Political favours and spoils in census appointments debated
Roosevelt argues against spoils perquisites and calls for competitive, nonpartisan appointments to census positions. He cites 1890 and 1900 census administrations as wasteful and demoralizing under patronage, urging selection by the Civil Service Commission based on merit and geography, with outside printing work limited and regulated. The discussion centers on reforming the civil service to reduce partisan influence and improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Robert P Porter
Fredenck H Wines
Axa
Vaeasian
Fa Petiel
Chang
Visi Service Commission
Clit Service Commission
Surprised by Talk of Loeb
A garbled report from Washington notes a shuffle in the New York pep campaign scene. Col ES Fowles denies involvement, stating he was replaced by Walliam Tod in the president’s secretary role and that his duties focused on trade interests. he claims to have few further comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Col ES Fowles
Washington
Walliam Tod J
Fowler
New Yor Ta State
Licenses to Wed Across Town and State
A fragmentary notice shows licenses granted for marriage including D C Webster to Marie Layne in Pennsylvania and J Ro Mie Laugh Dhw f PAteanmaer to Washington, with other names such as Manuel Hains and Dertha Ho Br in Gardensville and Key WV Jones, reflecting a period civil rites listing multiple pairs in a single brief item.
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C Webster
Marie Layne
Cain
Pateanmaer
Philadelphia
Lic Wathington
Gardenvile Pa
Manuel Hains
Dertha Ho
Jones
Health Office Record Deaths at Local Hospitals
A health office record lists multiple deaths and infant losses with ages ranging from hours to 72 years. Entries mention Foabes WW inn, Homeopathic Hospital, Riverside Ward, and individuals tied to addresses on NW and MW streets, including infants and young adults.
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Howards' Reale
Yeaca Tamzs Ihuelvs Homeopathic Hospital
Hesaline
Thecker
Willum Jone
Sears Veniamin Gree Fbmeigensy Hospital
Births and children names listed in local notices
A long list of birth notices documents numerous families welcoming daughters and sons. Names include Witlam and Helen Wo Wita with daughter Jessa V, George ft and Mary A Simmons with daughter Dante F, Willem L and Cora k Balllips with daughter, Robart J and Julia Moore with daughter, and many additional pairs announcing boys and girls. The notices name parents, spouses, and infant gender in a sequence of family entries.
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Herman
Jennie Felter
Hugo P
Ethel D Donen
Alton Ana
Carrol
Jamés GQ
Mey
Lawrence S
Agnes Callowargh
Clacamo
Rosa Devon Cordenl
Frank
Josephine Wood
Robert
Josephine West
Tessie
Blanck Wright
Harry
Eavle Nelson
William J
Chiors L Butler
Firearm lesson urged after Western High tragedy
Coroner’s Jury clears Denniston Chariton after witnesses testify Vivien Bowdoin was accidentally shot on a Western High School stairway. Authorities consider reinstating age restrictions and a school course on firearms safety, with Superintendent Stuart proposing classroom instruction and tighter gun controls. The case prompted funeral services for Bowdoin and calls for stricter gun regulations.
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Denniston Charlton
Ting
Vivien Bowdoin
West High School
Stuart
Board of Education
Bruart
Nevitt
Vivian Bowdoin
Denneton Chariton
Wenturn High School
Wescott
Emma von Seyfried
Elmer 8 Newton
William B Hudson
Thomas E. Neal
Lawrence K. Hoover
Willam J Conlin
Chariton
Charlton
Western High School
Case
Death in Labor Riot at New York Garment Shop
In New York a riot by walking delegates and about a hundred striking garment workers destroyed the tailoring shops of Jacob Greenfield. Foreman Jacob Greenfield and Wolf Greenfeld were battered, and worker Samuel Kann died from a fractured skull. Other employees were injured as clubs and irons were used. Police blamed the incident on the union delegation and the unrest among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Greenfield
Wolf Greenfeld
Patlee
Bamue Kann
Oald
Baego Cassejio
Kann
White House callers list February 6 with officials named
A dated record lists attendees at the White House including Secretary of State Bacon Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou Secretary of War Wright Attorney General Bonaparte Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Labor Secretary Strass Representative Ollie James of Kentucky Robert Bridges William E Castle Wanard Rothwell Representative Barchfeld of Pennsylvania Representative O Connell of Massachusetts Judge Wilfley of China Representative Sulzee of New York Indian Commissioner Leupp Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot Captain C Van de Watering.
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Bacon
Treasury
Cortelyou
Wright
Bonaparte
Woterlor Garfield
Wilson
Asslmant
Levy Bar
Terlek
Ollie James Sa Istenda
Kentucky
Robert Bridges
William E. Castle
Whanard J. Rothwell
Barchfeld
Pennsylvania
O'Connell
Massachowets
Wilfley
Chine
Sulzee
New York
Leupp
Forester
Gifford Pinchot
C. van DE Watering
Divorce Case Stirs Society in Hartimore Maryland
Special to the Washington Post from Hartimore Maryland reports Aira Williams filing for divorce from Dr. Dudley Williams. The suit involves disputed charges and testimony, with Williams a prominent yacht club owner and his Hopkins University brother-in-law among the cited notable figures. The couple’s January marriage in Wilmington and recent society reconciliations precede the filing, shocking local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hartimore
Aira
Williame Ashe
Willlame
Baltimore Yacht Club
Br Whitridge Willlama
Jehna Hopkins University
Willame
Marian
AMS
Milas Inahella Jonee
Wilmington
Rare Art at Auction From Senor Corea’s Household Goods
Senor Don Luis F Corea, former Nicaraguan envoy, recalls a vast private collection in Washington for auction next week. Due to business troubles and a rumored end of his diplomatic career, Corea and his daughter will stay in New Orleans before a potential field trip to Nicaragua and Europe, with plans to settle in New York later.
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Hammer
Washington
Senor
Don Luia F. Corea
Mipieter
Nicaragua
United States
New Orleans
Senos Cotea
Aspionat
Bene Corea
Farrness
Feesan
Nica Tare
Caarifiva
Turiera
Sener Corea
Kerioua
Den
Melaye
Caréa
Caréa Naa Fe Turerer
Ax Zelaya Ia
Legation
Coren
New York City
Bluefielda
Mme. Corea
Republic
New York
Mme Corea
Mils India Bells Leming
Corea
Rutolpho Espinosa
Hardy Jury Out In Suffolk Murder Trial
Sam Hardy faces a verdict after a five day trial in Suffolk for the alleged murder of Tiberius Gracchmo Jones in Holland. Col Cabell, speaking for the Commonwealth, urged the jury in a nearly three hour speech and warned of danger to himself as he declared his intent to do his duty. The jury retired at 11 tonight, the courtroom packed with spectators.
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Wealiington
Suffolk
Sam Hardy
Tiberius Gracchmo Jones
Holland
Col. Cabell
Commonwealth
Cabell
Norfolk
Indictment in Brooklyn Abuse Case Reaches Baltimore
Baltimore February 6 grand jury returned an indictment against Joseph M Daner of Brooklyn on charges of abusing a year old Brooklyn girl named Janet who was brought to Baltimore. State's Attorney Owens plans to push the case and a trial may begin next week. A second arrest was made of Catherine Burke of 637 Josephine Street charged with hiding the child for immoral purposes she claims Janet lied about having no place to stay and pleaded for rest.
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Baltimore
Joseph M. Daner
Brooklyn
Catherine Loerch
Janer
Owens
Catherine Burke
Josephine Street
Burke
Janet
Fortune for Aged Man in Hancock Inheritance Noted
Special to The Washittsut les reports John Kieffer a rural mail carrier near Hancock Maryland may inherit about 80000 from a Illinois relative death. He is reputed nearly 100 years old yet appears about 60 and remains active attending dances. He has been married four times and has a large family.
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Hagerstown
John Kieffer
Hancock
Iinois
Kieffer
Jang
Weather Conditions and Forecast 1900 Feb 6
A United States weather bulletin describes a low pressure system centered over Michigan with rain in the Gulf States central valleys and lake region. Temperatures remain above seasonal averages in the lake region and Ohio valley, with cooler conditions in Missouri Arkansas valleys. Rain and snow across many regions, with forecasts of rain in the Atlantic States and lake areas, and generally fair elsewhere. Storm warnings issued along the gulf coast from New Orleans to Cedar Key and on the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to Boston.
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Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Tower Michigan
Gulf States
Central Valleys
Lake Region
Atlantic
Plains States
Rocky
Ohio Valley
Atlantic States
Missouri
Arkansas
Upper Lake Region
Lower Lake Region
North Parifie
Middle
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banks
New Orleans
Cedar Kove
Atlantic Coast
Jacksonville
Boston
Fight for Seat in Congress in Fifth District Race
Special to The Washington from Martinsville Virginia reports that M Parsons and E W Saunders contend for the Fifth district seat. Parsons has set up Martinsville court arrangements with attorneys William M Peyton and J R Smith while Saunders is represented by W H Gravely and B W Cater.
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Washington
Martinsville
Parsons
Congress
E. W. Saunders
Fifth
Congressional District
William M Peyton
J R.smith
Maryland Happenings and Local Court Actions
Vice President-elect Sherman to address Lincoln day banquet in Baltimore. Second trial of W B Rowe vs Albert N Horner for 100000 damages over alleged marital affections in Baltimore. Mayor Mabool names delegates to Indianapolis tariff convention. Beaver Creek and South Mountain Turnpike stock offered to the state at 32 a share for 500 shares, sea miles long, aiding Washington county highway plans. Portsmouth report: E Turke, Baltimore extra man, dies from skull fracture after car crash. He leaves two children and a mother.
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Sherman
Lincoln
The
Loyal Legion
Baltmore
W. B Rowe
Albert N. Horner
Beaver Creek and
South Mountain Turnpike Company
Washington County
Washington Roar
Portsmouth
Turke
Hing
Baltimore
Sod
Mother
Democrats May Aid Hopkins In Indiana Senate Deadlock
Springfield Indiana reports the Indiana General Assembly failed to resume ballotting for United States senator due to a quorum break. Six house members plus Speaker Shurtleff attended, Democratic discord noted. Balloting resumes Tuesday next week as influence from party splits looms. In Wisconsin Madison noted Senator Stephenson again failed election on seventh joint ballot, receiving 328 votes, five short of the majority.
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Springfield
Xen
General Assembly
United States
House
Shurtleff
Hopkins
Stephenson
Madison
Wis
Hey
Delaware Delegation Heads to Battleship Delaware Launch
Governor Pennewill leads Delaware party to Newport News Shipyard for the launching of the Battleship Delaware. Delegation includes Lieut Gov Mendinhall and lawmakers like Sperks, Mitte, Flinn, Anderson, Hart, Thames Cooper, Grubb, Williamson, Hazel, Cahail, and others with Hastings and Higgs noted among attendees.
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Wilmington
Del
Fev. O
Pennewill
Delaware Party
Frergy
Tp Delaware
Newport News Ship‘Building Company
Newport News
Bealdes
Mendinhall
George W. Sperks
Senate
Mitte
Flinn
Anderson
Hart
Thames
Cooper
Grubb
Williamson
Hazel
Dopoho
Welch
Anna
Cahail
Bridgesville
Mincey Ebien Coleman Dupont
Frances Hazel
Dover
Hastings
United States
Higgs
Congress
Jansled Heald
R J. Mashean
WI Board
Trade
Espa Sparf
North Carolina and Virginia Bills Roil Capitol Proceedings
State lawmakers consider a tax on liquor buyers and licensing for purchasers while debating antitrust reforms. Bills require semiannual reports from factory employers, expand juror challenges, and authorize funding for a Morganton school for the deaf. A proposed Ransom County would form from Wake Nash Franklin Johnston. Former Gov Jarvis spoke on education and liberal aid.
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Washington Fort
Mtaleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Virginia
Atatehouse
Senate
Glint
Morganton
Wake
Nash
Franklin
Johnston
Ransom
United States
Matt W. Ransom
Senate Committee
Manning
House of Representatives
Thomas J. Jarvis
Vance
Greenville
Railroads Seek Higher Passenger Rates Hearing Sought
Virginia railways file for a hearing before the corporation commission seeking permission for a higher passenger rate. They request maximum or fair compensation and expect a hearing within three weeks, marking a new move not tied to pending litigation.
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Virginia Corporation Board
Richmond
Corporation Commission
Whey
Tucker Silent On Dry Issue in Va Campaign
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Virginia February gubernatorial hopeful George Tucker visited the city today to confer with friends about his stance on statewide prohibition or local option. He declined to define his position but said he would announce it in a few days. His announced opponent, Judge Mann, and likely opponent Carter Glass, have both declared for statewide prohibition.
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Young Bowden
Chariton
Vivian
Raymond Bowdein
Denniston Chariton
Raymond Bowdoin
Denniston
Ced
Washington Post
Roanoke
George Tucker
Judge Mann
Carter Glass
Cash to Pension Teachers in Baltimore
Baltimore passes first pension fund installment under last legislature act. City Register Thomas to hand £1400 to trustees from January salaries, part of pro rata deductions totaling 125,040 in U.S. dollars for Baltimore teachers retirement fund. United States Court of Appeals in Richmond reconvened to hear cases including Van G Jackson v Henry Jackson et al and Kew Jerry Lumber Company et al, with adjournment to conference tomorrow morning.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
City Register
Thomas
United States Court of Appeals
Washington Park
Richmond
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Goff
J. Pritchard
Boyd
van G Jackson
Henry
C Jackson
Parkersburg
William Beard
Mr Ambler
Virginia Briefs Highlight Lecture and Local Incidents
Judge Alton B Parker of New York to deliver the leading address at the University of Virginia on Washington's Birthday in Madison Hall. Seven year old Harrison Long was killed when struck by a horse in Manchester. Fredericksburg Electric and Fredericksburg Power seek city approvals for electric services and a buried flume. Martinsville damages suit against the town favored the defendant, with an appeal noted. A man injured from a freight train fall at Berryville’s Tucker hospital. In New Orleans, James G Cox of Baltimore identified after bizarre ticket incident. taken home by his sister.
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James I. Oyster
Board of Education
Vivian Bowdoin
Bowdoin
O Street
Rock Creek
Sylvester Hag
Charleton
Con. Sreas
Alton B. Parker
New York
University of Virginia
Madison Hall
Washington
Manchester
Harrison Long
Thomas G. Howell
Roanoke
Tucker‘s Hospital
Berryville
Norfolk and Western Railroad
New Orleana
James G. Cox
Baltimore
Taylor Ferguson
Balmore
Murderer Hanged in Spartanburg Virginia Obituary Note
The Virginia obituary reports the execution of Rev. John W. Young a twice convicted murderer of Nicholaon age six and other figures as a stained preacher in the Virginia Conference. Foster went to the gallows at Pungoteagne jail. Also notes Mrs B Carro died aged seven in Winchester and Jarusk Hixey Confederate veteran died at Woodstock aged around 72. Fields include local deaths and a hanging reflected in the Spartanburg notes.
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Spartanburg
Will Foster
Norfolk
John W
Nicholaon
John ‘Young
Virginia
Pungoteagne
Foster
Grand Lodge Special Cars to Carry Masons to Alexandria Fair
The Grand Lodge of Masons District of Columbia led by Grand Master Henry K. Simpson plans a 7:30 pm rail trip from Washington to Alexandria for the Masonic fair. A notable drill by Alines Temple Mystic Shrine is expected, with exhibition at the fair and rooms rearranged for visibility. Committees led by G E Nicol and Ernest of the George Washington Monument Association prepare for related April ceremonies and the monument dedication. Aboard the Wilhelmina, 2400 tons of phosphate rock from Port Tampa arrives today for Alexandria Fortizer and Chemical Company, signaling a shift from sailing vessels to steamships in the port’s freight trade.
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Falhington Post Bureau
Ring Street
Alexandria
Grand Ledge of Masons
Columbs
Henry K. Simpson
Washington
Alines Temple
Mystic Shrine
Children of Alexandria
G. E. Nicol
Ernest
George Washington Monument
Renner Duce
Charles B. Nisel
Prince William Vaunty
Alva Aerie
Order of Magis
Alexindavis
Bidney J. Harkhoure
Thomas Chauncey
Edward J. Hleming
Wilhelmina
Atlantic
Port Tampa
Pia
Alexandria Fortitzer and Chemical Company
Queen Street
Eva
Miners Uphold Contracts At United Mine Workers Meeting
Special to The Washington Fort Indianapolis Ind Feb 5 article reports a convention of United Mine Workers adopting a resolution stressing that wage contracts must be fully observed by both sides and that strict adherence will help expand the joint movement into unorganized coal fields. S. McCullough of Michigan was elected vice president and Edwin Berry of Iowa was chosen secretary treasurer.
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Washington Fort Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United M Pe
Committee On
S. McCullough
Michigan
Edwin Berry
Towa
Phillips Will Contest Ends in Evidence of Undue Influence
In Cumberland Maryland two wills by Nannie C Phillips are examined in the Anna McKnight suit to contest the will. A verdict favors the plaintiff on the undue influence issue noting a recent pair of wills and a last illness. Also reported Catherine Burgesser widow dies of apoplexy at Boonesboro aged 77 with two sons surviving.
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Washington
Cumberland
Anna McKnight
McKeesport
Nannie C Philips
Maryland Avenue
Regina McKnight
Phillips
F Brooke Whiting
Finley C Hendrickson
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Catherine Burgesser
Samuel Burgesser
Boonesboro
Harry Burgesser
New York Central Railroad
Edward Burgesser
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
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Clase
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Pathe
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Steinway
Austin’s and
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John H. Magruder
Connecticut Avenue
Kose
Oselbluemchen
Christian Xander
7Th St
N.W
Schwartz & Poltman
7Th Street
N. W
14Th Street
Seaton
Neal Temple
Eliot
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