Wilson extends merit test to fourth class postmasters
President Wilson issues an executive order opening all fourth class postmasterships paying over 180 dollars a year to competitive examinations. About 50,000 incumbents previously classified will face tests. postmaster Burleson says the plan aims to extend merit to second and third classes within a year, possibly needing Congress action.
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Wilson
Burleson
Mr.Taft
Taft
Texas
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No Verdict Found by the Fried Jury
The Max Fried case jury failed to reach an agreement and was kept overnight. Judge Bourguin arranged sleeping accommodations in the federal building, allowing jurors to stay comfortably while deliberations continued. A juror requested to view railroad tickets used as evidence, and the clerk provided them before jurors retired to their rooms.
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Max. Fried
Naval Lieutenant Drowned Off Sylt Island Torpedo Boat
Senior Lieutenant George von Sastrow of the German navy and two bluejackets were drowned when the torpedo boat 689 capsized off the island of Sylt yesterday evening. Von Sastrow commanded the vessel.
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Underwood tariff debate ends in adjournment with bill pending
In Washington May 7 the House adjourned with the Underwood tariff bill still pending after a dramatic session. Democrats maintained control as Republicans pressed for a roll call on a tariff commission, while portions of the income tax provision were amended. The chamber, crowded with galleries and onlookers, heard vigorous debate and partisan clashes before the adjournment to tomorrow as the bill moves toward the Senate.
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Cndgrwood
Ways and Means
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Philip Trewded
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Gard
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Clark
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Veterans of Two Wars Gather in Great Falls
In Great Falls the Grand Army of the Republic the Unit Spanish War Veterans and auxiliaries arrived by train for a three day gathering. A formal program opens tomorrow with a parade and opening meeting after a reception for visiting veterans and ladies.
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Standart Falls
Grand Army of the Republic
Anaconda
Stevensville
Tom Row
Bryan 10 Receive Japanese Protest
Secretary Bryan plans a Washington meeting with Viscount Chinda to hear Japan's protest on California alien legislation. The talks may be postponed after a White House conference on the land bill and California policy, as Wilson weighs administration plans.
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California
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Wilson
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Japan
Aeroplane for rebels captured in London chase
Rebels lose a key aerial asset as authorities report capture of an aeroplane. Hoth paces in London cathedral as postmasters face examination. Tariff delays persist while veterans gather in Paris.
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Great
Paris
Johnson charged in vaudeville sex assault case
Assistant district attorney Harry A. Parkin described evidence linking a vaudeville performer named Johnson to assaults on several white women in Chicago and across the country. He said three women including Belle Schreiber and Lillian Henderson lived with him while he toured, with Schreiber transported from Pittsburgh to Chicago and Cleveland during August 1910.
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Withers
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Tle
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Mitchel Chosen New York Collector for Treasury Post
President Wilson nominated John Purro Mitchel independent New York City aldermanic leader to be collector of the New York customs post. The selection, termed a happy solution, ends a two month contest with state leaders debating the best candidate for the $12,000 job and the vast army of clerks.
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John Purro Mitchel
Board of Aldermen
New York City
Wilson
New York
William Loeber
White House
New York State
Magest Customs House
J K. Polk
McAdoo
Treasury Department
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Mitchel
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New “York
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Capture of Rebel Airship Force Near Tucson
May 7 Tucson authorities report the capture of a war aeroplane said to be bought in Los Angeles for Sonora rebellion use. United States Marshal Johnson and others seized the dismantled craft with two aviators, one French, one Austrian, near Pike's ranch 37 miles south of Tucson. The machine, packed in five crates, was headed toward the border by wagon. The men claim no neutrality violation. they sought to publish appeals to ambassadors. High explosives reportedly seized. censorship tightens in the region.
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Ariz
Son Angeles
Sonora
Johnson
Pike's Ranch
Smith Lind
France
Jenson
Herutiah
Macry
Washington
Los Angeles
Desert
Graymas
Thieves Hold Gold Bullion, $80,000 Recovered Portion
Paso Texas May 7 owners of half the gold and silver bullion seized from a passenger train claim property worth 80000 has been recovered today. The bars valued at 60000 remain with Mexican mining interests retained by Villar and his band.
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Texas
Panchy “Villar
Mexteam Mining
Villar
Montana Boys Pass in Annapolis Examination
Montana boys have passed the entrance examinations for the Annapolis Naval Academy. Names listed include Stan Boys, Hinatons, F. Skyistead, Carroll, H. W. Anderson, and F. Le Wore den, senatorial appointees.
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Annapolis
Stan Boys
Annapolis Naval
Carroll
H. W. Anderson
F. le Woreden
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