Merriam Resigns as Census Director Named North Successor
On June 8 President informs William R. Merriam of his resignation as director of the census. Simon Newton Dexter North is named to succeed him, after serving in vital roles in tariff statistics and the division of manufactures. North’s long career includes work for the Albany Express and Wool Manufacturers’ association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Merriam
Merriam
N. D. North
Division of Manufactures
Census Bureau
North
International Mercantile Agency
New York
Congress
Bureau
Simon Newton Dexter North Was
Clinton
N. Y
Hamilton College
Utica Herald
Albany Express
Washington
United States
Wool Manufacturers’ Association
Boston
Mass
McKinley
Dingley
Industrial Commission
National
Royal watch of Charles I reappears in Philadelphia relic
A 1640 royal watch made for Charles I at Worcester survived 262 years in hiding and is now owned by Wilfred Powell in Philadelphia. The hand wound timepiece, silver case with pierced filigree, bell chime, and alarm, once passed through Cromwell and Kipling lineage to its current guardian.
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Charles II
Oliver Cromwell
England
Worcester
Cromwell
Philadelphia
Edward VII
Charles I
Joseph Kipling
Overstonehouse
North Hants
Rudyard Kipling
Wilfred Powell
Crown Prince Gustave to Visit United States Next Year
Crown Prince Gustave of Stockholm Norway will visit the United States during the St Louis exposition next year. In Sweden the announcement drew approval. He is 45, acted as regent during King Oscars illness, and maintains a warm friendship with the Kaiser. The health of the crown princess is delicate and she may not accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
St. Louis
Gustave
Stockholm
United States
Sweden
Mediterranean
America
Oscar
Kaiser
Germany
Negro's Skin Transforms To White Like Pale Hue Case
Physicians study Rufus Hurburt a retired tobacconist of 165 West Twenty third street New York whose brown skin has gradually become pale and white over two years. Born in Saco Maine his father hailed from Vee City Trinidad.
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Rufus Hurburt
West Twentythird Street
New York
Hurburt
Saco
Trinidad
Consolidation of Two Bureaus on July First
Secretary Cortelyou announces July 1 transfers to form the Department of Commerce and Labor. The bureau of foreign commerce and the bureau of statistics will combine under the new department with the state department creating the bureau of trade relations. Disbursing offices merge, simplifying accounts across the Treasury and secretaries. James Monaghan and Frederic Emory will lead the new and reorganized offices, reflecting broader federal consolidation of consular reports and trade data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Department of State
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury
Department
Secretary of State
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
James C. Monaghan
Cortelyou
Austin
University of Wisconsin
Manheim
Germany
Saxony
Chemnitz
Frederic Emory
State Department
Bureau of Trade Relations
Auditor's Office
Washington
New York
Department of Labor
Commission of Statistics
Expert Medics Oplaton Debunks Tea and Coffee Age Rule
A renowned physician argues no person under 18 should drink tea or coffee. He claims young thore beverages unduly excite the nervous system and harm digestion, urging restrictions until adulthood.
Prof Bell Resigns From National Geographic Society
Prof Alexander Graham Bell resigns the presidency of the National Geographic Society of Washington effective after the election of his successor next fall. He has led the society since Gardiner Hubbard, founder and first president, died, and will devote himself to geographic progress and aerial navigation experiments including his kite flying machine.
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Alexander Graham Bell
National Geographic Society of Washington
Gardiner G. Hulbard
Bell
Washington
Hubbard
Prof. Bell
Mr. Hubbard
New England
DECIDED TO GET RICH REPORTING WALL STREET WEALTH
Senator Stephen B. Elkins once earned fifty million in a Wall Street operation and narrowly escaped execution by marauders during Civil War era disorder in Missouri and the southwest. A captured Elkins endured gunfire while holding to resolve wealth, later devoting his life to Wall Street gains. A Utah widow receives a 250 settlement for an 1798 French destruction claim tied to Capt. Robert A. Patten. Microbes and their effects on health are discussed by scientists, noting active microbes correlate with good condition while lazy microbes imply illness.
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Stephen B. Elkins
Wall Street
United States Senate
Missouri
Elkins
Chicago Journal
George A. Graves
Ogden
Utah
United States
Robert A. Patten
Gardiner
Bailey Marries to End Kansas Bachelorhood Policy
The Kansas governor Willis J Bailey married June 7 after facing a social uproar over bachelor candidates and a modern to be example. He chose a long-known widow near Nemaha county and remains a sensible American leader, while Topeka’s executive mansion gains a mistress and Kansas cheerrs. A robin steals lace collars in Geneseo and Denver street cars will install mirrors on platforms to watch rear passengers.
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Willis J. Bailey
Kansas
Chicago
Gov. Bailey
Guv
Bailey
Kaneas
Nebraska
Nemaha
Topeka
Kanens
Denver
Snaps for Ex Senators on Government Pay Roles
The Providence Journal notes the growing practice of retired senators staying on government payrolls after losing re election. It cites ten ex senators in prominent positions and two ex representatives, with several named figures in commissions, courts, and commissions related to the St Louis fair and the Alaska boundary. The piece condemns abuses while recognizing useful experience from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mes
Saya
Providence Journal
Senate
Congress
John M. Allen
Mississippi
St. Louis
Wiliam KE. Chandler
New Hampshire
Thurat
Nebraska
Carter
Montana
Mc Dride
Oregon
Lindsay
Kentucky
Parco
Florida
Gray
Delaware
Pritchard
North Carolina
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Turner
Washington
Lodge
Root
Alaskan Boundary Commission
White
Louisiana
Surpreme Court of
Pampered Paris Dogs Sport Motoring Goggles
The Atchison Globe notes Parisian pampered dogs accompany owners on motor outings in protective gear. It highlights dogs' delicate eyes and the need for wind and weather protection, alongside a light observation on fashionable canine accessories.
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Paris
Fido
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U. S. Census Office
Mr. Worth
Hew
X Teen
Simon N. D. North
Charles L
Poscasion
Palladim
Iladelphia
Crown Prince
Gustav
Department of Commerce
Cortety
Flause
George B. Cortelyou
National Geographic Society
Pertec
Alexander Granam Bell
Aeronautica
West, Virginia
Republic
Kan
Dird Bullde
Newton
Center Street
Geneseo
William £. Chandler
Atchison Globe
Dog
Billy
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