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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1872
Page
2
Tr is estimated on official data to show a defalcation by Collins, late Pension Agent of Washington city, amounting to a sum above 360,000.
The Hon. Job. E. Stevenson came back to Washington from a brief stamping tour in New Hampshire yesterday, reportedly pleased with the election results in that state.
The House Committee on Claims will report favorably at an early day on Kansas claims for war expenditures in equipping troops during the rebellion. The amount claimed is a little over half a million dollars.
The late Louisville convention shows unity on reform limits and the superior staying power of regular party leadership. History argues reforms drift, while bold revolutions often succeed by sweeping popular support, leaving reform to drag on with little effect.
A College Hall gathering titled Reform Association discussed Democratic and Republican reforms along with free trade and protection. Speakers sparred over Greeley loyalty, currency issues, and the limits of reform within the two major parties, signaling narrow consensus.
The piece argues that both major parties are preparing for a decisive contest. It notes disgust at New York City corruption while warning reformers they face limited influence within the rank and file. It predicts Democrats and Republicans will demand loyalty, leaving reformers to choose between backing either side or facing defeat.
The French Assembly votes 501 to 105 to criminalize membership in the Internationals, a move critics say signals fear and may spur stronger radical activity. The piece notes the revolutionary government’s fragile base and questions long term stability of Thiers era policies.
A nine year old girl in St Peters burg perished as floodwaters from a spring ice break swept through a riverside tenement. Her pet dove, try to save her, fluttered around until both were lost to the torrent. The story, relayed by an eye witness, reflects on last words and life thoughts.
The Senate discusses a broad inquiry into political appointments and possible intermediation by officials from New York and other states. It also votes on salary increases for Supervising Surgeon and bureau heads, and considers a District Court salary raise. The House debates Pacific Mail subsidy, with allies arguing for ocean commerce and opponents warning of treasury waste before adjourning.
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