Oshkosh Democrat in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Monument blocks loss sparks talk of replacements

A fragment from Sacramento recounts the destruction of marble blocks intended for the Washington Monument. The text notes the loss of three blocks worth about £2,000 and mentions plans to produce two more, with references to extravagant state expenditures and grandiose projects. The piece also alludes to other foreign and domestic affairs, including imperial art commissions and telegraph developments, in a sprawling colonial-era style.