McLaughlin Case Sparks Civil Service Controversy in City Hall
Washington reports a clash over civil service rules as Dr McLaughlin faces possible removal. Commissioner Ware defends the process while executives argue exemptions for party lines and merit. Key figures include Dr McLaughlin, Commissioner Ware, and President Meulinley. The dispute centers on competitive examinations and executive orders governing city personnel.
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Washington
Civil Service Re- Sas
Girne Ubon
Paninin
Mclaughlin
Jeney
Cormunie
Manalsy
Eninpitian
Dveey
Dieuitketattina
Henrie
Medien
Meulinley
Cummirstoner Treeter
Apenkingeike
Aude
Clametflet Séevien
Camminstoner Ware
Tisoss Commissionar
Resting Easy in Rome Amid Uncertain Recovery
The diary notes a fragile, stationary condition for the pope with cautious optimism amid fluctuating signs. Medical staff discuss oxygen, respiration, and potential treatment adjustments as observers describe quiet morning hours and the approach of mourning plans in the church and Italian government.
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Rome
Lapponl
Mar
St . Hedeion
Freight War Opens In San Francisco July 18
Report from San Francisco describes a freight rate war triggered by a merger and joint action among carriers. The four dollar rate drop to per ton impacts northern routes and involves several shipping interests including China Commercial and associated steamer lines.
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San Francis
Frefest
Pactic! Ball Company i
Enerakihminnt
China Carereccial Steameblp
Obeldental Wd Tirtontal Company
Tel Toya Kiser Ieha Heer
China
San Francisco
Clivering
Linheart
Korea
Grain Journal Demands Reciprocal Demurrage Law
Still pounding the grain labor scene with demands for lower Kansas freight rates. The Western Grain Journal from Topeka blasts rail monopolies, urging a 14 cent Kansas City to Chicago wheat rate and a reciprocal demurrage law, plus clean bills of lading and dispatch freight movement. It cites Kansas rates far above other states and urges legislative fixes to curb railroads.
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Southwestern Grain Journal
Tofica
Kansas
Neiter
Railroad Trust
Kansae
Kanas
Kenan
Karleas City
Chicago
Herington
Kansas City
Eye
Wellington
Rock Island
Missouri
Silpois
Rock
Caldwell
McPherson County
Tocktetang Ratiford Company
McPheron County
Fragmentary Military Dispatch Mentions Commander Smith Selection
The article fragment references Commander Smith not designated official for a G A R route to a national encampment in San Francisco. It notes Adjutant General Know that no decision will be made, with General Fasner and Agent W J Black involved in returning and awaiting further action.
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Smith
San Proncinco
Smith Han
Gene
Denison
Fasner
W. J. Black
Coburn Skeptical Of Wheat Crop Forecasts And Exhibitions
Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture disputes rosy wheat crop projections and critiques the basis for a 10000000 bushel forecast. He says reports from 1600 harvesters are used cautiously and warns against relying on few points. Coburn compares St Louis and Columbia exhibitions, praising the former but noting heavy red tape and delays in procurement.
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Ar. D. Coburn
State Board of Vericulture
Louie
Nuarters
State House
St Lewie
Coburn
Dom
St. Louis
Coburn Dow
Mev Coburn
St. Louie
Mr. Coburn
Morter
Penelon
Leain
Econstantls
Hut Evry
Anti Jewish Expulsion Orders Reported in Prtersturg
A July 1 report cites police actions aiming to drive Jews from localities where they are deemed to have no right to live. Officials threaten measures to expel Jewish residents in Kish quntt era references, with authorities warning they may inform the governor if compliance fails.
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Prtersturg
Kishquntt
Hebert
Registry report shows Topeka postoffice handles 64522 registered pieces
The Topeka postoffice registry for the year ending June 20 tallies 64 522 registered items. Postmaster John Guthrie calls the year creditable with sharp increases over prior years while listing classifications such as letters sent out parcels for delivery and official letters with several decimal figures and percentages.
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Topeka
John Guthrie
iCaxon
Flood Pause Threatens Jonesville Dam and Businesses
A rainstorm drenched Jonesville Wisconsin on July 18 causing the river to rise about two feet in a few hours. Fear spread for the dam just above the city as water forced some blocks to close or evacuate while awaiting a safer level. Local authorities warned residents of potential flooding and assessed damage to structures near the river.
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Jonesville
Wis
Belo restraining injunction bars Bertin Machine Works picketing
Sudee B. of Belo Wisconsin reports that on July 1 the Rock County Circuit Court granted a restraining injunction against picketing at Bertin Machine Works. The injunction ends a nine week strike by the machinist union and is described as very sweeping in its terms.
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Belo
Wis
Sudee B
Court of Rock
Bertin Machine Works
Tornado Toll Rises Across Illinois Towns
Across Streator Mendota and Joliet Illinois a violent tornado last night killed five in Streator and four in Mendota with many injured and property damage estimated in millions. The storm damaged factories schools homes and rail lines with widespread debris and downed trees.
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Streator
Larry Doyle
N. R. Bivene
Richard Purcell
Charles Snyder
William Brown
George Doyle
Doyle
Bessie Boucher
Fred Crane
Fracture Ekull
Birs
Crone
Smith
Miss Smith
Captain Peabody
Ralph Laucher
Henry Pease
George Hunter
A. J. Dougherty
Western Vulcan Works
Wax Inty Factory
Adulph Clothing
Who Street Railway
Drivite Park
Drivitae Parks
Tllinois
Town Bridge
Harty
Bhatt
Kankley
Erington
Campus
Mendota
Cora Holsdoie
Schamel
John Wirschem
Miss Wirechem
Gecar Milligan
Jerome Milline
Alice Witkon
Ein Austin
Simitht
Henri Schwelterr
James Smith
Balsdert
Joliet
Gardner
Santa Fe Suffered Tornado Damage Near Mazon and Wyte
Report from Santa Fe offices details a tornado impact along the line between Ransom and Mazon Illinois. Two telegraph poles down and most wires broken stalled contact with Chicago. Train No 32 freight section between Kansas City and Chicago overturned two loaded and two empty cars with no injuries. Four feet of track washed out at Byrneville blocking service until repairs completed. Santa Fe trains operated over Chicago and Alton during the disruption.
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Streator
Santa Fe
Ransom
Mazon, Tit
Chichen
Chicago
Karas City
Sreman
Pyrneville
Byrneville le
Chicago & Alton
Proviso of Conler Weather Forecast Mixed for Friday
The weather forecast notes a cool wave arriving Friday afternoon and last night with a late end Sunday charmer. Minimum temperatures fell to around 1 at 2 o clock this morning across Kansas and western Missouri, with four stations Fort Scott Danville Tommie and Wichita reporting mild changes.
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Jlo
Snl Otter Tech
Tonlett
About & O'Lock
Kansas
Fort Roott
Sedan
Tommie
Wichita
Corn and Wheat Region
Nll
Ft Scott
Missouri
Baye
Coun
Onoordia
Endin Ri
Greatest Ever Held Epworth League Assembly in Detroit
In Detroit on July 1 more than 1,000 Epworth leaguers gathered for a morning watch meeting at Central M. Church under Dr. Joseph F. Berry. Conferences followed with Bishop Joyce, Bishop How, and Rev. A. C. Crows presiding. attendance later reported near 22,000 and expected to reach 25,000.
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Detroit
Epworth
Morning Watch
M. 3
Besgan
Joseph F. Berry
League
Wks
Methodist Episcopal Church
Austorium Epworth
Joyce
Ehcred
M. E
How
Methodist Church of Americans
Dpto Oipeck
A. C. Crows
Lynching Expected After Assault in Montevideo
Montevideo Minnesota notes a feared lynching as Helen Olvon, 25, daughter of Thomas Olson, is attacked in her father's Watson home by a man believed to be Black. She survives. Julia Torgensen aids, while crowds gather, a town meeting led by Lyndon A. Brith seeks order, with six suspected men rumored to have fled.
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Montevideo
Minn
Helen Oleon
Thomas Olson
Helen Olvon
Watson
Minneapolis
Julia Torgensen
Defenders Race and National News From New Haven to Baltimore
A fragmented report notes ICUP Defenders race near New Haven with unclear times and distances, a mention of a 5 mile segment, and a later reference to a Constitution crowning moment. It also covers a beacon for a special train to Baltimore and a Kansas City event with Grand Secretary designate E Bunyan. Cleveland family announces a newborn son, details given as reported with uncertain phrasing.
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Elks
Baltimore
Kansas City
Elke
Kansas Cis
West
Gem. E Bunyan
Thres-Maaster in Distress Near Stony Point
News reports a three masted vessel wrecked near Gem Pointe Aux Paux with distress signals sent. A second vessel Wing two miles south of Stony Point also signaling for help. telephoned today.
Bryan Addresses Chicago Democrats At Brand's Park Picnic
William Jennings Bryan spoke to several thousand Democrats at a Chicago July 1 picnic at Brand’s Park. He praised Democratic ideals, criticized Grover Cleveland’s administration, and warned against corporate influence and a potential party drift toward non democratic forces.
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Chicago
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Chicago Democracy
Brand's Park
Harrison
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Chicago Democracy Marching Club
Democrata
Mayor Heed
Kansas City
Jeremiah B. Sullivan
Iowa
D. J. Campell
Edward M. Lahiff
Uryan
Democratia
Couniar
Uch Ne Rey
Thome Grind
Wall
Cleveland
Cette
Cabera Seksi
Democratic Party
Tehpo
Gtk
Eta Party
No hard feelings and weather notes from July reports
The dispatches say Russia objects to foreign interference in internal affairs and would reject publication of any diplomatic text. The foreign office calls the incident closed and notes continued friendship with the United States. In Chicago the forecast calls for generally fair weather with possible isolated showers tonight and Sunday, slightly warmer in the north.
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St Petersburg
Aketar
Russa
Chicago
Luca Ahower
Lonigat
Bupaay
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