Shaw Advises Against Government Retirement Stipend Plan
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw denounces a planned retirement scheme for clerks, urging self reliance and proposing a six year term for new hires. He warns the service lacks inspiration and endorses competitive entry, limited terms, and possible a department savings bank to promote frugality, urging workers to stand on their own feet.
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the Treasury
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National Rifles' Armory
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Retirement Bill Address Sparks Hall Debate in Washington
An audience of clerks and officials heard Mr Shaw praise government service while noting criticism of its drudgery and lack of inspiration. The event featured a musical program, cabinet invitations, and remarks by Congressman William A. Reeder and Miss B. M. Jateby as a Treasury retirement bill committee reports progress toward a bill and financing from salary assessments.
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Fairfax County Seeks Pardon for Leavell in Murder Case
Fairfax County authorities plan to seek a pardon for Joseph Leavell who is jailed in the District so he can be moved to Fairfax for murder trial. Leavell had talked with Lt. Matthews and Sheriff Allison about the killing and says he will discuss details in court. He is willing to go to Fairfax to stand trial but will not discuss Wilkinson’s death until he faces the court.
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Fairfax County
Joseph Leavell
Wikinson
Lieut. Matthews
Leavell
Sherif J. R. Allison
Bima
Willinson
Burglar search after church break ins widens
Police probing a Sunday night church burglary spree find additional churches left unlatched early Monday. Grace Reformed, St Patrick's, First Presbyterian, Central Presbyterian, Metropolitan, Foundry MEB, and New York Avenue churches were found open as investigators pursue the robbers.
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First Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian
Metropolitan
Foundry Meb
New York Avenue
Weather conditions and city reports from January 24
The Weather Bureau reports clearing skies nationwide except the North Pacific coast, with rain continuing there. Temperatures have fallen in Atlantic coal districts and risen in the Middle and Lower Mississippi Valley. Fair weather expected Thursday and Friday except along the North Pacific coast. Local readings show midnight 42, 2am 38, 4am 36, noon 42, 4pm 42, max 42 min 34, humidity 84 at 8am and 67 at 8pm, rainfall .05 inches from 1pm to 7pm, sunshine 8.3 hours. Also notes temperatures in other cities and a stolen safe recovered near Rock Creek identified as from J. Handy poolroom. Ocean steamers movements listed with arrivals at New York and departures to London, Dover, and Hamburg.
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Mississippi Valley
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Steamera
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Chinese Delegation Beamed Welcome During Washington Visit
Officials and aides toured government sites and met President Roosevelt as the Chinese Industrial Commission sought to study US political practice. Emperor's letter pledged closer ties and the party received cordial receptions at the White House, Navy, and War Departments amid plans for Annapolis. Denby guided the visitors with Chinese Minister in attendance, and gifts accompanied departures.
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China
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Board of Revenue
Tijuana
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White House
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State Department
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Barnes
Sir Liang
Charcoal Lozenges Promised Health Benefits
A Buffalo physician praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for improving digestion mouth health and breath. The ad extols charcoal as non harmful, boosting complexion and blood while aiding liver function with daily use. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents a box.
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Delegation of Chinese Commissioners toured Washington
The party met officials across several departments, praised naval and military exhibits, and expressed warm appreciation for Secretary Bonaparte Taft and the U S government. They visited Navy, War, and State offices, viewed uniforms and weapons, and planned Annapolis and a Chinese Legation reception.
Chinese imperial commission to visit Naval Academy
Annapolis Md Jan 24 Chinese imperial commission will visit the Naval Academy tomorrow and be received by Commander George P Colvorceress in the absence of Superintendent Admiral James Sands A nineteen gun salute will honor them Leading members include Tuan Fang and Tai Huan Tee It is unclear if Chinese Minister Liang Chang will join. arrangements are made for the welcome Also mention of local court case and a streetcar accident in the same report
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Washington
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Tuam Fang
United States
White House
Annapolis
Tuan Fang
Tai Huan Tee
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