House Money Managers Find Many Violations of the Law
Astonishing revelations emerge from an investigation as House money managers report widespread legal violations. Cabinet members discuss how funds appropriated by Congress for a specific purpose were diverted to suit officials, exposing misuse and irregularities across agencies.
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Public Officials Comment on Civil Service and Clerical Reform
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley and Secretary Hitchcock discuss retirement, efficiency, and pay in government service. General Ainworth notes merit depends on effort, while Comptroller Tracewell cites perversion of law through hidden appropriations. Taft suggests broad retirements with reduced pay to boost young staff, as reforms probe executive overreach.
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Reform Bill Cuts Salaries for Aged Clerks and Transfers
A congressional committee reports on a broad reform bill governing federal employment. It limits age-based retention, ends discretionary departmental pay power, and requires three years in a department before transfer. The plan also standardizes salaries across offices and tightens annual departmental estimates.
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Government clerks and funds scrutinized in Senate hearing
A congressional hearing dissected the Quartermaster and Navy clerical needs, showing requests for more staff were challenged by Taft and Littauer. Secretaries Hitchcock Bonaparte and Keep defended efficiency measures, while auditors warned of duplications, misapplied funds, and aging staff affecting productivity.
Library officers grilled over pay and printing costs
Government witnesses including Gen. Green and Librarian Putnam faced questions from a congressional committee about personal time for library work, the cost and authority of publishing journals, and contract savings. Yerkes described funding shortfalls and efforts to reduce waste while urging proper budget language.
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Boston
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Proposed Law on Civil Service Age and Transfers
The proposal limits employment in DC executive departments for classified staff by age and salary after June 20 1906 and restricts details from outside districts for DC bureaus. It forbids transfers between departments until a three year service period is completed in the original department.
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Dizzy Spells and Heart Cure Advertisement
An advertorial plea warns of chest pains and faintness signaling heart trouble. It touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy, citing a Kentucky testimonial claiming full recovery after using five bottles, with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
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The Washington Post Legal Records Trusted by Lawyers
The Washington Post is the sole newspaper publishing assignment of cases to be called for trial. Lawyers rely on its precise legal record for accuracy and official notice in court matters.
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