Civil Service Reform in Senate with 4288 Bills
The Senate debated civil service rules affecting laborers and engineers. Many bills were introduced, including 4288 proposals from the last Congress, touching pensions, a Nicaragua canal, and reefing civil service applications for public works.
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Hein
Nemely
Billie
W. 3
Bryan
Allen
Nebraska
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Australasia
Chandler
Hale
Maine
William J. Bryan
Thurston
Morgan
Hoar
Nelson
Minnesota
Berrendier
John B. Stevenson
West
Fitz Lee for Governor Possible Return to Virginia Influence
Richmond reports strong talk of Fitz Lee seeking the Virginia governorship as friends urge him to resign the Consulship and return home. If he moves soon, speculation grows about his candidacy while his family may relocate to Virginia. Also noted is the critical illness of Colonel Joseph Mayo and a Queensbury rules bout near the Exposition grounds.
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Richmond
Fitz Lee
Virginia
Lancaster County
Joseph Mayo
Queensbury
Exposition Grounds
Local boxing draws and a brave rescue on Grace Street
In a match that ended as a draw after rounds with bloody noses, Mrs. W. G. Walker narrowly escaped death when her horse ran away on Grace street. Charles Bowers rushed into the street, saved her, but was knocked senseless and badly hurt. George T. King, owner of City Mills and lessee of Haxall Crenshaw Mills, assigned today for $25,000.
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W. G. Walker
Grace Street
Charles Bowers
Flood Devastation Rages Along Lower Mississippi Valleys
Memphis reports describe a floodwide disaster from Birds Point Missouri to Helena Arkansas as levee breaks near Nodena Arkansas flood Mississippi county. Six hundred people flee to Memphis from Crittenden county while many farms and cattle are lost and residents endure starvation and drowning fears. Local planter J Butler recounts destroyed homes and crops. prevention efforts prove impossible.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Birds Point
Helena
Arck
Ohio Valley
Mississippi River
Cairo
Nodena
Ark
Mississippi County
Butler
Brent
Crittenden County
Marion
M Nnehaha
Tzland
Mound Ctty
Greece Discusses War as Means to Resist Demands
Athens reports a cabinet meeting debating tough responses if powers force Greece to bow to demands. A war declaration against Turkey is considered to protect Crete, while London dispatches describe rapid Greek troop buildup on the Thessalian frontier and rising tension amid the mobilized forces.
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Athens
Greece
Turkey
Crete
London
Daily
Mall and Telegraph
Naval officer reassignments as Newark heads to Norfolk
The Maine and Texas arrive at Port Royal to await orders from Admiral Bunce. Newark to be repaired at Norfolk with Captain Chester and Lt Cmdr Garst reassigned to Raleigh and other officers distributed to Rhode Island, Vermont, Indiana, Terror, Columbia, Marblehead and coast survey. Several sailors granted three months leave and others detached for exams in Washington.
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Frye
Maine
Civil Service
Mr. Cockrell
Dregard
Army Engineers
Wa Wiley
Connecticut
Mr. Frye
Engineer Department
Columbia River
Service Commission
Senate
Washington
Texas
Port Royal
Admiral Bunce
Newark
Norfolk
Qalby M. Chester
Perry Garst
Raleigh
Einzign W. D. MacDougall
Fingineer MH
B. Malley
R. C. Moody
Columbia
John I. Shipley
Calumbia
W. G. Barnett
R. R. Roelick
Cooper
G. W. Ivans
J. A. H. Nickels
New York Navy Yard
Marblehead
H. Winett
Rhode Island Republican State Ticket Named Without Opposition
Providence March 16 The Republican State Convention nominated the ticket without opposition for Governor Hilsha Byer Lieutenant Governor Atbiam J Pothier Secretary of State Charles P Bennett Attorney General Williard G Tanner General Treasurer Samuel Clark all listed with their home towns.
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Thode Inston
Directors Reelect Officers at Norfolk Railway Board Meeting
Cape Charles Va March 16 The annual meeting of the board of directors of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad company was held here today. Officers re elected by acclamation A J Cassatt president William A Patton vice president and Judge Cassatt treasurer
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Moortlog
Stpck
Cape Charles
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Allroad Company
A. J. Cassett
Wiliam A. Patton
Judge Cassatt
Noted Hampton Furniture Case At Circuit Court
Hampton Virginia March 16 Special One of the most interesting cases heard in the circuit court will be taken up today. W. H. Bridgeforth sues J. I. Brittingham and George W. Ashby over 25000 damages related to the Hampton Furniture company. A separate suit seeks to annul a 1894 divorce and alimony for Mrs. Alice Bridgeforth alleging infidelity and cruelty. Bridgeforth, once a respected partner, describes a disputed transfer of interest and real estate linked to a larger financial loss.
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Hampton
W. H. Bridgeforth
J. I. Britlingham
Hampton Murniture Company
Brittingham
George W. Ashby
Alice Bridgeforth
Ian
ISM
Hampton Furniture Company
Messrs. Brittingham & Bridgeforth
Woods
Mies Gertrude Mirch
Philadelphia
Miss Birch
Bridgeforth
Nottoway County
Stalin
Bridgerorth
Brittineham
Aecepd
Furniture Company
Eve of Carson City pugilists clash in long anticipated bout
In Carson City on March 16 experts foresee a short bout between Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. crowds, weather, and trainers shape the final buildup as betting favors the Californian, with observers predicting six to ten rounds and heavy public interest in the heavyweight showdown.
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George Siler
Queensbery
O Ne
Steen
Dan Stuart
Corbett Money
Fitzsimmons
Alhough
Corbett
Toalk
Wim
Ida Ladier
Li Lole
Woods
Jim
McVey
Cook
Hickey
Stengler
Roeber
Bob
Baer
W. A. Rady
Martin Avion Kivsiniunoens
Nfth Po Bs
Pilly Delaney
Corbert Wild
Pitzsimmoans
Jin Woods
Jack McAuliffe
Tom Sharkey
Threra
Jess
Maidden
Cothbert
Moe
Migsimaons
Jim Wakeley
Charey White
Corbet
Carson
Reduction of Force Affects Norfolk and Western Employees
Reports from Norfolk and Western officials indicate a major efficiency drive with reduced operating costs. Thirty four Crewe workers notified their jobs will end after Saturday as part of broader cuts at Crewe and Norfolk, with more reductions planned. A separate incident at the Washington street depot involved a near fatal accident where Dr. Rosebro narrowly prevented a fall between a moving train and a waiting passenger. No injuries occurred beyond torn trousers. A marriage-bound couple, Mr Charles F Withamore and Miss Mary A Bodson, have announced their intended union on the first instant at the sister of the bride’s residence, with Rev J T Wilson to officiate. Rev Wilson departed for Richmond to participate in St Patrick’s Day events.
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Wetersburg
Mareh
Barraod
Sands
Norfolk and Western
Crewe
Norfocte
Washington Street
Wats
Tabbe Street Presbyterian
Jung
Resebro
West Street
M. FB
Mhurely
Mins Linn Gates
Wilmington
Charles
Tfarding Street
J.T. Wilson
Josena
Norfolk
Richmond
St. Patrick's Dey
Frances Barnes Social at Mrs Petrie’s Residence
A Frances Barnes social at Mrs Petrie’s home 1 Charlotte Street featured devotions, business routines, and addresses by Mesdames Jobson Jones Miley Crider. Miss Belle Parley Maryasce Crandall Addie Malbon performed recitations, Mr Herbert Davis sang, and young Mildred Peirle sang a sweet number. Refreshments were served in the dining room.
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Frances Barnes
Mesdames Jobson
Jones
Miley
Crider
Misees Belle Parley
Maryasce
Crandall
Addie Malbon
Herbert Davis
Mildred Peirle
Fourth Anniversary Service at First Presbyterian Church
Arrangements for the Florence Crittenton home fourth anniversary include an 8 p.m. service at the First Presbyterian Church. The program will feature Weuul reports and addresses by several ministers.
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Florence Crittenton
First Presbyterian Church
Weuul
Betting Grows Light as Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight Looms
Washington March 16 reports show wagers placed at big hotels but bettors names withheld. In Cincinnati betting remains light with Corbett favored by some poolroom patrons while Fitzsimmons attracts few bids as expectations shift toward a close outcome.
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Washington, D. C
Moore
Weather Bureau
Ceiver
Carson City
Cincinnati
Corbett
Joe Kamp
Fitzsimmons
Corbet
Witzslinmons
Eye expert Dr Week offers free examinations
An advertisement lists Dr Week, an eye expert, offering free examinations. It provides a business address at 152 Main Street in Mazapura Ceylon-India tea products and pricing details, including double strength tea and various packages.
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Week
F. Galé
Main Street
Mazapura
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