Word: conge
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...present exorbitant rates would be lowered. Cheaper rates would increase the general use of the telegraph and make it a public benefit, not merely the convenience of a few.- Sen. Rep., No. 577, 48th Cong., 1st sess...
...proposed system would be a profitable investment for the government.- Sen. Rep., 48th Cong., pp. 11-12; Rep. P. M. General...
...Women desire the right of suffrage. (a) They are asking for it through their representative women. (b) They have sent memorials to Congress and State legislatures.- H. R. Mis. Doc., 46th Cong., 2nd Sess...
...Government undertakings (a) are not conducted economically.- Cong-Record, p. 9375. For instance, in river and harbor bills.- Lalor, Vol. II, p. 572. (b) Are not always well managed, as in the post office.- No. Am. Review...
...West does not want such aid, and is opposed to such a scheme.- Cong. Record, speeches of Symes and of Teller...