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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1886

Page

8

Look Here Tax Payers Fifth Biennial Report Sparks Kansas Outcry

Abilene Reflector critiques the fifth biennial report by State Auditor McCabe and the Kansas Republican era. It accuses Governor Martin’s administration of reckless state board expansion, vast expenses, and corruption, focusing on the board of pardons and adjutant general, citing per diems and dwindling treasury funds.

Kansas McCabe Martin George W. Glick Glick Cleveland Executive Department Smith Wilder Board of Pardons Caldwell Paraguay Uruguay Blaine Maine Republican Party

Probe of Kansas State Funds Under Martin Regime

The Topeka Democrat analyzes the state auditor report alleging misused funds. A. B. Campbell drew $6,264.83 and $22,585.01 was withdrawn, leaving $1,188.06. The State Board of Health spent $2,917.41 by June 30, 1886, while total 1885-86 expenses rose to $5,450. The article accuses the Republican administration of creating taxpayer burdens and favors for appointees.

A.B. Campbell Martin A. B. Campbell Campbell Worthy Kansas McCabe State Board of Health J. W. Redden Democrat Topeka Democrat

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