Municipal Code Aims City Ownership and Nonpartisan Operation
A commission drafted a revised municipal code for Ohio cities and villages establishing city ownership of utilities including street railways telephones gas and water plants. It creates a four district council system two members from the city at large and sets salaries terms and required attendance with nonpartisan personnel rules and strict political restrictions for officials and staff.
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Toledo
Iit
Vounell
Counelimante
Guain
Procedire Council
Tnisor
Mudefork
Polce Court
Ptrst
Ecomunte
Senond
Department of Law
Department of Public Safety
Department of Public
PPS
Austell
Rolitia
Ege
Municipal Civil Service and Election Reforms Outlined
The article argues for nonpartisan municipal affairs and lists reforms including civil service appointments based on merit, limits on campaign donations, and a state commission of three appointed by the governor to oversee city personnel. It specifies removal rules, salaries for the commissioner and chief examiner, and aims to curb corruption and patronage in municipal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnocbee Eeparere Weritien
Pal Bell Cxtanalen Fund
Ipal Civil Service
Thigems
Anciortis
Casualty List From Otis Army Washington December 4
Deaths from disease and other causes in Otis army reported in Washington. Entries include Major figures from the Twenty-fourth, Twenty-second, Twenty-seventh, Ninth, Twenty-sixth, and Sixth Army units with dates in October to December. Notable causes include dysentery, chronic diarrhoea, and combat losses.
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Otis
Washington
Rio Granie
Clarence Bonviirty
Twenty-Fourth Infantry
Smith
Twenty-Second Infantry
Thomas 8. Pall
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Dewanee Goodrich
Ninth Infantry
Louis W. Mobnun
Ninth
Gatehot
Richard TH. Corbett
Harry Hiscock
Twenty
James G. Rooney
John O. Wetherby
Trphold Fover
Tariff for Australia and NZ trade talk in Melbourne
A dispatch reports severe weather and shipping turmoil near New Zealand and Melbourne. A tariff conference was held by manufacturers and interests aiming for protective duties for Australia, outlining a framework to submit to Parliament and coordinate customs regulation during the new crop cycle.
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Vancouver
New Zealand
Plolmier
Melbourne
Peoria Bachelor Quits Club Marries Despite Outcry
A Peoria man, after marrying today, faces wrath from former club associates amid bylaw penalties. The ceremony united John Lowland and Anta Fuchs as observers report on the civic church event and potential disciplinary actions within the group.
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Peoria
Dee
Deora Bacheure
John Lowland
Anta Fuchs
Willem Fuchs
Look
Man Arrested Over Dog Tax Refusal and Court Appearance
A man refused to pay a dog tax under a new county law and was arrested after bail was set. He appeared before the High Court, facing a tax issue. The case notes mention fees and court costs totaling $5,043 with a tax assessment of $1.50 per year.
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Amos Lyme
Lawnon
Yar
Ernie
Jai Fe
Susi
Places for Women Employed in the Government Census Bureau
Women will be employed as enumerators and clerks in the 1900 census. The move opens opportunities for many to earn good money with flexible, short-term assignments. Positions emphasize safety, urban placement, and hours matching when men are away.
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Erka
Che Msn
IRSU
Paper shortages curb newspapers amid South African war
New York dispatch reports British forces in South Africa reaching 73 400 with projected 26 000 reinforcements, amid transport and coal cost pressures. Industrial leaders warn England may face paper scarcities as American mills face higher rates and war demand.
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New York
Tribune
Lorde
Army Corps
South Africa
Deanker
Itvinione
Cavaler
Astillery
London
Senk Provinicial Volunters
Tes
Wade
Heston
Augustus K. Pattie
Enshand
Drough
United States
Adi
George W. Miller
George W. Miller & Company
Brooklyn Graduate Begins 30 Bay Swims For Month
Miss Letitia Clem ent a Brooklyn High School graduate living at 7 St Felix Street started today two series of swims in New York Bay to cover a month. She said the water was cold but expected adaptation and noted a pact with Miss Yerbe to dive in first to swim at least five minutes daily if the other fails.
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Brooklyn
Bay
New York
Letitia Clement
Brooklyn High School
St. Felix Street
Miss Berbe
A Fight for Reese in Indianapolis and Port Scott
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers returns from Port Scott Kansas claiming legal steps will be taken to secure the release of Reese a member of the executive committee The Dest legal firm 1st Kansas to handle the case with a hearing before United States circuit court Mitchell says the miners order pays all expenses and the headquarters note arrests of a miner named Kelly in Springfield Illinois alleged for contempt of court
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Linge
Port Scott
Kansatl
Join
Reese
Exscutive
Mitchall
King Distance Telephone
1St Kansas
Ufed
Williama
Fort Scott
United States Cincuit
Mitchell
Recae
Port Smith Op
United Court
Alien
Springfeld
Kelly
Carterville
IIL
Mountain of Gold Claim Near Cairo Draws Chicago Interest
Reported discovery of a rich gold formation near Cairo that has drawn Chicago investors and prospectors. The enclave shows gold indications across various claims with analyses showing high values and potential yields, while new parties seek additional tracts and options in the vicinity.
Diphtheria Epidemic Strikes Hartford Michigan
Reports from Hartford Michigan describe a severe diphtheria outbreak in a village 15 miles north of St. Joseph. The first case appeared October 10, with 200 children exposed and about 20 fatalities, as health officials seek a stricter quarantine and state board intervention.
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Hartford
Mich
St. Joseph
Republic School
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