Efficiency Rating Reform Ends Two Year Probe
A long inquiry into civil service pay and efficiency has culminated in a new rating system for the Treasury Department and a broader plan by President Taft to create a more equitable pay basis. The measure, tied to the civil service reorganizations, aims to standardize compensation across departments including the Post Office. Details indicate cost rises and potential staffing changes as the plan advances through policy channels.
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Treasury Department
Taft
British French battlefleet losses at Dardanelles amid heavy shelling
Allied forces pressed a major Dardanelles assault as the battleships Irresistible Ocean and Majestic were sunk or damaged by mines and artillery. French Bouvet and Gaulois suffered severe damage with crews evacuated. Turkish forts endured heavy bombardment while relief ships moved to reinforce. News notes indicate further British ships imperiled and ongoing efforts to resume bombardment as weather allowed.
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Sanvain
Brimap
Daratess
Cava‘ron
Dardanelles
Lo Kh
Marime
Hyerdanelles
Hephee
Berlin
Lidasville
Total
Africa
Cornu Walls
Tenedos
Untitled New York City Tour Plans
Fragmented OCR notes describe a New York City tour by a group or company with references to Hass Vaccoon, Morty, New York, and travel days. Mentions include bus or coach routes, electric lighted sights, a tower wall, and various names and times, but many fragments are unclear.
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orPpany
Matias
Feos
Brad
Progress of War Told Officially
War office dispatches report Allied and Central power movements across multiple fronts. French and Belgian fronts cite Notre Dame de Lorette trench gains and counterattacks near Verdun. German and Austrian theaters note repulsed Russian offenses, artillery duels, and heavy losses.
U. S. Seeks Prize Court Action On Wilhelmina Cargo
State Department sent a note to Britain requesting prize court proceedings for the Wilhelmina cargo. Officials explained British court rules allow interested individuals to pursue cases, and the United States will take no further action as Britain is deemed within rights.
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State Department
United States
Great Britain
Lawsuit for damages after auto collision in DC
J Arthur Lewis sues Anacostia and Potomac Railroad Co in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia alleging his car was struck January 24 at Seventh and Kenyon NW by a defendant vehicle traveling at an unlawful dangerous speed. He claims insufficient motorman care caused the crash, totaling repairs and devaluing the auto, delaying use for a period.
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Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
J. Arthur Lewis
Anacostia and Potomac Railroad
Cleventh and
Kenyon Streets
Northwest
Walton J Lambert
Rudolph H
Quicken Burton Boom Keeping Eye On Herrick
Ohio politicians in Washington assess the 1916 Republican scene as former Senator Theodore Burton holds best odds to carry Ohio delegates to the convention while Gov Willis and Col Herrick loom as potential factors. Some anticipate Herrick mobilizing Ohio support upon his return from Europe, with Burton’s camp wary of Willis and Herrick gaining momentum before the primaries.
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Ohio
Washington
Theodore I. Ruison
Mio Burton
Goverion T Herpuck
Gev Frank Bo Willis Warren
Pat Burton
Burton
Herrick and
Willis
Harding
South
Amelia
Horton
Gov Willis
Fig
Cov Wilbhs
Lini
Mio Herrick
Europe
T. M. Davis Will Is Filed
The probate court in Newport files the will of Theodore M. Davis who died last February. The document was seated and all contents remain private until April 5 when it will be probated. Rumors of bequeathing priceless Egyptian treasures to the Metropolitan Museum of Art cannot be verified yet.
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Speen
Washington
Newport
Theodore M Davis
Boywao
Davis
Metropolitan Museum of Art
District Court News and Civil Actions Logged
A petition for judicial construction of the will of James Manogue, who died February 21 1900, was filed in the District Supreme Court by Ella Sylvan. The will leaves property to the husband in fee simple with a life interest to his mother Catherine Manogue, and. the suit seeks to determine inheritance rights and a potential half-interest for the widow. Separately, John Burrows sues the Washington Railway and Electric Company for $5000 damages from a November 4 1934 accident on G Street between Fourth and Fifth, claiming a collision caused injuries including loss of teeth. A decree grants custody to James T McGlue and assigns counsel fees to his wife’s attorney. Dr Thomas Joseph Kemp faces trial on morphine sale charges next Friday before Judge Pugh in the District Court. he is represented by Henry Ladasis.
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James Manogue
District Supreme Court
Ella Sylvan
Manogue
Woot Gardiner Fis Manogue
John Fo Manogue
Ler
Thirteth Street
Catherine Manogue
George W Manogue
Mry
Josephine Manogue
John Burrews
Washington Ranlway and Electric Company
G Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Sam
Attortney T BD Mitchell
George Ko MctHue
Armice T McGlue
Jthen
James T McGlue
Latrict Supreme Court
McCoy
McGlue
Twife
Frederick R. Whippler
Joseph ‘A Burhart
Thomas Jo Hempios
Massachusetts Avenue
L'Ugh
Taggart
Kemp
Attourney Henry Lo Dasis Ang Avuhn G Capes
Anniversary plans outlined for George Washington University Law School half century celebration
A committee of fifty alumni and faculty at the University Club outlined plans for the law school's semicentennial celebration. The events include an April 30 alumni informal meeting and smoker, a May 1 dinner for alumni faculty and students at Rauscher's, and an excursion and theater party to be decided by the executive committee. Speakers and attendees from 1866 to 1915 were noted, with plans to host national figures at the dinner. An informal smoker closed the session.
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George Washington University Law School
University Chuir
Committee of Fifty
Columbian
George Washington Law School Association
William Bruce King
King
Law School Association
Rauscher's
William A Gordon
Daan Everett Kraser
Law School
J Wilmer
Myron M Parker
Matthew Trimble
Willian
Parks
Walter W Warwick
The
Treasury
Wharton EC Lester
William Torbert
Samuel Herrick
Levit Cooke
Thiehard
Mion
Lewis Parks, Gr
Mariners Elect Officers At Brevity Convention
Alertion of officers and routine business were considered yesterday by the American Association of Masters Mates and Pilots in session at the Tipbun Officers were elected as follows John Horrnett Brooklyn NY president G B Downs Norfolk trust vice president W F Daniels Jr Savannah Ga second vice president W N Phinney Kittery Me third vice president ROS Lavender Lattimer fourth vice president Deviin Fersey Camden NF treasurer Fen miswood secretary and JtM Lavender Boston trustee for three years Arrangements were completed for the members to call on the Secretaries of War and Navy this morning his final session of the convention will be held this evening
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American Association of Masters
Tipbivn
John Horrnett
Brooklyn
BR Downs
Norfolk
Trust
W F Daniels
Savannah
Jtm
U S Views On Contitone Pro Dirs Exposed by Neutrals
The United States Nayak War College notes that neutral ships must not be blocked from access to belligerent ports while belligerents may pressure opponents. London and prior international law limited blockade to neutral commerce and access, with warnings issued by the British policy for speculated cases.
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Shexs Khnowinpls
United States Nayak War College
Sucharitus
Dinehide
Wade
High Sea
London
Neairils
British Orders Council
Isolation Era Ends as Burton Heads South America Visit
Former Ohio Senator Burton prepares to depart for South America as Elihu Root lauds his mission and urges closer ties with Latin American republics. The Pan-American Society luncheon honors Burton, noting improved trade relations and the need to cultivate goodwill beyond Europe.
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Ohio
South America
Elihu Root
New York
Theodore E. Bunton
Olio Uest
Pan-American Society
United States
Button
Peveretti
Europe
Burton
Belgium relief contributions total by country
A partial ledger shows relief funds and provisions for Belgium up to January end. United States 5 700 000 dollars, Great Britain 420 000, New Zealand 500 000, Australia 500 000, Canada 600,000, Japan 20 000, Italy 20 000. The document lists overall distributions by nation and source.
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Hwavee
Frange Ware
Belgium
Janus
Australia
Canada
Jepwain
Italy
German View Of The War: Gr Ludwig Consul’s Study In New York
A long review discusses Gr Ernest Ludwig, consul in Hungary, and his examination of the Austria Hungary Serbia question. It praises Ludwig’s analysis as lucid and thorough, with a valuable introduction by Ambassador von Wrocheyngton, and notes the debate over Serbia and Bosnia’s conditions shaping European conflict.
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New York
Maren
Ludwig
Finn Justia
Hungary
Cleveland
Austria
Serbia
Lehress
Wustrre Hungaria
Wosehyngton
Serbre
Pir
Jdweard Gaev
Berlin
Serbea
Wis
Rusia
Tungar
Herbia
Statesman Dies in Ranks
The death of Herel Colimgro in the ranks of Gatule wn eastern Toarce is noted. The article recalls his wartime service and voluntary acts as a private, praising his coolness under fire and readiness to serve.
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Colimgro
Tie Ifield
Gatule
Eastern Toarce
MO Collingnon
Saheyardoused
Atpars
Montes Teembes
Orsig Te
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