Pension Chief Proposes Ten Year Tenure For Civil Service
Commissioner Evans told the Senate civil service committee that the pension office staff was harmed by spoils era appointments. He urged a uniform board system and a fixed tenure not exceeding ten years to refresh personnel and avoid a bloated pension list.
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Evans
Civil Service
Pension Office
Washington
Senate Committee On Civil Service
Lodge
Pritchard
Chicago Wheat Deal Intensifies After Leiter Arrival
The Chicago wheat market surged as Levi S. Leiter arrived from Washington and admitted his fortune backs his son in a high stakes operation. George B. French of the Leiter group said 6,000,000 bushels will be managed, with more than 500,000 added to contracts and up to 3,000,000 more expected to arrive. The Leiter faction plans to stay in the market and sell at the best price, signaling continued activity beyond December.
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Chicago
Washington
Levi S. Leiter
Mr. Leiter
George B. French
Leiter Clique
Armour
Leiter
Mr. French
Young shoplifter among four arrested in department stores
Inspectors Knox and Douglass arrested four alleged shoplifters in area department stores. The youngest was Charlotte N. Grinnell, 16, of 12 Bedford Street Waltham, who seized about 100 in glasses bracelets and jewelry. Her sisters were not charged but will testify. Other arrestees included Alice Dollaff and Elizabeth Flanagan, while Alvira Fields was held for pocket picking at R H White Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox and
Douglass
Charlotte N. Grinnell
Bedford Street
Waltham
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Alice Dollaff
Maverick Street
Boston
Elizabeth Filanagan
Watertown
Alvira Fields
R. H. White Co
Flanagan
Houghton Dutton
Young Baptists Dine At Tremont Temple Social
The Young Men's Baptist Social Union hosted a reception and banquet at Tremont Temple with about 200 members and guests. Speakers included Rev. Charles A. Crane and Rev. Henry eer of England, followed by singing and a benediction by Rev. A. B. Blackburn of Cambridge.
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Young Men’s Baptist Social Union
Tremont Temple
J. W. Swint
Gilbert Hall
Charles A. Crane
Henry Eer
England
A. D. Sow
A. B. Blackburn
Cambridge
Strained Love Triangle Baffles Philadelphia Court
Irene Mae Tonman sues Herbert L. Tonman for divorce alleging an affair sparked by bicycle crazes. The suit cites Atlantic City nuptials on July 4 1893 and a later bond with nurse Ella Jaeger who cared for the Tonmans’ newborn, amid suspicions of infidelity observed by Mrs Vetters and a shadowy surveillance.
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Philadelphia
Irene Mae Tonman
Herbert L. Tonman
Atlantic City
N. J
Roxbury
Mass
Green Lane
Germantown
Mary Mannering and James K Hackett Face Strain Amid Typhoid Fever
New York December report says actress Mary Mannering tends to James K Hackett at his mother’s home as he battles typhoid fever. Both planned marriage next spring if he recovers, with Miss Mannering balancing stage duties and nurse duties after performances at the Lyceum.
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New York
Mary Mannering
Fay
James K. Hackett
Mrs. Hackett
Miss Mannering
Mr. Hackett
Lyceum
Herbert Kelcey
Hackett
City College
Moonshiner Mahala Mullins Becomes Mother of Four
In Knoxville on December 20 Mahala Mullins known for selling moonshine in Hancock county has given birth to four boys all alive. Her husband is an invalid under 100 pounds while she weighs about 690. Warrants and marshals have long pursued her, yet she remains defiant.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Mahala Mullins
Hancock County
Mahala
Moonshine Chief Ends His Duty With Mocked Exit
A heavy Tennessee moonshiner, weighing 690 pounds, proves too large for the doors as police refuse to dismantle the cabin side. Officials concede the shift of the operation, allowing her to continue moonshine sales despite the capture attempt.
Whipping Incident After Wright County Dance Clash
In Webster City Iowa a Saturday night dance in Wright county drew a sermon criticized by Rev N A Forrest at Walnut Grove Church. Two young women Lillie Barstow and Mary Cunningham left church and returned with whips delivering a severe whipping to the minister who was leaving. He collapsed in the evening and could not conduct services. the girls are daughters of prominent farmers.
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Webster City
Wright County
N. A. Forrest
Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church
Lillie Barstow
Mary Cunningham
Brown Divorce Case Leads December Court Session
Dr C L Brown of New York, commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club, seeks a divorce from his wife amid incompatibility and coldness claims. Mrs Brown counters with cruel treatment and infidelity accusations. A prior alimony action in Portland ended unfavorably. The case promises sensational developments at the Supreme Court term opening tomorrow in Bath.
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Bath
Supreme Court
C. L. Brown
New York
Corinthian Yacht Club
Portland
Collision Slight Between La Normandie And Lucania
A minor collision occurred as the French liner La Normandie docked in the North River with the Cunard steamer Lucania. La Normandies deck rail was damaged a few feet and some passengers were alarmed. Lucania sustained no damage.
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New York
Cunard
Lucania
North River
Relief Plans Move to Send 600 Reindeer for Klondike Aid
Secretary Alger telegrams Kjellmann in Alten Norway to ship 600 reindeer as draft animals for miners in the Klondike. Plans call transferring via New York railroads to the Pacific coast and Dyea base, with aims to use condensed foods and vegetables. The War Department inquiries store purchases while the State Department seeks Canada duty exemptions and guard passage for U S soldiers through Canadian territory.
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Washington
Alger
William A. Kjellmann
Alten
Norway
War Department
Klondike
New York
Pacific
Dyea
Arctic
State Department
Canada
Privy Council
Portrait attempt reveals tension in Clay marriage at Valley View
In Valley View Kentucky Dora the wife of General Cassius M. Clay finally sat for a photographer after evading portraits. She appeared on a porch with Willie Bryant aiding, offered $60 to destroy the plate, and rumors of romance with Richardson's family companion swirl amid disputes with Dora's husband.
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Valley View
Cassius M. Clay
Clell Richardson
Clay
Dora
Willie Bryant
Clelt Richardson
Lost pocketbook containing 540 dollars in South Boston
Mr and Mrs Edward Potter reported losing a black leather pocketbook with 540 dollars after visiting a lawyer on School street to claim a share of a Niles estate. They suspect no thief, but the loss occurred between Court Square and a restaurant near Court street as police note the Potters were not at home.
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Ellen Neville
Olive F. Gile
Superior Court
Neville
Henry R. Steadman
Gile
William Ingalls
Susan M. Warren
Worcester
Ingalls
Edward Potter
M Street
Boston
Court Square
Potter
Niles
School Street
Mr. Potter
Oime
Dinner for 12 and a diamond wager in Philadelphia
A. S. Lucullus Shields hosted a $2000 dinner for twelve in Philadelphia, nearly $180 per plate. Each guest received a diamond horseshoe pin, and Shields and James Elverson Jr. exchanged bets on the sheriff election, with Elverson predicting Crow and Shields wagering pins and dinner.
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Philadelphia
A. S
Mr. Elverson
Crow
Ashbridge
Mr. Shields
Cleopatra
Lucullus Shields
Chanuka Festival Planned by B'nai Zion Society
A children's Chanukah festival will be held Wednesday evening at Baldwin Place Hall by the B'nai Zion Educational Society. An entertainment and brief addresses will precede the distribution of presents.
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B’nai Zion Educational Society
Baldwin Place Hall
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Sacred Heart
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