Esch backs merit system for consular service
LaCrosse leader John J. Esch endorses a merit based approach to appointments and promotions in the consular service. He cites Roosevelt Root measures and urges a permanent statutory framework for uniform reforms. Austin A. Burnham notes broad business support for expanding American consular influence and trade.
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John J. Esch
LaCrosse
Belive
Chicago
Ill
National Business League
Roosevelt
Root
Austin A. Burnham
League
Senate
Department of State
Consular
Priest in Oak Park Suit Over Gambling Debts
In Chicago, Rev. G A Zalensky of St Mary's Greek Catholic church is sued by John Lackacs for money lost in poker at the parochial residence. Zalensky issued two checks for 50 and 20 dollars that bounced, arguing the gambling debt had illegal consideration. He testified about drinking and cheating accusations, with a ruling due July 27.
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Chicago
Ill
G. A. Zalensky
St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church
Seeley Avenue
Fiftieth Street
Oak Park
John Lackacs
Dowie Bankrupt Millionaire Now Starving at Zion City
Chicago reports John Alexander Dowie once a millionaire and head of the Christian Catholic church is reportedly starving at Shiloh house in Zion City. His private secretary O L Sprecher says without loyal friends and revenues from the industries diverted by Voliva, Dowie would lack necessities. Dowie returned to Zion after celebrations at the tabernacle yesterday.
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Chicago
John Alexander Jowie
Sprecher
Zion
Voliva
Dr George Powell Noted as Consulting Physician Surgeon
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon in the scanned notice. The short snippet confirms his professional role without additional context or dates.
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George Powel
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America
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St. Paul, Minn
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