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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
7
Democrats in caucus redraw Senate steering and appoint a patronage committee. Leaders aim to decentralize power from a small group, reassign chairs by seniority, and push for early reorganization. Debate centers on housing for officials and spoils distribution, with no firm resolutions on many key points.
The new Department of Labor led by Secretary William B. Wilson operates without funds or quarters, using space from the old immigration bureau. A. Grant Smith becomes private secretary to Secretary Redfield as McReynolds McAdoo and Redfield are sworn in. Secretary McAdoo travels to New York while three Treasury assistants stay on until replacements are found.
John Barrett, director general of the Pan American Union, will not resign with a change in administration. He holds a unique role as head of the international body representing all member republics. The union uses capital votes and US officials hold one vote on the governing board. Mr. Bryan becomes chairman as Secretary of State.
Meritt Quonce, secretary of the commission on efficiency and economy, was yesterday appointed chief clerk of the Post Office Department by Postmaster General Burleson. He succeeds George C Thomson, who resigned to enter the service of an express company. Charles A. Lutz also left the Interstate Commerce Commission to become comptroller of the same express company, part of a broader reorganization plan for the express firm’s executive staff.
Democratic leaders in Washington after a Wednesday meeting push for patronage and offices. Chairman McCombs urges full party organization nationwide as permanent headquarters will be set up and run by Thomas J. Pence to coordinate state local precincts. President Wilson orders office seekers to consult department heads, prompting a rush to cabinet officials and appointment requests. Holland to Exhibit at San Francisco Panama-Pacific Exposition with $2,800,000 funding approved.
The final act of Secretary James Wilson restores Dr Elliott as chief engineer of drainage investigations after his Florida Ever-Blades Investigation dismissal. Assistant engineer A D Morehouse, previously reinstated, was also affected. Both were dismissed for shifting bureau funds to cover work lacking money.
The notice discusses estimating purchase price and market value of exports to the United States. It condemns the ad yvatorgm method of SASERAINE as impractical for administration and enforcement.
Helen plans Maggie Merrill's dinner while Warren grumbles at cost and Maggie resists being told how to work. Helen weighs generosity against control as Maggie's stubborn independence grows. Helen relents, noting their security and Maggie's diligence despite friction.
Vice President Marshall insists on adhering to Senate precedents and notes his official automobile is not yet in service. He left a bushel of mail at his hotel rather than carry it on street cars, saying he was unsure of the proper form for vice presidential correspondence. The motor car will be ready today to transport him and Insmail to the Capitol.
A commission’s report to the Secretary of the Treasury recommends reform of the customs appraising system. It proposes establishing a bureau of appraisements with examiner boards, standardizing consular invoices, and وفي savings in government revenues.
A hostess and a caller clash over window washing at 4 pm in the kitchen. The hostess works amid a planned house overhaul while the caller expects parlor gossip and decorum. Mutual misunderstandings threaten neighborly cordiality.
The narrative follows Helen dealing with Magee and Maggie as tension rises after a strained night. Helen’s mood softens by morning yet remains distant as chores and meals reveal household friction. Maggie’s orderly kitchen contrasts with Helen’s frayed temper, hinting at unresolved conflict between them.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic for babies and all ages. It claims relief from flatulence and colic, supports digestion, and notes wide use across families. A free sample offer is extended by mail from W. B Caldwell of Monticello, Arkansas.
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