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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1890

Page

5

Veterans Bill Passed Senate Amid Civil Service Concerns

The bill to prefer honorably discharged veterans in civil service appointments passed the Senate without protest from civil service reformers. The Civil Service Commission opposes it, doubting its operability. Critics note age and clerical work limits among veterans and question Holt’s leadership and committee origin.

Wasmxotox Sproran Senate Civil Service Commission Holt Massachusetts Civil Service Reform Association Committee On Military Affairs

Secretaries and officers in President's nominations list

The President sent nominations to the Senate for assistant secretary of war Lewis A. Grant of Minnesota surveyor of customs Robert Mills of Patchogue N Y major general Nelson A Miles brigadier general Benjamin H Grierson tenth Cavalry Henry Flad for the Mississippi River Commission and postmasters Frank I Spinney Medford John Huxtable Wareham James A Elaridge Jr Williams town NH Fred H Foss Dover ME Henry C Brewer Freeport and Charles B Woodman Saccarappa. Grant a Vermont lawyer prior to the war rose to brigadier general and led the Vermont Brigade in the Civil War with noted service at Cedar Creek and on the line held by Sheridan later.

Senate Lewis A. Grant Minnesota Robert Mills Patchogue N. Y Nelson A. Miles Benjamin H. Grierson Tenth Cavairy Mississippi River Commission Henry Flad Missouri Massachusetts Frank I. Spinney Medford John Huxtable Wareham James A. Elaridge, Jr Williamstown New Hampshire Fred H. Foss Dover Maine Henry C. Brewer Freeport Charles B. Woodman Saccarappa Stoughton Vermont Sedewick Grant Cedar Creek Anmy Getty Sheridan Richmond Shenandoah Valley A. 5. Grant Thirty-sixth Infantry Des Moines Minneapolis

How to Reach Castle Island Bridge Plan

Ex-Alderman John H. Sullivan of East Boston discusses a bridge linking the island to the city with Congressman O Neil. The effort hinges on federal consent to build over navigable waters, with possible Navy Department objections over channel access to the naval yard.

Castle Island John H. Sullivan Boston Congressman O'Neil Island United States O'Neil War Department Sullivan

Drawbridge and navy yard plans loom in Boston area

The report discusses a proposed drawbridge large enough for the largest vessels and tall enough for tugs and small craft, with a possible bill to authorize city action after state consent. Commodore Farquhar will visit Boston to inspect welding at Lynn and review the navy yard, while talks with Secretary Tracy aim to expand yard work.

Sullivan Congressman O'Neil Boston Navy Yard N. H. Farquhar Bureau of Yards and Docks Boston Lynn Tracy Navy Department Navy Yard Commodore Farquhar Navy

Union League Club Backs Civil Service Reform Support

New York April 6 The Union League Club's political reform committee reports in support of the Civil Service Commission. It approves the administration under President Harrison and asks Congress to appropriate 82000 for the next fiscal year to fund the commission's work.

New York Union League Club Committee On Political Reform E. B. Hindsdale Cephas Brainerd John J. Knox B.S. Church J. K. Gilley R. M. Galloway D. B. St. John Roosa Edward H. Ammidown Clarence C. Buel M. M. Budlong Civil Service Reform United States Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission Harrison Chicago City of Senate House of Representatives United States

Powderly Faces Boston Knights at Faneuil Hall Demonstration

Grand Master Workman T. V. Powderly addressed the Knights of Labor of Boston and vicinity at Faneuil Hall and Tremont Temple, with Mayor Hart on the platform. He urged protection for American labor, Australian ballot rights, and a nationwide secret ballot law. Other speakers included J. H. Mellen, Charles H. Litchman, and William Morrill.

T. V. Powderly Knights of Labor of Boston Faneuil Hall Tremont Temple Institute Hall Cambridge Order Mayor Hart Powderly J. H. Mellen Republic Knights of Labor Mr. Melien Charles H. Litchman Marblehead William &. Morrill

Approaching Artist's Festival at Dartmouth Studio

Boston Art Students' Association prepares its sixth annual Artists' festival to be held Thursday evening April 10 at the Dartmouth street studio with Oriental decorations illustrating Lalla Rookh. A second tableaux show follows in Association Hall Friday evening April 11 featuring scenes and characters from the same theme. Tickets urged early. private view of decorations scheduled April 10 from 2 to 5.

Boston Art Students’ Association Dartmouth Street Hadji Ephraim Bencuiat Association Hall Orient Holker Abbott Juin C. Abbott Edith Brown Helen Mackay J. H. Gugenic Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE R. R. C Topeka Kansas George C. Magoun Boston B. Y. M. G. Union Boylston Street W. K. Clarke

Terrible Neglect and a Call to Vitality Restorers

A dramatic parable of a dike breach shows neglect causing mass tragedy and parallels it to yearly losses from nervous exhaustion. The piece promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara as a safe vegetable remedy to restore vigor, strengthen nerves, and revive energy, selling for one dollar per bottle.

Holland Greene Nervara

Work of American artists at the sixty fifth national academy show

New York April 4 reports a broad spring exhibition displaying varied American painting and sculpture. Highlights include Tiffany in the South Room, Sewell’s Tale of Troy, Dewing portraits, Walker’s Mother and Child, Freer’s The two Sisters, and a strong mix of Old Master and modern styles. Critics praise color, composition, and the presence of both academicians and moderns, urging public view to recognize rising American art.

New York Specran Js Academy Louis C.tiffany Nuremburg R. V. V. Sewell Tiffany Lowe Poe Alma Tadema George de Forest Brush Frederick Freer Thomas Dewing Dewing Henry Alvin Walker Walter Shirlaw Wadsworth Thompson Algiers Frank Miller J.G. Brown Brown A. H. Wyant Daniel Huntington James Lenox Kenyon Cox Cox de Haas Will Low Cupid Bolton Jones James Edgar Ward Jones West Room A. 8. Sewell Thomas Allen Boston Sprague Pierce Paris Isabel M. Ross Muaynard Robert A. Eichelberger Society of American Artists W. Liyon E. H. Stanly Edmond C.tarbell William Chase Swain Gifford William J.whittemore W. Sartain Bicknell Weeks Freerick James John Rahl French A. Bronson Alcott Elwell 5. B. Chittenden Frank B. Sanborn

Straws From State Street Market Summary

The New York market showed weakness after April settlements as funds flow aimed to restore trade channels. Railroad earnings remained buoyant with Western lines adjusting, while Atchison and others surged in New York before easing. Boston traders noted little stock for sale and buyers could push prices higher. Bank liquidity shifted with deposits down and loans up, signaling tighter money. a St Louis California line proposal surfaced, but bond activity stayed muted.

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