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Report of the Special Senate Committee Appointed January 11th, to Investigate Alleged Abuses in the Administration of State Weigher of Live Stock (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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A detailed, historically grounded look at a Maryland Senate investigation into state cattle scales and related improvements in the 1870s, including how the system operated, who spoke for and against reforms, and the financial stakes involved.
This edition presents testimony about scale operations, maintenance, and proposed additions, as well as the tensions between state control and private interests. It sheds light on how records were kept, how funds were managed, and how public works projects were debated in a formative era for state oversight.
- Learn who ran the scales, how staff were hired, and what duties they performed.
- See the questions and answers around paving, repairs, and stream improvements, plus the finances involved.
- Explore how proposals for new scales and better facilities were argued for or opposed, and what proponents believed they would yield in revenue.
- Understand the broader context of public property, private leverage, and state accountability in the period.
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Report of the Special Senate Committee Appointed January 11th, to Investigate
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book reveals the practices and events surrounding the 1876 Maryland State Senate's investigation into allegations of corruption within the office of the state's Weigher of Live Stock, or more plainly, the person responsible for the weighing of livestock and the collection of funds generated from the service. Through interviews with the Weighmaster, Thomas H. Moore, and other key figures, the investigation uncovered questionable financial practices, including the use of state funds for personal expenses. The inquiry also revealed unnecessary repairs and improvements to the state property, with little evidence to support their necessity. The book provides valuable insight into the inner workings of a government office and the potential for abuse of power when proper oversight is lacking. It also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in public service, underscoring the need for checks and balances to prevent individuals from exploiting their positions for personal gain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332075034_0
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Report of the Special Senate Committee Appointed January 11th, to Investigate Alleged Abuses in the Administration of State Weigher of Live Stock the Senate March 21st, 1876 Classic Reprint
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Report of the Special Senate Committee Appointed January 11th, to Investigate Alleged Abuses in the Administration of State Weigher of Live Stock the Senate March 21st, 1876 Classic Reprint
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Report of the Special Senate Committee Appointed January 11th, to Investigate Alleged Abuses in the Administration of State Weigher of Live Stock: . the Senate March 21st, 1876 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 32 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.07 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1332075037
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