Secretary Long Endorses Civil Service Reform Debate
Secretary Long of the navy advocates preserving Civil Service ideals in talks with an Associated Press reporter. He argues examinations produce capable clerks, resist political manipulation, and supports a limited role for patronage even as he notes issues with temporary workers and the old system. He urges sustained merit over favoritism in appointments.
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Civil Service
Washington
Dec
Long
Navy
Associated Press
U6thpelig Kia Qee
Jorim
Navy Department
Iker
Wartlast
Invited to a Hanging in Missouri Murder Case
A newspaper notes Willard Carr faces execution for the murder of his wife in Clay County Missouri on the coming October Friday at 7 am. The public viewing from a window is mentioned. A defense piece by The State Journal editor is included.
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Carr
Diherty
Hemet To- Gey
Willanarc
Tecomer
Shorlork A
Wile Weighter
Tele Carr
Clay County
Moor
Embarrassing for Doyle Statues in Statuary Hall
Benton and Blair statues face Missouri commission review after Governor Stone signals a meeting of associates next week. Doyle's works may be formally evaluated before approval. premature placement could force recanvassing, leaving Doyle in an awkward position.
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Binces Huw Statvuca
Benton and
Bisir
Thair
Touly
Stone
Washington
Doyle
Benton
Blair
Duyins
Stubemale
Missouri Commission
Doyte
Cracker Trusts Unite to Control U S Biscuit Trade
A New York Times report says three firms the New York Biscuit Company American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company and United States Biscuit Company plan a full consolidation to dominate the national biscuit market with estimated capital of 25 to 30 million dollars. Promoters include Philip D Armour and J J Gilmore. Headquarters likely in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Mrs J C Gordon injured in a hotel fall at Copeland House fracturing her collar bone. KC shooters win at Chicago with El Hickman and Harkwamanship outstanding.
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United States
New York ‘Times
New York Biscuit Company
American Hiscuit and Manufacturing Company
United States Biscuit Company
Pennsylvania
Pittstung
Tilfpoli
Chicago
New York Buxchit Company
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J. J. Gilmore
Baker
Us City
Te Ahres
Gordon
J. C. Gordon
Copeland Hotel
Ord Fateday
Thieaso
JF. Lee Porter
Kansan
HW. Wright
OM. J. Eich
Chiened
el Hickman
Coal Mine Strike Sparks Ambush Shooting in Tennessee
In Knoxville on December 10, a Paint Rock Co coal mine strike at Alms led to an ambush that wounded two miners, William West and James Gurby. Both escaped serious injury. the assailants remain unidentified as several workers returned to the day shift, though some were Blacklisted.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Paint Tock Co
Alms
Tava
Wm West
James Gurby
Mrs McKinley Near Death As Hope Fades in Canton
Canton Ohio December report states Mrs McKinley is expected to die at any moment after doctors say she has nearly failed and faces a possible last night. Dr Phillips visited the McKinley home and warned the end could come soon with little chance of recovery.
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Murderer Allender Hanged at San Quentin
San Francisco December 10. Harry Allen of San Jose was hanged at San Quentin for the murder of Miss Walker A. Fielner and Winanal Crousett. The drop broke his neck in six feet and he was pronounced dead shortly after execution began.
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Allender
San Francisco
Harry Allender
San Jose
San Quentin Penitentiary
Walker A. Fielner
Winanal Crosett
Anguett
Hite
Old Settler's Paralysis and Christmas Pardon News
Old settler Mrs. Gumut Reeder near Topeka suffers progressive paralysis from the waist down, with doctors foretelling eventual total body involvement and death. Also reports the first Christmas pardon allowing Nelson Marcus of Doniphan County to leave the penitentiary to spend the holiday at home, noting his exemplary conduct.
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Gumut Reeder
Topeka
Indianola
Gu Hreeder
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Reeder
Leedy
Nelson Marcus
Doniphan
Hin Pounle
Bed Bargain Divorce Suit Between Purdy Couple
Margaret A. Purdy sues William Purdy for divorce at Velendloe Courtmer citing threats to kill. She states she was a widow when married and that he induced her to surrender beds tied to two farms left by her first husband. The suit seeks return of the farms and restitution of property valued at $1,000 amid claims of improper conduct.
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Purdy
Edward H L Phelps Dies at Five in Springfield
Edward H L Phelps aged five dies in Springfield dec today, once principal stockholder in Publishing comics publishers of American Agriculturist and other periodicals.
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Springfield
Mask
Edward HL Phelps
Phelps
American Agriculturist
Fragmented Humorous Snippets From 1900s Papers
A compact collage of quips and notices from early 20th century newspapers. Snippets lampoon apothecaries, military talk, poetry reviews, romance gags, and a local ad. It includes a speaker apologizing for forgetfulness, discussion of joining the national guard, a poem rejection, and light wedding jokes with brief attributions to city papers.
Governor Leedy’s Rheumatism Keeps Him in Room
Governor Leedy remains confined to his National Hotel room due to rheumatism. He has signed documents but rarely leaves, except to the state board of charities headquarters where supplies contracts were awarded. Also notes a weather outlook for Topeka with cooler but clear conditions and northwest winds. Photographs by Leonard at 613 Kansas Avenue.
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National Hotel
Lttle
State Board of Charities
Jennings
Topeka
Leonard
Kansas Avenue
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