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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1891

Page

5

Civil Service Rules Expand to Indian Service

The President directed that about 1200 Indian service employees including superintendents teachers matrons physicians and farmers be placed under civil service rules. The move aims to remove politics from appointments though Congress must approve changes for Indian agents. Commissioners Noble and Morgan back the reform and expect further extensions. Huston plans to leave Washington amid party tensions as Harrison faces Indiana campaign challenges.

Washindton Srredan Indian Service Civil Service Civil Service Commissioners White House Noble Indian Bureau Lyman Civil Service Board Commission Congress Senate Morgan Friends of Civil Service Reform Post Department of the Interior Legislaon Painter Association of Welch Roger Pine Ridge Department Bureau of

Huston Resigns as Treasurer Over Discontent at White House

The resignation of Treasurer Huston is accepted today amid claims of mistreatment at the White House. Huston, a key Indiana Republican organizer, helped carry Indiana for Harrison in 1886 and 1888 and may hinder any garrison delegation to the next national convention if he returns to Indiana politics.

Treasury Department Huston Indiana Harrison White House Benjamin Harrison W. W. Dudley New York

Proctor clarifies Senate candidacy amid Edmunds vacancy

Secretary Proctor states he has been away on department business and will not resign. He notes Vermont has capable candidates and that Edmunds’s resignation, effective next November, allows Governor Page time to decide in the state’s best interests. He emphasizes harmonious relations with the President and his colleagues.

Barkis Willin Proctor United States Senate Edmunds Washington Vermont Page

States Face Shortfalls in Direct Tax Offsets

The First Comptroller says the U S Government can claim offsets against states where the tax was not collected directly by the government. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont show overdrawn quotas for arms and accoutrements from 1808 to 1887. Vermont’s large arrearage stems from wartime arm requisitions and a later sale of $150,000 worth of arms to France.

United States Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont St. Albans France

Obituary notices span Cambridge and nearby towns

The aged overview lists Mrs H O Houghton of Cambridge wife of Houghton Miflin Co founder, died of pneumonia after a brief illness at 800 Main St Cambridge. Also noted are death reports of Henry West Foster Charles Merton Haley Hiram W Blanchard Count Lewenshaupt Clifton Tayleure John Hooley J F Darrow and related biographical details from the era.

H. O. Houghton Houghton, Miflin & Co Riverside Press Main Street Cambridge Cambridge High School Houghton St. Paul’s Church Massachusetts Indian Association Cambridge Hospital The Social Union Cambridge Shakspeare Club Henry West Foster Beverly Foster John AC. Foster Centerville Hall Water Board Charles Merton Haley Merrick & Haley Milk Street West Newton Haley Harvard College Second Brigade Signal Corps Country Club Beacon Society Hiram W. Blanchard Neponset Quincy Garrison Phillips Dorchester Fire Insurance Companies Dorchester Beacon Quincy Patriot Hingham Journal Grip Count Lewenshaupt Bayard Wilmington Del Jouas Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Karl Lewenshaupt Sweden W. W. Tayleure Brooklyn Colonel Tayleure Charleston John E. Owens Frank Chantensmaneser Ki John Hooley Hooley Opera House Ireland J. F. Darrow Clarendon Baltimore North Hero Boston New York West Baker Ashmont Lotta Louise Arthur E Flora A. Baker Blanchard Burdett Buffalo Herbert C. Burdett Crane John Crane Hicks H. D. Hicks Nanna W Henry O. Houghton Christ Church Ndall Tyngsboro Isaac F. Kendall Morrill L. Augusta Morrill Morse Roxbury Bickford Pulsifer Reeves Kate A. Reeves Rolland Francis Rolland Scott Jacksonville Fla Caroline Kernochan William Owen Scott Frank E. Kernochan Edward Learned Wilde South Braintree K. Augustus Walne Tisdale, Wilde & Co Bates Pnaemonia Annie H. Bates Samuel W. Bates Chesbro Wellesley Hill Frances Mayo Chesboro George Chesboro Grant Newton Lowell Smith Frank W. Smith Barnstable Mass Barnstae Derenee P Walnut Avenue Roxury Ware Burlington Loammi Ggoodenow Ware First Congregational Church Church of the Disciples West Brookline Street

Lawmakers report bill on arsenic article sales in senate

A bill regulating sale of articles containing arsenic was reported in the Senate. The measure seeks safety controls without forcing medical practitioners to register, addressing chemical handling and consumer protection concerns.

Arsenic Bill Battles House Dissent in Massachusetts Senate

In the Massachusetts Senate yesterday the Committee on Public Health reported a measure banning sale or exposure of arsenic coated toys or confectionery. The House dissent included Messrs Harriman Hodges and Frazier. The bill imposes a fine of 50 to 100 dollars and empowers the State Board of Health to investigate arsenic in selling articles with inspectors and up to 1000 dollars for the inquiry. The session also covers debates on medical registration, hearings before state boards, and various Senate and House actions including a movement on a public highway bridge and several local issues.

Massachusetts Senate Committee On Public Health Messrs Harriman Hodges Frazier House State Board of Health Rady Cambridge McEttrick Boston Tucker New Bedford Boards of Public Officers and Commissioners Warren Court of Justice Dewey McEurick Star Chamber Orhe House Senate General Court South Somerville W G. Bartlett Massachusetts Hospital Newburyport Salisbury Fall River Breed Essex State Board of Agriculture Low Worcester Clark Franklin Pinkerton

Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promised as Gentle Laxative

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a gentle vegetable laxative and digestive regulator. It asserts one pellet for laxative use and three or four for a cathartic, suitable for sedentary workers, with a money back satisfaction guarantee from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo.

World’s Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo, N. Y

Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy Offer for Curable Cases

The ad promises $500 cash to anyone cured of catarrh by Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, claiming curable cases are rare and that a responsible business house stands behind the offer. It stresses a plain square deal and a high-stakes guarantee if cure fails.

Dr. Sage

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Civil Service Rules Bill Barrett Malden Kenrick Orleans Committee On Harbors and Public Lands Kelliher Olmstead Rhosnosky and Mckittrick Hutchinson Commonwealth Ave Dartmouth Streets Bradley & Storer Devonshire Street EVI J. Newman & Sons Tremont St Trw CIFW Boston Water Boaanrn Chestnut Hill Cumberland Philip J. Doherty Water Robert Grant John W. Power Board American Insurance Co Kilby Street Messrs. George. Croshaw & CO London Francis Peabody J. W. Field Henry 8. Bean Orcal N. Es Medical Institute Tremont Flow Beaconsfield Beacon Street Brookline Richter Terrace Fillmore Terrace Frances Terrace Federal Street Equitable Milk and Devonshire Streets J. H. Kazar Equitable Building Boylston St Park Square L. P. Hollander & Co Boylson Street L. P. Hollanes & CO C. W. Whittier Washington Street South End Boylston Street John Hancock Building Devonshire ST Federal ST Alex S. Porter, Jr Samuel Barnard Pene Mass. Real Estate CO State Street B. D. Washburn Congress St J.T. Nowell City Park Theatre A. M. Palmer Madison Square Theatre Sir Charles Young Jim Penman Helen Barry John J. Braham Richard Mansfield Beau Brummell Mr. Bekyli Mr. Hyde Senator Julia Marlowe Naval Battalion Band E. N. Lafricain Crand Concert Naval Battalion John C. Soley Sanders’ Theater Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Nikisch Lena Little Liszt Godard H. E. Krebbiel New York Tribune Meionnon Hall Anton Seidl Metropolitan Opera House Tremont Temple Grand Opera House Proctor & Mansfield WM. Redmund Thos Barry Veges Chillo Evan Colonnel Howard Atheneum Grand Museum Washington and Dover Streets Clara Beckwith Chickering Hall Chopin Vladimir de Pachmann Music Hall Brattle Hall Clarendon and Water Side Cummings & Hooper Pemberton Square Andy & Hobbs Court Street Fairfield Street Copley Square Chauncy St Old Cambridge Gentleman’s Stock Farm Charles River Rk. R Wellesley Wellesly College Hunnewell and Cheney Superior H. Windram Lincoln Street Moston Murdock Huntington Avenue Oliver Street Franklin Street A. Sp John Jeffries & Sons Devonshire Minot's Building Atkinson House Furnishing Company School Street Portland Boston Museum R. M. Field Evey Tremont Theatre Abbey & Schoeffel Jonathan Rudolph Aronson N. Y. Casino CO John L. Stoddard Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Hoyt Jevy Trowbridge Emerson Emerson and Sherwin Tenny & Hoffman Oliver Ditson Company Baldwin Manuaulturep
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