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Revelations of Mil ford Soldiers Home Misuse and Corruption
A detailed exposé accuses Milford Soldiers Home officials led by Commandant Fowler of using state funds for private rent and family perks. Dr Tracy allegedly paid rent with groceries. relatives occupy state rooms. timber and cattle funds lack proper accounting. reports are delayed or incorrect. alleged neglect of old soldiers and improper board visits are cited.
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Milford
James Fowler
Culver
Ferguson
Sarah Prime
Dr. Tracy
S. P. Tracy
Fowler
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Tracy
Brown
J. D. Cunningham
Ofciass
Department of Public Lands and Buildings
J. H. Perkinson
Martin V.‘Bevard
BoVard
BeVard
Lincoln
Poynter
Washington
Gresham
Berard
Leff Milford
Mulligan
Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery
Libby
Four Mile Ford
Potomac
Nebraska
William G. Gresham
Grand Army of the Republic
Harry Fowler
Mr. Gresham
Quantrell
Perkinson
Man Benton
Ninetenth Iowa Infantry
Powlers
Blake
Grand Hotel
Fusion
A. Langford
Edwards
Chicago
Benton
Crete
Commandant Fowler
State University
Industrial School
Industrial School For