Rail officer indicted in rebates scheme with multiple lines
John Cargeen vice president of the New Ek Central lines was indicted in federal court for giving $60 rebates to O Gara Coal. He will not be brought to Chicago for bond set at $50,000 by U S District Attorney James H Wilkerson. Carstensen and four railroads face six counts with possible further indictments.
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Newek Central Lines
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Big Four
Lake Short & Wetigan Southern
Chicago & Indiana Southern Railroads
Priest Celebrates Silver Jubilee in Beaver Dam
The Rev. George J. Muenzer rector of St. Peter's Catholic church marked his silver jubilee on Tuesday the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination. Many priests of the diocese attended the ceremony in Beaver Dam Wisconsin. John C. Muenzer and Mrs. A Froehlig of Milwaukee are his brother and sister.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
George J. Muenzer
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
John C. Muenzer
A. Froehlig
Milwaukee
Blind Men Use Whistles to Clear Paths in Japan
In Japan a large number of blind men use a whistle to signal and clear the path for others. They blow the whistle and those who hear it move aside to create a safe route. This method replaces guiding by a child or a dog with a string.
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Japan
Highway to Health Sanitation as Key to Public Resilience
The Sanitary Record states good sanitation secures healthy surroundings and strengthens resistance, calling it the best insurance known for public health and well being.
Defense evidence in dynamite conspiracy trial unfolds
In Indianapolis on December 18 Special Assistant D A James Noel urged long sentences for forty union ironworkers charged with conspiracy and unlawful explosives shipments. He ridiculed def endants denial as perjury while citing government witnesses and forged audits. A private detective agency was warned of a plot to blow up the federal courthouse prompting increased security.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James Noel
Noel
J. J. McNamara
McNamara
Executive Committee
Herbert Hockin
Hockin
Charles Miller
Federal Court House
Wumen
Marshal Schmidt
Capitol cleans with 2500-foot hose before Congress
The United States capitol undergoes its annual wash using about 2500 feet of hose operated by a fire department company. High pressure water jets remove dust spider webs insects birds nests and other foreign substances from the crevices before the congressional session.
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United States Capitol
Congress
Fire Department
Practical Grace at the Breakfast Table
A four year old at breakfast hopes to bless the family. She bows her head and quips I lay me down to breakfast and adds we are all hungry and you know father can't hurry. The moment captures a humorous family scene from the Los Angeles Times.
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Los Angeles Times
New Cork Used in France for Water Proof Garments
Cork is processed to remove resin and made into waterproof clothing and hats caps and shoes in France. The thin sheets supply waterproof materials for garments and accessories.
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France
Wisconsin Civil Service Commission Seeks Salary Readjustment
The Wisconsin civil service commission asks the legislature to grant power to readjust salaries in state service. It proposes a minimum and maximum scale tied to merit, promotes a wider merit system, and seeks full-time commissioner positions. It cites janitors at the capitol earning 70 dollars monthly versus 55 at the state university and calls for waiving citizenship restrictions when beneficial.
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Civil Service Gives Security In Jobs
Madison Wis Dec. 18 The annual report of the state civil service commission shows tenure of office is more secure under civil service than under the political appointive system. It notes high holdover rates and widespread changes in exempt classes and across several state departments in the 1900s. Secretary F E Doty compares daily costs of legislative employees among nine states, Wisconsin lowest under civil service.
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Madison
Wis
State Civil Service Commission
Secretary of State
F. E. Doty
Wisconsin
Iowa
Oregon
Minnesota
Illinois
California
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Maryland
Funeral Ship to Start Saturday
The body of Whitelaw Reid United States ambassador to Great Britain will leave Dorchester house Park Lane at 10 o clock Saturday morning to board a British warship for the voyage to America Mrs Reid will depart an hour later for Euston to take the boat train and board the liner Campania for New York No Reid family member will accompany the body Representatives of the US embassy and foreign office likely aboard Queen Mary sent a wreath Memorial services set for 1 o'clock Friday at Westminster Abbey.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Great Britain
Dorchester House
Park Lane
America
Foreign Office
Porchester House
Queen Mary
Westminster Abbey
Penalty of High Position Excerpt
A reflection on tyrants and leaders who rise above others to inspire terror. Such figures lose social comforts as crowds distance themselves, creating a solitary existence amid many. Fear and affection cannot coexist.
Cricket's Cry Warns of Death in Some German Regions
In certain German areas a cricket's cry is regarded as a death warning. The belief links nocturnal insect sounds to omens affecting locals and cultural superstitions persist in rural communities.
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Germany
Governments Test Friedman Tuberculosis Cure Gains Recognition
Berlin December 18 governments of Sweden and Uruguay officially recognize the Friedman method as a tuberculosis cure and preventative. Uruguay’s Minister Masson says he will study Friedman bacilli, and the Uruguayan president’s daughter, a consumptive, may receive treatment if favorable. Swedish Count Taube orders a practical test by treating a tubercular patient from Stockholm. A Santiago specialist and a Russian physician from St Petersburg are among visitors to evaluate the discovery.
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Berlin
Friedman
Sweden
Uruguay
Masson
Count Taube
Stockholm
Santiago
Chile
St. Petersburg
Headmaster Extends Christmas Wishes to London Pupils
On the eve of the holidays the London elementary headmaster wished the boys a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The pupils replied and the headmaster warned them not to eat too much pudding.
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London
Murder Mystery After Hackett Fatally Shot by Suspect Deputy Sheriff
W J Hackett was shot through a door at a tallow factory where he worked. He named Deputy Sheriff James Sygan as the shooter on his deathbed. Sygan, a county jail guard, was arrested as investigators seek motive and verify the claim.
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Chicago
W. J. Hackett
James Syigan
Dugan
Hackett
Pittsburg Man Survives Needle Incident
A Pittsburg man coughed up a needle and survived the ordeal. Doctors say his life is not in danger and he is recovering.
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Pittsburg
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