Historical fraud in headstone contract under Belknap
March coverage details Belknap Bridges and Meigs in the headstone contract scandal for Civil War soldiers. It outlines bid manipulations, altered specifications, and deliberate overpricing to benefit the Keokuk tailor Bridges, with Meigs and Meigs era officials implicated as the scheme expanded. Also notes Pension Bureau frauds involving warrants and forged administrations led by Van Arnam era officials and associates Hill Cheeney and Seaton.
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Wasninertos
Col. Seaton
Pension Bureau
Atkin Ie
van Arnam
van Meter
Lyons
Hill
Dunkirk
N.Y Cheeney
Orange
Ferates
Seaton
Parti Ti
Saul
W Hill
Cheeney
Pension’ Bureau
Chicago
St Louis
Controversy Over War Department Marble Headstones
The text alleges contracts for grave markers tainted by favoritism and fraud. It accuses Belknap and Bridges of graft, describes substandard stones at Stanton and Culpepper, and cites inspector efforts and Meigs' impending return to substantiate charges of corruption harming soldiers and graves. The Military Affairs Committee is said to continue investigations.
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Bridges
Belknap
Meigs
Amany
West
Stanton and Culpepper
Soldiers Home Cemetery
Sife
Washington
Committee On Military Afairs
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Dam Break Threatens Worcester Reservoir Water Supply
Reports from Worcester on March 2 describe the Lyndebrook reservoir dam giving way and widening the breach. The city faced torrents of water, attempts to drain wells, and efforts to divert flow through the east side while crowds gathered and police maintained order.
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Mass
Lyndebrook
Formahh Ing
Worcestin
Mareh
Sadini
Marvel
Dai
Kettlebrook
Blickstone
Worcester
Parson’s Brogh Ts
Governor Hardin Withdraws From Gubernatorial Race
Letter from Governor Mardin to Senator Rubey dated March 21 reveals Hardin’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial contest. He cites faithfulness to term, avoided re election, and the burdens of a higher office. Personal and other reasons are listed for not seeking or accepting nomination.
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Macon
Mardin
Rubey
Erry Or
Jererrsox
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Lion
M. Rubey
Liave
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Olivia
Coh
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