Addressing American Shipping and Global Policy
The document outlines US aims to restore the American merchant marine, reform banking and currency safeguards, and expand forest reserves and irrigation. It calls for a transoceanic cable, a canal project, and Monroe Doctrine emphasis, plus stronger navy and disciplined army with a merit-based system.
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President Urges Civil Service Expansion and Indian Reforms
The speech recommends extending the civil service to the District of Columbia and insular possessions, with appointments under civil service rules. It calls for breaking up tribal funds into individual holdings, tighter control of allotment leases, and aligning Indian marriage laws and schooling with white standards. It also praises several expositions, supports a permanent census bureau, and urges continued moderation in China while noting global grief over royal deaths.
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Cleveland Mayor Johnson wins leave to seek mandamus on railroad valuations
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland gains permission to file a mandamus petition against the state board of railroad equalization. He argues railroads are under-assessed at about 23 percent of true value while Ohio real estate sits near 60 percent, seeking a 60 percent valuation and a duplicate total near 356 million dollars. The Attorney General will demur, setting a merits hearing.
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Tetanus deaths halt vaccination in Camden city
Camden New Jersey reports nine tetanus deaths in three weeks following vaccination. Ada Heath 13 and Georgianna Overby 9 died after signs of lockjaw appeared days after vaccination. Health board suspends vaccination. cases under observation as vaccine germs inquiry continues. Separate: Merchantville reports four year old Sarah Johnson also died of tetanus. Pan American exposition medal winners must pay manufacturing costs to receive their medals.
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