Fifty-seventh Congress Era News and Notable Events
A survey of the Fifty-seventh Congress notes bills and debates on war revenue repeal, Panama Canal, Philippine governance, irrigation, and officer commissions. It cites speeches in the Philippine debate, Secretary Hull’s and President Roosevelt’s positions, and praise for pension measures for Life Saving Service personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Philippines
Cuba
Captain Christmas
House of Representatives
BETO
House
Senate
Murder at Atlantic City Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Atlantic City on July 1 William J. Inglis, 15, of Germantown Philadelphia, fatally shot Fred J. Crowell a church organist and yacht captain aboard the Florodora on the meadows. Police have two partial statements from the youth as investigators seek motive and details of the shooting. Crowell remains in hospital with multiple bullet wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
William J. Bnglis
Germantown
Philadelphia
Fred J. Crowell
Crowell
Reduced Excursion Fares For Denver Pacific Tours
Pennsylvania Railroad advertises reduced round trip fares from all stations to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for the Biennial Seasibty at Denver July 15 to 22. Tickets valid July 10 to 12 return by August 31, with 25 cent return validation fee. Also promotes two Pacific Coast tours August 2 from New York via Chicago and Denver with stops including Calgary Glacier Banff Hot Springs and Yellowstone, pricing for two persons per berth. Also lists a book ad and another rail run to Minneapolis for National Education Association meeting with July 4–6 departure and return by July 14 plus extension options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Denver
Col
Pennsyvania Base Soud Company
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Gol
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Chicago
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
del Monte
Monterey
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Portland
Canadian Rockies
Glacier
Banff
Hot ‘Springs
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway
Cinnabar
Yellowstone National Park
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Pullmar
San
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Minneapolis
National Education Association
Minn
Minyapolis
The
Baptist” Young People’s Union
Providence R
Providence
National Educational Association
Yellowstone Park
Pitsburg
Tate
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Ge Boyd
Civil Service Examinations and Public Notices
The U S Civil Service Commission will hold exams in September and October to recruit for federal service. About 126 428 classified positions exist, up 46 738 in six years, with roughly 11 000 more expected next year. Salaries range 660 to 1200 dollars annually, life appointments, common schooling enough, politics or religion not considered. Also advertised: Electric Bitters touted as a cure for multiple ailments, with 50 cent price and guaranteed results. Special railroad excursion offers to Providence and Minneapolis Yellowstone tours tied to church and educational events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington D.C
Civil Service
July Sale Planned After Big June at Local Store
Store reports record June sales despite unseasonable weather. Managers planned July discounts using price opportunities from cold markets. Feature items include shirt waist suits, skirts, and a large corset department with expert fitters available to help customers choose styles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Cranbury Press
BY the Press Printing CO
West Point
Republican Party
House ‘Committee On Commerce
United States Life Saving Service
France
St. Combon
United States
Mitchell
Oregon
Congress
Lewis and Clarke
South
Purcottor
Souldern
Roosevelt
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Marine Division
England
Wales
London Express
Crozier
Ordinanco Bureau
Government
U. S
Diederich
Bremen
Germany
J. A. Kelly
Chamberlain
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N.C
N.fp
Clayton
Mia
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Man
DeiKiny
N. P.clayton
Pompeii
St._Pierre
Charles Morris
Ll.d
Preater
Martinque
Martinique
Morrix
Outfit
Clark & Co
Fuh St
N. F. Clayton
Providence, R. I
Account Baptist Young People’s Union
Fionas
Peren R. Bergen
William H. Petty
Elisbeth
Middlesex
Winn
H. Perry
Tuowx
H. M. Voorhees & Bro
South Broadst
East State St
Trenton
Norfolk
E. State St
Trenton, N
Oak Hall
J. S. Bergen
John S. Bergen
Pasiioned
Engligu
Miley
Tile Publication
Tile Corporation
Tit-Hits
New Jersey
Keyvery
Atock
Weiter
Jaques
Panama
Dobbins Wort
Porto Rica
Panamas
Dobbins
East State Street
North Broad ST
Lohmer & Co
Mason & Hamlin
Smith & Barnes
Keller Bros
Carpenter Organ
N. Warren Street
Ned
Peppler
Tiarness
Thomas Peppler
Hichtstown, N. J
New-York Tribune Farmer
New-York Weekly Tribune
New-York Tribune
Firmdéra
Tribune
Cranbury Press
PRESS
Cranbury, N. J
NEW York Cribune
New York City
C.ribsam
Stm Dla Cai
VED Vet Seite
Apa We
Wali
Oxfords
Black Cat
J. & J. Dobbins
Thomas Mason & Son
Main St
Highistown, N. J
Erbil
Andy
Motherine
Motherine Medicine Co
Frankfort, Mich
Er Kay
David
Brown &Co
Gist Street
North River
the Tit-Bits. Company
World Building
Park Row
Davison’s
Lumber Yard
Lehigh Coal
Wss
Jamesburg, N. J
Lupton Bros
Matawan
Keyport
Perth Amboy
P.O
N. J
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