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.
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Washington
Oan
Republican Party
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Excellent Dramatic Company
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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.
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Jackman
Charles G. Jackson
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Cohasset
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Hyde Park
Ellis J. Morton
Brockton
Morgan
South Boston
Mary
John Morgan
Mounton
Malden
David Mouiton
Newton Highlands
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