Postoffice Scandal Allegations Reach Washington Officials
The column reports charges from a Washington Post article accusing the U S Postal Service of payroll stuffing double salaries, irregular audits, and travel expenses for nonwork trips. It namechecks Inspector Cochran Fourth Assistant Bristow George W Beavers and others, with cases of long payrolls for six women and a Chicago Italian editor linked to unearned expenses.
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Miers Nominated by Acclaim at Bedford Convention
The Democrats of the Second Congressional district met in Bedford and nominated Hon. R. W. Miers for Congress for a third term by acclamation. W. M. Mesa placed him in nomination and the motion for acclamation passed unanimously amid great enthusiasm. Miers thanked the delegates and delivered a strong speech criticizing imperialistic policy. The resolutions committee had not yet reported.
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Committee On Resolutions
Census Schedules In Use For Next Decade Census
The Census Office distributes blank schedules to enumerators for June 1 work. Questions, largely unchanged since 1890, adapt to modern needs but some were dropped. Age data illuminate labor, life expectancy, voting, and arm capacity, while race and sex data inform policy and demographic trends.
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Atlantic Coast
United States
Jeffersonian Democrats Gather in Greene County Convention
The Greene county Democratic committee chair Mr C 4 Davis confirms the Jeffersonian core and Chicago platform alignment. The Spencer judge John C Robinson is said to voice vigorous new issues on McHanna's mal administration. The Second District convention was heavily attended and highly earnest.
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Kern Addresses Convention With Greene County Attendees
Hon. John W. Kern, candidate for governor, spoke at the convention and about two thirds of the Second district vote is anticipated for Kern. Greene county attendees included Emmet Dagley, W. S. Dye, Capt. E. Edington, J. H. Neal, M. F. McIntosh, Peter Schlott, John Riddle, W. W. Moffett, Jacob Bucher, G. J. Endres, C. E. Davis, W. V. Moffett, W. M. Moss, John Skerd, John A. Cravens, J. B. Young, W. L. Slinkard and Dan Riddle.
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Air
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Greene County
Emmet Dagley
W. 5. Dye
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J. H. Neal
M. F. McIntosh
Peter Schlott
John Riddle
W. W. Moffett
Jacob Bucher
G. J. Endres
C. E. Davis
W. V. Moffett
W. M. Moss
John Skerd
John A. Cravens
J. B. Young
W. L. Slinkard
Dan Riddle
Memorial sermon and student progress at Bloomfield normal
Last week marked the fourth week of the term with Miss Florence Glover and Miss Celestis Goodwin visiting. Students enrolled for teaching licenses, Mary Good and Nell Nugent among them, and several stayed for the memorial sermon at the M. B. church. The faculty aims for steady progress and strict focus on educational goals. The literary society will meet Wednesday with a debate on whether man is architect of his own character. Affirmative team: Joe Quimbey, J. O. Powell, Elmer Harrell. Negative team: N. Warrick, W. Hornbeck, E. Dilley.
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Local Notes From Jasonville and Nearby Towns
Busy week as residents visit kin and attend events across Dixon Sullivan and Jasonville. Attendees include Amy Newsom’s birthday dinner, Mrs Brdwell visits, and numerous trips for court, school, and church activities. The new Jasonville depot nears completion as locals discuss meetings and travels.
Rain Restores Hope as Drought Eases
On the eighteenth, a long prayed-for rain broke the May drought that left farmers crestfallen. Heavy showers have revived outlooks as log hauling remains vital until corn plowing resumes. Harry Hudson of Owensbury wed Miss Etta Foddrill at Sexson spring with Rev. Sidebot tom officiating and Mary Sexson capturing the crowd. May prosperity awaits the united couple.
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Esquire Neal
Bedford
Harry Hudson
Owensbury
Etta Foddrill
Sexson
Mary Sexson
Sidebottom
Acton
Switz
T. Bogard
Stanford
Jacob Nellinger
Maud Burch
Baptisms and Visits Light Up Local Weekend
Several of our people attended the baptizing Sunday. Mrs. Rose Binghham was buried at Ridgeport Sunday. Bob Fowler and Commodore Ferguson were in these parts one night last week. Mrs. Asberry Fry suffers with toothache this past week. M. G. Messick and wife went to Bloomfield Saturday. Nathan Oliver called on Jas. M and Saturday. Pete Sexson and wife visited friends at Cincinnati Sunday. G. F. Brandon and wife and Joe Evans and wife and Dr. P. M. Cook attended Mrs. Bingham’s funeral Sunday. D. C. Martindale and wife went to Bloomfield Saturday. Chris Horn and lady visited friends east of the river over Sunday. Harvest Meredith and family of Bloomfield came out to visit folks in the country Saturday.
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Ridgeport
Bob Fowler
Comodore Ferguson
Asberry Fry
FF. Brandon
Joe Evans
P. M. Cook
Bingham
D. C. Martindale
Bloomfield
Chris Horn
Eest of the River
Harnest Meredith
Village Movers And Shoppers Engage In Local Business
James Banard assessor attended Ambrose Coley on Monday. Mack Franklin trustee repairs his residence with Levi Carpenter. Emery Franklin and E O Livingston went to Freedom Show Monday evening. Dorothy Franklin and Minnie Walker visited Spencer Wednesday. Ed Thacker Jr conducted village business Thursday. James Patterson and family visited J P Coley on Wednesday. Milton Hoke of Greene County conducted business.
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Ambrose Coley
Mack Franklin
Levi Carpenter
Emery Franklin
E. O. Livingston
Freedom
Dorothy Franklin
Minnie Walker
Spencer
Ed Thacker, Jr
James Patterson
Farmer
J. P. Coley
Milton Hoke
Greene County
Busi
Memorial Day Tribute at M E Church Honors Fallen Heroes
A community ceremony at the M E Church honors Civil War and later veterans with prayers sermons and music. The program includes invocations readings Gettysburg Address oration and a procession remembering the dead across northern and southern soldiers and a hope for enduring peace.
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Famine Relief Appeal for India Seeks $20 from 5000 Friends
A call accompanies the cargo of corn aboard the Quito to starve relief in India. Missionaries will distribute 200000 bushels, with donors urged to send money for immediate aid and post famine food. The drive asks 5000 supporters to contribute $20 each, or more, to reach the end of the famine by late September.
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