December 12, 1894, Wellington, Ohio – The latest session of the 53rd Congress has raised eyebrows in the nation’s capital. As the second session got underway on December 3, a peculiar trend emerged in the Senate. President’s message was the main event, captivating the attention of 70 members present for two hours. The message was printed and laid on the table, but some saw it as a thinly veiled attempt to sway the proceedings. In the House, the reception of President’s annual message drew a crowd of about 200 representatives, with the galleries packed to the brim. But beneath the pomp and circumstance, whispers of corruption began to circulate.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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