Red Tape Costs in State Department Blamed for Higher Prices
Special report shows Washington based buying varies wildly across agencies with twine savings of $65,000 and routine items priced differently. Cochran urges pooled purchasing to cut costs and cites examples across Post Office Navy Treasury and Justice departments.
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The
Sun
Washington, D. C
State Department
W. E. Cochran
Post Office Service
Cochran
War Department
Post Office Department
Navy Department
Commerce and Labor
Treasury
Interior
Postofice
Mavy Department
Agriculture
Department of Justice
Commerce and Jiebor
Interior de Rtment
the Interior
Vericultural Department
Twin
Postal Service
Orien
Lenartz Charms Rails Reach In Indianapolis Assignment
The Chicago and Alton named George Lennartz traveling passenger agent in Indianapolis, boosting road business since his arrival. Based in Jackson Place, Lennartz has strong ties with railroad men and earlier ran the Cook County and Union Excursion operations from Chicago. He and his wife live at 226 North Meridian Street with two daughters and a son.
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Chicago& Alton
George K. Lennartz
Lennartz
Jackson Place
Mr. Lennarts
Indianapolis
Vomius
St. Paul
Juteon Excursion Company
Chicago
N. Meridian St
Name the big boat and get the prize
The Indiana Transportation Company builds a fine steamer for Chicago to Michigan City. Readers are asked to name the new boat with prizes including First Prize 895 and a prize on the new steamer for 1908. Twenty prizes offered, entries may be many, with a coupon form provided for responses.
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Indiana Transportation Company
Spinster Weds Coachman in Hidden Arranged Union
Miss Fisher, a wealthy philanthropist of Fostoria, wed Thomas Kelly, her former carriage driver Pat Kelly the Irishman who drew her attention on a city trip. The couple plan a wedding tour as friends learned of the match and the ceremony was arranged with prior knowledge.
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Seciat
Meret
Brysan
Mletea
Theca
Fostoria
Thomas Kelly
Tristian
Mise Fisher
Acta Js & Carriage
Pat Kelly
Miss Fisher
Eho
Xan
Peaceful Army Invasion by Teachers Welcomed in Indiana
Indiana teachers associations hold preliminary meetings with sections on mathematics music and languages at Claypool, electing officers for the year. A movement to form a state organization separate from the broader association is discussed while seminars on kindergarten training and higher school activities draw women and men to sessions at the Claypool and statehouse venues.
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Indiana Teachers’ Association
Te Claypool Bute
Soysidor
Palm Room
Claypool
Wi Warhart
Richmondé
Indiana
Cvonvermeiins
B.C. van Kahiden
Art Wasne
Winderserten Eyyiin
Chiypool
Alabama
Higherhool H Igh School Athiety Association
County Institute Instructura’ Association
Grammar Evade
Howe
County Superitendnis’ Exvocition Rluses
St the Atatchynse
Tempora Mutantur in Congress Panel Gaffe
A chaotic House scene features Gen J Warren Helfer, speaker, nodding off during a tense debate as a page prompts his attention with a punch bell. Parlamentary eye contact shifts to a dramatic moment when Helfer’s hand is guided to the desk gadget and an old quip echoes tempus mutatur.
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Washington
Dre
J. Warren Helfer
House of Representatives
Williams
Weller
Annoyager
Citizens donate land for Emerson avenue widening
Hilton C Brown and other Emerson avenue property owners appeared before the Board of Public Works to discuss widening from Wishing Vien street to Julian avenue. All owners except Mrs Parker volunteered land for city use and agreed to no damages. Parker did not contribute and was awarded one dollar damages after sacrifice of 86 inches. The matter was deferred until next Friday.
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Hilton C. Brown
Emerson-ave
Irvington
Board of Publce Works
Control of Insurance Scrippe McHac Merne Xendation
Washington debate centers on federal supervision of interstate insurance firms and whether such power could extend to hotels theaters colleges and mercantile and manufacturing corporations. Senator Chandler argues mismanagement and fraud risks justify oversight while citing fire protection and safety improvements as benefits.
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Scrippe-McHac Merne
Washington
W. E. Chandler
New Hanpsuire
Khaselt
Congresa
Lester
Une
Aadomal Hoe Agsinet
McClellan Takes the Oath for New York Mayor Four-Year Term
Sorippa-Nehae Mrean Anmnudiailom reports McClellan wins re election with a 5 472 vote plurality over Mvarst. He appeared before Justice Lea ventrit and was sworn in as mayor of New York City for four years dating from January 1. The justice congratulated him and wished a successful administration.
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Sorippa-Nehae
Cynvasaire
McClvnien
McClellan
Leaventrit
New York City
Justice
MacAuley the Man Who Hanged a Woman
Special to The Sam Wilder describes Angus MacAuley deputy who executed Mary Rogers for the town. Neighbors debate his duty and fear the stigma, while MacAuley defends the law as supreme and plans to endure the taunts as he contemplates a possible move away from the village.
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Sam. Wilder
Mary Rogers
Angus MacAuley
Cbevitt
Mont
Mont Motte
Mary MacAnles
Andittle Stary
Mar Auley
Mir Auley
Frage
Mary
Agers
Rogers
MacAuley
Hiddle Daughter
Shoots Up Neighborhood Leads to Arrest in City Limits
Leroy, a stallman at Owens' lo urs baka, fired on reveler savers times in a western style celebration. He forgot the incident until Patrolman Ademire arrested him for shooting within the city limits. Leroy claims he meant no harm.
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Dert
Leroy
Stalleman
Owens’ Lours Baka
Noted crook Reynolds questioned in diamond cuff button case
Police investigate ML Reynolds amid memory gaps and sightings as detectives probe the theft linked to a pawnshop. Detectives say the suspect’s name is familiar and he is inclined to believe the lead. Reynolds was cautioned to provide the affidavit for further inquiry.
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Gell
Tuesayy
Kintey
Tim
Tae Case
Fursaber
Death From Stolen Pants Shocks Los Angeles
Walter Masterton, a semi hermit in Los Angeles, died after pining over a pair of trousers that were stolen and never recovered. He had worn and patched the same clothes for years, declaimed about a book he claimed to be writing, and left behind manuscripts now considered part of a mystery surrounding his life.
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Sen
Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Masterton
Masterton
Aince
Cody to Nebraska in unclear domestic travel note
An unclear report describes Cody traveling toward Nebraska with mentions of marital troubles. It notes he avoided discussing reconciliation with his wife and spoke warmly of her while declining to comment further. The fragmentary text references names and places but lacks coherent details or dates.
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Scrippe-Melise Frese Association
Cincinnatt
Dee LO
William Cody
Chis Banat
North Hiw
Nebros
Cody
North Platte
Eprak
Jeneth Cone
Increase for Capt Gibbs in naval reward list
Secretary Metcalfe of the department of commerce and labor has elevated the pay of Captain Libbe who led the lighthouse tender Asalea in rescuing the crew of the ill fated vessel Watcher? The item notes a naval reward adjustment dated December 28.
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Ffee Areata
Washington
Der
Metcalfe
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Libbe
Asalea
Cred Coons Sues for 3000 Damages Over Car Ejection
Cred Coons sues the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company for 3000 dollars alleging humiliation after he refused a second fare on a Northwestern avenue streetcar and was put off the car by a conductor.
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Tts
Cred Coons
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Demand for $10,000 in suit at EC by Atkina employee
Kamuel FL Yorwan sues Atkina company for $10,000 claiming employment at the Atkina factory and related damages. The case appears before EC with Yorwan asserting he was employed and owed compensation. Further details on dates or official filings are not provided in the fragment.
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Kamuel FL Yorwan
Sait
Atkina Company
Atkina
Against Public Gift for Alice in Washington Oregon
A fragmentary notice reports a statement at the White House regarding subscriptions for a wedding present for Miss Roosevelt. It notes Baker City dispatches and the president’s appreciation while urging cautious, discreet handling of the gift.
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Washington
Ore
Ad Dispatch
Baker City
Ifeet
Rooaevelt
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