Civil Service Conditions in the Washington Post March 22 1906
The article debates government clerks status under funding bills. It discusses pensions or retirement schemes, rotation in office, salaries around 1400 yearly, and the need to protect long-serving staff while modernizing pay and retirement options. Comments compare foreign practices and propose a joint committee to reform salaries and retirement.
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France
England
New York Central
Civic Service Committee
Littauer
Cotton oil debate and party shifts loom in South policy
The article argues cotton seed could boost the South’s fortunes if cotton oil is accepted as a food oil, discussing blending with olive oil and economic gains. It then analyzes shifting political lines, predicting new parties or realignments over centralization, tariffs, and government control, with Bryan Roosevelt contrasts and warnings against anti polygamy amendments.
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Census Bureau
United States
Edward Atkingon
Atkingon Alao
Marseilles
Lorenzo ‘the Magnificent
Leo X
Caesar Borgia
Italy
Francis I
France
Elizabeth
Edward
Europe
Spain
Coeur de Lion
Waverley
America
Richard
England
Kevin Hood
South
Republican Party
Congress
Alexander Marmiton
Bryan
Embezzlement Debate and Political Quips Across States
A sprawling collection of political satire and brief items notes embezzlement debates in New York and insurance fund questions, Jerome’s stance on embezzlement vs larceny, legislative moves on the Philippines and tariffs, plus remarks on prominent figures and incidents from cities like Chattanooga and Marion Ohio. The piece blends satire with current events, citing figures like Mr Jerome, Andy Hamilton, and Nathaniel Moody while weaving in local color and caricature.
Death penalty in Russia abolished by czar decree
Dispatches from St. Petersburg reveal March 2 decree by the czar abolishing capital punishment in the empire. The army and navy retain death for discipline, with martial law used to try cases when authorities deem it necessary. Noting earlier nihilist trials by court martial, the piece touches on Norway’s crown, Metternich lore, Napoleon era tales, and Sweden’s King Oscar in disguise, ending with a light domestic cartoon about a dress.
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al Wihlist
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Vera Sassoulitch
Haakon
Thorndhjem
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Denmark
Pawling Metternich
Vienna
Clement Metternich
Metternich
Erfurt
Pat Compiegne
Napoleon
Perarbling
Muesis
Morat
King of
Naples
Dejeuner
Murat
Louis
Holland
Mutternich
Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press
Fragmented OCR text reflects inner monologue on romantic hesitation and social mood. Notes include a man wary of trying, a woman torn between two reasons, and a comic toward relationships and sympathy between spouses.
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New York
Ange
Kimi
Odd Japanese Customs Suggested for American Use
A column argues for adopting selective Japanese practices in U S politics. It highlights kira har a kirmi a ritual and praises its supposed impact on public service while noting an imperial poetry contest under the emperor s patronage. The piece cites the Jiji Shimpo and suggests adopting orderly, ceremonial moves to reduce friction in government.
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Parliament In Name Only In Russia March Exposed
St Petersburg dispatch argues the March ukase plan creates a parliament only in name. It restricts rules of procedure, concentrates power in house presidents, and allows the Emperor to dissolve parliament at will and issue temporary laws.
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Defeat for Chamberlain in Commons motion on coolie labor
The House of Commons rejected by 378 to 110 votes Joseph Chamberlain's motion for a royal commission to investigate Chinese labor in the Transvaal. The debate centered on Sir William Pollock Byres and Lord Attlee’s flogging of coolies, with Churchill and Milner urging peace and conciliation. Churchill's amendment passed by 220 to show no censure of Chamberlain.
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Jondon
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William Pollara Byles
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South Africa
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Byles
Mr. Churchill
Mutiny Rumor Baseless On Sebastopol Reports
Reliable dispatches say all is quiet at Sebastopol after sensational rumors claimed an extensive mutiny followed the November execution of Lieut. Schmidt. In Odessa on March 2 pupils from local high schools protested the March 19 execution, striking today.
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Ldeut. Schmidt
Odessa
Lieut. Schmidt
Jocal
South African War Claims Settled by Compensation Committee
Johannesburg March 1 The South African compensation committee finishing its labors on Boer war claims examined 49 000 demands totaling about 310 million dollars. Of these, 47 500 000 dollars have been allowed for settlement.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
South African Compensation Committee
Members to vote by electricity in Tauride Palace
The Russian national assembly in St. Petersburg will use electrical voting apparatus like the Washington system. Members press aye or no buttons to register votes at the clerk's desk, eliminating roll call delays.
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St. Petersburg
National Assembly
Tauride
House of Representives
Washington
Russia's Naval Programme Priced At 100 Million Over Two Years
London dispatch from Pall Mall Gazette reports Russia plans a naval program allocating 100000000 for the next two years with British shipyards to win a sizable share. It cites 25000000 set aside for four first class battleships akin to Japanese designs. Madrid reports King Alfonso reappoints the Moret ministry.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette Today
Adda
Japan
Reject the Cuban Flag
Charleston March 21 The American steamer Cristobel Colon which arrived with disabled machinery sailed for Batabano Cuba tonight and will run between that port and the Isle of Pines J J Keenan of Pittsburg president of the Isle of Pines Steamship Company is aboard and says he has received notice to register in Cuba which he declines The Colon's owners claim to operate under Gen Wood's military regulations later made Cuban law by agreement with the United States which grant American ships same rights as natives in Cuban waters The Cuban treasury department insists on Cuban registry and flag The owners have appealed to the State Department This is a matter of great concern to American shipping in this country and the West Indies.
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Pittsburg
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Isle of Pes
Wood
United States
State Department
Washington
West Indies
Ryan Belmont victory tests transit bill amendment
The Ryan Belmont interests won the first skirmish before the senate today over the Hisberg rapid transit bill. After a two hour debate the bill was sent back to the cities committee to be amended to exempt future rapid transit extensions on routes already laid out. Senator Eleberg pledged further fights to restore the measure to its original form.
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Favor Recount for Hearst in New York City Mayor Race
Albany March 1 Special to The Washington Post. The assembly Sidiciary committee voted to report favorably to the assembly a bill by Assemblyman Charles Murphy providing a recount of votes in the NYC mayoralty election last fall. Republicans question the move but party leaders weigh Hearst as a political martyr and potential gubernatorial candidate for next fall.
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Washington Post
Albany
Assembly
Charles F. Murphy
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Mr. Hearst
Chinese Minister Honored as Grand Council Chancellor
Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, Chinese Minister to the United States, was notified by cablegram of his appointment as chancellor of the Grand Council of China. The honor raises his official standing in the empire without requiring him to leave Washington.
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Washington
Chentung Liang Cheng
United States
Minster Ugh
Hauge Named Minister of Norway to United States
Christian Hauge, previously charge d affaires of Norway at Washington and Christiania, was officially gazetted today to be Minister of Norway to the United States. The appointment marks Norway’s formal diplomatic posting in Washington.
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Washington
Christiania
Christian Hauge
United States
Thirty two Naval Hospital Stewards Graduate at Norfolk
A class of thirty two Naval Hospital School graduates received diplomas at Norfolk Naval Hospital. The ceremony featured a practical demonstration of shipboard care for the sick and wounded. Diplomas were presented by Medical Inspector Remus Persons to Hospital stewards Dunn Lord Rogers and hospital apprentices Albrecht Armstrong Beasley Beatty Bly Bride Chastain Chuda Durst Dutton Eason Herman Horner Hulett Kehoe Krets Lipscomb MecKenna Mccorney Manblatt Payne Pleje Rian Simon Tucker Walker Wilson Woglar.
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Washington Post
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W. C. Chuda
RS. Durst
Dutton
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W. H. Horner
R. Hulett
C. W. Kehoe
B. R. Krets
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R. H. Mecorney
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Hm, Pleje
O. L. Rian
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Tucker
A. L. Walker
Ht, Wilson
W. A. Woglar
Fifth nomination for Rose named Milwaukee mayor candidate
Complete returns from yesterday's primaries list nominees for Milwaukee mayor. Democrats nominate Daria Rose for a fifth time. Republicans name Sherburn M. Hecker. Social Democrats put forward William A. Arnold. The piece also quotes local pension clerks union remarks and references a Roosevelt executive order on influencing legislation.
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Wis
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Rose
Sherburn M. Hecker
William A. Arnold
Democratic Party Prospects Highlighted by Buff alo Editor at Shoreham
Norman B. Mack Buffalo Times editor discusses Democratic prospects in New York and nationally at the Shoreham, naming Hearst and Mayor Adam as strong gubernatorial contenders. He argues the party remains healthy, united on reform, and aligned with Bryan and Roosevelt principles, while stressing merit over sectional pandering.
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Mack
New York State
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Buffalo
Ims
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All Bare From the Columbus Dispatch
A strange scene unfolds at a multimillionaire mansion as an old clothes man pesters a cold storage butler for items. The butler insists there is nothing to give and hints that skeletons in closets have been cleared by vigilant society verters who have moved on to New York.
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New York
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