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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1887

Page

5

Civil Service Reform and the Cleveland Administration

The speaker defends President Cleveland's civil service policy, arguing reformers must trust his judgment and avoid partisan control. He notes Independents’ hesitations, praises Cleveland for enforcing reform, and warns against returning to spoils systems by constant opposition. He discusses removals, repeal of the four years act, and practical obstacles from entrenched patronage.

Higgins Republi Oreover Ely Spoilsem Cleveland Hiss Treasury Windom Hea Ther Civil Service Bureau of Mugwumps New York Evening Post Rational Reform League Massachusetts Washington Oan Republican Party Edmunds Hawley Bristow

Reform Agenda and Civil Service Critique in 1885 Speech

The speaker urges continued civil service reform, repeal of the four years’ act, and withdrawal of Congress from patronage. He defends President Cleveland’s honesty and a notable appointment, condemns vicarious endorsements, and argues reform must advance despite regional resistance and ongoing spoils-system obstacles. He recalls aiding Cleveland’s 1884 election and urges active support for 1885.

Fairchild Congress Penge Cleveland

Obituary: Avery Plumer Dies in Boston Residence

Avery Plumer of Marlboro Street died after months of illness. Born in Portsmouth New Hampshire on May 6 1818 he moved to Boston in 1832 and spent fifty years in business. He served in the common council 1850 51 the State Legislature 1865 67 69 the board of aldermen 1871 and held roles with Old South Church Old Woman's Home and the Bank of the Republic including its presidency.

Avery Plumer Marlboro Street Plumer Portsmouth N. H Boston Old West End Gaston Old South Church Bank of the Republic

Apollo Club Delivers Strong Fifth Concert of Season

The Apollo Club at Music Hall offered a strong fifth concert with Becker and Mehring pieces and solos by Miss Louise Elliott and Mr Lang. Highlights included The Loreley and The Owl and the Pussy Cat with lively encore and Max Bruch’s Roman Song of Triumph concluding the program.

Apollo Club Music Hall Becker Méhring Louise Elliott Senta Arthur W. Thayer Appel Dudley Buck Liszt Loreley Miss Elliott Max Hruch

Harvard Lacrosse Opens Season Versus Independents

The Harvard lacrosse team opened its season yesterday against the Independents, current U S champions. A tight first half ended with Harvard ahead by one goal. In the second half Harvard scored in the first five minutes and the Independents answered in seven. Referee was Mr Sumner, 87.

Harvard Lacrosse Independents United States Harvards Harvard Sumner

Boston Theatres Show Patti in Semiramide and More

Amusements listings from Boston venues including Mme Patti in Semiramide at the Boston Theatre and the Dalys in Vaca on at Hollis Street Theatre. Richard Mansfield appears in A Parisian Romance at the Museum, with Ruddigore at Globe Theatre and Janauschek as Meg Merrilies at Park Theatre.

Boston Mme Patti Henry E. Abbey Mme Adelina Patti Sofia Scalchi Prima Mina Constralto Miss Grinwold Mlle Valerga Novara Bie Guille Sig. Vienni Ae. del Puente Sig. Novara Si Abramoff Sig Corsi Magliari Cavalazz Orchestra and Orchestra Circle Family Circle Globe Theatre John Ctetson Excellent Dramatic Company Regien Boston Museum R. M. Field Richard Mansfield Boston Museum Company Katherine Rogers J. B. Mason

Endicott and Stetson Weddings and City Obituaries

Listings show multiple in city marriages from April in Canton Endicott Moser Stetson Wilkinson-Roys and April deaths across Boston Dorchester Dorchester Cohasset Malden Hyde Park South Boston Newton Highlands saving Fox? The notices name couples brides grooms and ages with a roster of deceased and their ages and last residences.

Boston Wilkinson—Roys A. W. Eaton Arthur J. Wilkinson Mary It. Rous Blake Samuel Blake Ford East Julia Ford Field Dorchester Sarah Ashton James B. Field Adeline J Henry Callender Gwynne Annie L. Gwynne Jackman Charles G. Jackson Lawrence Cohasset Sarah J. Lawrence Morton Hyde Park Ellis J. Morton Brockton Morgan South Boston Mary John Morgan Mounton Malden David Mouiton Newton Highlands

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