Roosevelt Fights Political Assessments in Civil Service
Civil Service Commissioner Theo Roosevelt vows to prosecute those collecting political contributions from department clerks and warns Virginia association members against such actions. He supports pursuing the case in court and criticizes Elam allies for dirt-throwing tactics while noting officials’ careful stance to avoid outside meddling.
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Reading of the Civil Service and Political Activity
The Civil Service Commission answers Mayor Hart's question on how officials may engage in politics. It cites the President's 1886 regulation and postmaster instructions, outlining that removals hinge on prohibited reasons, while official voters may express views. Discretion on proper participation rests with the President. the commission clarifies contributions at request of political committees may be lawful or unlawful depending on context.
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Boston
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New Mexico in the Union Governor Urges Statehood Aid
Governor L Bradford Prines in his annual report to the Interior Secretary highlights land tithe issues in New Mexico and outlines action needed for statehood. He argues New Mexico’s population and literacy trends favor admission while noting past congressional actions and objections. He presses for admission despite arguments against it.
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New Mexico
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Civil Service Victory in Washington District Officers
The Washington District Commissioners adopt civil service reform with three members, one Democrat one Republican and one army officer, declaring no future political appointments by party followers but by the commission. Mr Douglass objects saying such foreknowledge is unprecedented for a governing body.
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Vestibule train wrecked near Kansas City on October 31
At dawn a Chicago Santa Fe vestibule passenger train derailed after a rail failure. The engine cleared, but most cars left the track or overturned. Several passengers were seriously injured including D Campbell of Chicago, Thomas Beck of Kiowa, Kan, George, and Charles Newhouse of Peoria. Ten to twelve others hurt as crews evacuate to Kansas City for care.
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Tragic scaffold collapse at Vanderburgh Court House
At 10 30 this morning a scaffold rope failed during work on the new Vanderburgh county Court House dome. Adolph Rice and Louis Heck, from Evansville, were injured when debris fell from a damaged scaffold. One man died on the scene and the other was seriously hurt.
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Beware fake Hoff Malt Extract imitators in the market
A warning that imitators flood the market of Johann Hoff's Malt Extract tonic nutritive. Genuine bottles bear the signature Jobson Hoff on the neck. Eisner & Mendelson announce agents at 6 Barclay Street, New York.
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Purity and purchase prompts for Walker's wax soap
An ad compiles soap promotions and product pitches for Walker's wax soap claiming purity and soft hands. It also lists rail excursion tickets, cabinet photos, and jewelry offers with multiple Pittsburgh area merchants and dates. The fragmentary text blends consumer goods, travel deals, and photography services from various shops.
Transcontinental rail talks and late news briefs
Negotiations completed to run through trains from Chicago to Salt Lake City linking Rock Island Denver Rio Grande Midland and Rio Grande Western. Various items report weather, a stage fainting by Emily Rigl in San Francisco, a man shooting himself over stamps, political moves in Illinois and Kansas, and railroad corporate denials about Alton purchase and cross-state networks.
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Rip
Government Telegraph Rates Set By Postmaster General
Postmaster General Wanamaker fixes Government telegraph rates for day and night messages across distances. He seeks an independent five member commission with Western Union to study costs and propose equitable rates for the next fiscal year.
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Wanamaker
Green
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Traveler James Fleming Missing After Illness En Route
A 68 year old traveler James Fleming left Glasgow September 14 bound for St Louis. He reached Philadelphia safely but fell ill between Philadelphia and Pittsburg and stopped in Pittsburg. He has not been heard from since and anxious relatives seek information. John Moodie reports Fleming’s condition and last known location.
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Soft Eyelets Revolution in Corsets
The Ball and Kabo corsets use loops of lace instead of metal eyelets offering rust resistance and durable wear. Customers can try them two to three weeks and return if not right, with money back guaranteed if a soft-eyelet corset fails within a year except the steels. Cuiiaco Corset Co. operates in Chicago and New York.
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