National Civil Service Reform Meet Opens in Pittsburgh
Reformers from across the United States gather in Pittsburgh for the 28th annual National Civil Service Reform League session. Key talks include Civil Service Reform in the National Service by Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte and The Workings of the Civil Service Law in Pittsburg by Commissioner Wallace.
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Pittaburg
Pettabers
United States
Steenty
National
Givi Service Reform League
Xine Sass
Na Onal
Charles J. BonsaFarte
United Tetatea
Pittsburg
Aan R. Wallace
Civil Service Commisehba
New Jersey
Willy Fletcher Johnson
Lost A Gallon Of Whisky Testimonial To Roosevelt
A note from Washington on December 17 reports a stolen or missing gallon jug of South Carolina whiskey intended as a Roosevelt testimonial. Communications should go to Major Micah Jenkins, former Rough Rider and current internal revenue collector, now under investigation in Washington.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
Micah Jenkins
Rough Rider
Internal Revenue
Must Elect New Captain For Carlisle Team
Little Boy, elected captain of the Carlisle Indian school football team for 1909, is ruled ineligible after an athletic committee inquiry showed he played before joining Carlisle in 1905. A new election must be held. Water christening proposal for Delaware battleship Delaware cites votes in dry districts and asks Governor Elect Pennewill to support water baptism.
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Little Boy
Carlisle
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
T U
Newport News
Pennewill
FAKED OUT OF 3000 HE SAYS THREE MEN ACCUSED
Wilkes Barre Pa Dec 17 A Chicago man claims three men conspired to lure him into coal land negotiations and staged a fake prize fight that cost him 3000 He says police saved him from a 10000 loss and the alleged conspirators were jailed with possibly fictitious names. The report also notes a steamer Cyrus aground near Tinicum Island and a man betting to swim in winter at Atlantic City.
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Wilkes-Barre
H. A. Smith
Chicago
Smith
Weaware
Philadelphia
Cyrus
New York
Delaware River
Tinicum Island
No Water in Forty Years A Local Woman Keeps Hydration Habit
Mrs Mary Craig of Plasa Creek Crossing twelve miles north of Alton recalls not drinking water for forty years. She says the choice is a personal habit like gum or tobacco use and admits she sometimes longs for a drink but fears it would upset her. Activivity in advertising maken activ ity in business.
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Mary Craig
Plasa Creek Crossing
Alton
Burlesque Bargains Offer Fur Neckwear and Coats
Catalog notes men and women neck fining in square or reefer styles priced 50 cents to 1.50. Filled pillows with satin or velour covers offer value at 1.00 to 1.25. Women coats in various colors and lengths up to 54 inches priced at one third off. Hosiery heavily discounted with tans, blacks, lace and lisle options. Waist patterns of soiste with embroidered fronts sold at 1.30.
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Onmners
Atlantic City
N. J
Dee
Fred Oleen
Hotel
Morris
Children's Union
Manning
Aleter
Doll Bros
Mirsey
Frederick
Panama
Doll Brothers
Market Street
C. Thos. Kemp
Besant & Knott
Gig Hotel
Devilbiss & Urner
Insurange
Oppior
Albacuh
BEN
Merked
Patrick Street
Wes Visltib Daca
Jas. E
Jomal Autia
Bao Bldg
Frederick, Md
France
LaFrance
H.R. Flautt
City Opera House
SHC
FT Reeewryeeny
Earre'e Modern Pharmacy
Furniture &S
Cary
Carty’s
Feaderich. Me
City Hall
Bennett's
Lowenstein & Werth Cimer
B.rosenour & Sons
Market and
Patrick Streets
E. S. Mobley & Bro
West Patrige Street
Footer’s
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
C. Thomas Kemp
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