Post Office Reform Aims At Higher Salaries And Efficiency
Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock flags low clerical pay in small post offices as undermining efficiency and proposes new money order blanks, larger single-structure offices, revised box systems, and emergency funding of 75000 dollars. He also urges more canceling machines and tighter anti fraud measures amid rising domestic and foreign money orders.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Department of Concerns
Queni
Jeter
Panama Gana Zone
Midshipman Decatur Charged in Naval Hazing Case
Annapolis December 28 Midship man Stephen Decatur Jr of Paris New Hampshire, a member of the Bret class midshipmen, is charged with complicity in hazing at the Naval Academy. He faces trial by court martial as investigations proceed led by Superintendent Sands to probe hazing questions. Decatur is not the Commodore and ranks sixth in a class of one hundred, and stands among the top three students.
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Annapolis
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Paris
Mouth
Decatur
Board
Sands
Commodore Decatur
Ranke
Tortare of a Preacher Inspires New Discovery Testimony
The Rev 0. Di Moora of Harpersville New York recounts a paralytic cough worsened by sleepless nights. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. A three bottle trial is offered at 60 cents and 1.00.
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di Moora
Harpersville
N. Y
Indiana Secretary of State Storms Resigns Battle with Governor
In Indiana, Secretary of State Daniel Storms reportedly resigning amid a political standoff with Gov. Hanly. Hanly refuses interview, Attorney General Miller says no information will be released. Storms insists he has nothing to say, planning to oppose the governor to the end.
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Hanly
Daniel 5
Storms
Khow
State
Miller
Eay
Ditter
Bstorinh
Jace Wednbeday
Claypool
Biennig Love Farsi
Progress
Progress. He Was So Popular, With Ederparty Three Years Ago That Nei
Secretary of State
Tragedy in Jeffersonville Family Firearm Accident
In Jeffersonville Indiana Deliah Hambaugh aged eleven died after her seven year old brother Frank Hambaugh fired a shotgun at the table where the children played. Nellie Hambaugh was wounded and is in serious condition while the father Henry Harbaugh works as a gasherman. George Munz had lent the gun earlier and warned the children not to touch it. Deliah died instantly and Nellie remained hospitalized with injuries to her face and arm.
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Jeffersonville Ind
Deliah Haumbaugh
Frank
Nelile
Henry Harbaugh
George Munz
Harbaugh
Frank Hambaugh
U Heitrigger
Delian
Guditly
Nellie
Dellah
Particu
Regoluty Leaiers
Moscow
Rusnerdily
Stokes
Poland
Numa
Et¢Raburg
Tel.sday
Soupe LU
Saya
Biles
Minsk
Phe
Yat -Kolipov
St. Petersburg
Ionge
Lithunian
Elkhart rescuer saves boy from icy river fall
In Elkhart Indiana Dee 28 a river rescue saved a boy who broke through ice near the Big Four Bridge. A section man and others pulled the boy from the water after a dramatic plunge from a bridge pier. The boy is stated to be suffering pneumonia.
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Elkhart
Ind
Dee
Uys
Oridge
Bim 2
Arch To, He Removed. Largest concrete traction arch in state
Rushville Ind Dec 28 the forms for the largest substantial concrete arch ever erected at a traction bridge over Big Williams creek between Rushville and Connersville were removed. The arch was engineered to span the creek and stands as a notable structure in Indiana.
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Rushville
Ind
Fresh Oysters at Sti Brothers on East Main Street
Readable OCR notes show Fresh oysters available at Sti Brothers located at 116 East Main Street. Indicates a local seafood item listing with shop name and street address.
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Sti Brothers
Main
Revolution and Polands Turmoil Report Amid Military Strife
Reports from Moscow and Warsaw describe a widespread armed revolt in Poland and nearby regions. Insurgents, aided by Moscow’s influence, aim to spark general strikes and seize control as government forces and mobs clash. Casualties run into thousands amid rapid troop movements and rail disruptions.
Fragmentary note on a church matter and local troubles
A damaged OCR fragment discusses self defense involving Fr. A arth Tek and Hughes family members, mentioning Rockwall and Rockwall ephigty, a baptism at a minister’s home, and alleged statements by an elder Hughes. It refers to a pending court or administrative action and requests relief.
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Reutas Hughes
Rockwall
Ephigty
Charles the Elder
Hughes Opom
Bia Sons
Bank troubles rock Merchants Trust and allied institutions
The Merchants Trust Co faces suspension as deposits drain away and American Savings Bank and Trust Co and American Savings Bank evidence financial strain. Officials warn the Merchants Trust may damage others, while the American Savings entity shows strong assets. In Fort Worth, a murder suspect, 7 Hillis, faces arrest for insurance fraud linked to life coverage, with local opinion divided.
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Andelpaton
Merchants’ Trust. Co
Hank
Amer Tan
Ite and Trust Co
Et Main
Galdows
Serchants' Trust Co
American Savings
Bai and Trust Co
New York
Ft Worth
Sana Potosi
iMex
C. Hills
Stonewall County
Texas
Gaughey
Yue
Hillis
M ‘Cormgad
McGaughey
Lile Beneat
Hills
Bordering on a State of War Near Bristol
Two men died in a Christmas Eve shooting near the Virginia Tennessee border in Bertha, Wisconsin. Armed groups gathered after the tragedy, raising fears of a broader conflict. The scene featured competing factions and tense confrontations as leaders among friends of the dead and wounded gathered with firearms and ammunition. The incident triggered a dramatic escalation in local unrest.
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Bristol
Bertha
Wenn
Rosche Michels
Silas Green
Printiers Demand Eight Hour Day Drives City Meeting Vote
New York Typothetae of the city vote on resisting eight hour labor demands. The meeting shows near unanimous support for enforcing the shorter workday. A long-standing resistance to the printers' demands is noted as settled previously. Also mentions E G Cage of the U S Bergice Co and a local cough remedy ad with price.
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New York
Tly City
Westion Bf
Jabnery
Legislative Hearing Reveals Accounting Gaps in York Life Case
Andrew Ilton, legislative agent for York Life Insurance Co, testified that Hamilton refused to produce books or accounts claiming no obligation to account. He offered to deposit 100,000 but no checks were issued. Secret McCall and others pressed for full records as questions arose about misused funds and travel expenses.
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New York
Andrew Ilton
Fort
York Life Insurance Co
Company
Hay
Hag
Lonny C. McCall
New Yorkette
Paris
Hamilton
A. Santzing
Quedion Mc. Hughes
Hamiton
Afr. Metall
D. Appleton
State Sui Department
Gas Tank Explosion Injures Salvation Army Captain
A gas tank explosion at the Salvation Army barracks on Halstead Street injures Captain Pollet whose left leg is blown off and body bruised. He and another man escaped with minor injuries after the blast shattered a window and scattered debris.
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Chico
Dee
Salvation Army
Haletead- Street
Pollet
Leighdge
Sadi
Gises
Dixie awaits commission as Mosquito squadron ships set for service
The Dixie will be commissioned and ordered to the Mosquito squadron with two strong engines for mid service as conditions require. Major McClellan reports New York December 28 with a prompt service note.
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Washington
Jon
Dirie
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