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July 16, 1875
River Falls Journal
River Falls, Saint Croix County, Pierce County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Article discusses temptations faced by low-level U.S. government clerks in Washington, who are offered large bribes by Wall Street agents for confidential financial information, referencing the Avery case as an example of potential corruption in subordinate offices.
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How Responsible Government Clerks are Tempted.
Washington Correspondence Chicago Times.
The developments in the Avery case have called attention to the possibilities of illicit gains in the numerous subordinate offices of the government. A government official who holds a position where he comes into possession of information, is daily besought by the most seductive bribes to sell the information, and become the paid servant of some ring. A former secretary of a man who was once a high official in the treasury, informed the Times correspondent that, although the salary of his position was a small one, he was constantly shadowed and tempted with offers of large amounts of money. The agents of Wall street think nothing of paying $5,000 to 10,000 for information of a financial nature that will enable them to forestall some movement on the street. These offices of trust in the department are many, and as the average of them are almost irresponsible in their management, it is a wonder that more clerks do not succumb. The examples of those above them teach them nothing in the way of virtuous resistance, and the bribes daily offered are of too tempting a nature to be continually rejected.
Washington Correspondence Chicago Times.
The developments in the Avery case have called attention to the possibilities of illicit gains in the numerous subordinate offices of the government. A government official who holds a position where he comes into possession of information, is daily besought by the most seductive bribes to sell the information, and become the paid servant of some ring. A former secretary of a man who was once a high official in the treasury, informed the Times correspondent that, although the salary of his position was a small one, he was constantly shadowed and tempted with offers of large amounts of money. The agents of Wall street think nothing of paying $5,000 to 10,000 for information of a financial nature that will enable them to forestall some movement on the street. These offices of trust in the department are many, and as the average of them are almost irresponsible in their management, it is a wonder that more clerks do not succumb. The examples of those above them teach them nothing in the way of virtuous resistance, and the bribes daily offered are of too tempting a nature to be continually rejected.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Government Clerks
Bribes
Illicit Gains
Wall Street Agents
Treasury Officials
Avery Case
What entities or persons were involved?
Avery
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Avery
Location
Washington
Story Details
Government clerks in subordinate offices face constant temptations from Wall Street agents offering $5,000 to $10,000 bribes for confidential financial information, as highlighted by the Avery case and personal accounts of low-paid officials being shadowed and solicited.