Red tape and loafing in Washington departments spark reform debate
Gilson Gardner recalls Roosevelt's push against red tape as clerks and petty officials delay government work. Stories of clock stamps, newspaper reading, and loafing by women clerks highlight bureaucratic inefficiency. The piece argues breaking red tape could outdo antitrust actions in impact. A Tacoma burglary confession and a Fourth of July rail promo also appear.
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Gilson Gardner
Seattle Star
Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Inington
Sec
Navy
Congress
Odda
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Interior Department
Commissioner of the Land Office
Jas. Tawney
Kellog Warns on Fire Safety Before Fourth of July
Kellog issues guidelines to residents for the fire-crasher period. Keep moss on old roofs from igniting, ensure private fire apparatus is ready, attach small hoses, and fill pails and barrels with water. Remove rubbish from sidewalks and roofs, wet sidewalks, and cover openings to reduce fire risk.
Thieves Loot Sloop at Schwabacher's Dock
Charley Frank reports the theft of his sloop at Schwabacher's dock on a Friday night into Saturday morning. Thieves caused police trouble by ringing the headquarters telephones with complaints while making off with $8 in cash.
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Victima
Charley Frank
Schwabacher's Dock
Funston
London
Burglary and Theft Report From Local Streets
The Diamond Lee Company reports a horse and buggy stolen from Wilbur's cafe on Second Street. a trunk from Union depot to the steamer Seward vanished after express delivery. Robert Toole's trunk did not reach its destination. W R Clements' room at Mikado House lost trousers. James May reports a $200 diamond ring from 1016 Fourth. Police follow up as Sunday reports promised.
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Diamond Lee Company
Wilbur
Robert Toole
Union Depot
Seward
Toole
W. R. Clements
Mikado House
James May
Health and Pleasure Alki Natatorium Under One Roof
The Alki Natatorium offers a warm comfortable indoor facility for health and leisure activities, all housed under a protective roof. The space promises a welcoming environment for visitors seeking recreation and wellness.
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Alki Natatorium
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Lyman J. Gage
Roose
Velt
Tary Shaw
Armstrong
Post Office Department
Northern Pacific
Seattle
N. P
Beattie
Joun Cort
Mer
Eyal Engagement
Innes
New York
Portland Exposition
Kryl
Prickes
Tacoma
J. Ryne
Denholm
Charles Swine
Columbus
Ohio
Olympia
Capitol City
Galbraith
Sam
F. M. Conn
Alaska
Bagley’s
Eskay
Uncle Sam
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Ave
Kellogg
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Nelson, Inc
Madison and
Spring Streets
Heady’s Barber Shop
Chicago
Harry Silver
Yester Way
Houghton & Hunter
Jewe
First Avenue
Kline & Rosenberg
Lewis P. Lewis
County of
King
State of Washington
Spring Brook
Renton
Maple
Pioneer Building
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Nordhoff & CO
New York Liquor Co
First Ave
County of King
Evans Manufacturing Company
New York Block
Rossman and Johnson
W. A. Doherty
Pacific Block
Brown
MacDougall & Southwick's
San- Gay
W. G. Carpenter
Boston
P. O. Potter
Hartford, Conn
Longwell Johnston
Buffalo, N. Y
H. Bishop
Norfolk
Nervia Company
Detroit
Michigan
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