Civil Service Reform Talk By Theodore Roosevelt
A July talk in Lane County features Theodore Roosevelt on merit based civil service reform. He argues exams select capable workers, contrasts merit with mercenary politics, and cites cases in Chicago Brooklyn Milwaukee and New York to illustrate the system at work. Roosevelt answers questions on character and accountability and defends exams as a path to honest public service.
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Theodore L. Roosevelt
Weldner
Assembly
Sexton
Chicago
Hendricks
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Paul
Baltimore
Jones
New York City
Gorman
Balticore
Annapolis
Hong Kong
Gorman Terice
Tle
Arenes
Trezideus
Republican Club
Napoleon
Sowe Bill
Congre
Congressian
Washington
Tennessee
Lis State
Ofiee
Nessliinzton Odices Ik
Syed
Osor
Washin
Lisa
Mr. Roosevelt
Erny al
Social Ethics Discourse at Chau Tangur by Mr Weldner
The talk on Christianity’s influence argues for authority restrained by liberty and the church as steward of divine mysteries. The Business Men's Educator's Association held sessions on business college work and arithmetic with leaders from Washington and New York. The Rogers Band will perform nightly at the twilight promenade and the annual tennis tournament runs August 11–14 with Mr Shearman directing.
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Chautangur
Weldner
Christ
Connor
Moses
God
Business Men's Educator's Association
Spencer
Washington, D. C
R. E. Gallagher
Byron Horton
New York
Hagai
W. BR
Rulison
Society of Christian Ethics Sasane U—C
Lee Cave
Torest Y. MC. A
Rogers Band
Mr. Shearman
Yale
Parson Arny's Races Delight Crowds at Sananact Track
Parson J W Arny ran a peaceful day of half mile horse races at Sananact on July 26. Amy's Amy led the first heat with a 1 20 minute time, Rogge won the second heat, and Ary's colt won the final race. No betting occurred and crowds behaved orderly.
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J. W. Arny
Amy
Zyesrolds
Bogze
Parson
Rogge
Parson Ary
Parson Amy
Bank Director O M Oblinger Dies by His Own Hand
In Germantown O M Oblinger director of the First National Bank killed himself this morning. While his wife left for bread he used a rope and a chair to end his life. He leaves a wife and four children. illness and despondency are suspected factors.
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Dartes
O. M. Oblinger
First National Bank
Germantown
Oblinger
Sermons in the Valley at Valley Camp
Four thousand people attend Valley Camp for a major gathering. A 30 voice choir leads singing under Rev. O. M. Miller. Program includes 9 a.m. praise service by Rev. G. M. Miller, 10:30 a.m. sermon by Bishop E. G. Andrews, 2:90 p.m. sermon by Rev. A. H. Norcross, D. D., and 7:30 p.m. sermon by Rev. C. V. Wilson. Weather shade trees and pleasant surroundings promised.
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Valley Camp
O. M. Miller
G. M. Miller
E. G. Andrews
A. H. Norcross
D. D
C. V. Wilson
Wilkinsburg United Brethren Church to Rise at South and Oval
Work is to be commenced on the new Wilkinsburg United Brethren Church nearly directly. Plans for the edifice are nearly ready and indicate a handsome brick building at the corner of South and Oval streets. The cost will be about 12,000 dollars.
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Wilkinsburg
Death of Jane Wagner at age 45 in Maxpark
Jane Wagner died on Saturday July 2 at 10 20. Funeral from her residence 1108 Frederick Street South Maxpark at 2 PM. Friends of the family are formally invited to attend.
Destructive Cyclone Leaves Town in Fragments
A fierce cyclone wrecked Springfield Street area injuring some residents and killing many. Buildings toppled and smashed, with ten houses reduced to rubble and several people trapped beneath timbers. Rescue teams pulled survivors from ruins as witnesses described the terrifying scene and heroic rescues.
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Springfield Street
Barton and Maine Railroad
Salem Street
Insane Bridegroom Disrupts Wedding in Columbus Junction
Ware Ero La July 26 A screamer Williams from Columbus Junction married a bride from sales but went insane before the ceremony. He procured the license and attacked his betrothed with a knife, raving until restrained. Doctors expect a return to reason soon.
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WareEro
Columbus Juncfon
Iays Williams
Ales
Williams
Giscan Aomencan
Horrible Death of a Pittsburg Mechanic Near Findlay
Winfield Clark 30, an employee of Salem Wire Nail Mills in Pittsburg, was killed near Findlay while walking along the Toledo Cincinnati track. He was struck by a north bound engine and his body was cut in two. rumors suggest he was under the influence of liquor. He was unmarried and from Pittsburg, with burial pending.
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Pittsburg
Findlay
Forpuny
Winfield Clark
Salem Wire Nail Mills
Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati
Clark
Emperor William to Hold Meeting Over Bismarck Spats
Long dispatch from Beria reports Emperor William delaying a Berlin visit for a ministerial council at Wilhelmshaven while seeking a conciliatory meeting with ex chancellor Bismarck. Russian Balkan policy may shift. dates loom for Potsdam Narva camp events. Archduke Karl Ludwig to meet Czar. European diplomacy edges toward a compromise amid Bulgarian throne talks.
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Beria
William
Wilhelmshaven
Berlin
Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Prince Bismarck
von Caprivi
Norway
England
Potsdam
Russia
Archduke Karl Ludwig
Narva
France and England Cable Project Approved by Minster of Commerce
The approval authorizes laying a transcontinental cable between France and England and establishing telephone connections between Paris and London, signaling a major communications development.
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Minister of Commerce
France
England
Paris
London
Paris Exposition Officials Plan Chicago Visit
Paris July 20 M Berger organizer of the Paris Exposition left for his country residence to meet World’s Fair Commissioners expected to arrive soon in the United States. Diplomas for foreign exhibitors will be sent with awards when ready possibly August 15 or later. American awards go to Hartford for General Franklin. No medals will be issued unless the cost is paid by recipients.
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Paris
M. Berger
Chicago
M. Tirard
America
Hartford
Franklin
Campaign headquarters ready as state chairs prepare opening
Philadelphia reports both Republican and Democratic state chairmen moving to open campaign bases. Republican HQ at the Continental Hotel slated for Aug 1, Democratic HQ at 1416 South Penn Square to open when ready. Leaders Andrews and Delamater from Crawford county push to ensure their man wins, with Morrison overseeing in Andrews absence.
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Philadelphia
Continental Hotel
South Penn Square
Kerr
Andrews
Delamater Hall
Crawford County
Delmater
Senate
Delamater
Spring Lake
John W. Morrison
Scranton
Pattison
Consuls General to Confer at American Consulate
American Consuls General will gather at the consulate in this city on August 2 or 5 for a conference presided by F O St Clair head of the State Department Consular Bureau. Attending are consuls from London Paris Berlin Frankfort Rome and Vienna.
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Parts
F. O. St. Clair
State Department
Washington
Scotland
London
Paris
Berlin
Frankfort
Rome
Vienna
England Recognizes French Protectorate And Influence
Paris July 26 The Tempa reports England has recognized the French protectorate and accepts France's right to extend influence in the Tohad region.
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Paris
The
Tempa
England
France
Corpse as security sparks duel over $35 debt in Newport
A Newport Kentucky case centers on a drowned boy's corpse kept by undertaker Gus Menninger for $35. Thomas F Cassell, father and Memphis attorney, seeks to reclaim the body and denies the charge as excessive, arguing no lien exists on a corpse. The judge takes the matter under advisement as the body remains in a vault under police custody.
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Diweatch
Cixernwatt
Newport
Newsport
Thomas F. Cassell
Memphis
Gus Menninger
Cassell
Porter
Menninger
Cassells
Cquire
Mclaughlin
Senna
Squire McLaughlin
Withdrawal reshapes Seventh District Republican race
Theodore W. Bean withdraws from consideration for the Seventh Congressional district nomination. With Bean out, Irving P. F. Wanger and Charles Heber Clark emerge as the leading Republicans, yardley’s successor open to others. Delegates vote August 23 in Lansdale to nominate, while Democrats debate candidates amid uncertainty.
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Senas
Norristown
Theodore W. Bean
Seventh
Congress
Irving FP. Wanger
Charles Heber Clark
Wanger
Messrs
Young
Bean
Bosler
Yardley
Lansdale
Ross
Boylestown
I. E. Newton Evans
Hiram C. Hoover
H. D. Markley
Edwin Hallowell
BE. L. Acker
William Henry Sutton
Lower Mercer
The Boy Drove Nerves Onlookers Terrified Street Crash
A boy driving an Indian pony in a sulky on Carson Street near Twenty Street lost control as the sulky tipped, sending rider and horse to the pavement. Onlookers feared a fatality, but the man and boy were rescued. the first question from the injured man was about his hat.
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Carson Street
Twentieth Street
Resentment Grows Over Boycott Call In Coronets
A large meeting in Coronets Georgia condemned the force bill and rejected a commercial boycott. Resolutions urge national unity of patriots to oppose the bill as a threat to Southern commerce and financial stability.
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Coronets
Shorter Hours Drive Chicago Bakers Strike
In Cariaco on July 26, about 1500 journeymen bakers from the German Union in Chicago quit work without notice to demand two hours less on Saturday. Friction with small bakery proprietors sparked the action. The union will be at headquarters to hear communications from the Bosses' Association. If not settled soon, up to 1500 additional workers of other nationalities may join a citywide walkout.
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Cariaco
Chicago
Journeymens
Bosses’ Association
Lee
McKinney defends prompt Wallace arrest and clean Townsend
Dr. McKinney says he never delayed Wallace arrest and pushed for thorough investigation. He claims the arrest delay stemmed from attorneys needing to arrange testimony and insists Townsend’s two year nomination involved no money or bribery.
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McKinney
Wallace
Townsend
Republican congressional primaries affirm E B Taylor renomination
In Youxestown on July 26 the Republican primaries produced no opposition to Congressman E B Taylor in any ward. Delegates favored his renomination, signaling broad support for the incumbent.
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Youxestown
E. B. Taylor
Finances of the Johnstown Flood Committee Disclosed
The Johnstown Flood Finance Committee reports receipts of 356 821 27 with 158 650 paid to direct relief. About 100 000 remains, much to fund bridges and fire department costs. Auditing is promised as critics accuse funds of benefiting property holders over victims.
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the Herald Today
Johnstown
Fire Department
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Guatemala's Queer Hotel Described by English Tourist
An English tourist recounts the Richeliean in Guatemala City as the queerest hotel he has seen. A one story building with interior courts and orange trees, it formerly housed a rich family banished for alleged conspiracy. Guests are awakened by large flies entering via transoms and called at seven by the flies, a notorious daily routine.
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Chicago Tribune
Guatemala City
Richeliean
Central America
Mexican Minister Romero Heads Home From Washington
Senor M. Romero Mexican Minister at Washington arrives in San Antonio en route to Mexico City. He says the visit is purely personal, though friends here speculate Diaz will promote him within the ministry. Romero warns Central American war harms Mexico and arbitration remains a key issue.
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San Antonio
Tex
Senor M. Romero
Washington
Mexico
Romero
Diaz
Jaance
Dubian
Senor Bonero
Overdose Morphine Ends in Unconscious Near Railroad
A well dressed man found unconscious near the railroad in Masoguinze two weeks after a debauch. Investigation indicates an overdose of morphine caused by temporary insanity. The man is identified as Richard Hanson.
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Masoguinze
Richard Hanson
Budget committee report from Paris dated July 26
The fragment notes a budget committee in Paris on July 26. Details are sparse and no outcome or actions are specified beyond the meeting reference.
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Paris
Chicago Herald reports New York water supply figures
In a striking note, the Chicago Herald states New York with its new viaduct is supplied with BA 000,000 gallons of water daily. Yet, it observes, there are still a few gallons for whisky and beer, despite the vast public supply.
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Chicago Herald
New York
Presidential weights recorded at Mt Gretna visit
On Thursday after the National Guard review at Mt Gretna Pennsylvania President Harrison weighed 193 pounds, General Schofield 206, Postmaster General Wanamaker 173, Attorney General Miller 161. The throne chair used at the meal will be kept as a souvenir.
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Lepagnos
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Mt. Gretna
Harrison
Adams Express Company
Schofield
Wanamaker
Miller
Inter State Commission criticized as political tool
The Inter State Commission, as seen by the Boston Advertiser, is blamed for being more political than public spirited. The piece notes that the commission’s creation was a mistake and that its energies are devoted to political ends rather than the people’s benefit.
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Inter-State Commission
The
Boston Advertiser
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Douglass Praises Hayti Progress on Washington Visit
Frederick Douglass United States Minister to Hayti says he was not snubbed on returning from Hayti and notes rapid 20 year progress in Port au Prince. He describes the climate, economy led by coffee exports, and a constitutional government with a mixed population, praising education and religious plurality. He will extend a 60 day leave and return to Washington in autumn.
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Prederick Douglass
United States
Hayti
Washington
Frederick Douglass
W Hayti
Diararce
Port A. Prince
State Department
Port-au Prince
Avery
Hay
Douglass
Legitime
Hippolite
Port-au-Prince
Thia
Europe
Bay of
Naples
Havti
Traveling tinker Charles Disbrough Arrested in Grove Case
Evanavislle July 26 Charles Disbrough a traveling tinker from Pittsburg was arrested on a serious charge preferred by Mrs Grove. He posted bail and will face the law.
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Evanavislle
Charles Disbrough
Pittsburg
Mrs. A Grove
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