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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1869
Page
2
Fragmented OCR mentions accommodations paid for by public funds and free housing for pensioners. References Harrisburg and the House of Representatives gratitude for copies of Legislative Records. Content is incomplete and contains many garbled words.
A quarterly report from the Schuylkill Navigation Company notes falling purchases and rising costs. The year shows total income of 1,010,835 with current liabilities of 605,044, leaving a net loss after expenses and interest despite high charges. The company links its finances to coal mines and reports a significant debt and capital near 1.5 billion dollars.
A mid-19th century letter denounces efforts to mix races and praises abolitionists while arguing for black equality. It criticizes Dr. Havah and clergy, calls for ending racial prejudice, and endorses Frederick Douglass in government. It asserts amalgamation as divine, urging national reform and unity.
In the Senate Mrs Thayer moved to repeal the Tenure of Office Act with a vote of 84 to 0. Mr Sherman offered a resolution to appoint a joint Select Committee of the Civil Service, which was debated. Mr Williams pressed to take up Public Credit Bill so the session could end. The motion passed with 18 nays as the Senate adjourned. House action paused with discussion and a bill referred to the judiciary committee by a 25 session vote.
Local report details Charleston mayor Grangey accused of secessionist ties and political maneuvering. The bulletin notes another Republican, Pillsry, linked to the dispute, with Clarke arrested on a misdemeanor and bail posted.
An unclear OCR segment references a murder case involving Burdel Il and Jaf Ferds id oy gay pugh AQ OccuKFoNES. Details are severely garbled with no coherent date or location readable.
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