Public Papers of Theodore Roosevelt, Governor, 1899[-1900], Volume 1Brandow printing Company, 1899 |
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... the men of means and the men who all their lives long had possessed only
what day by day they toiled to earn , stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight , met
the same dangers , shared the same hardships and won the same ultimate
triumph .
... the men of means and the men who all their lives long had possessed only
what day by day they toiled to earn , stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight , met
the same dangers , shared the same hardships and won the same ultimate
triumph .
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We have very wisely passed many laws for the benefit of labor , in themselves
good , and for the time being sufficient ; but experience has shown that the full
benefit of these laws is not obtained , through the lack of proper means of
enforcing ...
We have very wisely passed many laws for the benefit of labor , in themselves
good , and for the time being sufficient ; but experience has shown that the full
benefit of these laws is not obtained , through the lack of proper means of
enforcing ...
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The most effective and uninquisitive means yet devised for accomplishing this
end is that recently adopted by Massachusetts , viz . : providing that buildings
used for manufacturing purposes must have a permit or license , such license or
...
The most effective and uninquisitive means yet devised for accomplishing this
end is that recently adopted by Massachusetts , viz . : providing that buildings
used for manufacturing purposes must have a permit or license , such license or
...
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This matter should receive the attention of the Legislature in order that some
means may be devised whereby the free mechanic shall not be brought into
competition with prison labor . The Bureau of Labor Statistics , the Board of
Mediation ...
This matter should receive the attention of the Legislature in order that some
means may be devised whereby the free mechanic shall not be brought into
competition with prison labor . The Bureau of Labor Statistics , the Board of
Mediation ...
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... is urgent need . For instance , a large number of our most useful Guardsmen
who gladly give their service to the State are men of small means , business men
, mechanics , clerks and laborers , with families who are dependent upon their ...
... is urgent need . For instance , a large number of our most useful Guardsmen
who gladly give their service to the State are men of small means , business men
, mechanics , clerks and laborers , with families who are dependent upon their ...
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Page 135 - civil service" of the state of New York or any of its civil divisions or cities includes all offices and positions of trust or employment in the service of the state or of such civil division or city, except such offices and positions in the militia and the military departments as are or may be created under the provisions of article eleven of the constitution.
Page 156 - ... 1. Whenever there are urgent reasons for filling a vacancy in any position in the competitive class and there is no list of persons eligible for appointment after competitive examination, the appointing officer may nominate a person to the...
Page 269 - To thine own self be true; thou canst not then be false to any man.
Page 292 - We do not admire the man of timid peace. We admire the man who embodies victorious effort; the man who never wrongs his neighbor; who is prompt to help a friend; but who has those virile qualities necessary to win in the stern strife of actual life.
Page 293 - Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.
Page 137 - Provisions. 1. The violation of any of the provisions of the Civil Service Law or of these rules by any person in the civil service of the State or of any civil division or city thereof shall be considered a good cause for the dismissal of such person from the service.
Page 6 - The most able men — from the East and the West, from the North and the South...
Page 174 - That he is properly certified as free from any physical defect or disease which would be likely to interfere with the proper discharge of his duties; Third.
Page 191 - The members of -the said board and of the said commissions shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate; and. any member may be removed from office by the governor for cause, an opportunity having been given him to be heard in his defense.
Page 138 - Fifth, that no person in the public service is for that reason under any obligation to contribute to any political fund, or to render any political service, and that he will not be removed or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to do so.