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June 17, 1868
Watertown Republican
Watertown, Jefferson County, Dodge County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Investigation in Dodge County reveals over $3,000 in defalcations by former Democratic treasurers Ames and Conner, who refuse to settle and plan to go to court. Political commentary criticizes Democratic rule.
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DEFALCATIONS IN DODGE.
Our Democratic friends of Dodge County are having a streak of bad luck with their Democratic treasurers. A Committee of investigation has reported the account of Messrs. Ames and Conner, former Treasurers, which reflects no credit on the manner these officers took care of the people's money. Defalcations amounting to more than three thousand dollars are shown during their administration. Dodge is a strong Democratic County, and of course guards against the election of good and capable men. "It is my turn next, you go for me, and I'll go for you." How long will this state of things be allowed to run? We are informed that these gentlemen, when called upon to settle, refused, and are determined to go before the court. It appears from this investigation that the people of Dodge county have to pay very dearly for the luxury of copperhead rule.
Our Democratic friends of Dodge County are having a streak of bad luck with their Democratic treasurers. A Committee of investigation has reported the account of Messrs. Ames and Conner, former Treasurers, which reflects no credit on the manner these officers took care of the people's money. Defalcations amounting to more than three thousand dollars are shown during their administration. Dodge is a strong Democratic County, and of course guards against the election of good and capable men. "It is my turn next, you go for me, and I'll go for you." How long will this state of things be allowed to run? We are informed that these gentlemen, when called upon to settle, refused, and are determined to go before the court. It appears from this investigation that the people of Dodge county have to pay very dearly for the luxury of copperhead rule.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Dodge County
Defalcations
Treasurers
Ames
Conner
Democratic
Investigation
What entities or persons were involved?
Ames
Conner
Where did it happen?
Dodge County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Dodge County
Key Persons
Ames
Conner
Outcome
defalcations amounting to more than three thousand dollars; refused to settle and determined to go before the court
Event Details
A Committee of investigation has reported the account of Messrs. Ames and Conner, former Treasurers, showing defalcations during their administration; political criticism of Democratic rule in Dodge County