Discharged clerks weep as census bureau dismissals unfold
Washington reports two hundred clerks mainly women were dismissed from the U S census bureau amid a dramatic scene. Director Merriam resisted admitting anyone to his private office as tears flowed and the women begged for reconsideration. The move aims to trim the bureau’s workforce with the public sympathy and official silence surrounding the drastic action. The article also mentions a separate note on backache remedies and a Senate discussion on Dingley tariff cuts.
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Washington
United States Census Bureau
Gov- Stanient Service
Wil- Ham i Merriaim
Merrinsy
Job for Hanna May Be Called Upon to Settle a Chicago Strike
Franklin MacVeagh James M. Eokits and Daniel Suests, resident members of the executive committee, were asked to serve as arbitrators between machinists and the Iron or steel works line but refused, on grounds regarding their city residency. The arbitration matter moves to the National Civic federation for approval of action.
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Chicago
Chios
Jan
Cat Marter
Mdbidet
International Associston of
Maphiodet Agatnst
Thee National Metal ‘TraQen” Ammociatios
Franklin MacVeagh
James M. Eokuits
Daniel 5Uests
Machinists
Ailly- Chalmers Company
Beter
National
Civig
Federsricts
Ponsb
Attorneys Prepare for Hearing in Judgeship Case
Attorneys in the quo warranto contest in the Kansas judgeship case work toward the January 27 hearing in Topeka. The Supreme Court ordered briefs by January 21 and a reply by January 24. The matter hinges on validity of chapter 176 of the 1901 Kansas laws affecting the district judgeship.
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Supreme Court
Bmondey
Xuprntie Court
Godard
Supremme
Timagh
Topeka
James Lawrence
Wellin Rone
J. E
Kansas
A.A. Godard
Charles E. Lobdett
J. B. Anddrews
John R. Hamilton
J. Geiger
WT. McBride
Wiliam Thomson
Robert C. Hetzer
Kan
City Works Overtime Dispute Over Electric Plant Staff
Topeka city employees at the electric light plant were accused of eight hour violations. W E A Johnson questioned the overwork, Superintendent Munron referred the matter to City Attorney Spencer who replied the eight hour law does not apply to yearly employees. Assistant Attorney General West cited court rulings and opined that if the men are skilled and paid by year, the eight hour limit may apply or not depending on their status.
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City Electric Light Plant
State
Spencer
Johnson
Therm
Johneasther
Attorney General's Department
West
Unite 5
Judes West
Labour Terms Involving Work Hours At Supreme Decision
A fragment notes manual labor and a day’s work, referencing an above decision and the object employed by all occupations differing from those defined by the supreme authority. The readable bits imply an official stance on employment and working hours.
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al Sa
Supreme
Johnson Happy Over Eight Hour Law Decision
W L A Johnson state labor commissioner expresses great pleasure at the Supreme Court ruling upholding the eight hour law. He notes the decision clarifies application to state county city and municipal work, promising vigorous enforcement and benefits for workers under the bureau of labor.
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W. L. A. Johnson
Supréme Court
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Bureau of Labor
Rathbone Testifies in Post Office Fraud Trial in Havana
Estes G. Rathbone ex director of posts of Cuba testified in Havana on charges tied to Cuban post office frauds. He claimed payments for furnishing the official residence were improper and vouchers were endorsed for items later returned to the government. He said a cashier’s salary was paid from postal funds and that Rathbone bought a coachman’s uniform from those funds on Ex-Postmaster General Lint's visit.
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Havana
Jan
Estes G. Rathbone
Posts
Cuba
Wart
Cerro
Soutine
Rathbone
Lint
Sonithes
The Bowery After Dark shows through weak handling
Aye the play last night reviews the Bowery After Dark offering as overrated, with frequent strangling and stunts that fail to amuse. Marion Hyde shines as Nellie but is overwhelmed by cheap melodrama. The company’s strength lies in a few performers and a noisy newsboys band finale.
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Bowery
Spleim
Sewsboys
Bovs
Marion Hyde
Nellie
Chicago Daily News
Newsboys
Tine
Agal
Car- He le Moyne
Would Get Even With Curtin. Wash! Jan 16 Delegates Fight Mexico
Delegate Rodey of New Mexico carries a grievance against Mexico to Fenerye and hints retaliation. Modey comments that F may retaliate as a bill to set aside faces uncertain prospects amid tense discussions.
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Curtin
Rodey
New Mexico
Mexico
Fenerye
Modey
Salt Lake Telegrams Mixed Utterances and Death Notices
Salt Lake Telegrams report a string of notices and brief items from across the country. References include a Utah death after appendicitis for Alice Mee Lang Roberts widow and family in Springville. political orders on segregated schooling. theater figures offered US engagements. Roosevelt and national capital beautification. a $3,000 appropriation for a Rear Admiral bust in Annapolis. Arapahoe business district fire. the death of attorney Studius F.E. Jones near Roanoke. Condor warship feared lost in Pacific typhoons. Daughters of the Confederacy resolutions in Paducah. Appleton financier fated to a mansion. Lord Roskethwood dies. Libertader sighting near Cape east. and Caracas landings of Secrest Jr as French consular efforts.
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Salt
Utah
Mee
Alice
Johnato
Lang Roberts
Johnborn
Iretand
Riariea
Springville
Mrs Helen Greist Sues for Divorce in Coffeyville
Mrs Helen Greist of Coffeyville files for divorce from Gideon J Greist alleging marriage in KSU County on October 5 1887 and desertion in November 1885. She asserts one daughter aged 12, that he is in South Africa, worth about 12000, and asks permanent alimony of 5 and $100 attorney fees plus costs and custody of the daughter.
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Kas
Jan
Helen Greist
Coffeyville
Gideon J. Greist
South Africa
Court martial for G A R officer over drunkenness at Abens
Norton, commander of the G A R post in Abbens, faces court martial on drunkenness charges filed by local post officers. Reports say the incident parallels prior spella cases at Abilene, with Norton seldom seen in Topeka. He reportedly resigned his post and awaits summons to answer the charges in court.
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Martin Norton
G. A. KR
G A. R
Abbens
GA. KR
Norton
Abilene
Topeka
Indians Get Pay From Chicago Purchase Deal
The Pokagon band of Potawatomi Indians received notice from secretary J. Cushway that Chicago men will visit Downsina on Thursday to pay each member the first 100 of the take front agreement funds. The payment is significant for all, including children, as winter hardship hits the tribe. The agreement involves the purchase of equities in a large lakefront land tract near Chicago.
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Hartford
Mich
J. Cushway
Chicago
Downsina
Lake Front
Electric signal system planned to cut railroad accidents
Rockford Illinois January 16 Chicago and Alstern Illinois railroad moves to install an electric signal system. Signals placed in locomotive cabs and track blocks will use the rail as conductor. A white light will signal a single train in a block and a second train will trigger a warning light.
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Lins
Rockford
Chicago & Hastern
Ilinois
Metcalf Charges Scrutinized in Senate Inquiry
Washington, Jan 19. Senate pensions committee opens inquiry into General Metcalf tied to shooting a Filipino and alleged drunkenness. Captain Boltwood testifies amid questions of motive, with Huskey's account and war department review noted. Other figures including Senator Burton push for full investigation and potential court martial considerations.
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Metcalf
Senate Committee On Pensions
Edmund Boltwood
Huskey
Wilder Metcalf
War Department
Bob Wood
Metowic
Caloocan
Bolywood
Une
Burton
Boltwood
Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Ihre
Simon, Deboe
Scott
West Virginia
Hoar
Metculfs
Senate
Lee
Burton and
Harrix
House
W. H. Sears
Metcalls Supor
Kansas
Lawrence
Magnetic healer Ed Decker faces arrest warrant
Hutchinson a5 January 16 Tuor News reports county health officer Dr Gage swore out a warrant for Ed Decker, practicing as a magnetic healer, charged with treating a smallpox case without reporting to health authorities. Con Stable Jones served the warrant. Decker says he treated the Crow child in Penney block January 11 and believed it might be chickenpox. Bond posted for January trial.
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Hutchinson
Tuor News
Dr. Gage
Ed Decker
Decker
Board of Health
Constable Jones
Bond
Royal Electric Light Co Works Dark on Wei-Engien Street
Montreal January 16 service interruption reported as the Royal Electric Light company works on Wei-Engien street remain dark until temporary service arrangements can be made.
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Montreal
Royal Electric Lieht Company
Wei- Engien Street
Uise
Weather and local notices glimpse from Oskaloosa
The forecast predicts fair tonight and Friday with warmer westward. Morning wind and a 24 degree low at eight o clock. Government thermometer shows today’s hourly temps, stormy map, and no sudden change. Also noted: a bankruptcy filing by Getalt Chet, clothing merchant, liabilities $29,000, assets $322,000.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Red Romer
Getalt Chet
Bebe
It Girdles the Globe Bucklen’s Arnica Satee Ad
Fragment provides an ad line claiming Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures burns sores and skin ailments. Mentions location 21 North Kansas Avenue and portrays broad healing claims in a vintage patent medicine tone.
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Bucklen
Burns
North
Kansas
Market Report from Chicago Foresees Mixed Wheat Losses
Chicago January 16 market report shows weak early trading as fears of farm losses ease then tighten with gains in May after late buying. Wheat led declines with rumors of two houses in trouble, while corn and oats followed. Provisions dipped on a poor market, with May pork and other contracts closing lower. Prices for wheat, oats, and corn fluctuated as demand and export expectations remained uncertain.
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Tiexcitamen
Board of Trade
Svirteaya
Henri ‘Cuditons
Tau
Mingenpollward
Duluth
Ron Atal
JTL
Sic
Wyacke
Tdice
May
Ile Receipes
May Park
Sartutee
Remiaiepg
Sogeetig
North Rink
Be 8 CARAT cine production notes and details
Fragmentary OCR text lists items with garbled brand names and prices. It mentions Bekep Cons, PRODUCE BRIG Tip, PH ! pre BASSy the car, $2.00-13403 ALFALFA-1 ye car, FILCO IE.W. by the ton. No clear event or outcome.
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FILCO
Topeka Bide Marke Green Bay Bats on a New Wall Street
A fragmented market narrative describes Topeka bids and Green Bay actions on Wall Street. MASSIVE OCR errors obscure details but indicate fluctuating prices, bullish bids, and selective declines. The report mentions New York and Manhattan references along with rail and banking terminology, with scattered names and entities.
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Topeka
Market affairs and grain prices in busy trades
Market reports show epee furnished by A. G. win Merchant and broad notes on grain, cotton, and commissions. The item lists ranges for prices and mentions Liverpool wheat, si n’adjacent references, and various local merchants.
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A. G.win Merchant
Iinaon
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