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The Plymouth Weekly Democrat
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
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The iron-clad warship Dunderberg, launched from William H. Webb's New York shipyard, has cost $2,000,000 against a $1,250,000 government contract. Unable to pay more without legislation, the government faces a $3,000,000 foreign offer, and the matter is referred to the Cabinet.
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cost overrun from $1,250,000 contract to $2,000,000; $3,000,000 foreign offer; issue referred to cabinet
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The great iron-clad Dunderberg, recently launched from the ship yard of William H. Webb, at New York, is causing both her builder and the Government great trouble. The contract price to be paid for building her was $1,250,000; while she has cost $2,000,000. The Government, without special legislation, can not pay more than the contract price for her. $3,000,000 has already been offered by a foreign Power to buy her, and what to do in the case is a question which has been referred to the Cabinet.