Shake-up at City Hall Receives Resignations and Appointments
Washington Post reports McClellan forces resignations of Craven and Talley and enacts new appointments in a bid to realign city government. Craven’s departure as Street Cleaning Commissioner followed by Talley’s Civil Service chair removal signaling broader administration shifts.
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Talley
Murphy
Washington Post
New York
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Yast
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Kitia
Epcen Chord
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Pendieon
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J Moris
Ehamberlain Gecret Starch
Keenan Devraged
Wan
I MacDonnigh
Graven
Alfred Jo Talley
Post Office Promotions Raise Clerks Salaries to 1100 a Year
A list of carriers promoted within the post office department includes numerous named clerks and carriers across districts. Salaries were set at 1100 dollars per year, with job titles and assignments noted for many individuals.
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Staast
Barnes
Pe West PA
Beliard
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Kel Tusolos
Harvey Charles
Milt
Coerlo Mo Ruseau
Lee Soey Taylor
Levexaey
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Btn
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Marana Md Hee ' Vile SK
Robert $Moer
Miu Munson Ey
Nathaniel Fo Robinson
Sprague
Mery
Henry Maschuret
Ghartes
Diplomat Witt Named Secretary at Mexican Mission
A seasoned diplomat from the Mexican legation in London is set to assume the post of secretary in Washington after a career spanning the Mexican foreign service. The appointee, who recently served as chargé d affaires, will soon depart for Mexico to visit his mother before returning to duty in the U.S. capital.
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Crisofera
Canew
Washington
Enor
Tice
Cly
Mexea
Surispra Doc
Legation
Ine
Jamsa x
Beng
T Washngton
Mexic
Dominican Debt Treaty Signed At State Department
Ratifications of a Dominican treaty settling the debt of Santo Domingo were exchanged yesterday at the State Department by Acting Secretary Bacon and the Dominican minister. The new treaty must await presidential proclamation before Dominican officials can arrange for hosting a loan of 4 million dollars to cover their outstanding indebtedness.
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Banto Domingo
State Department
Bacon
Jowb
Weahington
Mathematics for Middies at Annapolis Board Report
The Naval Board chaired by Capt Wainwright and Com Griffin completed its review of the Naval Academy curriculum and will report to the chief of navigation. It found the Annapolis course overly theoretical and calls for modest changes in languages and minor adjustments, but no sweeping revision seems likely. The report, awaiting President Persons’ review, suggests mathematics will remain highly emphasized for the next two years.
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Wainwright
Griffin
Com Key
Naval Academy
Anna
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Mathematica
Department of Justice
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Ita
Department
Stepelinon
New York
Auc
Powder Trust
Admiral Brownson Retires to Lead Navy Bureau
The Bureau of Navigation chief retires, with Rear Admiral Willard Werlert Brownaon taking over as head of the bureau. Admiral Cony remains in place by presidential directive, citing Brownaon’s long, noted service and actions during the 1898 Spanish-American War era.
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Willard Werlert Brownaon
Comerse
Yaaterday
Cony Vac
Brownson
Os Lo Junero Harbor
Therby
United States
Wetrott
Army Orders Detail Promotions and Assignments
The Army orders list numerous officers and appointments including Capt Frank A Wilcox and Capt Denjonin Ho Watkins extended duty periods, Lieut John J Fulmer detailed for the general recruiting office with reporting to Fort Sloum New York, and several medical officers assigned to posts at Washington Barracks and Jefferson Barracks. Also noted are naval movements, academy admissions, and a call for veterans to consider ads in The Post.
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Arthur Purgeon
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Furth
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Syresen
Sylvester
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Henry Raymond
Triest
Mumber
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Jefferson Datrake
Miesouri
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Bradley
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Uslleran
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Ira A Shimer
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Asalaane
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Arthur M Whaley
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Toul Department of Commerce and Labor
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Stuart
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Norabe
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Obie
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Babcock
Jim Crow Car Law Upheld With Equal Facilities Required
Interstate Commerce Commission upholds the Jim Crow car law as constitutional provided equal facilities are furnished to both races. The decision, by Commissioner Franklin K Lane, sustains racially segregated coaches while demanding parity in accommodations. The case arose after a colored plaintiff challenged white-car facilities. the commission found the law valid and ordered equal amenities for colored passengers. Separately, actions in New York target alleged rate fixing by Western Union and Postal Telegraph, with hearings set for July 16 and potential receivership under antitrust proceedings.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Franklin K Lane
California
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Afro-American League
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Wilberforce
Ohio
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Teun
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Supreme Court
R Burnham Moffatt
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Western Salon Telegraph Company
Offate
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Jackson
Robert Clowry
Clarence Mackey
George H Gould E H Harman Morris K Jeep
Twioethe
Albany
Mackay
Glowry
Western Union
Safety Appliance Suit Against B and O Railroad
District Attorney Daniel W Baker filed a district supreme court damages suit for violation of the safety appliance law. The B and O Railroad hauled car 6475 from Asheboro North Carolina to Aberdeen Maryland on June 12. the car lacked required hand holds for safe coupling. Penalty for the violation is $100, claimed as damages to the United States.
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Daniel W Baker
Interstate Commerce Commission
District Supreme Court
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baker
Asheboro NC
Aberdeen
Benning Yards
United States
Leslie M Shaw Arrives in Washington for Business
Leslie M Shaw, president of the Carnegie Trust Company, formerly U S Treasury Secretary, arrived in Washington yesterday on a purely business trip. Officials say the visit has no political significance as Shaw continues his healthful, active pursuits with Carnegie Trust.
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Washington
Leslie M Shaw
the Treasury
City
Arington Ha
Arndtuim
Shaw
Treasury
Carnegie ‘Rat Company
New York
Fights Ship of Chance and Mint Director Pick
Secretary Cortelyou endorses Frank Leach for Director of the Mint to succeed George E Roberts who resigns to head a Chicago bank. Leach noted for earthquake response and subtreasury work, appointment likely announced soon. Also, the City of Traverse steamer faces revocation of license amid gambling allegations and calls for legal action.
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Cortelyou
Frank Leach
San Francisco
George E Roberts
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Oyster Bay
Leach
Mint
Cartel+ Lyon
Roberta
Suesh
Mint Bureau
Tench
Tade
Mr Leach
Washington
City of Traverse
Goveiment
Lake Michigan
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
City of Chicago
State of Time 4
City of
Traverse
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Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
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Tyaterse
City of Traverse Idle as Investigation Uncovers Boat
Collector Ames reports the City of Traverse is idle and not conducting business. Washington instructed action, fires drawn at Ninety-fourth Street, investigation to continue tomorrow. The Post urges readers to subscribe for updates.
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Chicago
Ames
Post
Washington
Traverse
Ninety-fourth Street
Judge Dunne Sentences Schmitz to San Quentin for Five Years
The court condemns Schmitz for hypocrisy and dishonor declaring him morally naked and disgraced. He is sentenced to a five year term in San Quentin State Prison. Schmitz disputes the decision and vows to appeal, urging the people to withhold judgment until higher courts review the proceedings. The judge orders immediate actions including bills of exceptions and a certificate of probable cause for appeal.
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San Francisco
Judge Dunne
Schmitz
Dunne
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Farral
Schmite
District Court of Appeals
Young man seeks Roosevelt interview at Sagamore Hill
A powerful young man from New Jersey tried to interview President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay at 4 am. Secret Service guarded the estate and persuaded him to turn back after an interview with Secretary Loeb. The visitor, tall and well bred, showed signs of excitement but departed peacefully with two machinists from New Jersey.
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Long Island
Roosevelt
Secret Service Guard
Sagamore Hi
New Jersey
Pacific
Baga More Hin
Secret Service
Loeb
Tha
Heme
Jinv
Lvin
Incharge
Examination for consular posts held at State Department
Candidates for consular positions will be examined today and tomorrow by the Civil Service Commission and State Department examiners. The board conducts the oral test while oil service officials handle the written portion. Most candidates are young business men from several cities. names of successful entrants will be announced only after two weeks.
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State Department
Civil Service Commission
Board of Examiners
Oil Service
Neill to Lead San Francisco Talk on Telegraphers Strike
United States Commissioner of Labor P Neill and three members of the Commercial Telegraphers Union executive board began travel to San Francisco to investigate the strike. Negotiations toward a settlement of the grievances will be held in abeyance until the panel returns to confer with telegraph office management in New York and Chicago.
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P Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Commercial Telegraphers ‘Union
San Francisco
Russell
Rates, Cremeries and Brushes Rail Case Summary
Florida shipper group complains to the Interstate Commerce Commission that Atlantic Coast Line rates on Florida citrus and vegetables to northern points are unjust and high, hindering competition with West Indies sea shipments. Ban on excessive rail rates is urged. Beathes Creamery and Blue Valley creameries charge Illinois Central and Chicago lines with conspiracy and discrimination, seeking just rates. Forest City Freight Bureau seeks lower wire brush and broom rates from several railroads including Ann Arbor and Pennsylvania.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Protective Association
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Et al
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Florida
Beathes Creamery Company
Iowa
Blue Valley Creamery Company
Missouri
Ilinois Central
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Pacific
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Chicago Northwestern
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St Paul
Rauhgang
Acnte
Forest City Freight Bureau
Cleveland
Ohio
Ann Arbor Railroad Company
Baltimore and Orie Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Defense Shrugs Off Perjury Charges In San Francisco Explosion Case
Depositions read in Boise detail the Wardner mine superintendent Bradley explosion near November 17. Defense claims gas from a leaky meter caused the blast and Bradley’s testimony shifts with smoking and odor. witnesses discuss alleged attempts to coerce confessions while rumors swirl about witnesses facing perjury charges.
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San Francsco
Washington
Boise Idaho
San Francisco
Fred E Bradley
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Heywood
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Attorneys Lose Claim Over Fee From Owen
In a ruling by the district supreme Court Dudley and Michener cannot recover a 31,000 fee from Robert L Owen a Cherokee lawyer and U S Senator nominee The dispute concerns a contract for professional services connected to a Cherokee Indians claim against the United States paid from a 1 million appropriation Owen had received about 750 000 The attorneys say they proved services but Owen contends otherwise The firm has appealed to the U S Supreme Court.
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Dudley & Michener
Robert L Owen
Indian Territory
United States
Snelly
Congress
Owen
Court of Claims
United States Supreme Court
Treasury Officials Reprimand Two Clerks Following Altercation
Assistant Secretary Winthrop announced reprimands for H 1 Woodson colored clerk and Walter T Gideon white draftsman in the Treasury Supervising Architect’s office after a two person fight over a two week period. Woodson struck Ryder during the clash and Gideon defended himself. Ryder and Woodson reportedly provoked the altercation. Gideon was spared any punishment.
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Winthrop
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Walter T Gideon
Supervising Architect of
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Treasury
William
Ryder
Ryder Ryder
Taylor
Cerell
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