Roosevelt issues order on campaign contributions from federal staff
President Roosevelt releases an executive order following an attorney general opinion about political contributions by federal officers. The ruling cites Civil Service Act sections barring solicitation or receipt of political funds by government employees and directs compliance by all federal personnel.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Civil Service Commission
Attorney General
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Republican State Committee
M. S. Quay
Senator Quay
W. R. Andrews
Senate Committee On Immigration
Mr. Andrews
Commission
Andrews
Republican State Executive Committee
Charles Dick
Congress
Civil Service Act
United States
Executive
Naval Service
Treasury of
Harmon
House of Representatives
Territorial
Ithereby
Operation Decided On Geons Weateid Today
condition of wounded man Groves worsens while doctors plan drastic surgery. Dr Hanson to perform attempted trey and remove Hallet after X ray examination.
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H. A. Cayley
H. H. Hanson
St. James’ Hospital
Cayley
Smallpox Alarm on Blackfeet Reservation Unchanged
Great Falls dispatch reports the Blackfeet smallpox situation unchanged with efforts to prevent spread. Indians resist white medicine while doctors treat seven cases and anticipate more from recent dance exposure. Local health officers impose quarantines and monitor Mennonite settlements and Culbertson area.
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Standard
Great Falls
Blackfeet
Monteath
Washington
Canada
Montana
Havre
Major Monteath
Flathead
Longeway
State Board of Health
Culbertson
Mennonites
Ah Kue Leaves Cascade County for Flowery Kingdom
Ah Kue, one of three Chinese residents in Cascade county, departed for China on October 18. He secured papers from Collector of Customs Webster to permit a return to America later, citing concern he might not like the country.
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Standard
Great Falls
Ah Kue
Cascade County
Webster
America
Third Party Labels in Coal Talks Cause Debate
The article notes the president naming the public as a third party in coal negotiations and calls the move a poor third in sporting terms. It discusses neglect and controversy over the public’s role in the coal situation.
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The
New York World
Madame La Bonta Traveled by Train After Cayley Shooting
Great Falls Oct 18 Madame La Bonta the woman sought in Butte in the Cayley shooting last Sunday morning passed through the city last Sunday evening on No 24 and left the train at Havre.
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Hanson
Cayley
Ullless
Dr. Cayley
Breen
Montana
Havre
Great Falls
Madame la Bonta
Kalispell
Spokane
Standard
Butte
Hard woods used to fuel Cambridgeport furnaces during coal famine
In Cambridgeport a factory adapts by burning seasoned ebony rosewood boxwood and lignum vitae instead of coal. Engineers report hardwoods burn nearly like coal, with storage and bulk purchases enabling costs under $10 per ton vs $30 to $40 per ton coal, making the practice a sound business choice amid the strike.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Cambridgeport
National Mahogany and Cedar Company
New York
Boston
Cambridgeport Company
Paine Firm Sued for $100000 Over Matteson Actions
Boston filing reveals attachment against William A Paine and Charles H Paine of Paine Weber & Co for $100000. The First National Bank of Great Falls seeks recovery tied to former cashier H H Matteson who embezzled $165000 and is jailed. Matteson claimed acts benefited bank clients.
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William A. Paine
Charles H. Paine
Paine, Weber & Co
the Register of Deeds
First National Bank of Great
Falla
Mont
W. A. Paine
H. H. Matteson
First National Bank of
Great Falls
Mattteson
Exactness in small sums noted in federal accounting
The Kansas City Star reports Uncle Sam’s insistence on strict accuracy in minor financial details. A U S marshal’s expense account was found to be off by 1 cent due to counting compound words in telegrams, with Washington ultimately confirming the small credit to the marshal.
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Kansas City Star
Sam
Uncle Sam
United States Marshal
Washington
Kansas City
Bank Attachment Filed Against Tibbetts in Massachusetts Case
Salem mass Oct 18 The First National Bank of Great Falls Mont filed an attachment for 75000 against Frederick R Tibbetts of Manchester Mass in an action of contract Tibbetts a broker in Boston is little known in Salem having arrived recently Details of the case are not disclosed.
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Salem
Mass
First National Bank of
Great Falls
Mont
Frederick R. Tibbetts
Manchester
Tibbetts
Boston
Hat Brim Novelties From the New York Journal
A brief note on new hat brim novelties showcased by the New York Journal. The item hints at fashion innovations sparking interest among readers.
Uncle Sam tightens travel and accounting scrutiny
Washington audits scrutinize every route and mileage claim for federal workers. Deputies and inspectors face strict limits on direct routes, with differences charged to their pockets. Traveling examiners regularly inspect local offices to ensure proper book keeping and routine transactions are correctly handled.
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Washington
Sam
Mexico aims to build export trade with Latin America
President Diaz pushes a protective tariff backed program to expand Mexico's exports. A commercial commission will tour South America carrying samples of textiles, cordage, garments, and other goods to promote direct subsidized steamship links and river trade potential.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Diaz
Mexico
Republic
Central
South American
South America
New York
Europe
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentine
Chile
Bolivia
Peru
Ecuador
Colombia
Venezuela
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Guatemala
No Extra Session in Delaware Ends Plan for Senate Picks
Governor Hunn and Secretary of State Taylor prepared a proclamation for an extraordinary Delaware legislature session to elect two Republican U S senators and a Republican congressman but Governor Hunn announced he would not call the extra session. Senator Quay had sought assurances of a compromise to proceed with the election, while both parties lined up candidates in Dover for a potential snap session.
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Dover
Del
Hunn
Taylor
Quay
Washington
United States
Delaware
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical commentary on married life and virtue sketches the bachelor view of women, weight, appetite, and deceit. It notes that some fall short before marriage and even more after, while humorously criticizing bow legged women and self deception in love.
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The
New York Journal
New York Press
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Ylay
Ike
Hayke
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Tion
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Venico
President Diaz
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