Wilson extends merit system to postmasters and exams
Washington May 7 President Wilson ordered fourth class postmasters, except those earning under 180 a year, to face competitive examinations. About 50,000 incumbents now in the classified service must compete for retention. Burleson says the move aims to extend the merit system, potentially to second and third class postmasters within a year, with rules to follow from the civil service commission. He criticizes Taft's order for not applying merit to all postmasters and urges true civil service reform to ensure efficient, nonpartisan administration.
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Thrifty Bargains Featured in The Constitution
Advertisements tout discounts on men and women footwear and hats, children's slippers, fresh country eggs, curtains, linoleum, coats, and porch shades. Prices slashed with items like oxford shoes at 2.95, hats 4 to 14.50, coats 17.50, and eggs 1.50 a dozen plus.
Peace Arch Memorials Proposed for 1945 Celebration
Canadian and American delegates at the intergovernmental conference proposed centennial peace arches at the border points between the United States and Canada. Plans include a memorial bridge over the Niagara River and monuments on both sides, with water gates near Detroit and a memorial torch series as central celebration features. Engineers’ advice awaited on the Niagara River bridge as talks continue. Delegates hosted by Andrew Carnegie and Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill.
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Detroit River
Detroit
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Andrew Carnegie
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Sagamore Hill
National Playground Congress Highlights Child Welfare Talks
In Richmond Virginia on May dates the seventh annual conference of the National Playground Congress discussed child welfare topics. Mrs August Belmont of New York spoke on dramatist play as a form of community recreation and the playground movement’s success in American cities was outlined.
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National Playground Congress
August Belmont
Educational Dramatic League of New York
Comet Discovered by Schaumasse Near Kiel
Cambridge Mass May 7 Discovery of a comet by Schaumasse of Nice announced in a cablegram to Harvard College Observatory from Kiel. The telegram places May 6 at 60.3 percent Greenwich time with a right ascension 20h54m44s and declination plus 34 degrees minutes. The comet was visible with a small telescope and moved northeast.
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Harvard College Observatory
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Boat sinks off Aylington. five rescued in dinghy
May 7 report from Jacksonville details the United States mail boat Laporte overloaded with mails and parcels post matter sinking near St John’s river towns off Arlington. Five aboard were rescued in a dinghy. a sack for Fulton, Fla., has not yet been recovered.
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Aylington
Carseo
Fulton
Fla
O Hara Accused by Chicago Woman in Springfield
Deputy Sheriff R M Sullivan reports an affidavit from a Chicago woman alleging a member of the Illinois vice commission. Lieutenant Governor O Hara, chairman, hopes a senate committee inquiry will uncover the facts as a hearing is planned before publication.
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Lala
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Illinois Vice Commission
Dr. Charles H Mead Dies at 72 In Ocean Grove N J
Dr Charles Henry Mead a widely known temperance lecturer died today in Ocean Grove New Jersey at age 72 He was editor of The National Advocate in New York and resided in Asbury Park.
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National Advocate
New York
Why Is a Vice President
An old essay attributes the vice presidency to anomalous insignificance. The VP sits apart from the legislature yet remains tied to the Senate, a judicial officer moderating its actions with no vote or control over rules. His status equals awaiting the president’s death or disability, the sole notable dignity beyond presiding.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Little Dorrit Is Dead Mary Ann Cooper Passes at 100
From the Philadelphia Ledger Mary Ann Cooper the original of Dickens Little Dorrit dies at age 100. Once a Somers Town childhood playmate she is linked to Dickens and his serials published 1855 to 1857. Her name endures through the characters she inspired in Dickens’s world.
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A Judge and Beauty in Animals
A perceptive remark on judging beauty and form in animals. The author argues that true judgment requires broader experience beyond seeing a single example of any species.
Tariff bill showdown in Congress over dumping clause
Members heatedly debated the tariff bill with Republicans attacking the dumping clause as political rhetoric and a possible boon to foreign shipping. Payne pressed for a tariff commission while leaders urged unity as they prepared to vote, praising bipartisan conduct and promising a fair market for surplus products.
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United States
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Mann
Tariff Board
Secretary of the Treasury
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Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Tariff Commission
New York
How to Fight the House Fly
A historical guide explains methods to repel house flies using pyrethrum powder burning to stupefy, carbolic acid vapor on heat, white clover in rooms, bichromate of potash solution, and formalin in water. It notes opening windows fully except for one pane to let light deter flies and keep rooms aired.
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