Civil service reform urged by Bonaparte in Kansas City address
Charles J. Bonaparte urged civil service reform as vital to honest government in a keynote talk at the Commercial Club rooms. He argued public offices belong to the people, and trustees must act without personal gain, rejecting patronage and corruption. He warned that appointments tied to politics undermine the state across federal, state, and municipal levels and urged pursuing reform consistently to restore public trust.
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Washington
Jefferson
Adaré
Patrick Henry
Alexander Hamilton
Tolly
Lacey Wayst
Aeemerneey Rake
Nia
Hiust
Spoisman
Hlet
Oyster-Boat Victim Dies After Brutalities Reported
A dredger named Mekroy, 38, died at Chesapeake Marine Hospital at 9:29 this morning. He arrived on the steamer Eastern Shore from Geld after being found, delirious, wandering in a swamp. He bore scars from beatings and said he was struck for being too ill to work. Hospital and police officials reported the case to federal authorities for investigation.
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Beasle Lafayette
Cook Bradshaw
Mekroy
Farnon
United States
Langhammoer
Pink Frocks Paid For in Washington Society Mystery
Washington society watches to learn who paid $250 for pink bridesmaid frocks said to be worn by Miss Roosewelt and Miss Postlethwaite at a wedding. four young women may have formed a payment partnership, with the dresses possibly worn by Miss Tucker and Miss Field instead.
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Washington Society
Washington
Miss Roose- Welt
Miss Postlethwaite
McCauley-Tuckerman Welding
Miss Tucker
Miss Field
Tay
Ditine Tate Reg
Starch Factory Burns in Keokuk Disaster
A major fire at Hubinger Brothers starch factory in Keokuk Iowa December 7 destroyed the main buildings. Loss is about 250000 with 100000 insured. An explosion in a dryer room started the blaze. The plant had just begun operations April 2 when President Roosevelt pressed the start button during a visit. One worker is reported missing and presumed dead in the ruins.
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Keokuk
Hubinger “Brothers
Roosevelt
Sunday Rioters Fined In Chanute Police Court
In Chanute Kansas Solon Mitchell Walt McClain and Brown Wells were found guilty on two counts Intoxicated and creating a disturbance on Main Street and fined 50 dollars each plus about 38 dollars costs. They appeared at the district court and were released on bond.
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Chanute
Kan
Solon Mitchell
Walt McClai
Brown Wells
Main Street
Hanna declines run as president to lead Civic Federation work
New York reports Oscar Straus at Madison Square Garden dinner for the National Civic Federation. A letter from Senator Hanna regrets missing the event due to illness while Straus highlights Hanna’s insistence on priority of federation work over a presidential bid.
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Hanna
New York
Oscar & Straus
Madison Square Garden
New York Civic Federation
John , Mitchell
Cornelius N. Bitss
Emil Boas
HH. Vrerland
Charles L. Eidlits
Henry White
Samuel B. Donnelly
Emerson Mc
United States
National Civic Federation
Roosevelt to present Christmas gifts to Oyster Bay pupils
President Roosevelt plans to cheer Cove Neck school children at Oyster Bay with a Christmas gift check sent to principal Miss Lamph Provost. Mrs. Roosevelt usually gives gifts to ministers but cannot this year due to White House duties. Board of education and notable locals will attend the holiday exercises.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Larmh
Provost
Cove Neck
White House
Board of Education
Toy for Every Child Brightens Newport Holiday Aid
Large number of children received toys this season in Newport with donations from Nicholas Brown and Mrs Brown, noted as benefactors. The gesture, spanning December days, aims to bring happiness to both rich and poor children alike.
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Santa Claus
Newport
Nicholas Brown
The Womanly Woman at Emma Willard Banquet
The Midteenth annual Emma Willard organization banquet at Manhattan hotel featured speakers including Chancellor MacCracken and Miss Spence. Miss Spence urged that true education means character and culture, not only facts, stressing gentleness, sincerity, and service as core ideals for young women and educators.
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Manhattan Hotel
Emma Willard
MacCracken
Ehopscarborough
New Jersey
Miss Spence
Chillis & Daily
Big Wheat Yield in Australia as Rail Rates Set
Melbourne outlines record wheat yield projections and rail fare adjustments for distant markets. Estimates total wheat output near seven hundred million bushels, surpassing prior marks. Railway rates via Missouri Pacific system include fare structures within 100 miles, with higher rates beyond. Sale dates and pricing terms appear unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Australia
Melbourne
Victoria
Minnouri Pacific Railway
Minumum
Geneate
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