System of good conduct records boosts railway workforce
Merbert J topgood describes a New York Street Railway Co system that logs daily conduct, offenses, and service length to reward good behavior and regulate promotions. The program, started in 1895, records every offense and provides fair hearings, allotting advancement to long-serving, disciplined employees amid a changing staff of over fifty five-year veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vreplind
New York
Celent Servis
Chris
In History and Obits From Thoreday March 19 1908
A compact list of historical dates and obituaries notes births deaths from 1650 to 1908. It includes William of Orange 1650 1734 and poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich 1838 1907, plus entries on Lucknow Ta glen insurgents and astronomical events. It also contains many political campaign notices for Democratic candidates Edward F Tittelmaugh Charles L Justice and others seeking county offices such as Recorder Prosecuting Attorney Infirmary Director Probate Judge and related posts in Marion County.
Still on the War Path Against State Treasurer Candidate Green
A harsh editorial in a hidden issue of The Blade attacks Ohio state treasurer candidate C Green. It questions McKinnon’s earnings, audits, and state appropriations, accusing the auditor and treasurer of negligence and improper methods. The piece links Green to party leadership and argues for his withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vranchol Republican
Ohio
C. Green
Green
Toledo
Blade
Wade
Steen
Staby
McKinnondom
MacKinnon
Senate
Howe
Esa
Leenwarer
Political talk and party splits in 1902 era debates
The article surveys Democratic and Republican factions, naming Bourke, Cockran, Bryan, Hearst, Tammany Hall, and figures in Ohio politics. It references World editorials on McLean, Mouser, and the Cleveland Democratic alignment, plus legal cases and public service topics, noting party tensions and calls for restraint in rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ] Murphy
Bourke
Cockum
Tamiowny
Domnister
Cockran
Hearst
Craton Attis Hearst
New York World
William Jennings
Marion County Democratic Sheriff and Commissioner Candidates
Multiple letters to the editor announce candidacies for sheriff and county commissioner in Marion County. Messrs Conklin Spicer Trout Last Creasap and others seek nomination subject to the Democratic county convention on May 2, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadltor Mirror
Viense
Trebate Idea
Charles W. Haherman
Marion County
B. F. Conklin
Pleasant Township
POR
Frank L. Spicer
Howling Green
Fastor Mirror
Faitor Mirror
A. H. Trout
Claridon
Ealtor Mirror
B. Creasap
Salt Rock Township
President Winscut Mexica Bias Declines Run
The article notes the president decline of a potential dstvqnth form campaign and hints at establishing precedent for Sick Joe Cannon to follow. Swotral America-Gab quiets, but Maytl remains unseen as tensions ease briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winscut
Mexica
Joe Cannon
America
Maytl
Immigrant Count Claims Monte Carlo Wealth Amid Liner Incident
A man aboard the Cedric, returning from Medilarraeen ports, presents himself as Count Re Sombling and claims a derailed European fortune. He says his father, Baron Schilding, sends only $150 monthly and intends to provide $1,000 via U S officials. he fears he cannot return until his father dies as immigration officers release him after a half hour detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amone
Cedric
Medilarraeen
Heomtine
Monte Carl
Lin
Monte Carlo
Jorg
Austria
Sehilding
Europe
Teachers Must Suffer A Cut In Salaries
Mobile authorities report drastic salary reductions for teachers effective with the new term. The Kindergarten, muse and manual training departments are cut or eliminated. A tuition fee of 18 dollars annually is set for high period, with future higher costs likely. A businessmen meeting gathered to challenge the validity of the prohibition proposal.
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Mobile
Ali
Galeries of
Secretary Matcalp Placed on the Stand
Washington Sweet 19 Beeroe Hurry of the Navy Metenil testified before the committee about corruption charges involving Hecke Bost company and related Bill. He faced questions on whether the pending bill restricted him and described shifting answers under scrutiny.
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Washington
Ancestor Worship Debate at Cleveland Private Schools
A Cleveland talk argues private schools risk democracy by caste, wealth, and aristocracy while public schools foster merit and healthy competition. Professors Perkins and Westenhaver address high school and college culture, warning private institutions may erode civic spirit and national unity as social divisions grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Marth
Mir
Korniiayer
Wosan
Hank
Witin
Emima My Perkins
Boye Jour
C. Westenhaver
Abe Hummel Released From Blackwell's Inland
ABE HUMMEL released from Blackwell's Inland in New York after serving time for perjury. He left Bisckwells for penitentiary in the early Thursday hours, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Hummel
Blackwell's Inland
New York
Marci Abe
Bisckwells
Change to the U S flag design debated by congressman
Congressman Ralph D. Cole reports a Urbana letter opposing a proposed flag reform. The writer, a civil war veteran, urges preserving the current stars and stripes while suggesting a revised shield with 12 stars for original states and other states represented by alternate figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry
Union
Cole
Opposition to Ansberry WN fades as Hughes idea studied
The speaker notes opposition to Ansberry WN has softened while expressing strong interest in Mr. Hughes suggestion. He plans to present the water matter at the appropriate time, signaling a cautious but attentive approach to a pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansberry
Hughes
Democratic County Convention nominates Marion and state delegates
The Democratic county convention for Marion County Ohio convenes to nominate county officers for the November 1908 election and select nine delegates and nine alternates to the state convention in Columbus May 6 1908. Delegates are apportioned by precincts and caucuses set for May 2 1908. officers include auditor probate judge treasurer clerk of court recorder surveyor coroner and three commissioners. The state convention will nominate presidential electors and other statewide offices with delegates chosen by primaries or conventions.
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Marion County
Oslo
Tollowa
Conmon Pleas
Marion
Ohio
Kach
John M. Pattison
Aspertion Union
Howling Green Caledonia
Willig
Jakuo Villowe
New Bloomington
Montgomery Kant
Montgomery West Viciiant Township
Prospect Township
Kiehlend
Moral
Salt Hook
Scott Township
Vyully Township
Waldo Village
Waldo Township
Jaco IV
Conveniow
The
Democrata of
Columbus
John M. Patteson
Ve Party
County Board of Deputy
State Supervisors of Elections
United States
Icommittes
State Central Committee
Lange
Board of
Pubue Works
Supreme Court
Larme
Denver
Adama Lickinger
Medina
Meiga
Carroll
Mercer
Champaign
Miami Atclark
Monroe
Clermont
Montgomery
Unnton
Monan
Columbiana
Morrow
Coshocton
Muskingum
Crawford
Noble
Cuyahoga
Ottawa
Darkey
Poulding
Vetunce
Perry
Demware
Mokaway Tiene Fee
Palrfield
Portage Payette & Pronto Franklin
Putnam Fulton
Richland G
Galia Ross
Ean. Sandusky
Areene
Selot
Charlios A
Hy Kamiy
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Merbert J
Topgood
Marion Daily Mirror
J. Burgess
A. G. Holla
United Proms Telegraph
Lews Service
Thoreday
William Tle
William of Orange
Kensington
Th McKean
Eigner
New London
William TR. Dowen, Molen
Lucknow
Eug
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Bow , Ton
Mercury
Mirror
Epward F Tittelmaugh
Yor Proscutor
Charles L. Justice
Eilitor Mirror
Co. B. Prebman
Tutiemary
Democratic Coker
Charles Hareler
Green Camp
Marion Beutity
Homer
Johnson
Brevanian
Mouser
Mons
Wood
Marry Orchard
Board of Pardons
Haywood and Pettibone
Mort
Tade Feht
Porvker
Dek
Kolves
Singer
Pather
Leo Scoma
Colorado
Addison Bain
Public Service
Commission Seles
Mower
Noel Hos
Lonwawonio
Roosevelt
Tivite
Penate
Brownsville
Sheri
the Mirror
Pelaso
Sherif
John G. Stark
George Orlans
J. H. Raub
Bowling Green Township
Henry Shit
Pleasant ‘Township
Mehland ‘Township
Paul
Orton
Luke Walton
Erie
C. G. Wiant
Cuba
Canada
Iceland
Scott
Count
Matcalp
OF All
Dr. King
J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mount, N.C
Tschanen Brothers
S. Main Street
Polo
Uriebaville
Ve. Marlon
Volo
Urbana
Mt At Wild Caucunes
W. Jacoby
Sphnchr
Democratic State Central Committee
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