Civil Service Examiners Explain Exam Process and Rail Service Gains
Washington Aug 10 Mr Lyman testified before the civil service committee outlining examination methods and noting marked improvements in the railway mail service since its placement under the commission. He said about six thousand clerks exist with one to two thousand appointed through civil service and described questions about Lodge as unfounded. The plan for a Washington board of examiners and Roosevelt's local board proposals were discussed. investigation to continue Monday.
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Washington
Lyman
Civil Service Committee
Greenhalge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mr. Lodge
Thomas Brackett Reed
Lodge
Mr. Lyman
Hopkins
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
General Grosvenor
Green goods gang nabbed at Pearl Street HQ
New York police arrested Charles Morton Joseph Barnett and James Daly at 484 Pearl Street on $2500 bail each. A letter to Russell Harrison, son of President Harrison, lured victims with promises of safe trading and easy profits. The gang used mail circulars and staged ploys to defraud and mislead businessmen nationwide. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads follow in the same text block.
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New York
Charles Morton
Joseph Barnett
James J. Daly
Green Goods
Pearl Street
United States
Shields
Russell Harrison
Harrison
P. S
Major Rathbone
Washington
Gradstreet
Market Dips as Strike and Bank News Weigh on Shares
The New York market sagged Saturday amid the New York Central strike and weak bank statements. Analysts expect banks to improve and heavy traders to buy, while New York Central fell 2 percent. Local markets held strong with rail and copper stocks advancing, and calls for careful reading of a Reinhart interview.
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New York
New York Central
Reinhart
Atchison
Boston News Bureau
Grand Army veterans depart signals peace exhibition
As En campment Week ends the 10,000 Grand Army veterans leave Mechanics' building signaling the start of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association's seventeenth triennial exhibition. Entries are large with space allocated for new shows from Low Art Tile Company and New England Pottery Company. A Port electric rapid transit model will be displayed.
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Mechanics
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Low Art Tile Company
New England Pottery Company
Free exhibition at Horticultural Hall awards announced
A Saturday afternoon crowd at Horticultural Hall attended a free exhibit where prizes were awarded across categories. Honorees include Perennial Phloxes awarded to FE Shepard & Son and E Shepard & Son. Native flowers to Mrs P D Richards and others. beans, tomatoes, apples, pears, blackberries, peaches and assorted gratitudes praised for their quality and variety.
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Horticultural Hall
FE. Shepard & Son
E. Shepard & Son
C. &. Grant
Warren Fenno
Warren Houstis & Son
William T. Hall
George V. Fletcher
Bird
Astrachan
M. W. Chadbourne
Mary Eoetaard
Manning
Elizabeth
C. N. Brackett
N. Brackett
N. T. Kidder
Dorchester
N. D. Harrington
J. H. White
Warren Fenny
Tragic Lawn Car Accident Claims EightYearOld Boy
Eightyearold Charles Henson of 14 Granville Place South Boston was playing on a South Boston streetcar yesterday when he fell and the car passed over him. He died shortly after at Dr Thayer's office. Driver Joan C Carlton and conductor George B Nickerson were identified.
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Charles Henson
Granville Place
South Boston
Senate Rules Debate Sparks Privilege Question and End of Day
In Washington the Senate discussed Hoar's resolution to curb debate by allowing a majority to close discussion after a reasonable time. Debates on amendments followed as Mr Butler's cotton tie duty cut was rejected, and the session adjourned after a long exchange among Vance Aldrich and Turple.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Committee On Rules
House Passes Grant Statue Victory and Capitol Disorder
The House approved the Senate joint resolution to accept a Grand Army of the Republic statue of General Grant. Debate followed on Indian appropriation bill amendments, a dispute over a doorkeeper arrest attempt, and questions of member rights and House procedures. The nonconcurrence motion on Senate amendments then passed 169 to 2.
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Washington
House
Senate
Grand Army of the Republic
General Grant
Committee On Rules
Rogers
Arkansas
Yeas
Enloe
Tennessee
Capitol
Committee On Judiciary
Cannon
Ilinois
Connell
Nebraska
Dockery
Missouri
Perkins
Kansas
Thomas B. Reed
John S. Davenport
New York
Davenport
Beriah Wilkins
Frank Hatton
Obituary notices from city papers list multiple deaths
In this city August 10 John Nelson Borland M D at his sister's residence 255 Commonwealth Avenue services at Trinity church Wednesday. Medford August 8 James Gowne aged 66 years 8 months 27 days. Chicago August 6 John W Hutchins formerly of Newton son of the late Ezra C Hutchins. August 10 George Henry Homans aged 62 years 4 months. Nashua August 7 John E LeCount formerly of Northboro. Boston Highlands August 9 H Amanda Perry wife of Oliver H Perry aged 50 years 1 month 11 days. This city August 8 Mary Humway aged 85 years. Winchester August 7 Fred Milton Whitney. Melrose Highlands August 8 Caroline Eliza Wheelock aged 81 years 3 months.
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Borland
John Nelson Borland
Commonwealth Avenue
Trinity Church
New York
Medford
James Gowne
Hutchins
Chicago
John W. Hutchins
Newton
Ezra C. Hutchins
Homans
George Henry Homans
Winchester
Fred Milton Whitney
Wheelock
Melrose Highlands
Caroline Eliza Wheelock
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New York Central Railroad
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New York & New England
George B. Roberts
Pennsylvania
McLeod
Reading
Penn
Jersey Central
Chicago & Northwestern
CarEe Cop
Horticultural Society
MR. Hoar
Clark-Savory
Malden
E. S. Potter
Lestie J. Clark
Lizzie B. Savory
Scott—Dragon
William L. Wight
John W. Scott
Maria L. Dragon
Boston Views
Public
Brewer Fountain
Boston Common
Soldiers’ Monument and Museum OF Fine Arts
Wedgwood
Lincoln
Garfield
Longfellow
Phillips
Andrew
Sumner
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Emerson
Franklin
Ames Building
Court
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T. Dennie Boardman
Fiske Building
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State
Hills & Upham
Jackson, N. H. Carter
J. M. Perkins
Pullman’s Palace Car Co
Chcaco
Lsco. Als
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
A. Blanchard
West Michigan Railway Company
Charles Merriam
Portland St
B.holman & CO
Hawley St
Chichester
Red Cross
Draggiat
Fi Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Hy
Philada
Gko
Graves & Son
Washington St
R. L. Day & CO
Boston Stock Exchange
Ares
Vares Do
Nare
Nesday
Iverpool Wharf Co
North Nat
Suffolk
Metropolitan
Webster Bk
Dexter Woollen Mills
Lewiston Mills Co
Lewiston
North Brookfield RR
Rutland RR
Columbus
Springfield & Cinn
Portland, Saco & Ports
Oregon Short Lane
Utah Northern RR
Wisconsin Valley RR
Consol RR
Fremont
Elkhorn & Mo
Vailey RR
Nashua
Rochester
West Midh
Summit Branch
Bay State Gas Co
Kansas Invest. Co
Topeka
Kan
Ins. Co. Scrip
Boston & Liverpool Refrigerator Car Co
Eliot Insurance Co
Ton Marine Insurance Co
Old Colony RR
Bur. & Quincy RR
Cers
M. L
City of
Minneapolis
Minn
Nat
Eagle Bank
Conn
Ees River RR
Worcester Gas Lt. Co
Payne Furnace Co
Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co
Woburn
Mass
Toledo
Colorado Water Works Co
Cheshire RR
Adams Express Co
Francis Henshaw & CO
Congress Street
Corner Exchange Place
Franklin Co
Jackson Co
First N. Bk
Salem
Citizens’ Bank
Wichita
Nagi Aide Aw
Uo Fim Ke WU
Falls Mfg. Co
Consolidated RR
Scrip
Olitre
Portland
Saco & Portsmouth
Do Astero RR
N.hl
California
LAU Faacuil Mye Davidson Investment Co
Fast Tennessee Land Co
American Axe & Tool Co
Ft. Payne Investment Co
Biot Insurance Co
Wellman
Rowell American Switch Co
Reece
Bank No. America
Ledo
Horn & Missouri Valley RR
Ft. Worth Land & St. Ry. Co
Boston & Lowell RR
India Matl. Lobos Ohs Scrip
IRCO
Mass, Title Insurance Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR
Naumkeag Nat
St. Mary's Canal
Davidson Investment
Pueblo Smelting & Refining Co
Franklin Telegraph Co
Arkansas Valley Town & Land Co
Rollstone N. Bank
Fitchburg
Chiccanoe & Quincy RR
Kik Horn
Missouri Valley RR
St. Jo
Council Bluff
Chicago, Stirlington & Quincy RR
Horryvid Harris & CO
California Fruit
Lewis Wharf
Snow & CO
North Market St
Fultons
Liam
William ©. Norcross
Joseph W. Work
Back Bay
William H. Whitney
George F. Richardson
John J. Williams
Scotia Street
Joselvh W. Work
Grand Army
George Routledge & Sons (Limited
Lafayette Place
Eral Estate
Real Estate Exchange
New York City
Porn Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire St
Nantasket
Downer Landing
Brooks
Ellis Brooks
Hotel Nantasket
Ito and Tidy
Walter Emerson
Rowe
Pemberton Landing
Ull
Y. C. Pier
Down ER
Formingham
HERD
Kor Nan'tashket
Pemberton
Melville Garden
Herald and Globe
Cushing
Copartnership Notices
George Jepherson
W. A. Waterhouse
Edward O. Glidden
Hack Bay
John J. Willnmus
Lotsa
Lis
Bro
Frank W. Rand
Rand
Hinds
Rana
C. R. Elder
Washington Street
Albert L. Jewell
A, L, Jewell
Oakland
Mall Bik
P. T. Barnum
J. A. Bailey
Imre Kiralfy
Frank L. Perley
John Rettig
Ohio
Crand Army Parade
Babylon
Chester Park
Shawmut Avenue
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Boston Brigade Band
Boston Calcium Light Company
New York & New England Railroad
Garden
Church & Co
Cor. Court
Howard Sts
Bradbury's Pharmacy
Corner Winter
Co. Aesardlett
Berkeley
Tremont Sts
Thayer
Walker House
Adams Des Young’s
Vendome
Victoria
Brunswick Otels
Boylston Street
Cor. Berkeley
Copley Square
Herrick
Globe Theatre
Joan Stetson
K. the
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Tremont Station
Harry P. Mawson
Libby
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Harry Kernell
Sheffer & Blakely
Geeo. Thatcher
Ayettysburg
Tremont Street
Boston Museum
M. Fieli
Roland Reed
Boston Conservatory of Music
Julius Eichberg
Tremont St
Belmont School
Belmont, Mass
B. F. Harding
A.M
Abby H. Johnson
Newbury Street
Thompson & Baker Coal CO
Cannel Coal General Office
Congress St
Keston
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