Post Office Clerks Demand Parity With Letter Carriers
An annual report by Postmaster General Perry Heath highlights a broad push for clerks to be classified and paid with similar status and benefits as letter carriers. The document notes a large rise in money orders, new rural routes, and free delivery expansion while urging legislative authority for clerks’ pay scales, title changes, and promotional opportunities across the service.
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Washington, Navy
Assant
Perry
Heath
Army
Antilles
Proippines
Prosper Ames
Meney Amier
Clive
Sioum
Mudih Sass
Han
Petult
Officus
Dette
Sompatines
Examina
Bt Rew
Bmlugo
Sefufinoal Br
Jurat
Seeseabanithin
Congress
Quaint Old Quebec Brims With Friendly Ties For Visiting Delegates
Special Correspondent notes Quebec's dull interlude between provincial elections brightened by the international commission. Americans and Brits mingle with locals amid banquets and displays of stars and stripes, reflecting a cordial path toward closer relations. Negotiations so far proceed in the most harmonious spirit, with a treaty likely to be signed in Quebec after Washington meetings.
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International Commission
Quebec
Normandy
Louie XIV
Paris
Commissionery
Washington
Lord Horsehell
Fairbanks
Diplomatic talks at Quebec favor mutual concessions and free trade
Diplomats meet in a cordial, cost friendly spirit aiming for reciprocal trade with the United States. Senator Fairbanks voices optimism about successful deliberations, while Lord Hirschell predicts a favorable outcome. Canadian crafts groups urge protection for piano, bicycle, and teasher sectors amid the push for reciprocity. The Marblehead and other vessels portside color the scene as the Artillery Company of Boston visits under official sanction, marking a notable public gathering in Quebec.
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Quebec
Fairbanks
Hirschell
Canada
United States
Wilford Laurer
Dominion
Pam
Wilfrid
Great Britain
Old Town
Commissioners’ Conference
Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
General Montgomery
Coantan
Aberdeen
Worm Fie
MacboxaLp
Navy Yard at Brooklum Mayr Prepares For Refit and New Armament
Special Correspondence reports the navy yard at Brooklum Mayr buzzing with activity as battleships active in service converge for overhaul and modernized gun placements. The New York Brooklyn Indians Terna and Massachusetts head prominent refits, funnels lengthened, old 6 inch guns replaced by rapid fire types, and the Annapolis composite gunboat used for engineering cadet training moves toward Boston and Bath Iron Works. Torpedo boats wait for repair, hydrant and drydock plans linger, while the yard proves the fleet in safer condition than before.
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Brooxtrs
Navy Yard
Cuban
New York
Brooklyn
Indians
Terna
Massachusetts
Navy
Asry Yard
Lows
Oregon
Hawaii
Manila
Philippine Islands
Mary Yard
Iowa
Claes
Ford
Commissee
Sam
Amnapolia
Engineer Clase
Naval Academy
Atlantic
Shipa
Srock
Teix
Annapalis
Boston
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Annapolis
Navy Department
Bowles PA. Vunou
Hind No Other to Tarn. Sabbath School Tescher- Why, Petey Murphy?
Fragmentary London Tit-Bite item recounts a Sabbath School teacher asking Petey Murphy about fighting and turning the other cheek, notes Murphy responding he was struck on the nose and retaliated.
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Petey Murphy
London
Wraps and House Jackets in Cider Down and Fannel Ette Styles
New York's fashion notes describe wrappers in cider down and flannelette with two fabrics: Sannelette and elder down flannel. Designs feature floral patterns, palm leaves, striped grounds, velvet collars, and ribbon trims. House jackets in cashmere and flannel offer practical daytime wear. Text emphasizes warmth, fitted seams, bishop sleeves, and advice on cutting and finishing edges.
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New York
Esas Siiend
Nus
A Curious Chinese Visitor's Bangor Gift
A Chinaman living in Bangor Maine sailed back toward Asia on a visit. Before leaving he purchased a present for his father and, on the way, oddly bought a tuckeow. His intent was to show his mother the curiosity.
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China
Bangor
Maine
Lost Indian Tribe Believed Roaming Northern Buffalo Belief
Special correspondence from Mowrre notes Algonquin legends of a lost northern tribe beyond Hudson Bay and Lake Temiskaming. The piece describes a boreal Eden with endless summer where wood bison roam, yet questions the tale as an imaginative folklore dream. The author cites varied indigenous accounts and warns against overtrusting fragile lore.
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Kik-l-jils
Ko-ko-mis
Canada
James Bay
Lake Temagami
Arctic Circle
Suromer
Great Lakes
Lake Temiscaningue
Hudson Bay
Thas District
Cartier Or
Cabot
Labrador
Antuce J. Stanaxs
Widow of George M. Pullman to receive monthly estate share
By probate order dated today Mrs Hattie Pullman widow of George M. Pullman to receive nine thousand dollars per month as her share of the estate. Executors report additional funds already paid to Mary as part of the settlement. Judge confirms the arrangement.
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Chicago
Orfer
Hattie & Pullman
George M. Pullman
Mount
Sean Han
Palace
Koni
National Convention to Reform the Nations Guard
Governor Bloxham calls for a 1904 convention to be held in Tampa to study and propose a plan for reforming the national guard. Officials aim to advance a coordinated program for military drills in public schools and attract state and city leaders to support a patriotic, physically developed youth. Toronto school board invited to send students in uniform for the convention.
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Nations Guard
Washington
Bloxham
Tampa
Fla
Florian
School Board of
Toronto
Dana
Mecracken
Suvocscy
Peerjean Steam Laundry
West
Eighth Street
EmnEs Watches Weer Inclemency Era
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate attention to watches and weather during a past era. The readable parts reference timepieces and weather conditions, with unclear surrounding context or dates.
James B. Hayden Complete Watch and Jewelry Sale Notice
James B. Hayden advertises a sale offering complete stock of watches clocks and jewelry including examined silverware and spectacles. Proceeds support repairs and appraisals. Sale details and terms listed in local notice.
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James B. Hayden
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