Taft's Cousin Reinstated in Chicago Post Office
Harry Bernard Taft cousin of President Taft is reinstated in the mailing department of the Chicago post office after civil service rules blocked him from a prominent customs role. He previously served as a temporary employee in customs and earlier worked in the postal service. Taft says he is proud of his relation but has not sought the president's aid. His past and current pay run about $840 yearly.
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Chicago
Harry Bernard Taft
President Taft
United States Customs Service
Civil Service
Chicago Post Office
Customs Service
Harry Taft
Postal
Taft
Customs Department
Minimum wage demand by trades unions congress
The Trades Union Congress in Newport Wales unanimously resolved to seek a bill fixing 30 shillings weekly as the minimum wage for adult workers. The report notes that England faces a not very low figure by comparison.
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Newport
Wales
Trades Union Congress
England
Kaiser Climbs Jungfrau to Big Glacier Summit
Interlaken Sept 6 Kaiser Wilhelm ascended the Jungfrau as far as the Big Glacier today and will return to Interlaken by way of Grindelwald tonight. Washington Sept 6 public health service surgeons warned to watch for cholera carriers as double examinations of aliens were prescribed until cholera outbreaks in Sardinia, Italy, and Beirut subside. Hartford Sept 6 John Nagle of New Britain died at St Francis hospital after being hit by a passing train near Charter Oak Park Wednesday night. A roundup of political travel shows Taft in New London, Wilson in Sea Girt, Roosevelt in North Dakota, Debs in Los Angeles then Phoenix, Chafin touring Me.
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Interlaken
Switzerland
Kaiser Wilhelm
Jungfrau
Grindelwald
Washington
Public Health Service
Sardinia
Italy
Beirut
Syria
Hartford
John Nagle
Ory
New Britain
Charter Oak Park
St. Francis’ Hospital
Diamond Investment Pitch Promises Quick Cash Value
An advertisement touts diamonds as a solid investment that can be converted to cash like gilt edged securities. It promises consistently low prices and a wide stock for careful buyers to choose from.
Bull Moose Banner Dispute Delays Teddy on Bishop Building
Norwalk Sept 6 Bull Moose banner remains in doubt over its hang location as leaders hear Henry A Bishop may permit the Democrats to use the same spot Francis J Abercrombie who made the banner repaired it after a fall but was told the Bull Moose party cannot resume in the same place Coroner John J Phelan held an inquest into six year old Russell James death by auto driven by Frederick Mathesin Jr of New York and New Cansom the death ruled accidental and the driver released on bond.
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Henry A. Bishop
Democratic Party
Francis J. Abercrombie
Sull Moore
Norwalk
John J Phelan
Russell & James
Frederick Mathesine Jr
New York
New Canson
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Ree Clothiers
Hayes
Bluefish
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Mailing Department of Chicago Post Office
Glenwood Club
BIG House Furnishing
Glenwood
Main ST
Fairfield Ave
Main, Golden Hill and
Middle Streets
Robespierre
Joseph P. Coughlin
East Main Street
Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
Stratford Ave
John FF. Fay
Fairfield
Dan
Faireteld Ave
Solano & Duff Gordon
Gustav Broch & Son
Fairfield ' Avenue
Bryant Electric Co
Kaiser
New London, Conn
Atlantic Deeper Waterways
Wilson
Girt
Col. Roosevelt
Fargo
Jamestown
North Dakota
Eugene V. Debs
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Phoenix
Eugene W. Chafin
Waterville
M. J. Buechler
Middle St
Family Supplies
Armour’s Star
Squires
Long Island
Fish Bulletin
Grocery Department
E. C
Carolina Head
Queen Olives
stutrea_ Olives
Serre -Wes
Logan & Johnson
Bridgeport Public Market and Branch
East Main St
Crawford Laundry CO
Teddy
Bishop
Phelan
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