1896 Treasurey Statement

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.), 24 Sept. 1896.

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, September 24, 1896, Page 11, Image 11 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress
 

What do they mean "lost?" How do you just up and lose that much in gold coins and bars?
 

Believe we call that the Governor's share down here, Sort of an old Texas tradition, sort of like the "Dead Vote" that many politicians used to get elected, including LBJ.
 

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