Pruning the Graft: City Dismissals to Save Funds
Philadelphia reports a mayoral action dismissing 65 city property bureau workers and 14 in the electrical bureau, saving over 41000 dollars annually. Samuel Salter resigns as assistant to the chief clerk amid ongoing clashes with city councils over transit franchises and pending vetoes.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Salter
Salter
Bureau of City Property
George Pierke
Weaver
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Councils
New England Allied Printing Trades Open Annual Convention
The New England Allied Printing Trades began its two day session in Fall River with Mayor Coughlin welcoming delegates. John H. Dooley of Portland presided as officers including McGuirk Mitchell ONeal Dunderdale and McMahon. The eight hour day proposal for 1906 was central to talks with 23 delegates from multiple cities.
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Fall River
New England Allied Printing Trades
John H. Dooley
Portland
Coughlin
James F. McGuirk
Revere
Patrick Mitchell
Manchester
N. H
W. H. O'Neil
Charlestown
G. H. Dunderdale
Boston
P. H. McMahon
North Adams
Allied Printing Societies
Lowell
Taunton
Springfield
New Bedford
Lawrence
Providence
Scott
Jos
G. ‘Jackson
Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
Dooley
McGirr
Frank K. Foster
Graduation Day at West Point Held Under Canvas
West Point New York June 13 The first cadet class of 114 graduates held exercises under canvas in front of the library. Present were Lieut Gen Miles Lieut Gen Chaffee Major Gen Webb and Brig Gen Barrow Page Dunwoody Matile Clous Hasbrouck Griffin. Franklin Murphy of New Jersey president of the board of Visitors delivered the address. Gen Chaffee followed with remarks and Secretary of War Taft delivered diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
Miles
Chaffee
Webb
Barrow
Page
Dunwoody
Matile
Clous
Hasbrouck
Griffin
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Board of Visitors
Gen. Chaffee
War
Taft
Editor Meets Emperor at Potsdam Review
Berlin June 13 Emperor William invited Silas McBee editor of the Churchman New York to join the imperial party yesterday at a Potsdam review of a model battalion. His Majesty talked with Mr McBee on educational and religious topics.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Silas McBee
The
Churchman of
New York
Imperial Party
Potsdam
Mr. McBee
Faure Succeeds Dubois as Conservatory Director
Paris reports President Loubet has appointed Gabriel Faure director of the national conservatory of music, succeeding Theodore Dubois who has retired. The change marks Faure's ascent to lead the prestigious institution as Dubois steps down after a long tenure.
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Paris
Loubet
Gabriel Faure
Cusic
Theodore Dubois
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promoted Cure
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promoted as a great kidney remedy for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles rheumatism back pain and night time urges to urinate. Claims to help hold water and reduce burning while offering free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Citizen and Courier
La Follette praised as clever political manager in Milwaukee
Milwaukee observers laud Governor La Follette as a skilled politician and organizer who has pressed a broad legislative agenda. He faces few obstacles, with key measures likely to pass before adjournment though the two cent fare bill hangs on rate commission timing. The governor pushes for more railroad scrutiny, anti overcapitalization rules, and potential calls for a special session if needed.
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Milwaukee
la Follette
Senate
Rate Commission
Wisconsin
College crews take practice spins on river
Yale Quarters at Gale's Ferry Conn June 15 with slow 1.5 miles up and back. Harvard Varsity paddled to Thames Navy Yard in rough water returning half full of water. Four oared crew measured last half mile in 2.50 then 3.05 on a second trial.
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Yale
Gale's Ferry
Conn
Kennedy
Doty
Godley
Thames
Harvard Varsity
Navy Yard
Nickel Plate Route Announces Low Round Trip Fares
Nickel Plate Road offers very low round trip rates to Portland and other Pacific Coast points. Tickets to Portland and return available daily for the Lewis and Clarke Exposition. On select days in June July and August travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles and return for various national conventions. For full route and rate details write L. P. Burgess N E PA Old South Building Boston.
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Nickel Plate Road
Portland
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
L. P. Burgess
Old South Bidg
Boston
Ryan Plan to Unite Equitable Trusts Stirs NY
June 12 Otter New York report outlines Thomas F. Ryan's plan to buy Equitable Life stock from James Hyde and consolidate Equitable Trust Company Mercantile Trust Company and Morton Trust Company. The move would create a major bank with deposits about 169 million and 7 million capital plus 22.7 million surplus. Former President Grover Cleveland acts as trustee and writes to Ryan urging integrity and independence in director selection. Nine policy holders sue to intervene seeking receivership and surplus accounting in U S circuit court.
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New York
United States
Thomas F. Ryan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James Hyde
Ryan
Equitable Trust Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Morton Trust Company
National City Bank
Consolidated Trust Company
Cleveland
Thomas
The
Equitable
Princeton
Thomas E. Ryan
Equitable Society
Equitable Societyy
Grover Cleveland
United States Circuit Court
J. Willcox Browne
Baltimore
Browne
C. R. Kline
Beechwood, Pa
Sheldon Jackson
F. H. Newell
P. C. Warman
Edward W. Parker
W. T. Thom
G. F. Hoffman
M. H. Darton
C. A. Fisher
Washington, D. C
Bargain Sale of Ladies Neckwear at Pollard & Co
Another sale announcement from A G Pollard and Co offers 200 dozens of neckwear samples and small lots from an importer. Embroidered collars tabs and lace sets in lace and lawn are offered at one price 25 50 cents per item or set in the basement store.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Knox Runabout Ad and Var nish Floor Paint Ad
George H. Wood of 176 Branch Street offers a Knox runabout at a low price. Varnish in Devoe Var nish Floor Paint costs 6 cents more per quart, sold by The Adams Hardware and Paint Co. See advertisement.
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Devoe
The
Adams Hardware & Paint Co
George H. Wood
Branch Street
Knox
Beloved by Hungarians Archduke Joseph dies at 80 in Hungary
Vienna reports Archduke Joseph of Austria born March 2 1833 died this morning after a life of service in Hungary. Known as the Hungarian archduke he led the Porived, aided firemen and gypsy matters, redeveloped Margaret Island for Budapest, and created a crippled children’s care institution. He leaves a son and three daughters including Marie Dorothea and a Thurn and Taxis son-in-law. The Hungarian nation honored him with the Rakoczy March rather than the Volkshymne at public appearances.
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Vienna
Archduke Joseph of
Austria
Joseph Charles Louis, Archduke of
Prince of
Hungary
Pressbourg
Archduke Joseph
Palatin
Hussar
Italy
Archduke
Joseph
Porived
St. Margaret
Buda
Pest
Danube
Budapest
Clotilde
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Villa Guiseppi
Abazzia
Francis Joseph
Archduchess
Marie-Dorothea
Philip
Duke of
Orleans
Albert
Thurn and Taxis
Central Falls to Have Memorial Library Funds
Central Falls Rhode Island received from United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company of Baltimore a check for 38858 to fund a memorial library per the will of Stephen L Adams. John S Adams, brother of the deceased, claimed funds were insufficient to pay debts and legacies and gave bonds for the will’s execution. the city obtained a court judgment against the company for the amount.
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Central Falls
R. I
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company of
Baltimore
Stephen L. Adams
John S. Adams
Baltimore Company
Plans for Yale University Library
New Haven Conn June 12 The plans for the new Yale university library as presented at the corporation meeting yesterday involved two propositions A structure for immediate use which should harmonize with the Chittenden library and secondly a structure which would be part of the library as a completed whole to occupy the site and be integrated with the existing building
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New Haven, Conn
Yale University Library
Chittenden
What Causes Dandruff Germ Disease Says Professor Anna
An old belief that dandruff results from skin scales and fever is overturned by Professor Anna of Hamburg who calls dandruff a germ disease. Germs burrow under the scalp, create scales, and weaken hair at the root. Newbro's Herpicide kills dandruff germs and stops hair loss, promoting growth. Sold by leading druggists with a 10 cent sample offer to The Herpicide Co Detroit.
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Anna
Hamburg
Germany
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Ellingwood & Co
Plan to connect old library with Dwight hall proposed
A large new library building between the present library and Dwight hall would extend northward in horizontal lines, reaching Dwight hall and balancing the campus east side. The estimated cost is about $200000. Of six plans, only one proposed preserving the old university library.
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Dwight Hall
Chittenden
University
New England tennis tournament opens at Hartford club
Hartford Conn June 13 Clearing skies and a mild breeze dried the courts enabling the New England tennis tournament to begin at the Hartford club. Beals Wright, last year’s champion, is absent. Robert Leroy of Columbia the intercollegiate king last year is the favorite among entrants. Notable players include Wylie C Grant Karl Behr G D Bowne E T Gross G S Goresbeck G N Nettleton and James Terry current holder in 1903.
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Hartford
Conn
New England
Hartford Club
East
Beals Wright
Robert Leroy
Columbia
Haverford
Mayor Weaver Clears Council as Caven Is Arrested
Philadelphia report states select councilman Frank S. Caven of the thirty fourth ward was arrested on charges of city contract intrigue and oath violation. Bail set at 10000. he posted and was released. Harrisburg notes: Arthur R. H. Morrow, longtime Republican boss of Philadelphia’s 26th ward, named bond clerk in state treasury at 2500 yearly.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Frank S. Caven
Caven
Harrisburg
Arthur R. H. Morrow
Fitzsimmons Screck Fight Off in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City June 13 The July 3 bout between Robert Fitzsimmons and Mike Screck is canceled after promoters fail to post the $2000 forfeit in Chicago. Fitzsimmons arrived from training quarters and declared the event off.
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Salt Lake City
Robert Fitzsimmons
Mike Screck
Chicago
Fitzsimmons
Catholics Foresters Convention Opens in Rochester
In Rochester New Hampshire on June 13 the state convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters continued after a reception for visiting delegates. The meeting moved to address ongoing business and organizational matters.
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Rochester
N. H
Catholic Order of Foresters
Convention Day Sessions And Banquet At Grange Hall
After a parade along the principal streets delegates held high mass at St Rosary church. The remainder of the day was given to business with sessions at Grange hall. A banquet was planned for the evening. The Philadelphia Press notes a Harvard man beating rivals in the hammer event.
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St. Rosary Church
Grange Hall
Harvard
Philadelphia Press
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Allied Printing Trades
Faure
Dubois
Apuezo
Columbia Phonograph Co
Central Street
Citizen Or Courier
Columbia Phonograph Store
Courier-Citizen CO. Graphophone Dept
Lowell, Mass
Courier of Citizen
the Courier
Citizen Company
Merrimack Street
Archduke Joseph of Austria
Fitz”- Screck
Pepsin
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