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September 7, 1898
The Hartford Herald
Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Editorial reports Secretary of State Day's resignation due to poverty preventing fulfillment of social duties, calls for better pay or less extravagance in official roles to advance public welfare.
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Too Poor to Hold Office,
[Omaha World-Herald]
It is reported that Secretary of State Day will resign, for the reason that he is too poor to meet the social obligations of his position. We have heard something like this before. It is an old story, but it brings up an important problem, which must sooner or later be solved.
The solution will lie in an increase of the salary paid our public officials or in a decrease in the tomfoolery which has attached itself to the social incidents of official life. A little more businesslike methods on the part of the people in fixing salaries and a little more practical consideration on the part of public minds for the homely character of this country's institutions, both political and social, and the public welfare will be advanced.
[Omaha World-Herald]
It is reported that Secretary of State Day will resign, for the reason that he is too poor to meet the social obligations of his position. We have heard something like this before. It is an old story, but it brings up an important problem, which must sooner or later be solved.
The solution will lie in an increase of the salary paid our public officials or in a decrease in the tomfoolery which has attached itself to the social incidents of official life. A little more businesslike methods on the part of the people in fixing salaries and a little more practical consideration on the part of public minds for the homely character of this country's institutions, both political and social, and the public welfare will be advanced.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Secretary Resignation
Official Salaries
Social Obligations
Public Welfare
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of State Day
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Secretary Of State Day
Story Details
Secretary of State Day reportedly resigns because he is too poor to meet the social obligations of his position, highlighting the need for higher salaries for public officials or reduced social extravagance in official life.