Census Bureau Clerks Reform Plea At Pittsburg Meet
The National Civil Service Reform League urges that 4000 plus census bureau clerks be selected by merit via competitive exams. Resolutions oppose noncompetitive tests, seek removal of tenure limits for subordinate non political workers, and push prohibiting political contributions by federal employees. They propose extending competitive service to many more federal positions and DC workers. An earthquake was felt in Coutanches France with minor crockery damage.
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Pittsburg
National Civil Service Reform League
Census Bureau
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Weekly Trade Review Signals Holiday Expansion
Bradstreet notes holiday trade shows further expansion with cities reporting buying at or above last year. Large centers perform well while many small cities see lighter business and shifted demand to cheaper lines. Unseasonably warm weather hurts regular retail in the Southwest and South. Wholesale trade is quieter with fewer orders to deplete stocks and inventories trend to post holiday slowdowns.
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New York
Bradstreet
Waterloo man arrested for bank fraud amid chase
John T Lawrence alias John Brown was arrested in Waterloo after cashing a 210 dollar worthless check at Security Savings bank. He broke away during transport, was shot in the lungs and leg by City Detective Houston, and is in precarious condition. Authorities say he defrauded banks in Illinois Indiana and Iowa.
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Waterloo
John T Lawrence
John Brown
Corydon
Ind
Security Savings Bank
Lawrence
Houston
Brown
Ilinois
Indiana
Toews
Explosion Kills Two at Senior Powder Plant
A massive blast at the Senior Powder company plant one mile north of Morrow, Ohio, instantly killed Clinton Ertle, 35, and Will Urton, 23, who were working in the glazing mill. The mill was wrecked.
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Lebanon
Senior Powder Company
Morrow
Clinton Ertle
Will Urton
Hansbrough Not Out of Danger
Minneapolis December 19 Senator H C Hansbrough of North Dakota is improved after an operation on an ear. Doctors believe his chances of recovery are good though not yet certain.
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Minneapolis
H C. Hansbrough
North Dakota
Grain and Provisions Prices in Minneapolis Wheat Market
Minneapolis price report lists Wheat for December at 1.0614 dollars and May at 1.08 dollars. On track grades show No 1 hard 1.0934, No 1 Northern 1.08 percent, No 2 Northern 1.065, No 3 Northern 1.04.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and flax market quotes from Duluth
Wheat on track with prices for No 1 hard at 1.09 and No 1 Northern at 1.08. No 2 Northern 1.061, December 1.0654, May 1.085, July 1.085. Flax on track with 1.45 for December 1.44, May 1.46.
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Duluth
Northern
Live cattle and hog market futures from St Paul report
St Paul market notes show cattle ranges from good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.50 per cwt and cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.50. Hogs quoted 4.90 to 5.35, sheep with wethers around 4.25 to 4.50 and yearlings near 4.50 to 4.85, spring lambs 5.75 to 6.00. Reads as a daily agricultural market brief.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Chicago Market Prices for Wheat Corn and More
Wheat Dec 1.00 percent May 1.05 to 1.06 July 97 percent Sept 94 cents. Corn Dec 56 cents May 2014 July 2014 cents Sept 60 4 cents. Oats Dec 48 cents May 51 July 45 Sept 39. Pork Dec 14.50 Jan 15.90 May 16.07. Butter Creameries 22 30 cents. Poultry Turkeys 14 cents chickens 9 cents springs 41 cents.
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Chicago
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs Sheep in Chicago
Chicago price notes list cattle types and ranges from $1.50 to $8.50 for cows calves and stockers with Western cattle and Texans values, plus hogs and sheep figures. Prices show bid ranges across weight classes and quality, reflecting market activity.
Judge Gary Calls Steel Boycott Public, Seeks Government Control
Washington hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee revealed Judge E W Gary of United States Steel urging public disclosure of company affairs and government oversight. He warned that eliminating tariffs could allow a monopoly, while noting independent rivals need protection and labor costs would fall with duty reductions.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
E. W. Gary
House
Ways and Means Committee
Steel Corporation
Gary
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Champ Clark
Micssurl
Dodze Gary
Roosevelt and Fairbanks To Dine Together At Mansion Opening
Vice President Fairbanks hosts the opening of Washington official social season tonight at his K street mansion with President Roosevelt as guest. Reports of strains over the Panama controversy involving Delavan Smith fade in public, as Roosevelts and Fairbanks families maintain outward calm and uninterrupted social ties.
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Washington
Fairbanks
K. Street
Roosevelt
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News
Panama
New York World
Will Fight the Standard Oil Market War in Scotland
Glasgow reports Scotch oil producers oppose Standard Oil invasion of their market. Standard Oil allegedly offered London wholesalers a liberal purchase sum and profit participation for five years to gain retail connections. A Glasgow firm plans to counter by establishing tank depots across England.
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Glasgow
Dee
Caripars
Standard Oil Company
London
Retel
Glasgow House
England
Pinkerton Cleared After Embezzlement Trial Verdict
James H. Pinkerton is acquitted after three trials on embezzlement charges involving 2000 dollars as treasurer of Scheomier town Cook County. Juries disagreed in two prior trials before the not guilty verdict was returned in the district court.
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Duluth
James H. Pinkerton
Scheomier
Cook County
Turkish wrestler defeats Americus in two straight falls
Turk Deserts Americus as Chicase, Dee, -Yust! wins both falls in a catch as catch can match. First fall lasts 37 minutes 45 seconds, second fall 1 minute 19 seconds.
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Chicase
Dee
Milement
Que Schoenlein
Americus
Wind Window Glass Workers May Strike in Wage Fight
Cleveland Ohio December 19 The National Window Glass Workers led by President A Faulkner demand a 25 percent wage increase with a flat rate and say a strike will be used if necessary to enforce the demand.
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Cleveland, Q
National Window Glass Workers
A. “. Faulkner
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Corn Products Refining Company
Kari
SYR
Lavor
Civil Service Reform League
France
Coutanches
Weekly Review OF Trade
Hansbrough
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Holiday Footwear
J. Schwan & Son
Blue Front Shoe Store
Steel Trust
Combine
Dines
St. P. Railway
Crystal Cave
North Pole
Austin
Friends
Grabnis
Nicholas
Santa Claus
Hub
Sid
Dearie
Chinera
Milwaukee
Wind Widow Glass Workers
A.W. Alla
Med
Mi & St. Patf
Hirsh Block
Interstate 22
Teddy Bears
Maurek’s Store
Chateline
Jo48
God Rose
Ronan
Sage HK
J.S. R.scoviil, Jr Peoples Jeweler
Tel
Amas Novelties
Mission
Furniture Line
Donovan & Goslee
Main St
Court House
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