Civil Service Tests Sought for Census Bureau Posts
Correspondence from the Massachusetts Civil Service Reform League argues for competitive examinations to select census clerks. Secretary Porter's reply notes legal limits, proposing tests focusing on exact tasks like indexing, stenography, typing, and calculations. Mr. Hunt is tasked with preparing the exam questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carr
Wasnineror City
Census Bureau
Massachusetts Civil Service Reform League
Boston
Robert J. Porter
Civil Service
Massachusetts
Carroll D. Wright
Great Britain
D. B. Eaton
Engtland
R. H. Dana
Afr. Porter
Secretary of the Interior
Civil Service Commission
Census Office
Census Force
William C. Hunt
Massachusetts ‘Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Hunt
Massachusetts Bureau
Too Many Prayers for Lo A Salty Letter from a Cherokee
Washington June 26 L B Bell a half breed member of the Cherokee council writes from Vinta I F to a friend in Washington denouncing what he calls excessive Christian prayers over Native people He accuses benevolent reformers of robbing them while professing brotherly love and suggests conversion would be coercive and ruinous to their customs The letter preserves a harsh critique of historical and ongoing missionary efforts toward Indians with biting sarcasm and a cynical view of Christian benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
L. B. Bell
Cherokee Council
Washington
Bell
Vinta
I. F
Mary
America
Columbus
Plymouth Rock
San Francisco
Ely
Carr to the Capital and Department Duty
The report notes General Clark Carripenk at the state department receiving instructions for prospective duties. Gary Blaine and Everett led the Ainlematic division as assistants, with ongoing departmental work and plans to return to Galesburg. A Europe wait and a July timeframe are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Carr
Wasnikorow Crey
Clark Carripenk
Krona
Gary Blaine
Wharton
Everett
Ainlematic Division
Department
Galesburg
Europe
Local Names List of Individuals Across Cities
A fragment listing individuals with surnames Spalding Warner Harper Becker Markstrom Holmes Hetzel Blinn and associated towns such as Champaign Warsaw Grand Lodge Mendon Merrill Antigo and others in Wisconsin Michigan Michigan-Knuute. The text appears as an OCR fragment detailing names and places without a cohesive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spalding
Champaign
Charles W. Warner
Hoopsten
George “W
Harper, Robinson
Edward P. Becker
Extra Session in November Expected for Congress
Washington June 26 It is thought the extra session the president is to call will not occur until November. The impression had been Congress would be called in October but several prominent Republican senators say the president will not summon Congress before the first week in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Congress
Chamber
Yale
Russell Harrison
S’ Sody
Paris
Samar
William Nelson
Samusk Bawden
Christopher Grant
Oskaloosa
Chicago and Northwestern
Jefferson Junction
Wis
John Rath
Clara Slater
New Haven
Ills
Will Slater
Will Mabley
Will
Joe Downer
E. B. Thompson
Fife Lake
Mich
B. Flanders
Chicago
Milwaukee
American Institute of Homeopathy
Minneapolis
Woodstock
Canada
Census districts assigned for next national count
Superintendent Porter of the census bureau announces the division of the country into 173 census districts each under a supervisor. Illinois has 8 districts, Indiana 6, Iowa 4, Michigan 6, Minnesota 4, Ohio 8, and Wisconsin 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Porter
Census Bureau
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
French Maid Testifies in McDow Murder Trial
Marie Bardayron, Dawson's French maid, testified that McDow chased her with advances while Dawson's family was apart. She described his odd story of a German wife, plans to divorce, and a possible marriage after a North Carolina divorce. The session closed with her calm, restrained testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
McDow
Dawson
Marie Bardayron
Capt. Dawson
North Carolina
The Indiana Miners Face Wage Reduction
In Brazin Indiana the state board of charities met with block coal operators and miners in secret all day. A separate two hour session with operators produced a strong figures case. It is believed the miners will accept the wage cut and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazin
Ind
State Board of Charities
Oscar C. McCullough
FE. B. Martindale
John R. Elder
Alex Johnson
Mesdames
W. A. Peelle
EB. B. Martindale
Indianapolis
Grey Parade of Turners in Cincinnati Parade and Picnic
A grand parade of Turners in Cincinnati assembled yesterday, marching in six divisions to Inwood park for a picnic. Police, officials, and guests led the procession with Col. Gus Tafel and Hon. Ben Butterworth addressing the crowd. Prizes at Inwood park honored societies and individuals including South St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, West Minneapolis, and Dayton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Inwood Park
Gus Tafel
Ben Butterworth
Mosby
Smith
Bode
Great Army of
Turners
South St. Louis
Chicago
St. Joseph
Charles Backhaus
Milwaukee
Rough on American Doctors in Yale Address
Professor H C Wool of the University of Pennsylvania spoke at Yale College on the medical profession and public. He asserted fewer than 20 percent of U S medical graduates pass the German state exam for licensing and that American diplomas lack weight without legal certification. He also attacked homeopathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
H. C. Wool
University of Pennsylvania
Medical Department
Yale ‘College
Woods
United States
Germany
Wood
Boating Party Drowns Near Albany River
A boating party from Hudson, New Jersey, including John Mattimore Edward and Joseph Cote Maud Maggie Horner and two Horner sisters, was struck by a tug near Bath on the river opposite Knickerbocker Ice houses. Evangeline and the boat capsized at 9 30 p m with all others drowning. Joseph Cote escaped but was nearly exhausted after trying to rescue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bix
Albany
John Mattimore
Edward
Joseph Cote
Maud
Maggie Horner
Horner
Hudson, NL
Knickerbocker
Bath
Evangeline
Farmers Face Losses Amid Embezzlement Probe
Fragmented OCR indicates farmers suffered nearly 350,000 in losses from a failure and are now joining to convict an embezzlement suspect. Names and specifics are unreadable but imply a legal action and collective farmer response.
Foraker's Friends Fight to Outpace Opponents at Ohio GOP Meet
Ohio Republicans gathered 828 delegates at Cleveland's Metropolitan Opera House to set their platform. Key notes praised Harrison and Blaine while debating civil service reform. The governorship race centered on Foraker, Kennedy, Butterworth, Thompson, Grosvenor, Hanna, and McKinley with McKinley denying a bid. The platform pledges adherence to national GOP principles and pensions for Union veterans, plus protection for American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catuusus
Ohio
Metropolitan Opera House
W. C. Cooper
Mount Vernon
Col Cooper
Harrison
Blaine
William McKinley, Jr
Committee On Resolutions
Cooper
Republican Party
Foraker
Congressman Kennedy
Kennedy
Ben Butterworth
A. C. Thompson
C. H. Grosvenor
William McKinley
Maj. McKinley
Grosvenor
McKinley
Senate
United States
Foster
Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
Union
Congress
Fragmentary court note on continuance agreement
A partial OCR fragment references a plea or case where the parties agreed to a continuance. The readable text notes an afternoon session and a vaunted discussion of delaying proceedings. No further factual details are available in the legible portion.
Chronicle notes on political inquiries and clan statements
John A. Beggs spent two hours with the state's attorney answering questions about Cronin and was told Cronin had never been tried. A mysterious writer to Judge Longenecker has not revealed identity. Luke Dillon defends Clan na Gael as loyal and harmless amid assassination imputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cage
John A. Beggs
Cronin
Longenecker
Luke Dillon
Clan-na-Gael
Whiteling Poisoner Hanged After Family Murders in Philadelphia
Sarah Jane Whiteling, who poisoned her husband and two children for life insurance totaling 560 dollars, was hanged in Moyamensing jail. Witnesses described her calm, prayerful conduct and firm step to the scaffold before the deadly rope ended the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sarah Jane A. Whiteling
Moyamensing
Norristown
Sarah Jane Whiteling
Red Nose Mike Hanged In Wilkesbarre Prison Yard
Michael Rizello known as Red Nose Mike was executed by hanging at 10 am in the Wilkesbarre prison yard for the October murder of Paymaster McClure and his assistant Hugh Flanagan. He faced the gallows with composure as two accomplices who fled to Italy await extradition discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Nose
Mike
Wilkesbarre
Michael Rizello
Red Nose Mike
Paymaster McClure
Hugh Flanagan
Rizello
Rizzito
Italy
J. P. McClure
McFadden
Seventh National convention of labour statistics bureaux opens
Hartford hosts the seventh National convention of the bureaux of statistics of labor with leaders Carroll D Wright Lee Merriweather John S Lord Alfred H Heath H M Stark E R Hutchins and John Lamb present Wright re elected president Hotchkiss vice president and Hutchins secretary Des Moines chosen for next meeting location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Statisticians
Hartford
Conn
Bureaux’ of Statistics of Labor
Carroll D. Wright
Washington
Lee Merriweather
Missouri
John 8. Lord
Illinois
Alfred H. Heath
Michigan
H. M. Stark
Wisconsin
E. R. Hutchins
Iowa
John Lamb
Minnesota
S. M. Hotchkiss
Wright
Hadley
Connecticut
Des Moines
Scores on the Diamond in Chicago Ball Game Highlights
New York overwhelmed Chicago Colts 12 to 8 as the league’s schedule showed wins for several western teams over eastern rivals. Indianapolis topped Boston 6 to 4 and Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to 6 in five innings due to rain. Brooklyn downed Columbus 4 to 2 and St Louis beat Cincinnati 8 to 7 with Athletic 7 Baltimore 8 in Philadelphia. Western League games featured Minneapolis 6 Saint Joseph 3 and Saint Paul 13 Denver 12 in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Colts
Chicago
Indianapolis
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Washington
American Association
Brooklyn
Columbus
St. Louis
St Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia—Athletic
Baltimore
Louisville
Western Teague
Ne’ BE ' Joseph
Minneappolis
St Joseph
Denver
St. Paul
Sioux
Des Moines
Sioux City
New York Group Eyes Sullivan Bout Site Around New Orleans
Messia Harding Stevenson and Donovan from New York toured potential venues in New Orleans on June 26 as a committee of sporting men considered sites for the Sullivan fight. Honey Island in the Pearl River district impressed the group, but no final choice was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Messia
Harding
Stevenson
Donovan
Battle Ground
New ‘Orleans
Honey Island
Pearl River
Farm laborer Eugene Emery killed at Oak. girl Cor a Grimes hurt
Report notes Eugene Emery a farm laborer aged 40 killed a 13 year old girl named Cora Grimes at Oak during the night. Emery acted strangely and was accused of attacking the girl before an apparent mob threatened to lynch him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mxpina
Eugene Emery
Cora Grimes
Oak
Emery
Mrs Hayes dies after long illness in Frewant
The wife of ex President Hayes died at 6 30 am after a sudden worsening overnight. Flags were lowered citywide and condolence telegrams poured in from President Harrison and others as Gen Hayes and family mourn the loss.
Nina Van Zandt to star in new stage production in fall
New York report from June 96 notes Nina Van Zandt the Chicago heiress who sought marriage to August Spies may appear on stage next season. Joseph Hayworth owner of Paul Kauvar has offered her this role and she is expected to lead the anarchist drama when it opens in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning Golng
New York
Nina van’ Zandt
Chicago
August
Joseph’ Hayworth
Paul Kauvar
Paul’s Answer to Roosevelt Is Defiant in Milwaukee
Milwaukee June 26 Postmaster Paul denies charges by the civil service commission as false claiming his appointment followed civil service rules. He says the local officials had only been involved as standard procedure and not due to favoritism or improper influence. He defends the process and asserts all steps met examinations and official requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Wis
Civil Service
Commission
Sei
Focal J
Petwee Sary
Farnell Commission Testimony Dismisses Le Caron Affiliation
On June 25 in London at the Parnell commission Joseph Kenny testified he did not know Le Caron and denied introducing him to Mr. Sexton. He stated Le Caron had a false face and he would not admit him into his house, warning that such a figure would deter honest men from associating with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnell Commission
London
Parnell Commission
Joseph Kenny
le Caron
Sexton
Arann
Te Caron
That Obstinate Cincinnati Woman Declares Ten Year Stand
Cincinnati June 26 Mrs White the woman jailed for contempt for refusing to reveal the child's whereabouts remains obstinate and vows to stay jailed ten years rather than disclose the baby's paternity. The baby has not been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dr. Tumblety Remandee In New York Court
Francis Tumblety, the eccentric physician indicted for assaulting George Davis on June 4, appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. He offered no defense for his prior absence and was remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumblety
New York
Francis Tumblety
George Davis
Britons Flank on the Yacht Race in London
The yacht squadron resolves that it cannot accept the proposed new need of git of the America's cup, marking a setback in the ongoing race preparations in London on June 26.
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London
Weather outlook for the Midwest and Great Lakes
The indications for the next thirty six hours from 3 p m yesterday show Wisconsin and Upper Michigan fair and cooler with northwesterly winds. Indiana Illinois and Lower Michigan expect a touch warmer before Illinois cools with southerly winds. Iowa will have fair skies and winds turning northwesterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Markets Report From CNICANO June 25
Quotations show mixed commodity values across grains livestock and produce. Wheat futures ranged from 73 to 83 cents with various delivery months. corn and oats posted modest moves. livestock prices remained firm with hogs and cattle trading near previous levels. Produce featured steady butter eggs and potatoes with selective gains in berries and apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicano
Board of Trade
C. Park
Lu'y
Lord —Luly
Elgin
Beatty
New York
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Webbs
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Middletown
Frederick City
White House
Evarts Wittily
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