City debt report cites waste and fraud in 1870s
A critical committee report analyzes city finances and contracts, alleging corruption in supply contracts and favoritism toward council members. It notes large, opaque payments, missing vouchers, and a need for competitive bidding, with calls to reform the Water Works and Police departments and to curb bond-related expenses.
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Ruehaiden
Carolin Tional Dibk
Golwi- Lin Water Power Corpany
Vila
Lee
Prion
Gordin
Ehelof
Alma House
Alexander
Mebraar
Cman
Alis Mohd
Cordwat Wood
Fox
Fromen
I Raza
Trom
Theva Acreral
Maral
Tor_ avery
Tota
Ievsee
Department of Police
Poliva
Alan Bonmo
Hom
Palios
Thafel
Ald Police
Sona Liabla
Nystamit
Atrade
Richard Tones
Kx Begam
Hapad
Charlotte
Colum
Lbia
Columbia and
Augnam Railroad
Columbia
Golmey
Richland
Tony
Thair
Plac
Corrét
Bitire
Carolina National Bank
Ara UN Rive
BBC
John Alerander
Hacreas
Ehnold
Lnw
Joseph Crews
Sonnla
Mer Barnum
Grosa
Hnangia
Atami
Thena Coupana
Queen's Delight and Public Notices Stir Local Life
A crowded column mixes advertisements and notes on local affairs from Charlestion era papers. Mentions Queen's Delight hair purifier, court actions, counts of letters lost, auctions, and plans by Maj or McKerrill. Includes foreign diplomacy notes and community events at the Opera House.
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A. G. Gurtington
Atlanta
Micer
Blackville
Chemlin
Miol
Tanne
Des Forens
Wilker, Evan & Cogewell
Charleston
Mijor McKerrilt
Marion Star
Faruier
Pemona Bay
Klnard & Wiley
Jacksonville
Flw
Savantink River
Eng
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Hussin
Agia
Rustin
Kifyn
Afghanistan
England
Aala
Tuistin
Fir
Upromnoy Pyar
Khiys
Turkestan
Madabe Haa
Eniebok
Khia
Robsiasik
Russia
Asia
Turnell
Ana
Mathias
Carroll
Schaal Okima
E. H. Hvinitah
Leroy F
Youmiana
Ie Opera House
Col
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Cooper & Ynylor
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George Symmers
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Wamilricy
J- Nott
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Cooper
Taylor
Cooper & Taylor
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Girolina National Bank
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Carolina National Innee
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Onion Bank
C. Bank and Traxt Company
C. Bankcantd Trust Company
C. Bankyad Trust Company
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AG Juigwent Col. Water Power Co
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Phould Wandtet
City Money
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Columbia, S.C
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Pennsylvania
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Jerald
Ballina
Wee Ellis
Crant
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Deputlican
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Dichmond Dispatch
New York Times
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Democratic Party
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Levin
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Asheriaen
Mossra Toye
Jauney
Mr. Unioederal
Supreus Court
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Foxe
Mores
Wright
Willard
Havannah and Charleston Railron C Company
Appellnuts
Sisto
Henry Killstenne
Wan
Gary
Conael
Cope
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Cinyar
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Palmetto Steam Fire Engine Company
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Broad Street
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