Indictment of Col Huffman Highlights Civil Service Debate
A lengthy 1905 commentary from the Washington Dispatch argues the Huffman indictment for soliciting campaign subscriptions shows flaws in civil service reform. It criticizes reformers for overemphasizing purity while noting incompetence in federal offices and urges public scrutiny to curb bureaucratic excess. It also critiques rail and corporate waste as emblematic of systemic inefficiencies.
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Grant Jory
Col. W. W. Huffman
Anderson
Huffmann
Civil “Service
Mani
Ateenth
Civil Service
George Lockwood Bays
Hendren and Miers vie for Indiana Democratic leadership
Bloomington hosted a tense meeting with Gilbert H. Hendren and Bob Miers amid shifts in the Second congressional district. Hendren seeks state chairmanship while Miers aims to succeed him as district chair, with Carr Cravens and East shaping the battle and Greene county tensions looming. The Bloomington conference laid out campaign machinery favorable to Miers and closed the door on Cy Davis’s gubernatorial hopes.
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Bedford
Gilbert H. Hendren
Bloomfield
Bloomington
Bob” Miers
Judge Wiers
Hotel Bowles
Edwin Carr
Miers
John W. Cravens
John R. East
Hendren
W.H. O'Bren
Lawrenceburg
Cy Davis
Persimmons
The Guise of Waste By Railroads Revenue From Scraps
A description of how railway companies turn waste paper and discarded items into money along their routes. It notes items like pins pens nails old brooms tires tin cans and wornout machines being collected and even ashes reused to improve roadbeds. The piece argues waste handling yields profit for large railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Old Soldier Monaghan Dies in City Funeral Set at St Simon
Daniel Monaghan a longtime Washington resident and veteran of the 24th Indiana volunteer regiment has died at his home. He came to Washington forty five years ago and leaves ten children, five living including Michael Catherine and Bridsel in the city and Philip of Montgomery. His wife Lively is ill and near death. Funeral services will be held at St Simon church with burial at St Simon cemetery.
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Monaghah
Michael
Catherine
Bridsel
John Jones
Wikatland
Philip
Montgomery
Imaiden
Monagahan
Hidiana Vounicer
Erin
Yi Ib
Monaghan
TPM
Daniel
St. Simon’s Church
St. Simon
Suit in Martin county court sides with defendant in Wheatland case
The case of Mrs. Charles Qualls of Wheatland against Curtis Se alse of Wheatland for assault, damages sought up to 3000 dollars, was decided in Martin county circuit court at Shoals in favor of the defendant. The verdict followed two hours of jury deliberation after testimonies from numerous witnesses. Judge Houghton instructed the jury that a husband may defend his wife, leading to a verdict for the defendant.
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Charles Qualls
Wheatland
Curtis Sealse
Asgaul
End Potters
Martin County
Houghton
Fasae Vyong Vor
Serhrist
Knox Bireuit
Couple to wed in city after meeting on Bedford road
The bride is daughter of William E. Chattin of Bedford road and the groom is Hawley Williams a well known city teamster son of George H. Williams. They plan a home in the city after their marriage on Vie day evening.
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Ine
Hawley Williams
Vuerh Chattin
Thei Vie
Seca
George H. Ms
iTe
William E. Chattin
Bedford Road
Couple Plans City Nuptials At Early Evening
In a brief note from Clark A. Wand, Miss Mary Be al by the i reveals forthcoming nuptials with Mitchell, a young man described as son of Mrs. Susan. The couple, to wed at early evening, will reside in the city after their marriage.
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Mary Beal
Clark A. Wand
Reguna O'Elocks
Sroor
Fea Mitchell
Susan “Cof
Ard
Miche
Rest Company Sells Safe From Citizens Loan and Trust
The safe once belonging to Citizens Loan and Trust was sold this week to Sandborn Banking Company after a merger left no use for the safe. The sale transfers ownership to Sandborn Banking Company as part of the consolidation.
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Rest Company
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
Sandborn Banking Company
Sandborn
Fight for Governorship in Wisconsin Begins After La Follette
Governor La Follette's acceptance of the United Sites senatorship is expected to trigger a three cornered race for Wisconsin governor.
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la ‘Follette
United Sites
Wisconsin
Interurban line for Loogootee promises progress and cost details
The long discussed Interurban line to Loogootee advances with Hobler brothers of Chicago listed as builders. The contract covers financing and rights of way with a sixteen month extension sought for franchise completion. Officials visit Loogootee to ensure timely franchise approval while survey shows most track paralleling highways and few farm impacts.
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Nron
Loogoolee
Momnetéa
Hobler Brothers of
Chicago
Hive Ee
Egper’ Pontyet
Fanshi J
Kolier Brothers
tLoogootee
Ebs
Noni
Traction Company
Ie Vona Traction Roespre
Wisa
Reddail Brine
Chiérro
Ps Cabo
Loui
Res
Pennsylvania Monument Dedication at Andersonville
A formal dedication of the Pennsylvania monument was held Thursday at Andersonville Georgia with remarks by Gov Pennypacker and other officials. The event honored veterans and paid tribute to state memory amid ceremonial addresses and local participation.
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Pennsylvania Monument
Andersonville
Iga
Penny Packer
Cigar Makers Union Seeks Lift on Terre Haute Saloons
The Cigar Makers union of Terre Haute on Thursday appointed a committee to meet the mayor and board of safety to urge reopening the city saloons. They will claim 228 saloons sell an average of 200 a weekend and present the move as both a business and political proposition.
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Cigar Makers' Union of
Terre, Haute
Mayorcand Board of Safety
Terre Haute
Ason
Work Resumes After Muddy Dispute At Bicknell
Nine at Bicknell returned to work today after a three day stoppage caused by a dispute over a promised washhouse. The company had agreed to build the facility for miners but later refused to finish the structure.
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Bicknell
Wreck on Ohio Division Fatal to Two F&O Crews
A heavy freight train split Thursday night on the Ohio division of the F&O. The rear section struck an oncoming heavy freight, killing engineer John Mullen and fireman Brown of the second train. The front section diverted to a siding, and the crash caused extensive damage and disruption while crews cleared the wreck.
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Ohio
John Mullen
Brown
Escape from Rock Pile Superintendent Sparks Chase
Jefferson Bailey, jailed for intoxication, escaped from James Boling the rock pile superintendent while at the city hall on Wednesday. Bailey was breaking stone with four days left on his sentence and is also wanted for attempted robbery of Abe White and for disturbing a religious meeting. He left Washington recently and was recaptured about three months ago, with pending charges to be addressed.
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Dale of
Wilkinson
A. O. Supers
Kokomo
Mr. Martindale
Lamimers
A. M. Stewart
Madison
M. M. Mather
Normal
A. T. Burnsides
Putnam County
U.K
Stafe Board of Agriculture
McHenry
Firman Sims
Elnora
Italpl Thompson
Odon
Purdue Unising
Hom
Jefferson Bailey
James Boling
Bailey
City Hall
Abe White
Washington
Physician Beaven Sued for Practicing Osteopathy Without License
Leslie Beaven a Vincennes physician practicing osteopathy was sued for practicing without a license. Papers were filed by deputy prosecutor Elmer Hastings. Beaven posted a $100 bond for the January term of the circuit court. He was previously fined $25 in Vincennes for the same offense. Alvin Padgett is his attorney.
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Leslie Beaven
Vincennes
Elmer FE. Hastings
Beaven
Alvin Padgett
Tragic Burn Death Of Three Year Old In Winslow Home
The three year old son of Loren Hawkins of Winslow died Wednesday after his clothing caught fire when the child dragged a cover from a stand table and passed an open grate.
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Loren Hawkins
Winslow
Trial in Brazil court as Holden hurls bottle at husband
In Justice Couch's court Mrs. Pat Golden faces provocation charges after Samuel Holden hurled a pop bottle at Patrick Golden, narrowly missing Mayor Shattuck. Holden was arrested on a separate assault charge as witnesses described a scene of tension during the afternoon session.
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Justice Couch
Brazil
Pat Golden
Samuel Holden
Holden
Patrick Golden
Golden
Mayor Shattuck
Democratic Banquet Planned in New Lit ton Hotel
Democrats of the Second district plan a banquet at the New Lit ton hotel in Linton on Tuesday evening January 6. Leaders from across the state are expected to attend as District Chairman Hendren met local Democrats in Linton to discuss arrangements.
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New Litton
Linton
Hendren
Election case set for hearing in Bloomfield court
The Virgil Robertson versus Camden County Riley mayoral case for Linton is set for December 20 in the Green County circuit court at Bloomfield. Judge Stimson of the Vigo superior court has been selected as special judge to try the case.
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Panteata
Virgil Robertson
Camden Co
Woman Arrested After Defying Authorities In Train Toilet
Ina Barry, long sought after for days, was finally arrested in Girard Kansas after her refusal to surrender on a railway coach. She is identified as the divorced wife of James F. Barry of Lexington Kentucky.
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Ina Barry
Girard
Kan
James F. Barry
Lexington
Secretary Matealfe Reports Department Expenditures Drop
The annual report cites a fiscal year ending June 30, 1907 with estimated expenses for the department reduced by more than 300000 from the current appropriations. Also mentions Dick Hart, a Petersburg sportsman, setting a wing shooting record by bagging twenty two wild mallards in two shots. The French Senate passes a separation bill between church and state to take effect immediately.
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Matealfe
Department of Commerce and Labor
Dick Hart
Petersburg
Big Strike Turmoil Shakes Pennsylvania Coal Fields
Unclear but reports indicate a major strike affecting bituminous coal mines in Pennsylvania. Officials including Secretary and Treasurer Wilson discuss possible settlements as tensions rise among workers and rail interests connected to Altoona and Buffalo Rochdale lines.
Prison escape case spurs investigation in Knoxville
A fragmentary note indicates a prison escape involving three convicts from Knoxville and a circuitous return trip. Details are incomplete but authorities pursue accountability as the incident unfolds.
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Joan
Wardes State Prison
Knoxvi
Unclear historical notice with fragmented names
Fragmentary OCR describes a case in a court with scattered names and a hanging reference. It mentions Mary Rogesse and a public event, plus figures like Patric and Shoals News, but details are illegible and uncertain.
Washington Post weekly letters and notices
The page lists post office letters for the week ending December 4 1995 including women named Caldwell Nolan Schuster Thomson and men Baldwin Dimmett Ergood Hidwell Mentag Potts Shackleford Le Swarts Thomas. marriage licenses show Creviston Greene Watkins King Fisher Cornelius Sheeks Clark Williams Chattin Arford Mumaw Gregory Madden Mnogle Ward Mowry Cochran Wellinger Palmer and Stanfield cases. yellow fever reports from Havana and a St Petersburg note about Lieutenant Sakharoff assassination.
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Washington Post Office
Flordyce Caldwell
Lena Nolan
J B. Schuster
Anna Thomson
Men—Raleigh Baldwin
F. W. Dimmett
J.C. Ergood
Bastin Hidwell
Andrew Mentag
J. W. Potts
He. Tiffin Shackleford
JG. le Swarts- XII
E. Thomas
Edward C. Faith
Liganees
Creviston-Greene
Owen Creviston
Mary E. Greene
Watkins-King
William
Wallis
Lola B. King
Fisher-Cornelius
Harvey W. Fisher
Eva M.cornelius
Sheeks-Clark
Edward ‘“Sheeks
Mary E. Clark
Williams-Chattin
Hawley Williams
Elizabeth Chattkn
Arford-Mumaw
Roland D. Arford
Belva Mumaw
Gregory Madden
Barley Gregory
Billa D. Madden
Arthur H. Greenwood Attorney-at-Law Note
Listing for Arthur H. Greenwood attorney at law in Temple Court room 1 with office work attended to and a note of Washington context.
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Temple Court
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Manag Editor
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Weggs
J. Beitman
Reitman
Protek
Lars
Steln-Slogh
Sim
WW. Beitman
A J. Ghytman
Young Teamstel
Mitchell
Interurban
Farmers’ Institute
Sessless County Farmers’ Institute
Froncelock
E.c. Martin
Martin and
Pavifis
Athletic Association Report
Loogootee
Burns City
Brown Township
van Buren Township
Cortoners
Dajess County Board
Petiion
Kenner Dilney
Martina County
Eaglesville
Martin
John D. Hackter
Shoals
Art Metal Consolidated Company of
St. Louis
Charles J. Valin
High School Athletic Association
Ideal Association
Hettman
Pe Pines
Pike
Senate
Hunmeier’s
Farmer's Drug Store
Sworders Gre
Silanes
Dutshurs
Boned
Buffalo, Rochasies
L. W. Robins
Altoona Sfala
Tregton
Imatar Haukasey
Hobinson
Hossas
York
Albert T. Patric
Mrs, Rogers
Vieced
Mary Rogesse
Ter
Jette
Wat
Minogle
James J. Minogue
Ludlow
Ward
Patrick Ward
Mowry
C.¥. Mowry
SOM
Stanfield
Hile Stanfield
Albert Stanfield
Havana
Akharoff
St Petersburg
London
Sakharoff
Forner
Nubedster
Arthur H. Greenwood
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