Republic County Chief Editorial Attacks Corruption and Reform
The Republic County Chief rails against a long pattern of federal corruption and privilege, praising President Cleveland for moving cattlemen from a territory. It argues the nation must return to strict constitutional principles and democratic justice, ending special interests and graft that favored the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Party
Maxwell Land
Belknap Post
Credit Modelier
Ludian Territories
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Bab Uiny
Morey
Dishner K. Morey
Partners and Merchants Bank
Scandia
Republic County
Bankag
The First Postage Stamp and Its Origins in the U S
A historical overview traces the development of postage stamps from early unofficial practices and notable figures like Franklin and Kendall to the 1847 enactment authorizing 6 and 1 cent stamps. It recounts John M. Niles lifting reform efforts, Johnson’s later reforms, and the first stamps purchased by Henry Shaw and presented to Governor Briggs, marking the stamps’ inaugural usage.
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Joly Maywood
Sworthy
Boston
America
Franklin
Hache
Fickering
Kendall
John M. Niles
Hartford
Amos Kendall
Niles Noon
Charles A. Wickliffe
Cave Johson
My. Niles
Wickliffe
Dutdolusoh
Prosperi
Jolnson
Congress
Postmaster-Generals Office
Mr. Johnson
Henry Shaw
Shaw
Briggs
N. Y
Southern and Northern tribute flood after Grants death
The Daily Register and Mobile Register praise Ulysses S Grant as unifying the nation beyond sectional lines. Editorials hail his life as an illustration of American institutions, noting his leadership bridged a bloody chasm and that the war’s gains must remain intact while honoring the Union’s lasting republican freedoms.
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Shay
Daily Register
Columbia
Soc
Thirper
General Grant
Grant
Washington
Americas
Montgomery
Alabama
Advertiser
Mobile Register
Charle
Decise i
Controversy Over Roach Contracts and Navy Vessels
The Solomon Valley Democrat reports on alleged frauds related to contractor Roach during wartime, noting inflated payments and unfinished ships. It cites massive sums paid to Roach and other contractors, claims of government waste, and a lack of seaworthy vessels despite hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars spent.
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Dsoy
Chad
Dimares Fm
Enuta
Lillathyee
John Hach
Dom Roavh
Chidge
Atkulla
Barton
Wyandotte
Nebant
Jason
Pasaiv
Roach
Chester
Mimitenonmb
New York
Peter Cooper
Solomon Valley
Bell Must Go From The Times Washington Bureau
The Times asserts Supervising Architect Bell led a scandalous scheme in which $20,000 for a Kansas City federal building was misused. It calls for Bell’s removal and demands a full investigation into abuses of public funds across all federal building projects, urging replacement with a competent, preferably democratic, architect.
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the Times
Washington
Bell
Kansas City Custom House
Kansas City
Hell
Manning
Congress
Bela Record
Worm Eaten Jur eaus in Bureau of Geology Memo
A critical letter to Hurtrant Poucs alleges corruption and mismanagement at the bureau. It claims resignation by Professor W Wilgard to avoid scrutiny, widespread payments to non-working staff, and a pattern of favoritism, with maps and charts recycled from decades past. It accuses a three-man lobby of securing annual appropriations and wasteful government spending, contrasting with minimal scientific output and faulty governance.
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Giker
Sirvey
Bureau
Lusness
Congress
Ue Bureau
Unyanaking to the valley ds preg fries Seventy Toads
A garbled regional item describes a factory incident and a deadly accident involving a boy and a saddle mishap. It mentions Mr Batchelder, a visit by Mrs Batchelder, and broader local business notes with uncertain names and events.
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Fries
Batchelder
Wheener
Mrs. Batehelder
Lawedi
Tobaon
Allen
Bool
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WPI
the. Ss. W
Chisago News
Stygus
Sohn Roach
Gow
Virginius Ofis
Beboud
Chesapeake
Virginia
Gure
Vipterti
Aled
Wiichiest
Tanda
Adadge
Sua Bey
Sienna
Terres
Arthur
Tureka Messenger
Lawrence Brewer
Danen
Alartin
Seaton
Warat
Martina Year
Johnef Lawrence
Wisshonstine
HY Jou
Weary
Ian
Pets
Dante Galati
Pere
Heaton
Walser
Waukesha Glenn
Queen OF Waters
T. H. Bryant
Waungsns
Wre
J.H. Price
Warwick
Kansas
Jerge Editions
Bali
Ius Wd
Marcy
Dr. Whittier
Benin
Louis
Alis Cale
S. W.gunter
AVID
Mrade
Anc
Weriiny
Pearnitdons
Erie
Suandhi
Baden
Peidus
Iu Union
Lincoln
White Hock Township
White
Aun
Wayne JW
Neres
Hoek Township
Nonts
Cortland
Co Township
Price
Swaeres
Tholy Tapraved
Cortland Bay
Corthund
Wood Stock Farm
Corthinsd
Gond Linn
Corthind
Norway
Norway Township
Fool Farm
Benver
Uiver
Belleville
Bellevue Township
Cortuund
Lawell County
Jewell County
Jewell Coun
Sun EY
Gunter
Lorose
Wilson
Weof
Adem AL da Whitney
S. Murry
Ry Morey
Vi. M. Stable
Tren
St Don
Mare
Wee Pres
Gea Marge
Gayl Tee Bank of
Chaitestie Bache
Echves
Commission
Suandla
Tepur
Lie Vu
Palace Drug Store
R. W. Swan & CO
Oh Nti
Zutt
Tom Gary Dare
Murray St
Campbell Sisters
P. Lawson
Ana
Lok
Handy
Nebraska
Kunena
Agi
Hewaunig
City
Mutual Iere Associ
Worden
Lawak
Banas
Gua
Boss Iia J
Ft. Mawr
W. DreGen
Tox
Gad
BR. Sean
Dherone
Pol Hwosamnake
Dakaen
Cameron
Transkret
Topeka
Kuns
Esit
Senteal National Bank
Bank of Dep
McK Burns
Arkansas
Henry Willians
Dearborn Bt
Chicago
Tsim Boucheiy M'R'g Co
CucAdo
United
Beattie
Kay Hardware
Boneat Aguty
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