Department Presses for Higher Postal Clerks Pay
First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock seeks a 25.7 million dollar increase for clerks in first and second class offices. The plan would raise salaries, enable promotions for about 16,360 clerks, and place most in higher grades to relieve living-cost pressures. About 28,500 clerks exist nationwide with 73 percent of lower grade clerks eligible for promotion under the proposal. The request asks 3 million dollars for promotions and 1.27 million for additional staff, aiming to boost salaries next fiscal year.
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Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Congress
Made Targets of Police in Hughes Alley Disturbance
In a theater district incident Charles Thompson a Maryland man charged with insanity assaulted officers Sergt E W Brown and Private W F Hopkins with furniture and household items after inviting them to his upstairs room at Hughes alley northwest. The fray left the room wrecked and panels torn. Police moved Thompson to the Third precinct. Separately Brown & Sons shipyards at Tottenville Staten Island burned down in a night fire.
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Sergt.e. W. Brown
W. F. Hopkins
Third Precinct
Hughes Alley Northwest
Charles Thompson
I Thompson
Galthersburg
New York
Dphe
Brown & Sons
Tottenville
Staten Island
Birth Announcement William Frederick Holmead Jr
On Tuesday October 23, 1908, Willam F. Holmead and Marie J. Wolmead welcomed a son named William Frederick Holmead Jr. The birth details reflect a family celebration reported in local records.
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Fholmead
Willam _F. ant Marie J. Wolmead
William Frederick Holmead, Ji
Obituary notices from early 1900s district papers
Several death notices and funeral details appear for October dates in 1906 to 1908. Entries include John Brady of Baltimore area and Henry D Brown with funerals at Wise's chapel, Elizabeth Crag and Elizabeth Hale in Washington, and Catherine Mackessy and Mazig Wagoner in Virginia. Also listed are general funeral times, residences, and church affiliations for St Aloysius, St Thomas Episcopal, Mount Olivet, and Arlington Cemetery.
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John
Anga M. Srady
St. Aloyatus’ Church
Baltimore
Richmond
Brown
Henry D. Brown
Wise's Chapel
Crook
Weloek P
Elizabeth 1
Hartion E. Crag
James R
Margaret A. Gitaon
Nation
the Star
Pri
Catherine R. Maicessy
Jeremiah Mackessy
Tata Feter
Isabella Fegan
Massachusetts Avenue
St Alovalus
Tatermont
Mount Ofivot Gemetery
Dalmore
Wagoner
Mazig Wagontr
Will
Jennie Wagoner
Clarendon
Foundations of a Nation and Civic Duty
Fragmentary text discusses material well being as a superstructure over national character, duty, and pride. It references foundational ideas about a nation, the role of individuals, and the danger of forsaking blessings by neglecting responsibility. The source is unclear and garbled in places.
Bridegroom Seeks Arrest After Wife Disappears
Chicago newlyweds Walter and Mrs Stirn endure a frantic Washington wedding journey. The husband returns to the hotel to find a note from his wife saying she has left. Police advise patience as he searches, while officials confirm the couple left for New York together.
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Walter E. Stirn
Chicago
Washington
Desk Sergt. Miskimon
First Precinct
Sergt. Miskimon
New York
New Willard
Mr. Stirn
Mr. Surn
Danial H. Nichols
Mount Vernon
Mr. Nichols
Feral struck diamond at theater during act
Spectator hit by a cane prop caused a diamond stud valued at 150 dollars to dislodge from C A Mayer. The owner seeks return or suit. Separately a gas torch in Canal Street works sparked an explosion. guard Edward L Sant injured with burns though housing damage was minor.
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Bisi¢ Janis
George M. Cohan
New National
C. A. Mayer
Janis
Ulless
Licensed to Marry Listed Incomplete Couples
Fragmented entry lists numerous marriage licenses with names ages and clergy, including Henry Ward and Frances Zimmer, Daniel Rohity Jr and Pauline Goodwin, Luke Ward and Grace West, James Eric and Mary Glover, and others, all tied to various reverends and locales noting matrimonial proceedings. Several lines are garbled but indicate pairs and officiating ministers across multiple towns.
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Henry C. Ward
Plueburg
Frances Zimmer
J. B. McLaugh
James ¥. Bergin
Mamie L. McClaughen
AW. Pitzer
Frank H. McKevitt
Hortensia Mavsny
Ignatius Fealy
Pavia A. J. Fanning
Riverdale
Nora E. Tobin
Ambrose Beavan
Daniel Rohity, Jr
Pauline H. Goodwin
Petersburg
Thomas FE
Ni Gulgen
Edward ©. Smith
Tillie A. Bu
Rosensteel
William B. Palmer
Con
J.T. Huddle Herbert_Olenstein
Gwinderbert
T. P. O'Rourke
Luke Ward
Grace M West
James J. Eric
John Mr. Glover
Mary D
W. T. Thompson
Charisy Carter
Louran Barni
Paulton
McLaugh
John R. Gilliam
Edita S
Ray
Theodore Williams
Croft Henson
Ella Halt
A. Taylor
James H. Caster
Delsie Itly
Rey
A. J. O'Connell
Fragmented Health Report From UnclearSource
A scrambled OCR fragment references names such as Barnabas, Anna, Sarah, George, William, and Jeramia in a health context with garbled phrases. No coherent event or facts are deducible beyond scattered personal names.
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Vickers Fell
Inores Coegrors Barah
Barnabas Barto
Anna Thro
Sarah A
George W. Harry
Jeramia
William — Carrig
Bicycle Thieves Active Baffle City Police
The Bicycle thefts have escalated, prompting Inspector Boardman to order detectives to intensify efforts. A gang of boys is suspected as the culprits. Yesterday’s victims include Lewis Herman of 1220 Seventh Street NW Warren Grennell of 21 Toda Place C H Albaugh of 620 First Street NW and Henry Adams of 228 Third Street NE.
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Boardman
Lewis Herman
Seventh Street
Warren Grennell
Toda Place
C. H. Albaugh
Henry Adams
Third Street
British steamer Kanawha carries Cavalry horses home
Havana reports the British steamer Kanawha arrived from Newport News with sixty Eleventh Cavalry horses aboard after a cyclone. One hundred twelve horses were lost, twelve swept overboard by a Savannah tidal wave, and the rest perished during the storm. The ship also sustained superstructure damage and lost its foremast.
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Havana
Kanawha
Maxwell
Newport News
Savannah
Spain Protest Over Arabian Outrages
Tangier October 2 Mohammed of Torres, the representative of the Sultan, has not sent troops to Arabia. Benaros Tribesmen still control the town, terrorizing residents, sacking shops, and assaulting Jews. The Spanish legation protests vigorously over the outrages and mistreatment of Spanish subjects.
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Tangier
Morocco
Mohammed of Torres
Arabia
Aros
England Toward Cotton Trade Ties
Fragmentary 19th century note discusses cotton prices and trade terms with Britain. Mentions England and cotton exporters, with unclear figures and dates. Indicates market interest and potential price changes affecting buyers and sellers.
Clemenceau Forms Cabinet With Radical Majority
Special to The Washington Post reports that M. Clemenceau's ministry is approved with a radical majority. The cabinet includes six Radicals and two Independent Socialists, with Caillaux and Briand among the veterans. the Vatican voices strong displeasure at the new French government.
Woman at Princeton Identities Hidden After Auto Crash
A Somerville woman injured in a October 14 automobile crash requested anonymity and was treated at Terarville Hospital. She gave the alias Mrs Turner of Princeton, admitting it was not her real name. She paid a $5 hospital check and wished to avoid newspaper notoriety.
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Somerville
Terarville Hospital
Zoe Hospital
Sleuths Hunt Held Gems
Actress Anna Heldseya describes two men suspected of a gigantic theft on a Pennsylvania railroad train. Police and a detective agency seek jewels valued at 150000 and related valuables near 300900, with 63 pearls worth 35000 and a 15 inch collation of diamonds and emeralds among the items.
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Speclal
Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Polies
Anna Heldseya
Miss Held
Rabler
Baltimore
Inventor Father Fights for Custody in Cordite Claim
A Washington Fair Special from New York reports Lieut James W Graydon a former U S naval officer and inventor living with his five children at 61 Gregory Street Jersey City He vows to fight the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the Organized Aid Society which seek to place his children in homes The elder Graydon Marjorie aged fifteen works as an advertising apprentice earning three dollars weekly while the family survives on a pension and his invention pursuit Graydon argues he is the rightful father and the family is happy despite attempts to remove the children to finish the custody dispute and protect his work on cordite and industrial reform
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Washington
New York
Jamesq Weir
Jersey City
Society For the Prevention of
Ciety
Graydon
Marjorie
Edras
Manhattan
Pend
Éthus
Lgutenant
Graydonnes
Dationea Ierifie
Eropire
Women Storm Parliament In UK Suifr Express Met
London reports recount an early reopen of Parliament when about a hundred suffragists entered the outer lobby ignoring police. Officers cleared the women one by one after militant demonstrations and some attempted to force entry toward the inner lobby. Police arrested several as chants of We will have votes rang through the halls.
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London
House of Commons
Platt Served In Divorce Case Rumor Circulated
Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 23 A report that Senator Platt had been served with divorce papers circulated among political and financial circles Neither Senator Platt nor any associated with him would discuss the matter Mrs Platt is at the country home in Highland The senator moves in and out of the Hotel Gotham when able His public concerns reflect strain from the split The federal prosecutor Francis J Carmody who is married to Mrs Platt has separated and is reportedly in poor health He planned a Bermuda vacation and may be sent west until fit to work again
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Atlantic
Lueng Hatanayapti
Ariington Hotel
Retenayapti
St. Petersburg
New York
Edward Loftus
Legation
Mra. Rata
Nayapti
Washington
Arlington
Ratanayapti
Baltimore
S J. Petersburg
Ratanayaptt
Slamess _ caxtor
Siam
Ratanayapul
Washington Post
Senator Platt
Crié
Bedamé
United States District
Francis J. Carmody
Bermuda
California
Arizona
Strong E Aough
Carmody
Piait
Roosevelt selects envoy for white slave trade Congress
President Roosevelt cabled Ambassador McCormick to designate Secretary Vignaud of the American Embassy to attend the congress on suppressing the white slave trade. The gathering aims at protecting emigrant women at ports and harmonizing laws to punish traffickers. Delegates were greeted by President Fableres who praised their efforts. London to be the coordinating headquarters for committees.
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Paris
Roosevelt
McCormick
Vignaud
United States
Congress
Fableres
London
Election for Russia set for December 30
St. Petersburg Oct 22 government conferences set December 30 as the tentative date for elections to the new parliament. Elections are planned to be held simultaneously across the empire with measures proposed to hamper opposition, including deportation and imprisonment of agitators.
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St. Petersburg
May lose a throne warning from Diet of Brunswick
Brunswick October 22 The Diet of the Duchy of Brunswick adopted the Council of State proposal giving the Duke of Cumberland three months to decide whether to relinquish his claim to the throne. If he does not surrender within the period the Diet may pursue further action to reconcile the vis vis.
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Duke of Cumberland
Brunswick
Council of State
Duke of
Cumberlad
Trust Company Wrecked and Reorganization Planned
Philadelphia Oct. 94. George H. Earle Jr. receiver for the defunct Real Estate Trust Company says all plans for reorganization are approved and he will seek discharge in court. The bank failed Aug 2 after excess lending by president Frank Hippie. four new directors will join, including Mr. Earle. Adolph Segal, a promoter, was involved in security arrangements.
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Philadelphia
George H. Earle, Jr
Real Hetate ‘Trust Company
Mr. Earle
Real Estate Trust Company
Earle
Frank K. Hippie
Adolph Segal
Hippie
Embezzler Charies Behr Linked to Bank Theft Case
In Jasper and Huntingburg, Indiana, Charles Behr, once cashier at a local bank, is accused of embezzling about $24,000. The incident stems from his former role and involves financial records from the bank. Police continue investigations and liaise with federal authorities.
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Jasper
Ind
Charies” Behr
Ones. Bank
Huntingburg
Ashier
American Jews Organize A National Advisory Committee
New York Oct 28 The committee of fifteen appointed by Judge Mayer Sulzberger to select thirty five others has divided the country into twelve districts and chosen representative Te trelites from each district by population. The panel includes Mos Cone Greensboro Rev D Finnepath etc and lists members from Galveston Denver Little Rock Portland St Paul Chicago Boston Baltimore and other cities. The group plans to expand membership or form an advisory council to cooperate and will meet Sunday November 11.
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New York
Mayer Sulzberger
Philadelphia
Ag Tevform
Teraelites
Mos “Cone
Greensboro
N. C
Rev
D. Finipeon
Chickmail
Isidor . Newman
Venus
Isaac H Kempner
Galveston
M. Anamenger
Denver
Elisa
Micheel
J.lopis
Trieber
Little “Bbck
Bigmund Steel
Portland
Oreg
M.C
Slona
den” Francised
Henry M. Burger
Detroi Guiterman
Bt. . Paul
Victor Rosewater
Emil G. Hirsch
B. Horwich
Adolf Kraus
J. J. Meck
Rosewild
Joseph State
Chicago
LW. Membitz
Lopidvile
Martin ‘A. Macks
J.B. ‘Hollander
Baltimore
Simon Wolf
Washington
Louis Megshall
Jacob H. Rehitt
Oscar S. Semus
Cyrus L. Sulzberger
New York City
W. Renendele
Albany
Suffrage Letter Sparks Free Marriage Debate
Chicago voices growled as Caroline F. Cor, Illinois Extension of the Suffrage president, criticizes marriage as a constraint on a woman's value and motherhood duties. The letter to Les Thal, convention chair, argues for women's rights while condemning promiscuous ties and old family roles in a provocative public exchange.
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Chicago
Caroline
Illinois’ Association
Les‘thal
Hood
Jaree
The Gentleman Ragman tale from a country town
A boy narrator presents a humorous story featuring an amateur boy detective and a girl poet. The plot unfolds with country-town quirks and a barefoot Kneipp cure in a stubby field, ending in lighthearted reflections on laughter as a social blessing.
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Barefoot
New York Times
Their First Formal Call by Grace MacGowan Cooke
The laughable tale follows two country boys attempting their first real visit to girls and etiquette studies fail them at every turn. Peter Newell provides fourteen humorous pictures, marking the season’s gift book release.
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Grace MacGowan
Cooke
Peter Newell
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Cincinnati Exquirer
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Gude
Imest
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New York Continental Jewell Filtration Company
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Providence Hospital
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Mannich
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Iteken
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Harper & Brothers
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Hubbard Heating CO
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