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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1891

Page

5

Amended Civil Service Rules Stir Treasury Debate

Report on the conflict over the new promotion rules in the civil service. Critics warn the changes could curb merit and invite patronage as officers push favored clerks into posts before the regulations take effect. The piece stresses vigilance to safeguard the public interest.

Wusuincron Civil Service Commission War Department United States Friends of Civil Service Reform

Treasury turmoil over 44% bonds plan and DC convention push

Treasury officials debate a AP dispersion on extending 44% bonds at 2 percent as doubts grow of bank rescues and funding. Acting Secretary Nettleton disavows the despatch, noting it not authorized. Meanwhile, William Dickson pushes to land the Democratic National Convention in DC, targeting seven key committeemen for support.

Treasury Associated Press Hardihood Nettleton Department William Dickson

Treasury ruling on duty for US built cars leased to Canadian railroad

Acting Secretary Nettleton answers a Treasury query concerning duty on US built cars leased to a Canadian railroad for operation in both nations. He notes the matter involves interests and does not provide a final unconditional ruling in the excerpt.

Treasury Department United States Nettleton

Duty on goods and railcars across US Canada frontier

The text discusses the applicability of the 1890 act to goods exported and returned without value added, noting identity proof under regulations. It contrasts future-line importations with regular crossborder rail traffic, citing a decision that cars in constant Canada–US traffic are not subject to duties.

United States Canadian Canada

Treasury treasurer's statement of funds in the U S Treasury

TheTreasurer reports gold coin and bullion 237,798,772 silver dollars and bullion 326,423,540 silver dollars and bullion act July 14 1890 57,678,680 trade dollar bars 3,677,965 fractional silver coin 19,088,050 treasury notes of 1890 12,729,105 United States notes 27,152,512 national bank notes 133,658 redemption 5,716,864 deposits with national bank depositories 19,036,355 total 709,415,501 Certificates outstanding Gold 113,725,149 silver 309,398,401 United States Treasury notes 44,708,930 currency 27,865,000 Internal revenue receipts today 360,110 customs 583,457 notes redeemed 158,648

United States Treasury National Bank United States Treasury

Winnipeg Harvesters Deported Under Alien Contract Law

The Superintendent of Immigration ruled that three harvesters living in Winnipeg who recently entered the United States at Pembina are barred under the alien contract labor law and ordered their return to British territory. The men admitted they were bound by a work contract.

Harvesters Winnipeg Man United States Pembina N.C British Territory Boston Mass Boston Co-operative Investment Company Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Commonwealth Albert L. Harwood Devonshire St Boston Post

Memphis Banker Robbed by New Orleans Man at Gayoso Hotel

R Dudley Frayser, president of Security and Memphis City Banks and a leading Memphis figure, was chloroformed and robbed at the Gayoso Hotel by John A Morris of New Orleans posing as a lottery representative. Morris demanded a $5000 endorsement. Frayser agreed to a $500 endorsement to avert danger. Frayser awoke to find his watch and $50 missing, Morris gone, the check unpaid, and police searching for the suspect.

Memphis Tenn R. Dudley Frayser Security and Memphis City Banks Memphis City Railway The Public Ledger Gayoso Hotel Jonn A. Morris New Orleans John A. Morris the Gayoso House Drug Store Frayser Memphis City Bank Fray Mr. Morris Morris Mr. Frayser

International Weather Reports Ties Synthesis To Global Uniformity

Major H H C Dunwoodie acting Chief of the Weather Bureau visits the Signal Service station in New York as Professor Harrington attends an international weather conference in Munich. The aim is a uniform method of observation, data sharing, and an international daily system to track storms globally, overcoming cable costs. Polar Congress follows, with Arctic expeditions reviewed and reports read for criticism and coordination.

New York H. H. C. Dunwoodie Weather Bureau Washington Mark W. Harrington International Conference of Representatives of Weather Services Dunwoodie The Evening Post Europe Germany European Munich Union General Greely United States Greely Jansen North Pole

Grain markets buoyed by Russia rye export ban

New York August 14 The weekly Trade Review of Dun & Co notes the Russian export ban on rye and famine fears lifting grain markets worldwide. Wheat and corn gain on moderate sales as trade improves across Boston Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati. Cotton goods wool and boots show stronger demand while southern trade lags. Bradstreet adds Ontario demand for groceries and dry goods with lower wheat and rye prices.

New York Weekly Trade Review R. G. Dun & Co Russia Chicago Boston Hartford Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Kansas City St. Paul South Southern Cray Forge St Louis Europe Bradstreet Canadian Dominion Ontario United States

Dramatic notes on Niobe run ends and upcoming Boston theatre plans

The Niobe run at the Museum ends today with strong profits and next week Mr. Roland Reed will present The Club Friend at the Museum. Agnes Herndon makes her Boston debut at the Grand Opera House Aug 17, while La Belle Marie promises lively scenes. The Globe Theatre opens with comedy, John I. Kelly leads A 1, and Ye Earned Trouble ushers in the season at the Museum Aug 31. Tremont season starts Aug 24 with minstrels from Lew Dockstader, Abbey and Schoeffel present Mr Maccaroni, A Texas Steer, and other acts. Also noted is a Lowell tribute by Dr. Banks scheduled for Sunday in South Boston.

Niobe Museum Bijou New York Roland Reed Sydney Rosenfeld Mr. Reed Mr. Reed A Congenial Character, and Much Is Expected of the Production. Mr. Reed Isadore Rush Percy Haswell Edna Wallace George F. Nash Charles A. Smily William Davidge Julian Reed William Seymour Evangeline Boston ‘Theatre Agnes Herndon Boston Grand Opera House Miss Herndon South New England Fail River Mr. Henrys Guy Carleton Kr. E L. Davenport Evelyn Campbell Tremont Theatre Lew Dockstader Minstrels Abbey and Schoeffel George Marvin Mr. Maccaroni Fanny Rice and Hoyt Thomas Stuart Robson Nat Goodwin John H. Russell New Rosina Vokes Marie Wainwright Casino Company The Ionians Willard Bernhardt

Si Nee Resorts at Cushing's Island Ocean Retreat

The Ottawa and Portland area promote a summer resort on Cushing's Island 15 minutes from Portland offering modern conveniences, competent management, and a combination of seashore and woodland attractions. Bathing, fishing, boating, and driving facilities are highlighted with prompt inquiries welcome.

Atlantic Portland

Mrs Polk dies at 88 in Nashville Tennessee

Mrs James K Polk widow of the tenth president died yesterday at her Nashville home aged 88 after a long illness. She entered the White House with her husband in 1846 and lived in Nashville afterward near his grave. A woman of strict principles she avoided cards and dancing and remained mentally sharp to the end. Bells tolled citywide as her death was announced. Also listed are numerous August obituaries and marriage notices from Boston area society.

James K. Polk United States Nashville Tenn Polk White House Washington City Joel Childress Tennessee Mr. Polk Congress Washington Baltimore

Notable Clergyman Hopkins Dies Near Hudson N Y

The Rev Dr John Henry Hopkins a leading Protestant Episcopal clergyman dies Thursday night near Hudson New York. Born October 28 1820 in Pittsburgh he held positions in Vermont Massachusetts Georgia and Pennsylvania and edited the Church Journal from 1853 to 1868. He later led Trinity Church Plattsburgh and Christ Church Williamsport before retirement.

John Henry Hopkins Protestant Episcopal Church of America Hudson N. Y Hopkins Pittsburg Penn Vermont Cambridge Mass Burlington University of Vermont Christ Church Williamsport

Bids Requested for City Sewer Sections in Medford Everett Malden

Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners invite sealed bids for Sections 20 Medford Section 23 Everett and Section 40 Everett and Malden conforming to board plans. Bids due by Sept 5 1891 at 93 Lincoln Street Boston with 2000 certified check. Plans and contract forms available. bidders must state prior sewer work and references. ROSEA KINGMAN TILLY HAYNES

Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners Metropolitan Sewerage System Medford Everett Malden Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners Sale Board Lincoln Street Boston Leneth Rosea Kingman Tilly Haynes

Real estate notes in Boston area buildings

Desirable rooms for musical use in Music Hall Building with entrances on Hamilton Place and Winter street. Various rooms and suites available across Beacon Street Goodman to 22 School Street and 9 Tremont Street with steam heat, running water, and large houses suitable for boarding or offices. Apply to Cottings and partners at listed addresses.

Liberty Square Cor Kilby Water Streets Kreente Jvames & Abko' Fy Music Hall Hamilton Place Winter Street Pricelow C. E. Cotting Tremont Street Eliot Street Six Place C. U. Cotting Beacon Street Arlington Street School Street Boylston Street Globe Building Devonshire and Washington Streets Beacon St Park Building Corner Park Square Roxbury Edwin Sheafe Washington St Massac Usetts Normal Art School Car Newbury Exeter Streets Boston George H. Bart LaTr Temple Place Nichols West Newton English and Classical School

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