Defiant San Francisco contractor blasts city bribery and graft
A San Francisco street contractor, Alexander Weed, denounces city officials for defrauding him and cites widespread bribery in public contracts. He argues that officeholders profit from bids, with bribes and blackmail shaping awards, and calls for reform to bar anyone with a bribery record from office.
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House Committee On Appropriations
Americans win at Dallomount rifle match
The Dal lymount international rifle contest ended with the American team ahead on all ranges 800 900 1000 yards and grand totals. Irish scores trailed. A grand banquet celebrated the victory with numerous speeches from both sides.
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Public duty beyond political favors urged in plea
The argument that many engage in graft should not excuse leaders who seek office. The public must reject such behavior, insisting that those who buy influence be removed from public life and barred from holding office.
Explosion Threatens Fire At Office Safe
Manager Parker witnessed a blaze near the office safe as flames and smoke erupted from a burning paper. Clerks sprinted from the outer office after the blast, aided by assisting bystanders at the door. It is believed a cigar lighter tossed a match onto the safe, causing the event.
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Eureka Sentinel Summary of Nevada Politics and Local Notes
The item notes James G. Fair traveling for health and John W. Mackay planning to retire from Comstock mines to reside in Paris. It mentions Fair as a Democratic bonanza figure potentially challenging Sharon for Senate, Crockett's alleged misappropriation at Reno Savings Bank after its collapse, and a Republican State Central Committee meeting in Virginia City. Census shows Reno population 2342. Washoe county totals incomplete. Hancock Legions form nationwide to counter Garfield government brigades. Arizona Democratic Convention nominates G. H. Oury for Congress.
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