Debates on Civil Service Reform and Policy Shifts
The article surveys ongoing political debates from Congress to cabinet posts, noting Dorn's push to repeal Civil Service laws, speculation on Secretary Gage and Secretary Sherman, and discussions of pensions, appointments, and potential retirements. It also covers tariff ideas, sugar beet cultivation, and local Arizona developments.
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Raerareesrative Dorn
Weet
Virginia
Ore Chamber of Merce
Chamber of Commerce of
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
Pat Financial Committee
Dent McKie Civil Service
Conserve Commission Ison
Civil Service Law Sea
Pr Nt
Gage
Sherman
Bliss
Preater New Yorks
McKeens
Supreme Bench
Field Inrand
Elisa
Greater New York
Powers Ready to Mediate Between Turkey and Greece
Dispatches report Greece considering mediation by major powers with Turkey showing willingness to discuss indemnities and temporary surrender of assets. Paris and London sources note conferences in Paris and mixed signals from Athens, with Greek forces holding position at Velestino and Crete potential withdrawals amid ongoing fighting.
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Turkey
Greece
Paris
Sophie, Bulgaris
Gaulois
M Kalli
Thessaly
Egypt
Lowpor
Marquis of Salisbury
Loxpon
Athens
M Pheotokis
Papa
Interior
Saya M. Rolli
Germany
Austria
Avness
War and Marine
St. Pharislos
M. Skouloudis
Eppirus
Macedonia
Cosstanvixorne
Bal
Constantinoria
Ibia
Valestino
Janasas
Boirue
Lauras
AvHexs
Arta
Loures
Constantinople
Pharsalos
Crete
Arness
Velestino
Greve
Valestine
Theseuly
Mountsina
Gudasssya
Bia
Avaens
Phsrassianenus
Snnonhoed
Arts
Barrack Harrie
Pentepigadia
Congress in Session with Morgan Cuban Resolution Up Next
Washington May 3 Senate returned after a ten day recess with routine business and several major items awaiting action including the Morgan Cuban resolution. Obanser of New Hampshire introduced a bill to issue certificates of indebtedness up to 250 million to cover revenue shortfalls, referred to the finance committee. In the House Joseph B Showalter was sworn in to fill the seat of J J Davidson. Bailey of Texas moved to take up the Nelson Bankrupt bill, with Republican Brewster opposing.
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Washmncrox
Senate
Obsndier
New Hampshire
Joseph B Showalter
Pennsylvania
Hill
J J Davidson
Bailey
Texas
Nelson
Housson
Brewster, Republics
New York
Paris Charitable Bazaar Fire Claims Dozens
A daytime blaze at a crowded Rue Jean Goujon charity bazaar kills at least thirty, injures thirty five, and leaves many missing. The wooden structure burned rapidly as crowds fled, with Duchess Uzes among those present and many women among the victims.
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Jean Goujon
Bsaa
Paris
Hood
Gold Shipment Authorized for 1.5 Million
Heidelbach Eckstheimer and Co will ship 500000 in gold tomorrow as part of a larger 1.5 million total announced by Kidder, Peabody and Co. The plan covers a steam shipment aimed at reaching 81,500,000 in combined value.
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New York
Heidelbach, Eckstheimer and Co
Kidder, Peabody and Co
McKinley policy aims to hold appointments after Congress adjourns
In Washington and San Francisco reports say National Committeeman J Boyd of North Carolina will be appointed solicitor of internal revenues. General A J Sampson of Phoenix was presented as a candidate for Caucul General to Mexico. The White House will suspend such appointments until Tarif bill passes and Congress adjourns. San Francisco explosion damages building. bartender Henry Weiner seriously injured. cause tied to gas and a lit match. losses about 8000.
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Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce
Asefnl
Sesson
Sexator Hoar
Plymouth Colony
England
William Bradford
Wilberforce of
Lundor
Massachusetts
Hogiach
Biebop’s
Biebop
United States
Boston
State Department
Hoar
McKinley
Wasuiscros
J . Boyd
North Carolina
Northway
San Francisco
Twenty~ Sixth
Henry Weiner
Medical Men Meet in Nation’s Capital Conventions Open
Distinguished physicians from across the country and Canada gather in Washington for two major events. The Americas Surgical Association convention and the fourth triennial session of the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons convene for three days, with nearly one thousand practitioners expected. Hotels and private residences are crowded as local societies host the visitors. The opening ceremonies occur this afternoon.
President McKinley Sends Two to the Senate
May 4 President McKinley sent to the Senate nominations for three officials. Welch Davis of Missouri is nominated as Assistant Secretary of the Interior and Lt Col Wa H Farawood, Deputy Surgeon General, to be Colonel and Assistant Surgeon General.
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McKinley
Senate
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Broad Health Benefits
A reader notes neighborhood talk praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted family medicine. The ad copy emphasizes strength, health, vitality, and vigor, asserting widespread use across neighborhoods.
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Friend
New Tariff Bill Under Senate Consideration
The Senate discusses a tariff bill with changes on fruits cattle and Hawaiian sugar to take effect July 1. The Finance Committee diverges from the House on the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty and votes 6 to 5 to report the bill. The measure also funds river improvements and adjusts citrus fruit duties while boosting some prices. A separate note mentions a free homestead bill advancing in the Senate.
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Wasuixcrox
Aldrich
Senate
Tweeday
House
Wasnixeron
Finance
Senate Finance Committee
Jones
Nevada
Yeas
Missississipi
Waentheron
Issa
Admiral Meade Dies After Illness at Sanitarium
Washington Podey May 4. Admiral Meade retired United States Navy dies at Dr Johnston's private sanitarium after three weeks illness. Cause stated as grippe followed by appendicitis. Also dated money market notes for New York with silver, lend, and copper castings figures.
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Washington Podey
Wasuoron
Admiral Meade
United States Navy
Dr. Johnston
Masda
Haymarket Riot Anniversary Marked in Chicago
Chicago on May 4 marks eleven years since the Haymarket Square bombing that killed seven police and wounded sixty seven. No reunion events planned as officials move a memorial statue from Haymarket to Union Park for temporary reinstallation.
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Haymarket
Chicago
Haymarket Square
Esol
Noi
Uaid
Uaios Park
Terrible double murder case shocks remote farm
A man at Hillstead’s farm near Lantmont, North Dakota, attacked Mrs Hillstead after demanding entry. He killed and injured several family members including a 15 month old, then assaulted Mrs Hillstead and fled with a stolen horse. Police search continues as survivors fight for recovery and the killer remains at large.
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Lantmont
N. D
Norman
Route Hillstead
Mrs. Hillstead
Thomas
Adolph
Ozcar
Tos
Starving India Rally At Chicago Auditorium Tonight
Rev Dr P DaVits Talmage to speak at a mass meeting in the Auditorium to urge Chicago contributions for famine relief in India. Local plans target 150000 bushels of grain, a sum believed to save 150000 lives.
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Chicago
P. DaVits Talmage
Mace
India
A JUST REWARD Maceo's Betrayer Ordered Deported
A Hersna dispatch reports Maximo Situoh, Maceo's physician, accused of betraying Cuban general to Spaniards, arrested near Gaines and held in a military prison. Weyler ordered his deportation to African penal stations in Chefferioun Telands, escorted by guards.
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N York
Hersna Saye
Maximo Zsituoho
Antonio Maceo
Gaines
Hianaonder
Laoubans
Ibis
Palsoa
Weyler
Chefferioua Telands
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Milliken
Ional
Jonathan P. Cilley
Ety
Tan
Oaktaxp
California
Arizona
Wallorea
Wilson
Agricuitars Department
Jopac
Canada
Ben
Washington
Col. Buex
Georgia
Japan
Far South
Mr. McCord
Cbsi
Yuman Canial'sb
Tha
Jand
Borda
Tucson and Globe Narrowinge Railroad
Sworstany Witcon
Agriculture Department
Grate
Grest
Immor- Gen
Grant
Mansing
McKintey
Secretary of the Navy
Washbington
Congress
Shere
Reed
Judiciary Committee
U. S
Ira
Wassixer_x
Mc Kipley
Coon
Wu Ting Bang
JC Adams
I Hooker
TA Joba
Recorder
Obriaty
Flint Ward
J Dyer
Fourth Ward
Houses
Illinois
Clarkson
Rhem
Ganeseuns
Ile
Galesburg
Tucker
Grand Army
Department of Illinois
Boys In Blue
Balief Corps
Eghth
Missouri Infantry Veteran Association
Warner Cxeex
Qal
Ewelis Kessling
Capuille
Arasi
Ravekeh Lodge
Amilhon
Shipp
Mkinley
Policy
A. J. Sampson
White House
Levi Strauss & CO
Brill’s
King of Arizone
Gleagon
Eychelberger
J. Roe Young
Sseaton
O. W. Culver
King of Arizona
Sheussey’s Esbow
King of Arizsoa
Yuma Sun
C.C
Hades
Wasrep
Phoenix Stationery and News Company
Ae-W
Banceona
Sante Meri del Mar
W.T. Barr
General Agent Mutual Reserve Fund, Life Insurance Co
Dsak
Alexander Trippel
Recens
J. Tarwisc
Maceo
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