Shaw counsels against retirement plan for clerks
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw urged civil service clerks to avoid a six year term retirement scheme, warning against a guaranteed stipend and urging self support. He described government work as drudgery, proposed a six year term for new entrants, and urged frugality and a department savings bank to aid future security.
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Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
National Rifles' Armory
Association
Department
Brand
Treasury Branch
James A. Sample
Shaw
Lam
Washington
Clark
Treasury Department
Tenlerks
Great Republic
Sie
Cone
Department Savings
Retirement bill gains ground at Treasury branch meeting
A large gathering heard Mr Shaw defend government service as a worthy vocation while critics urged reform. Secretary Shaw and Rep William A Reeder led the session with a cabinet invitation noted but few officials attended. A legislative committee outlined a retirement measure and preliminary salary- based funding statistics to push a bill through Congress.
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Bhaw
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Cabinet
Shaw
Sample
Treasury Branch
Fias
Congress
Want Leavell Pardoned for Fairfax County Trial
Fairfax County authorities plan to seek a pardon for Joseph Leavell, jailed in the District, so he can be brought to Virginia to face murder charges. Leavell, who spoke with Lieutenant Matthews about the Wilkinson killing, told Sheriff Allison he will testify in court and go to Fairfax to stand trial, but will not discuss the case further until he appears before the court.
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Fairfax County
Joseph Leavell
Wikinson
Lieut. Matthews
Leavell
Sherif J. R. Allison
Bima
Willinson
Burglars Open Churches Fire Up Police Probe
Police pursuing burglars after three churches were entered after Sunday services. Early investigations found additional churches unfastened with doors ajar, including Grace Reformed Church where President Roosevelt worships, St. Patrick's, First Presbyterian, Central Presbyterian, Metropolitan, Foundry MEB, and New York Avenue.
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First Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian
Metropolitan
Foundry Meb
New York Avenue
Weather notes and ship movements for January 24
Weather bulletin reports clear skies nationwide except the North Pacific coast where rain continues. Temperatures fall in Atlantic coal districts and rise in the Midwest and Lower Mississippi Valley with fair weather expected Thursday and Friday. Winds shift from northeast to brisk on coasts, with warming in the Lake region and Upper Mississippi valleys. Local report lists hourly temps, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine. notable note of a stolen safe recovered in Rock Creek. Ocean steamer movements include arrivals Zeeland, Hamburg bound ships, and departures Maine, Menjeatte.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
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Atlantic
Mido
Lower
Mississippi Valley
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Ohio Valley
Pontay
Lake Region
Miasissipai
Missouri
New England
Mile Atlantic
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Lake Michigan
Steamera
European
Grand Banks
Rainfell
Chinese Delegation Receives Warm Washington Entertainment
Chinese industrial commission led by Tuan Fang and Tai Hung Chi met President Roosevelt and officials at the White House Navy and War Departments with cordial receptions. Emperor's letter to Roosevelt hopes closer U S China ties and study of American government. Escort by Denby and Chinese Minister. Gifted autograph sets presented before departure from Washington.
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United States
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Tai Hung
Chentung Lieng-Cheng
Commission
House
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Bonaparte
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China
Tai Hung Chi
Board of Revenue
Tijuana
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White House
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State Department
Loeb
Barnes
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Liang
John W. Foster
Young Men's Christian Association
Limcheen
Tuam Fang
Value of Charcoal As a Disinfectant and Health Aid
A Buffalo physician touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe remedy that absorbs gases in the stomach and bowels, cleanses the system, freshens breath, and improves complexion. The lozenges are sold at drug stores for about 25 cents a box and praised for daily use without harm.
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Stuart
Delegation of Chinese commissioners visits Washington
The visitors toured LANSBURGH & BRO. and familiarized themselves with U S departments led by Secretary Taft and Secretary Bonaparte. They expressed gratitude for naval aid from Mare Island and praised Roosevelt and the U S government during their Washington stay.
Chinese Imperial Commission to Visit Naval Academy
Annapolis Md Jan 24 The Chinese imperial commission studying conditions in America will visit the Naval Academy tomorrow. Commander George P Colvorceress will receive them in absence of Superintendent Admiral James Sands. A nineteen gun salute will honor the visitors. Notable members include Tuan Fang and Tai Huan Tee. It is uncertain if Chinese Minister Liang Chang will accompany them.
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Tuan Fang
Tai Huan Tee
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