Bryan of Washington Champions Cause of His Constituents
Representative Bryan of Washington introduces a resolution asking Secretary Daniels for a detailed statement on recent attacks by Pacific fleet bluejackets on Industrial Workers of the World property in Seattle. He seeks names of involved enlisted men and any investigation records, plus losses for possible reparations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Daniels
Seattle
It Is Better to Be a Piker Than a Pauper
A concise adage argues that thrift and prudent living trump ostentatious displays. It promotes value in frugality and careful spending over lavish excess and debt.
National Postmasters Convention Draws Kansas City OKC Race
Denver hosts the National Association of Postmasters in session with Paul, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City contending for the 1914 convention site. A recent action made 4,000 second class postmasters eligible for association membership as debate builds over mandatory loyalty rules. The report notes spirited committee discussions and a mix of social snippets about local life.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cal
Paul
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
National Association of Postmaster
Elyery Lee
Women urged to back New Orleans made goods drive
In New Orleans on July 30 Mrs. P. J. Friedrichs challenged J. F. Carter Jr. at a Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. She argued women shop most and should push buying home made goods during August 18 to 23 to boost local manufacturers. Carter acknowledged potential aid from women.
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New Orleans
J. F. Carter, Jr
P. J Friedrichs
Federation of Women's Clubs
Association of Commerce
P. J. Friedrichs
Carter
Association
Freidrichs
Mrs. Friedrichs
Irregularities In Civil Service Prompt Postoffice Reforms
Washington July 30. Illinois congressmen with State Senator Kent E. Keller urge immediate reorganization of Illinois third and fourth class post offices to curb alleged political activity by postmasters. Keller claims numerous irregularities in civil service examinations and asks for half the state’s post office inspectors to be replaced by Democratic appointees.
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Associated Press
Washington
Illinois
Wilson
Kent E. Keller
Keller
McLean Charges Democrats Broke Tariff Promises in Senate
Senator George P. McLean of Connecticut accuses Democratic leaders of breaking tariff promises to New England workers by opposing the Underwood-Simmons bill. He cites speeches by Underwood Redfield Reilly and Baldwin and says the party betrayed CT voters on protection versus free trade and the cost of production theory.
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Washington
New England
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Senate
Ebenezer Hill
Ways and Means Committee
McLean
Underwood
Commerce
Redfield
Reilly
8. E. Baldwin
Democratic Party
Congress
Man Seeks Divorce Claiming Alcohol Induced Marriage
Nathaniel Allen Jr aged 17 alleges Ed Stockwell and wife conspired to intoxicate him and marry him to Katie Pugh Waters in Brewton Alabama. He asks in the Pensacola circuit court for annulment and restoration of his right to marry. He says he did not know he was married and has since left Waters.
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Pensacola
Fla
Katie Pugh Waters
Nathaniel Allen, Jr
Nathaniel Allen
Circuit Court
Allen
Ed Stockwell
Brewton
Ala
Shabby dress dispute over charity clothes
In a tense exchange, Helen resists sending a shabby brown suit while Warren pressures her. He dismissively quips as she laments her lack of decent clothes to give Aunt Emma, contrasting her frugality with his spending, ending with him whistling and finishing packing.
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Warren
Helen
Carrie
Emme
Emma
Alphren
Helen Lee
Married Life The Third Year Continues With Unwanted Gifts
In a domestic scene, Helen and Warren debate disposing of a box of received clothing and finery misfit for gifts. Helen plans polite thanks while considering sending items to relatives, then consents to a messenger delivery to avoid offending Mrs Stevens.
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Appares
Dauphin and St. Emanuel
National Postmasters Holding Convention
O. I
Tage
Orleans
Ilinois
Bucklen
Tex
van Antwerp Drug Corp
E. Carre
Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
Lean
Denheuser Buse
St.louis, U.S.A
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
J. B. Webster
Thunderbolt
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