Taft to Put Postmasters in Civil Service System
Washington September 22 President Taft plans a near term executive order to place all fourth class postmasters in the classified service removing 98 098 positions from political appointments. The move follows a petition from postmasters associations and aims to shield civil service from partisan influence. The plan would require extensive civil service and Post Office Department effort and mirrors earlier Roosevelt reforms extending coverage to western and northeastern posts. Ostrich predicts cold weather from a keeper noted sign of change. Belfry tragedy reported as a church sexton hangs self.
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Local News Snapshots and Oddities From Morning Press
Local brief roundup lists Pase Greelman defending Gaynor Polleles. A merchant slugging auto bandits and a boy killed by an auto are noted. Whitman axed at Hot Springs and Mra Kingsland explains. Schoolboys strike noted. Gibson outlines Lefenre. Factory laws and excitement referenced. Jordan Drew and Matt Clancitids Fourth Clase Pout. President addresses Hygiene Congress Untermyer sees the President.
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Raisers and Sons at Odds Crown Princess Birthday
London dispatch reports the Kaiser and Crown Prince’s entente is so close that the Kaiser did not attend the Crown Princess's twenty six birthday celebrations at Powdam on Friday last. The event honored her at the royal residence with royal guests noted, but attendance was marked by absence at the top level of the monarchy.
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Actress Olivia McGraw Arrested for Forgery at Lyric Theatre
In the Lyric Theatre lobby on West 120th Street Detec tive Fitzsimmons arrested Olivia McGraw an actress of North West 25th Street for forging a note to hold seats for Ida Conquest. McGraw, who claimed to be Miss Conquest, was taken to the West 47th Street station after receiving two theatre tickets.
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Walk 2000 Miles To New Orleans Ends In Tragedy
Chir Cann and Hawthorne Ellis completed a 2000 mile trek from Toledo to New Orleans to claim a bet, only to face the death of the man who aided their journey. After traveling through Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Decatur they learned the backer’s death may block collection, leaving the wager unresolved.
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Butler and maid drown in Lake Awaiiy near Southampton
George Gooding a butler and Margaret Boy a maid for New York resident William M. Fleitzman were drowned on Lake Awaiiy while rowing a cotteage. Trembler saw them briefly afloat before the boat capsized. Rescue efforts continued with bodies not recovered by press time.
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Tragedy interrupts Roosevelt reception in Joplin
A crowd gathered for a Roosevelt talk in Joplin Missouri witnessed a disturbing message read aloud about a Verona resident John Seriba and his burned home and family. Roosevelt paused the speech to acknowledge the tragedy before continuing.
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Plea for life ignored in Amarillo killing hearing
Amarillo September hearing on the killing of a man in a September 14 incident continued with testimony that John Snead fired again after the victim had fallen and then declared the man dead. Sheriff Burwell noted the victim’s heavy beard and concealment hindered recognition. Premeditation arguments hinged on the sequence of shots and witnesses’ accounts.
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Abelian Takes Cue From Mayor in Civil Service Hearing
Witnesses describe Ward politician Creelman accusing officials of bias while detailing the Curran Committee hearing on police promotions. Waldo testifies that ten shaded cases moved forward without full Civil Service scrutiny, and investigators question the integrity of how applicants were vetted.
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Cat mauls three children and others on Hewitt avenue
In Sterl eith Wer sterleigh Sutten Island yesterday afternoon a cat attacked five people, biting two children on the arm and knee, an old man on the throat, and injuring a nurse. The cat was pursued by Patrolman Hogan, who shot the animal. Authorities sent the head to the Board of Health for examination.
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Auto Bandits Slug And Rob Merchant In Broad Daylight
Detectives pursue a daytime hold up in Brooklyn as a red touring car is driven at speed from Ninth Avenue to Seventh Avenue. Stephen Doles, 19, admits driving the getaway car with two masked men, one armed, while the pursuit ends with arrests after the vehicle is traced to Bedford Avenue and 7th Street.
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Frowns On Horse Trot Dance In Newport Society
Preston Gibson of Washington plans to curb the popular horse trot dance when he returns to the capital. Composer Uriel Pawis says the running dance is a running walk and that added steps are optional for dancers.
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Speeding car injures boy in Mineola incident
A speeding red car struck Edward Donaldson Jr in Mineola leaving him with a badly broken right leg and multiple cuts. Eyewitnesses say the vehicle sped away toward Glen Cove after the crash. The injured boy was treated at Nass Hospital. The owner of the suspected car, from Brooklyn, denies direct involvement and promises a full inquiry.
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Father Doesn't Know Him A Teen Killed By Broadway Car
A 14‑year‑old boy, Daniel Penaro, was found dead after a Broadway car struck and dragged him for blocks near West 101st Street. Police say two women witnessed the incident but vanished with the crowd. the exact circumstances remain unclear as officers inspect the scene and seek witnesses.
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Football Fatalities Begin In Watertown Area
A tragic football incident Saturday in Gouverneur, Watertown region, involved 15 year old Ceylon Starrin, who sustained fatal injuries after being kicked in the stomach during a game. Authorities report the boy, from Gouverneur, died as a result of the injury. The event marks the start of what is described as the season's first fatality in the area.
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Urge Republicans to nominate Straus in NY convention
A Saratoga Tribune state desk report notes calls from Republicans and Progressives to kidnap the nomination of Straus for governor. Key figures Josiah Newcomb and John Rose push a Straus bid to unite factions while opposing a pure third party movement. Senator Rose urges cooperating within the party, praising Straus as a progressive leader.
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