Mayor Raps Politics in City Council Pushes Civil Service Reform
A New York report notes friction at Tammany Hall as Charles F. Murphy faces removal calls from the National Democratic Club. Thomas F. Smith denounces procedure and vows to file a board protest. Only 125 of 725 members attended, while a reorganization push aims to curb Murphy’s influence.
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Stony Fee
Associated Press
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
National Democratic Club Today
Thomas F. Smith
Murphy
Edward F. O'Dwyer
Smith
Board of Governors
Warren W. Foster
Nathan Strauss
Poneee Croker
Richard Croker
O'Dwyer
Friends of Murphy
Democratic State Committee
Count
Democratic Party
Mayor's Annual Message Critiques City Government
The mayor urges civil service for police and ten additional patrolmen, calls for a prisoner detention place, and condemns political influence in departments. He criticizes the commission form, warns taxpayers will scrutinize actions, and stresses efficiency and conduct as keys to success.
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John K. Royal
Maennis da
Men in Salvation Army Home Overcome by Smoke
Fire at a seven story Salvation Army lodging house in St John New Brunswick today left several men unconscious from smoke and others exposed after about seventy five lodgers were forced into the street. There was no loss of life though the building was destroyed.
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St. John
N. B
Salvation Army
President Favors State Control of Water Powers Policy
President Wilson plans to outline a policy favoring state control of water powers on navigable streams. He is expected to oppose Pinchot’s proposal that federal tax water powers built in jurisdictional streams. Democratic leaders foresee a clash over conservation and federal authority.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Conservationists
Gifford Pinchot
Scranton Newspapers Sale Debated in Federal Court
In federal court this afternoon Judge Witmer heard arguments on exceptions to the sale of the Scranton Newspapers now under receivers, be ing March 10. Briefs were presented and the judge will announce his decision later.
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Witmer
Scranton
Nounce
Tribune
Truth
Maurice Gearing
Hanoverdale
South Hanover Township
West Fairview
Gearing
Pyne
Wilson
Bryan Juarez
Francisco Villa
Torreon
Sioux City
Iowa
George D. Parkins
Sioux City Journal
Perkins
Washington
Baker
House Rules Committee
Senate
Wickersham
House
Boy, Two Years Old Sent Home by Parcel Post
In Wellington Kansas a 2 year old nephew was mailed home from Stratford Oklahoma after a three week visit. A tag on his neck showed 18 cents postage. He traveled 25 miles via rural route, rode with mail clerks, shared their lunch, and arrived in good condition.
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Associated Press
Wellington
Kas
E. H. Staley
Parcel Post
Stratford
Okla
Burglars Blow Up Mount Holly Springs Post Office
In Mount Holly Springs near Carlisle a professional gang blew open the post office safe early today using nitroglycerine. They also looted a stable, Mullin residence, and carried away bed clothes before fleeing on a Reading line freight. Post office inspectors investigate with few details of loss.
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Carlisle
Mount Holly Springs
Here
Franciscus
John E. Garman
Mullin
Alice Mullin
Post Office
Garman
Craighead
Reading
Jews Oppose Literacy Test Clause in Immigration Bill
A B'nai B'rith committee representing 1,000,000 Jews presented to President Wilson and Congress a resolution opposing the literacy test clause. It asks for exemption from the literacy test for aliens seeking asylum from religious persecution. Also, January precious stone imports fell by 2,120,858 dollars from the prior year per government figures.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Convention of
B'nai B'rith
Wilson
Congress
New York
William i. Breadwell
Jtem
Beans for Breakfast in Divorce Court Case
The February divorce court heard Anna Danner sue Melvin Danner for divorce over alleged neglect feeding only beans to his ailing wife. Judge Henry handled several cases, including George W Armpriester vs Eliza beth, as the day’s docket of about forty six hearings moved toward adjournment.
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Melvin Danner
Anna Danner
Henry
Funeral for General James A. Beaver Held in Bellefonte
More than 2,000 people attended the funeral of General James A. Beaver former Pennsylvania governor in Bellefonte. Governor Tener and state officials were among the mourners as services were brief with a hymn by a quartet and burial at Union Cemetery. Washington also announced a planned lifting of the arms embargo on Mexico restoring export rights to both Huerta and Constitutionalists.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
National Capital
Pennsylvania National Guard
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Fort Myer
War Department
Mills
Militia Affairs
Bellefonte
James A. Beaver
Pennsylvania
Tener
Superior Court
State College
Presbyterian Church
George E. Hawes
Union Cemetery
Wilson
Mexico
Huerta
United States
White House
Taft
Riverside Residents Granted Two Mail Deliveries Daily
Riverside residents will now receive two mail deliveries daily, reaching about 500 people. The change followed a Washington approval after Postmaster Sites advocated extra service from the Maclay Street substation, with town meetings and a large petition backing the move.
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Riverside
Washington
Maclay Street
Park Superintendent Forter Leaves Hospital After Illness
Park Superintendent V. Grant Forter returns from Harrisburg Hospital where he convalesced after an operation. He is regaining strength and expects to resume park duties within a few days, likely at his desk today and tomorrow.
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V. Grant Fortier
Harrisburg Hospital
Relief party organized to search Arctic for Sedoff
St. Petersburg reports the Russian government forms a relief expedition to locate Lieutenant Sedoff the Arctic explorer who departed Archangel for the North Pole in August 1912. The mission aims to gather data on his whereabouts and ensure his safety if possible.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Arctic
Sedoff
North Pole
Archangel
Dauphin County No-license League to organize today
A permanent organization meeting for the Dauphin County No-license League will be held this afternoon at James W. Barker’s office in the Masonic Temple. The organizing committee includes James A. Stranahan James W. Barker Rev Alfred Kelly Mrs M M Steese Benjamin Whitman and Rev John H Daugherty. They will report the constitution and by laws and nominate officers with election to follow. Plans for remonstrance against new liquor license applications in Dauphin County Court are expected to be set.
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Dauphin County
James W. Barker
Masonic Temple
James A. Stranahan
League
Sabbath School Association
Alfred Kelly
Anti-saloon League
M. M. Steese
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Benjamin Whitman
Christian Endeavor Union
John H. Daugherty
Civic Council of Harrisburg Churches
Cassidy and Walter Await Sentence in Nomination Case
New York reports Joseph Cassidy former Queens Democratic leader and Louis Walter Jr. his lieutenant were found guilty of conspiracy in selling a State Supreme Court nomination to former congressman William Willett. They await sentencing expected tomorrow with maximum penalties of two years imprisonment and a $3000 fine.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
Louis T. Walter, Jr
State Supreme Court
William Willett
Raymond Street
Willett
All Night Hill Cars Not Likely Says Davis
Rumors that the Harrisburg Railways would run all night cars on Allison Hill were denied at the company offices by Telix Davis supervisor of transportation. Davis said no request had been made and no action would occur without demand.
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Hareisburg
Allison Hill
Telix Davis
Mass Meeting Tonight on Division Street Subway
Arguments in favor of the subway under the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Division street will be presented with stereopticon illustrations at a meeting of the West End Improvement League. The president, Robert A. Enders, will preside at 8 o clock with committees from the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce and Municipal League in attendance.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Division Street
West End
New Commission Plans to Clear Decks For Thorough Reorganization
Harrisburg prepares for a sweeping city staff overhaul as March 1 1914 looms. A City Council resolution aims to fix tenure for all boards commissions officers and employees under the new government. Many may be kept but many will receive pink slips on March first.
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New Commission
Harrisburg
Un settled warmer night with temperatures around 40 Harrisburg area
Harrisburg region reports unsettled warmer weather tonight with a low near 40. Wednesday will be fair but colder. Far Eastern Pennsylvania sees warmer tonight with light local rains, Wednesday fair and colder west and north portions. Susquehanna and tributaries expected to fall though warmer Tuesday may trigger a brief rise in upper branches. Moon phase notes and river stage listed. Marriage licenses issued to Ira B. Heckman and Carrie M. Heflebauer. William Percy Myers and Maude Brown Krosbel noted.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Upper West Branch
Upper North Branch
Ira BE
Heckman
Enola
Carrie M. Heflebauver
Upper Mifflin Township
Cumberland County
William Percy Myers
Middletown
Maude Brown Krosbel
Elizabethtown
First City Zouaves and City Grays History Ends
The Telegraph closes its October 28, 1913 running history of the First City Zouaves and City Grays with tonight’s chapter. The complete series will be issued in book form for subscribers. Orders to Ser. Philip German, secretary, at 25 North Fourth Street.
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First City Zouaves
City Grays
Telegraph
Ser
Philip German
First City Zouaves and
City Grays Veteran Association
North Fourth Street
The Voice of Opportunity Calls Through Daily Ads
A promotional note extols daily newspaper advertising as the voice of opportunity. It urges readers to scan today’s pages for announcements and chances to share in upcoming goods and chances to improve their situation.
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Tamimany
Declar
East
Eliminativ Offices
Civil Service
Sommers
Metuchen
N. J
James Weaver Sterry
Clayton
William Dewitt Sterry
Roselle
Harriett Sterry Park
American Sugar
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn R. T
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Lehigh Valley
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
MT. Holly Springs
Federal Building
Andy
Beaver
Park
V. Grant Forter
Cassidy
Walter
Davis
William H. Lynch
Council On
Zouaves
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