Distribution of Political Pie and Wilson Patronage
Washington reports that President elect Wilson will soon face patronage decisions with 10,839 positions open under civil service rules. The piece outlines expected divides by department and the long-standing practice of Senate and Representative influence in appointing postmasters, marshals, and other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Bermuda
Taft
Civil Service
Avill
Senate
U.S
National Capital
White House
State
Treasury
War
Army
Justice
Post Office
Navy
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce and Labor
Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Interstate Commerce Commisson
Library of Congress
La Follette Endorses Clyde Tavenner for Congress From Illinois
LaFollette's Magazine endorses Clyde H. Tavenner a talented progressive Democrat and longtime Washington correspondent, noting his integrity and industry. Voters chose him to represent Illinois Fourteenth District, based on merit and his national capital reporting. The endorsement claims bias-free due to the magazine's Republican stance and highlights exclusive Washington letters published here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
United States
Robert H. LaFollette
Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington
Congress
Illinois
la Follette
Tavenner
National Capital
Marital Notices Include Owensboro Couples and Spencer County Pairings
The list records multiple marriage intentions and unions in Kentucky. Names include Walter Buchroeder and Lorene Prophetter both of Owensboro. Maud Frank and Arthur Niles of Spencer county. Walter Singer and Clyde Heady of Spencer county. Bernard Bressler and Mary Masters of Dale. L. E. Hays and Lucy Johnson of Kentucky. Fred Kellams and Anna Bratcher of Rockport. Samuel Gill and Jane Clay of Spencer county. and a Warrick county pairing of a man identified with Susie Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter. M. Buchroeder
Owensboro
Lorene E. Prophetter
Arthur Niles
Spencer County
Maud Frank
John F. Dyer
Walter Singer
Clyde Heady
Bernard ©. Bressler
Rockport
Mary Masters
Dale
L. E. Hays
Kentucky
Lucy Johnson
Fred Kellams
Carpenter Rockport
Anna Bratcher
Samuel Gill
Jane Clay
Charles Heck
Farmer Warrick County
Susie Bradley
Warrick County
County Board Allows Short Course Dismissals
A county Board of Education resolution passed last Monday permits county schools to dismiss next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for the Agricultural Short Course to be held in the city. Teachers are to attend the meetings and as many pupils as possible will also be released from class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Tueday
Will Move to California Personal Property Sale Notice
W A Fee advertises for sale his personal property and plans to leave Rockport in a few weeks for Calexico California where he intends to make his future home. His little daughter Jerma left for that place Monday. Mee's BON Harry.
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W. A. Fee
Rockport
Calexico
Calif
Jerma
Bon Harry
Two sheriff sales advertised including land of C S Finch
The Democrat notes two sheriff sales: land held by C S Finch in the suit of James R Montgomery Co and a Jackson township farm belonging to David Mccullough in the suit of John Whitaker. It laments mud and clouds on Main Street and mentions a banquet at the Spencer House for the Rockport brass band with a witty aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport Brass Band
Spencer House
C.S. Finch
James R. Montgomery
Democrat
Land Lady
Rockport
Bonaparte
Lafayette
Washington
Gerrtt Smith
Republican papers worry over dissension in Democrats
The Republican papers claim Democratic ranks split over tariff in Congress. They say Democrats in National Congress did well on tariff questions in past sessions and should again. Taft vetoes hinder lower tariffs on essential goods, but Republicans count on no real Democratic division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Congress
Pres. Taft
Woman Rescued After Jump Into North Rockport Cistern
Mrs Lloyd Poole attempted suicide by leaping into a cistern at Will Cowens home in North Rockport. Despondency over ill health suspected. she was rescued by her husband and neighbors and is now improving. Also noted is Cumberland Telephone Co blasting a bluff section to place a crossing pole for river wires to Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Poole
Will Cowen
Poole
North Rockport
Cumberland Telephone Co
Kentucky
M. Fs Underhill
Mayme K. Dugan
Demoplis
Ala
Thomas Courtney Senn
Birmingham
Sroom
Vote Letter from Seattle Woman Urges Presidential Cast
Mrs. John Stevenson of Seattle writes to Mrs. J. H. Taylor in this city claiming she cast her vote for president. The fragmentary note hints at civic engagement but is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevenson
Seattle
Washington
J. H. Taylor
Evansville Judge Logsdon Badly Hurt In Auto Collision
Evansville jurist Judge Hiram M. Logsdon and Mrs. Logsdon were injured when their Logsdon electric coupe was struck by a Green River Road car Saturday night at 7:30. The judge lost his right eye to glass, suffered skull fracture and facial injuries. the wife endured a severe ankle sprain and shock. Both were hospitalized. the judge underwent eye removal surgery. The car struck from the rear as Mrs. Logsdon, driving, misjudged the street car’s proximity. If stable, the judge may resume duties in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram M. Logsdon
Evansville
Logsdon Electric Auto
Judge Logsdon
Circuit
Elect Givens
Logsdon
Kentucky Leader Backs Civil Service for Postmasters
Ollie James of Kentucky urges revoking Taft orders placing 35000 postmasters under Civil Service. He argues Civil Service helps pension policies and criticizes Republican officials, saying Democrats should run the government next four years. The piece also notes a May marriage in Demopolis, Ala and upcoming Agricultural short course in the city, plus a Luce township wedding of Hallie Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie James
Kentucky
Pres. Taft
Civil Service
United States Service
Uncle Sam
Democratic Party
Washington
County Officers Bonds Approved After Long Circuit Court Session
Circuit court adjourned to January. Proceedings include sale of real estate by Robert Wood guardian. probate petition for Philip Fogel. judgments in multiple suits including Wood, Baumgaertner, Durre Co. and others. Divorces, guardianships, drain and road matters, licenses granted, and bonds for county officers approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Robert Wood
August Leibring
Fred Huebschman
Philip Fogel
Benj. F. Huffman
E. L. Boyd
Philip Feigel
John C. Jolly
Daniel Oldham
Otto C. Baumgaertner
Charles Wood
Bement-Seitz& Co
Hall & Thurber
Otto Durre Co. Et al
Charles Louminhouser
Otto Durre Co
Eitel Cassadone
Mr. Axton
Frank X. Buxer
St. Meinrad
Henry P. Biedenkopf
Rockport
James W. Gentry
Herbert Wella
Henry’. Kamar
Delbert Dawson
Thos. Strassell
Emeliuction
Philip J. Bretz Reek
John CG. Kinney
John T. Stevenson
S. W. ‘Gwalney
W. W. Kellams
George Wa’ del
James Martin
William Link, Jr
L. C. Walters
Anthony Stevenson
Henry Hoch
CG. Schumacher
Oliver Perry
C Lieb
Areh Stevenson
W. Ketams
L. N. Savage
L. Kramer
Sheriff
Ana
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MR. Wilson
Departments
Commerce
California
Main Street
5Th and
the Plank Road
Castivote
Hallie Stuart
Luce
Ene
Sasha
Spencer
Rockport Water Works Co
Rockport Drain Tile Co
Robert R. Green
William Schriefer
Birdie Grimes
Evansville ‘Railways Co
Madison
Tee
Tsaae Lie ‘Kramer
Wal McCullough
Albert Simmons
Julia Spradlin
J. T. Leonard
Flossie
Egnew
Loren
James H. Egnew
Agnes Egnew
John C. Haines
Ruby Axton
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