Civil service reform urged to end patronage in offices
President Charles W. Eliot of the National Civil Service League calls for full merit-based filling of national offices, free from partisan activity. He cites Taft, Roosevelt, Cleveland and Republican successors, arguing patronage has warped elections and party control. The Democratic Party is urged to embrace the merit system and resist appointive pressures.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charles W. Eliot
National Civil Service League
Eliot
Cleveland
Congress
Republican Party
United States
Taft
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Young couple’s third trip proves love conquers all in cross state marriage
Raymond E. Coon aged nineteen and Ida La Fond aged sixteen wed at Menominee Michigan with justice Martin Van Denburg after multiple attempts to marry. They faced license and consent hurdles with the bride’s parents finally signing needed consent. The couple then returned to Appleton Wisconsin to complete the marriage. Michael La Fond accompanied and signed the required papers.
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Appleton
Wis
Raymond E. Coon
Ida la Fond
Martin van Denburg
Menominee
Mich
Michigan Gretna Green
Ménominee
Apri
Michael la Fond
Michigan City
Nee
Mrs Bailey Hears Her Paramour Sentenced
In Shreveport Louisiana on December 6 Albert L Watson, convicted of murder, was sentenced to hang by Judge T F Watson. Mrs Bailey, who witnessed the outcome, sat in court with little emotion as the would‑be groom was pronounced guilty and slated for execution.
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Shreveport
Albert L Watson
T. F. Watson
Bay
Watson
Blease Defends His Position At Governors Conference
At the Conference of Governors in Richmond, Gov. Cole L. Blease of South Carolina again defended lynching for criminal assault. He declared he would resign rather than let the constitution stand between him and the defense of white women, provoking several attendees to leave. Others, including Gov. Albert W. Gilchrist, criticized mob rule and urged enforcement of the law for all, white or black.
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Richmond
Conference of Governors
Cole i. Blease
South Carolina
Blease
Joseph N. Carey
Wyoming
Carey
Governor Blease
Shafroth
Colorado
Adamson Bill Passes House in Major Interstate Inquiry
The House unanimously approved an amended Adamson bill authorizing a broad inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Commission into interstate carrier property stock and bond issues. It would employ engineers to list property, determine original costs, present value, and value increases from improvements. The measure also covers stock and bond issuance questions, with debate focusing on an amendment. The amendment seeks to regulate or affect securities with full value received. Speaker Clark ruled the stock and bond supervision amendment not eligible for consideration.
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Washington
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Representative Mann
Illinois
Commerce Commission
Congress
Clark
Tugboat Captain Williams Heroic Rescue on Potomac
Captain Robert Williams left his grounded Army tug in fog to swim ashore and summon aid, saving four officers two women and fourteen enlisted men from possible wreck. The stranded vessel near Gresboro Point prompted Forts Washington and Hunt to receive the evacuees. Williams, in command of the tug between the forts, swam with clothes on and rejoined rescue craft. His wife was aboard the vessel. All rescuers belonged to the Fourth Artillery.
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Washington
Robert Williams
Potomac River
Hunt
Williams
Gresboro Point
Maryland
Fortress
Fourth Artillery
Bay Minette Postmaster Race Grows With Applicants
Bay Minette Alabama December 6. The postmaster job open next fall attracts several Democrats eager for the plum under the Wilson administration. Petition circulators include J D Leak J C Burns and J D Byrne with at least six others ready to enter the race. Incumbent Mrs F I Dinwiddie has not said if she will run again.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Wilson
J. D. Leak
J. C. Burns
J. D. Byrne
F. I. Dinwiddie
Youngest Hold Up Man in New York Arrested
Otto Frueh a 12 year old East Side youth is awaiting trial after a failed group robbery attempt on ringside drive. He and two masked companions tried to seize Mrs John Olney’s handbag containing 2000 dollars in cash and jewels before a policeman captured Frueh. his partners escaped.
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New York
New York City
Otto Frueh
East Side
Frueh
John
Olney
The
Stock Exchange
Kidney and Bladder Remedy Claim Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for kidney and bladder issues claiming diabetes and numerous symptoms will vanish quickly. It promises rapid relief from pain, frequent urination, and weakness, selling large bottles at drug stores with free samples by mail.
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Stuert
Stuart
Stuart Drug Company
Atlanta
Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp ‘Drug Corp. Ltd
Sulphur Hair Repair Promises Natural Color Restoratio
A quaint remedy claims to restore natural hair color using a Sulphur and Sage mix. The advertisement argues prevention is easier than whitening and touts quick results with dandruff and scalp issues addressed. An agent from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. promotes the product.
Vacant Lot Sales Offer Prices Listed
Special prices posted for several vacant lots on S State and S Basil with sizes from 47 by 150 feet to 125 by 160 feet. Four lots at N E Dauphin and Tacon Streets are available at 950.00 total or 400.00 each for a large lot on N S Old Shell road near Gilbert Street.
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Old Shell Road
Gilbert St
S. E. Charleston
Dearborn
Conception
Maryland Streets
N. O
Delaware
New Jersey
St. Emanuel Street
S. Hamilton Street
Hall
Bath
Oyster Loaves Advertises Schimpf's Best
An old ad promotes Schimpf's oyster loaves claiming they are the very best with a price of 25 cents per dozen or more items.
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Schimpf
Rheuma remedy sale targets rheumatism in Mobile
A Van Antwerp Drug Corp promotion claims Rheuma cures rheumatism gout lumbago arthritis neuralgia and kidney troubles for 60 cents a bottle with money back if not pleased. The ad urges skeptics to try the treatment and promises relief from painful conditions.
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Mobile
van Antwerp Drug Corp
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Semmes Ave
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Partridge-Mickle Grocery Company
Crichton Lurmber Co
Yuille
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Eslava St
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Joachim
Dauphin
E. Catherine
Spring Hill Avenue
Norville Bros
Bell
ST. Francis
Mobile’s
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Monroe Sts
N. E
Cedar
Augusta Sts
Adams
155
Dauphin Street
J. T. Adams
Ph. G
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M. I. J. Vickers & Son
Thames & Batre
Oll
Aeon Mutual Burial Association
Office Northwest Cont and Conception
Title Insurance CO
ST. Joseph Street
the Peoples Bank
Turkey Ae
Alabama
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South Warren
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Unruh
W. H. Cooper
Bell Phone
Mobile, Ala
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