazy
Albert Thomas
Young Weare
Remper
Howard
Medill
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