Annuity for Glerks No Raid on the Treasury
An audience of government workers gathered at the National Rifles Armory to hear W B Andrews of the Treasury discuss civil service retirement plans. He argued for a considerate pension policy funded without Treasury expense, urged congressional action, and praised public servants for honesty while noting retirement trends and recruitment challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Treasury
Uncle Sam
National Rifles’ Armory
W. B. Andrews
Treasury Department
William E. Andrews
Sample
Treasury Branch
Dr. Jordan
Andrews
United States
Slav
Elo
Executive Departments
Congress
C Ssk
Naional Treasury
Planni
National Treasury
Department
Executive Civil Service
Atari
Civil Service
Pasit
Furniahes
Washington
Grand Army
Andia
Hunter
Buckle
President Sample
San Francisco Rebekah drill team feted in San Francisco
A reception at Odd Fellows Hall honored the San Francisco Rebekah drill team and local victorious teams from the city. League and lodge formations preceded an exhibition by the visiting group. Grand Master Bradford welcomed guests, and Albert E. Burley won the medal for best drilled chevalier amid applause. Dancing and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Rebekah
San Francisco
Columbia Lodge
Federal City Lodge
Canton Washington
Philip Walker
EB. W. Bradford
Walker
Canton
Degr
Mal Raney
Patriarchs
Odd Belews
D. V. Chisholm
Carton Washington
Albert E. Burley
Columbia
Lodge
No. 10
Joseph ‘Stelle
National Guard
Chevalier Burley
National Tent of Maccabees Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
National Tent No. 1 Knights of the Maccabees marked its tenth anniversary at the Pythian Temple in Washington, noting growth from 48 to 700 members since 1890. Commander P. H. Heffernan led the event with a simple program of music and readings, highlighting strong finances and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Pythian Temple
Knights of the Maccabees of the World
Ninth Atrest
Misssachusetts Avenue
G. H. Turpenny
S. Fouts
National Tent
Whch
P. H. Heffernan
J. F. Moore
C. W.hauver
A. V. Davidson
F. C. Schaefer
A. RB. Hecht
H. E. Crouch
D. B. Gusdorff
Leutenant
A. B. Keefer
Indorsed Peace Plan For Labor Board By Plumbers
The journeymen plumbers at 910 Pennsylvania avenue endorsed P H Scullin s plan for a state board of arbitration and conciliation to settle labor disputes. A delegation will attend a Typographical Temple meeting on October 6. Secretary Maetcalf expressed support but withheld official endorsement pending presidential consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
P. H. Scullin
State Board of Arbitration
Scullin
Maetcalf
Berlin Sees Anglo Japanese Pact Through German Lens
Berlin and Vienna react to the Anglo Japanese treaty. German officials frame terms as supporting Germany’s Far East policy while cautious papers warn of a Russo German alliance rivaling European interests. In St Petersburg and Paris the reaction stresses shifts in Asia power dynamics and possible Balkan spillover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Far East
Pecal
Washington Post
Germany
Far Haat
Charles Dilke
Shantung
China
Kiao Chau
Tageblai
Morocco
Great Britain
England
Japan
Lokal Anzeiger
France
M. Witte
Rominten
Vienna
Asia
Austria
Balkans
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Open Door in China Regarded in Anglo Japanese Accord
A lengthy report discusses the new Anglo Japanese treaty now before Washington. It preserves the open door policy in China and limits German influence, with Germany reportedly displeased yet bound by the agreement. Baron Bussche von dem Haddenhausen visited the State Department amid the treaty's release, while Japan gains commercial leverage in Asia and China. The piece contrasts U S and German positions and notes military and political implications for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Washington
Mortimer Durand
Lenox
Mass
China
Bacretary
Hay
United States
Huy
Germany
Shantung Peninsula
Berlin
Baron Buseche von Dem Haddenhausen
Aero
Loomis
Baron Bussche
England
Japan
Korea
America
Forest reserves debate in Idaho politics and the public good
A fragmentary discussion cites Idaho figures Meyburn Sara Dubois and Geyburn on forest reserves and national forest policy. The text argues the plan serves the people, especially in the West, and notes a potential appeal from Senator Heybusa to Congress for a policy adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyburn
Dubois
Idaho
West
Heybusa
Congress
Jewelry store victim of bad check man
Marshall H. Fearn of 437 Seventh Street Southwest, a jeweler, told police he was approached by a well dressed man who selected a $6 watch and paid with a $16 check drawn to Charles H. Sommers. The check proved worthless and Fearn believes he can identify the stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall H. Fearn
Sagenth 2
Seventh Street
Charles H. Sommers
Saengerbund Singers Host Reunion Evening at Hall
About 100 trained Saengerbund members and guests gathered last evening at the Saengerbund Hall for an active and former members night. Frank Claudy presided as toastmaster while performances included a German song and arias from Lohengrin and Rigoletto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerbund
Welco Ued
Reat
Frank Claudy
Rhine
William Xanten
Two Cents a Day Wage Ask by Navy Yard Bricklayers
A four member Bricklayers Union delegation led by Milford Spohn met Secretary Bonaparte to seek a two cent daily raise for navy yard workers. The current rate is 4.48, with a demand for 4.50. Bonaparte will consider the request. Also, the Merrymakers announce their first monthly dance tonight at National Rifles’ trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Bonaparte
Bricklayers’ Union, No. 1
Milford Spohn
Mavy Yard
Morton
National Rifles
The Value of Charcoal Lozenges Revealed
A Buffalo physician endorses Bru art’s Charcoal Lozenges as a safe daily purifier. The ad claims charcoal cleanses the stomach, improves complexion, sweetens breath, and purifies blood. Priced at twenty five cents a box, the product promises health benefits without harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryart
Bruart
Stuart
Character and public life ethics vow at Columbia opening
President Nicholas Murray Butler urged students at Columbia to distinguish character from reputation and warned that publicized misconduct erodes trust. He blamed a crisis of moral principle in Americans, saying greed and power blind people to right and wrong, with law and pedagogy both needing moral reform.
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Investigaauac
Nicholas Murray
Aly
Studel
Columbia
Hoyer
Ptinewa
SPD
Bryan urges Roosevelt to seek return of insurance funds
Willem J. Bryan in Commoner calls on President Roosevelt and the Republican National Committee to return money paid by life and fire insurance companies for campaign fees. He argues funds from large insurers taint politics and urges purification through campaign finance reform and congressional action.
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Washington
Pont Tanoaln
Nebi
Willem J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Innis
Congress
Republican Party
Weather Summary and Late September Storm Outlook
Weather bulletin from the Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau reports a Gulf coast storm center near the Mississippi mouth with falling pressure and heavy rains. Northeasterly winds and rough seas affect Pensacola to Corpus Christi with warnings. Gulf states to see continued rain and warmer northeastern areas. storm path uncertain but likely to persist in the Gulf region over the next 24 hours. Local readings show temperatures from mid forties to mid-sixties, humidity around 82 percent, with 6 hours of rain noted. Separate items note the mysterious shooting death of Kenanee attorney John V. Street and peonage charges against W A fake and J P B Ipper in Chazy, with bond amounts set and trial planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
West Gulf
Gulf Ae
Pensacola
Pensacola Reparta At & Atglack
Key Weat
Corpus Chriati
Bocgy
Gulf Coast
Oregon
Gulf
Staten
Blovida
Northam Rugby
Minaouri
New England
Middle Atlantic
Hurogean
Grand Banks
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
Fort Townsend
Marghaeld
Tillamook
Columbia River
Equitable Society profits tied to syndicate dealings revealed
Testimony details $2,000 total participation with $750,000 allocated to the society and $1,10,000 to officials, naming Chauncey M. Depew James W. Alexander M. Fitzgerald and Marcellus Bartley among others. Banks and Kuhn Loeb figures linked to Union Pacific and Japanese bond syndicates show disputed transfers and profits, with Schiff expected to testify and McCall defending New York Life contributions to the Republican Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Pennsylvania
Coal Purchasing Company
Chauncey M. Depew
James W. Alexanter
M. Fitzgerald
Marcellus Bartley
Mercantile Trust Company
Commercial Trust Company
Western National Bank
Franklin National Bank
Girard Trust Company
Equitable Society
George and Squire
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union Pacific
James H.hyde
Hughes
Hyde
Paul Morton
James H. Hyte
Morton
Enquirable Society
Unilon Pacific Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Long Island
Kuhn, Loeb~ &, Co
Oither
A. W. Alexander
J. W. Hyde
G. H. Faulre
W. EH. McIntyre
Equitable
Mr. Winthrop
J. H. Hyde
Equitable Trust Company
Equitable Life
Mr. Hughes
Mr.Winthrop
Henry Greaves
George H. Squire
Finance Committee
Hestold
George ‘H. Squire
Marcellus Hartley
J. W. Alexander
Greaves
New York Life Insurance Company
Equitable Reassurance Society
McCall
Republican National Committee
New York Life
Insurance
Froe
York St
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Mr. Andrews
Maccabees
Indorse
Gendt’ Press and’ People
Novog
Vreyma
Marine Band
William H. Bantelmann
Marine Barracks
Mmuaieian
Jacques Louis Vanppucka
von Bion
Etmastera
Maryland
Randolph
William F. Matthews
Massachusette—Hatfeld
Edwin J. Gra
New Order Pa Cereritias Iiaan H
Fryan
Street
Kenwanee
John V. Street
Swedish-American League
Bosds
Chazy Calumbu
W. A. “Fake
J. PB. Ipper
Hie
Brown
Ee “Williama
Urpentine
Wister County
Asheville
N. c
Atlanta
Boston
Mami Buffalo
Jenga
Jil.y
Cincinnati
Cheyenne
Davenport
Utah
Gt. Louis
St & Ie
St. Paul
Minn
Springfield
D. Vicksburg
Harpers Ferry
Potomac Rivera
Sloneyever
Lansburgh & Bro
California
Jas. S. Topham
Old Colony Co
H St
Hepplewhite
Sheraton & Chippendale
H Street
St. NW
Tharp
Berkeley
N.W
THE
Sunday Post
Steinway Vertegrand
X. F. Droop & Sons CO
Pe Pransylvania Avenue N.W
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
Rose
7Th St
Schwartz & Peltman
Ith Street
J. T. Walker Sons
N. W
Forsberg & Murray
Helge G. Forsberg
13Th St
W. J. Murray
Forsberg Murray
Cora B. Shreve
Aoor Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
Mount Vernon Square
Song Commissioners
Fa. m
National College of Pharmacy
Henry Aa. Johnston
Thar
New Jersey Ave. Nw
Capital Traction
Conrad H. Syme
Fendall
Miller
B. B
Earnshaw & Bro
Dr. White
Corcoran Gallery of Art
B. McGuire
Jnlhss
W. Baldwin Johnson
Std
Tennessee
Bond Building
14Th
New York
Patterson
Tute
Washington Toms and
Dr. H. Trumbull
Graig Commercial National Bemk Bidg
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