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Domestic News
February 12, 1912
The Fairmont West Virginian
Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
1,025 clerks dismissed from the U.S. Census Bureau due to funding shortages, amid scenes of humor, pathos, and resentment; Director Durand secured payroll amid tensions, leading to omissions in census work.
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Dismiss 1,025 Employees.
The dismissal of 1,025 clerks from the census bureau the other day was marked by humor and pathos. Cards from the sorting machines were sent tearing over the rooms, while many of the men marched in lock step through the corridors, and still others formed groups with the women to sing "God Be With Us Till We Meet Again."
A general feeling of resentment was manifest among the clerks, and it may have been on this account that Director E. Dana Durand took the precaution to have the pay tellers' booth surrounded by chiefs of divisions and all of the available watchmen.
Lack of funds was the cause of the discharges. Many parts of the census will be omitted as a result of the lack of workers.
All of the uninteresting stories are unadvertised stores.
The dismissal of 1,025 clerks from the census bureau the other day was marked by humor and pathos. Cards from the sorting machines were sent tearing over the rooms, while many of the men marched in lock step through the corridors, and still others formed groups with the women to sing "God Be With Us Till We Meet Again."
A general feeling of resentment was manifest among the clerks, and it may have been on this account that Director E. Dana Durand took the precaution to have the pay tellers' booth surrounded by chiefs of divisions and all of the available watchmen.
Lack of funds was the cause of the discharges. Many parts of the census will be omitted as a result of the lack of workers.
All of the uninteresting stories are unadvertised stores.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Census Bureau
Employee Dismissal
Lack Of Funds
Government Discharges
What entities or persons were involved?
E. Dana Durand
Domestic News Details
Event Date
The Other Day
Key Persons
E. Dana Durand
Outcome
dismissal of 1,025 clerks due to lack of funds; many parts of the census will be omitted.
Event Details
The dismissal of 1,025 clerks from the census bureau was marked by humor and pathos, with cards tearing over rooms, men marching in lock step, and groups singing 'God Be With Us Till We Meet Again.' Resentment among clerks led Director E. Dana Durand to surround the pay tellers' booth with chiefs and watchmen.