Census Jobs Stir West Virginia Faithful In Washington
Washington June 29 Potent patronage looms in the new census system with a high ranking congressman James A Hughes from West Virginia wielding influence on promotions and appointments. New law limits residency for Washington clerks and keeps $7000 director and $5000 assistant director posts until the next census. Claims of political pull and favorable postings rise as candidates seek examinations and favors in the capital.
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Washington
West Virginia
James A. Hughes
House
Old Story Warns of Government Work Temptation
The piece argues that good pay can lure youth to government positions, urging entrants to aim for advancement or save capital to exit. Those who linger in subservient posts risk a hollow, unremarkable life despite years of toil.
Taft Hears Arguments On What Constitutes Whiskey
In Washington Taft presides over a heated cabinet room hearing on whiskey definitions. Lawyers press that neutral spirits mixed with whiskey are misrepresented to the public, while proponents urge the rules stay intact and that states have aligned enforcement. Briefs may be filed by July 10.
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Washington
Taft
Bowers
William Frear
Pennsylvania
Dr. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
City of Bluefield Sealed Bids for Plank Sidewalks
Sealed bids for plank sidewalks for the year ending June 30 1910 will be received by the Board of affairs of Blue field until July 2 1999 at 8 20 p m. Specifications available on request. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of the board AKERS Auditor dated 6 22.
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Board of Affairs
City of
Bluefield
Akers
Pedigo's Promotes Safer Flavoring Standards
In a local shopper note, Pedigo's endorses SAUER'S as the standard brand for flavoring extracts, citing long-standing reliability and urging customers to avoid fakes and stick to trusted labels.
Senate taxes and Aldrich plan on corpora tion tax debate
Washington June 29 senate debates income and corporation tax as part of the tariff bill. Aldrich defends a corporation tax to raise revenue amid treasury deficit prospects for the next year or two. Tillman pursues a 10 cent a pound tea duty with Heyburn Carter supporting, while others oppose or modify. House conferees reach census agreement. naval stores inquiry at Savannah is dropped.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Rhode Island
Clay
Senator Tillman
South
Dixon
South Carolina
Heyburn
Carter
Tillman
Mclaurin
Owen
Shively
Bailey
House
Savannah
Weather Summary for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia shows partly cloudy for Wednesday and Thursday. Virginia reports partly cloudy skies on Wednesday and Thursday with local showers in the south portions and light to moderate variable winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Strike Threat Over Open Shop Order In Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Pa June 29 Unless the American Sheet and Tinplate Company rescinds its open shop order before sundown tomorrow 25000 skilled workers throughout western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio will strike. The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tinplate Workers tonight declared through president P J McArdle a firm stand against the combination and independent companies.
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Pittsburg
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinplate Workers
Pp. J. McArdle
Bryant on trial for whiskey removal guilty verdict
T J Bryant of Franklin County was found guilty in federal court of removing and concealing whiskey and fled the courtroom when the verdict was read. Marshals have not located Bryant. The piece notes ongoing sales at Ferrell's and references the Greensboro Keeley Institute as a major cure for liquor and drug addictions.
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Roanoke
T. J. Bryant
Franklin County
Bryant
Greensboro Keeley Institute
Suspect Ling Accused in Elsie Sigel Murder Case
New information links Leon Ling to accomplices and places his telegram from Washington in doubt. Police trace body movements after the crime, questioning Chung Sin while tightening a New Jersey Cantonese monitor for Ling. A Kansas City inspector claims Ling has a brother in St Louis as New York stocks edge higher on light turnover.
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New York
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
Washington
Elsley Sigel
Chung Sin
Leon
Eighth Avenue
Miss Sigel
Chung
Paterson
Passaic
Hackensack
New Jersey
Biste Sigel
Kansas City
Edward Boyle
St. Louis
Pope Pius X Celebrates St Peter's Day Mass in Rome
In Rome on St Peter's day Pope Pius X celebrated mass in the Church of St Peter. He was assisted by many prelates archbishops and cardinals and other members of the pontifical court. The great edifice was filled with about 10 000 Catholics from Rome's parishes.
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Rome
Zeppelin Lands in Ribeach After Overheating Engines
The airship Zeppelin 1, en route from Friedrichsahren to Metz, landed at Ribeach in the morning due to overheating machinery. The fusing of metal parts caused the issue, but there were no injuries reported and the craft completed its descent without difficulty.
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Ribeach
Germany
Friedrichsahren
Metz
Jurors Frees Pacellano Under Unwritten Law
In Chicago on June 20 a jury in Judge Kersten’s court acquitted Michael Pacellano of murder citing unwritten law after Sereno allegedly betrayed Pacellano’s sister. The verdict centers on the claim of honor motive.
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Chicago
Kersten
Michael Pacellano
Frank Sereno
Gambler Harry A. Ferry Declared Incompetent in Probate
In Chicago on June 20 a jury in probate court found Harry A. Ferry incapable of managing his property. A trust and saving bank was appointed conservator for his estate valued at $100,000.
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Chicago
Harry A. Ferry
Trust and Saving Bank
Pittsburg Street Car Strike Ends as Night Service Returns
Following the settlement of Greater Pittsburg's strike, night service is back in full operation and schedules are being maintained. The article notes resumed nightly runs and ongoing adjustments.
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Pittsburg
Greater Pittsburg
Compromise Reached After Street Car Standoff
Troubles settled as a bargaining council forged a compromise favorable to the men. Concessions were granted by both the union and the street car company in the dispute.
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Union
Street Car Company
Missouri River Rise Threatens Bottom Crops At St. Joseph
Missouri River rose three inches in the last twenty four hours and stands two feet above the danger line at St. Joseph. Crops suffer heavy damage while farmers in the bottoms fear losses and proceed with caution amid rising waters.
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Bt. Joseph, Mo
Missouri
Acquittal Won But Brandenburg Faces Kidnapping Charge
New York reports Broughton Brandenburg acquitted of grand larceny regarding a spurious Grover Cleveland letter sold to the New York Times. He was re-arrested and to be taken to Missouri for trial on kidnapping his stepson James Shepard Cabanne III, with a Missouri life-penalty prospect. In New Orleans, George Kitson of Brooklyn and Kid Graves of New Orleans fought last night for a 10 round match at the Royal Athletic Club set for July 1.
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Broughton Brandenburg
Grover Cleveland
New York Times
St. Louis
James Shepard Cabanne
Missouri
New Orleans
George Kitson
Brooklyn
Kid” Graves
the Royal Athletic Club
Salton Sea to Vanish by 1925 Says USGS Report
A United States Geological Survey report predicts the Salton Sea will completely disappear due to evaporation by 1925, affecting Southern California water geography and regional plans.
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Los Angeles
United States Geological Survey
Great
Salton Sea
Big Timber Deal in West Virginia Timberland
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 26 Edward W Mealey William Kealhofer and other wealthy citizens completed a major timber land purchase from C T Jennings. They bought 40 000 acres in West Virginia for 1 500 000 through Howard Sutherland of Elkins WV. The buyers also back the Tygart River Lumber Company and plan a short railway to connect with the Western Maryland railroad through the spruce pine rich tract.
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Hagerstown
Edward W. Mealey
William Kealhofer
C. T. Jennings
West Virginia
Howard Sutherland
Elkins
W. Va
Tygart River Lammber Company
Western Maryland Railroad
Wrights claim power issue grounded first flight attempt
Washington reports that after three failed takeoff attempts Orville Wright finally managed a short circle around Fort Myer airfield. The Wrights attributed the plane’s reluctance to lift to a loose spark control, preventing flights beyond a few hundred feet. A large crowd watched their stubborn persistence win approval.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Wrights
Changes plea to guilty in fatal January shooting
Philadelphia reporters say Jackey Blackburn, a colored lightweight, pleaded guilty to the murder of Alonzo Polk and received a ten year sentence. The case arose after Polk’s wife and Maud Pilson, a white woman living with Blackburn, argued with Polk and Blackburn shot Polk and Polk’s wife, who later died.
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Philadelphia
Jackey” Blackburn
Alonzo Polk
Polk
Maud Pilson
Blackburn
Climax of a Feud Ends in Double Shooting
Cattle buyer C C Walker of Fayette Missouri shot and critically wounded James Dorsey of Gilbert Illinois after years of feud. Dorsey returned fire and was seriously injured. Both men’ s statements point to a long standing dispute as the motive.
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Chicago
C. C. Walker
Fayette
James Dorsey
Gilbert
Dorsey
Notable Engagement Rumored in Wealthy Banker's Plans
A prominent New York banker of substantial means, nearly twice the age of a younger woman, is rumored to be preparing to wed. Friends have long noticed a strong attachment between the pair amid mounting social chatter.
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New York
Iis
New York Gossip Links Eleanor Robson to August Belmont
A London report says actress Eleanor Robson is to marry August Belmont. Belmont, a famed banker and founder of New Yorks Rapid Transit Subway Company, is linked to aristocratic roots and public prominence. Robson, born in England, entered acting in 1897 with a distinguished stage family background.
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Eleanor Robson
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London
August Helmont
Miss Robson
Mr. Belmont
William Wallace
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
Wallace
Rapid Transit Subway
Belmont and Rothsjehild
East River
Brooklyn
Belmont
Hse
Hessie Hamilton Morgan
Raymond
Morgan
Thirty-fourth Street
Hempstead
L. L
England
Madge ‘Carr Cook
Wiggs
The
Cabbage Patch
Roland Reed
Staten Island
Sculptor Ward, Eighty, Receives Congratulatory Tributes
John Quincy Adama Ward, the oldest living American sculptor, entered his eightieth year today amid congratulations. He is reported in better health than a year ago and may retire from his New York winter home and Hudson summer place to live in Urbana, Ohio, his boyhood home.
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John Quincy Adama Ward
Ward
Hudson
Urbana
Ohio
George Seeks Meeting at Union Park
George requests a meeting at Union Park to discuss an unspecified matter and asks you to see him there. The note is brief with a direct invitation and location.
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George
Union Park
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