Civil Service Exams Draw Political Lines in Several States
Commissioner Greene reports non-Republicans in North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky largely refuse civil service exams. In Danville Kentucky only two of 173 exam takers since McKinney’s inauguration were Democrats. Philadelphia showed over a third of passers not Republican in a given year. The Civil Service Commission stresses nonpartisan appointments and broad public participation, noting graders cannot detect politics and minorities must present themselves for any appointed posts.
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Salmon Goes With Wilson In Beef Car Rules Fight
Secretary Wilson and Dr D E Salmon travel to Chicago at night to discuss proposed stable car rules with railroads and livestock men. They seek to modify feeding time limits to move more cattle per car, arguing current rules raise beef prices. An investigation into Salmon's ties to the Howard Label Company continues, with Solicitor McCabe expected to report soon.
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Suits Against Packers In Pulaski County Court
Special to The Washington Post from Little Rock Arkansas August 13 suits have been filed in the Pulaski County circuit court against Hammond Cudahy and Swift packing companies seeking 60000 penalties plus forfeiture of authority to do business in the state There are two counts in each complaint alleging the firms violated state law by operating while members of a price fixing combination for meat and cattle prices This action marks a major challenge to major meat packers amidst antitrust concerns in the era
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Venezuela Orders Guns and Expands Military Spending
Caracas reports a $1,000,000 contract with Schneider Company of Creusot for eight batteries of 75 mm campaign guns and four batteries of 75 mm mountain guns. Congress approved $11,000,000 in estimates, including $2,258,000 for foreign debts, $2,500,000 for army and navy, and $900,000 for public works. President Castro returns to Caracaa after a Gugue visit since July 10.
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Bryan to Give Library to Birthplace in Salem
William J. Bryan plans to donate a library to Salem Illinois his birthplace. The library site will be the former Bryan home plot with the house moved across the street. The groundbreaking is December 11 and Bryan will attend to speak before leaving for a European tour via New York.
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Identified with Capital's Growth. William A. Hill Exalted
William Alexander Hill, vice president and treasurer of Moore and Hill real estate, born April 23 in Prince George County Maryland, 30 years old. Self made, started work at sixteen, joined real estate firm January 1 1900, helped form Moore and Hill, now 17 employees. Organizer of Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank and National City Bank with $300,000 capital. Married Josephine Perkins, daughter of late Senator Bishop W Perkins of Kansas. they have a son Bishop Perkins.
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Big slump in coke output blamed on campaign conditions
A United States Geological Survey report by Howard W. Parker shows 1904 coke ovens produced 23,621,520 short tons, down from 25,274,281 in 1903, a loss over 6 percent. Value fell from 66,498,644 to 46,026,183 dollars, down 21 percent, with declines tied to iron trade slumps during the presidential campaign and prior fuel shortages. The report notes new ovens under construction in 1905, retort ovens rising, and by product coke making up 11 percent of output, with 506 establishments in 1904 versus 600 in 1903.
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Lieut Esty Defendant Divorce Suit Over Conduct in Philippines
Washington Post reports Second Lieut. Thomas Bruce Esty of the Ninth Cavalry is the defendant in a divorce suit filed by Anna Blair Esty after ten years of marriage. The action cites information about his conduct in the Philippines. Arthur P. Massey named as referee. Esty formerly at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Cobban Acquitted in Timber Case prompts note on ten pending similar indictments. special prosecutor Baynard states government ready to try others. Cobban described as agent of Senator W A.
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Shonts Abandons Alabama Summer Home
President T. B. Shonts of the Panama Canal Commission has left his Eastern Shore summer home across the bay from Mobile. All furnishings were sent to Greenwich, Connecticut, and the blooded stock has been disposed of.
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Railroad's New Life Five Percent Dividend Renewed
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, under Murray and Cowen after receivership, raised its common stock dividend from 4 to 5 percent amid large expenditures. Net income rose to about twenty-three million in 1906, with gross earnings over sixty-seven million, and a seven million surplus for posterity. The aggressive investment in equipment and plants aimed to strengthen the line and assure continued payout.
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Tonnage as the Keynote in Baltimore and Ohio History
A historical examination contrasts 1896–1901 with earlier years, noting earnings and tonnage growth despite bankruptcy. The piece highlights the shift to tonnage as the railroad’s prosperity driver, with improved per mile earnings, lower fixed charges, and a consolidation of capital toward enhanced capacity and equipment. It concludes by praising tonnage as the decisive factor in the company’s evolution and financial strategies.
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Freight Rates Net Higher in 1904 Despite Higher Earnings
The article analyzes freight earnings per mile and per ton from 1896 to 1904, noting earnings per mile rose while returns per ton per mile slightly declined. It argues that increased total tonnage and longer average haul distance boosted revenue, reducing the effective rate per ton mile by a slim margin, yielding a net public benefit.
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Not Guilty Plea in Pawnbroker Murder Trial
Detroit August 13 Harry Parker and Harry Johnson accused of shooting pawnbroker Joseph Meyer on July 8 were arraigned in recorder's court and both pleaded not guilty Judge Phelan ordered them to return Monday for trial with prosecutor seeking joint or separate trials depending on evidence and decisions.
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Poetic meditation on mortality and virtue in verse
The fragmentary poem reflects on heartbeats pointing toward death, fleeting earthly ties, and the call to do good. It echoes celestial reward for noble acts and warns against vanity. Attributed to John A. Joec h of Washington DC, Aug 1 1966, from the Detroit Prep Press with a stray Business Man quip.
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