Annuity for Glerks No Raid on the Treasury
An American civil service retirement meeting was held at the National Rifles Armory under the United States Civil Service Retirement Association. W B Andrews, Treasury auditor, outlined retirement plans and the need for a merit based approach, urging Congress to back a pension policy with no net cost to government. He contrasted spoils and merit systems, cited Treasury figures, and urged joint action to secure a pension framework for federal workers. The event included music from Hunters Orchestra and concluded with thanks to Andrews.
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
Civil Service
Pasit
Furniahes
Washington
Grand Army
Andia
Hunter
Buckle
President Sample
San Francisco Rebekah Drill Team Famed at Odd Fellows Hall
A San Francisco Rebekah drill team visit highlighted a reception at Odd Fellows Hall. Local Columbia Lodge and Federal City Lodge drill teams formed in lines, the ladies entered with precision, and Albert E. Burley won the best drilled chevalier medal amid applause. Dancing and refreshments closed the event.
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 Holds Tenth Anniversary
National Tent No. 1 Knights of the Maccabees celebrated its tenth anniversary at Pythian Temple in Washington with a simple program, ample refreshments, and music. The lodge has grown from 48 charter members to 700 and is in strong financial health. Officers include Commander P. H. Heffernan and Lt. Commander A. B. Keefer.
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
Plumbers Back Plan for State Labor Arbitration Board
At 910 Pennsylvania avenue journeymen plumbers endorsed P H Scullin s proposal for a State arbitration and conciliation board to settle labor disputes He announced a planned meeting at Typographical Temple on October 6 for a delegation to attend Secretary Maetcalf privately had favorable views but delayed official endorsement awaiting President s decision
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Pennsylvania Avenue
P. H. Scullin
State Board of Arbitration
Scullin
Maetcalf
Anglo Japanese treaty discussed in European papers
Berlin and Vienna comment on the Anglo Japanese treaty with little favor in Germany. Officials in Berlin say terms preserve German policy in the Far East and no objection is seen. Some papers advocate a Russo German alliance as a counterbalance while others warn of European coalitions and shifting power in Asia. News from St. Petersburg and Paris reflects mixed diplomatic readings and forecasts regional repercussions.
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Berlin
Far East
Lokal Anzeiger
France
M. Witte
Rominten
Vienna
England
Asia
Austria
Balkans
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Great Britain
Open Door in China Reflects Open Door Treaty Impact
The new Anglo Japanese treaty reached Washington via Sir Mortimer Durand. It affirms the open door policy in China, pleasing the U S government. Germany appears dissatisfied as the pact limits German influence in the empire while Japan gains commercial advantage in China. Baron Bussche von dem Haddenhausen met officials, with mixed reactions on the German stance. The Navy Marine Band performs at Barracks this afternoon.
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
Idaho forest reserve debate through political influence
The passage discusses individuals from Idaho and others shaping forest reserve policy, opposing and supporting actions, and the general public interest. It notes a push to extend or adjust national forest regulations, with mentions of petitions to Congress and appeals from a Senator about the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyburn
Dubois
Idaho
West
Heybusa
Congress
Jewelry shop victimizes by bad check man at 437 Seventh Street
Marshall H. Fearn, jeweler at 437 Seventh Street Southwest, reported to police that a well dressed man used a $16 check made out to Charles H. Sommers to pay for a $6 watch yesterday afternoon. Fearn gave change and later found the check worthless, and says he can identify the stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall H. Fearn
Sagenth 2
Seventh Street
Charles H. Sommers
Saengerbund Hall entertains past active members with feast
The Saengerbund held an evening gathering at its hall where current and former active members mingled over abundant food and music. President Frank Claudy led as toastmaster as guests including William Xanten enjoyed performances from German and operatic pieces, with warm welcomes for ex-members seeking renewed fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerbund
Welco Ued
Reat
Frank Claudy
Rhine
William Xanten
Want Two Cents a Day for Navy Yard Bricklayers
A four member delegation from Bricklayers' Union No. 1 asked Secretary Bonaparte for a two cent daily raise for navy yard workers. Mil ford Spohn led the group arguing workers earn more elsewhere. Bonaparte said he would consider the request, noting the current $4.48 daily rate and a proposed $4.50. The issue earlier reached Secretary Morton, who did not acknowledge the union. Also, Merrymakers announce their first monthly dance of the season at National Rifles' trail tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Bonaparte
Bricklayers’ Union, No. 1
Milford Spohn
Mavy Yard
Morton
National Rifles
Charcoal Value Promoted For Health And Beauty
A Buffalo physician extols charcoal lozenges from Bryant’s as a safe cleanser for stomach, bowels, breath, and complexion. Daily use is said to improve health, with benefits to the liver and blood. cost is about twenty five cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryart
Bruart
Stuart
Character and Public Duty Highlight at Columbia Opening
President Nicholas Murray Butler urged students to separate character from reputation during the emigre year opening at Columbia. He warned that public esteem can erode amid publicity and warned Americans lack moral principle fuels greed and power, calling for ethics over profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Investigaauac
Nicholas Murray
Aly
Studel
Columbia
Hoyer
Ptinewa
Bryan urges Roosevelt to return insurance campaign funds
Special to Phe Washington from Pont Talon Nebr. 31 Under a banner Tell Them to Put It Back Willem J Bryan calls on President Roosevelt to advise the Republican National Committee to return money paid by life and fire insurance companies for campaign fees. He argues purification of politics begins with campaign funds and warns such funds endanger the nation unless corrected by law and party action.
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Washington
Pont Tanoaln
Nebi
Willem J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Innis
Congress
Republican Party
Weather Summary and Notable Local Incidents
The report details Gulf coast storms with heavy rains and northeast winds, warnings from Key West to Corpus Christi, and warmer conditions in the northeast with scattered showers elsewhere. It also notes a central Gulf storm likely to continue, plus a local weather report with temperatures and humidity. Separate items report a mysterious shooting death in Kennewick and peonage charges in Chazy, with arraignments and bonds set.
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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 linked to railroad syndicate profits exposed
Testimony details large profit shares in a Pennsylvania Coal Purchasing Company syndicate. Chauncey Depew and others reported as participants with banks and trust companies named. Equitable Society profits tied to Union Pacific and imperial bonds, with trustees accounts traced but not fully reconciled. Jacob H. Schiff expected to testify. New York Life chief McCall defends political contributions as necessary to protect assets.
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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
Atari
Maccabees
Indorse
Gendt’ Press and’ People
Pecal
Washington Post
Far Haat
Charles Dilke
Shantung
Kiao Chau
Tageblai
Morocco
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 Bomk Bidg
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