Benedict Drives Reform at Public Printing Office
Benedict, the new public printer, reports rapid reforms since taking charge two months ago. He trimmed staff, cut costs, improved token and form output, reorganized shops, and introduced tighter inventory and supervision to run the office on a firmer business footing. He seeks a deficiency appropriation to cover current expenses.
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Maine Offices and Candidates in Federal Posts
Washington dispatch outlines proposed Maine appointments for customs collectors and postmaster roles. Candidates include Charles Roberts Stratton Pierson and John Cousens for various offices, with Maine locals such as Machias Bangor Kennebunk Eastport Ellsworth Lewiston and Belfast noted among contenders.
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Commissioner Colman Advocates Experimental Stations
In Washington on December 1 Commissioner of Agriculture Colman urges support for experimental stations linked to agricultural colleges. He proposes concentrating 15000 dollars per state into one strong institution with a central Washington station to compile results. He also discusses pneumonia control and the cattle crisis affecting Chicago and the broader industry.
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Civil service expansion eyed for bureau of engraving
Washington December 1 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing with 800 employees may soon come under civil service rules. Edward C Graves chief of the bureau supports extending civil service. Edgerton and Oberly have studied workers and hope to formulate rules. The President’s approval expected for the plan.
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Secretary Bayard backs Portland lawyer for Turkish post
Washington reports an afternoon paper says Secretary Bayard urges William Henry Clifford of Portland Maine as minister to Turkey. Clifford, in charge of four Maine Supreme Court cases, has not sought the post and knows nothing about the suggestion. He will travel to New York tomorrow while awaiting further developments.
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President Cleveland has been confined to his room for two to three days with a slight rheumatism attack. Knees are the vulnerable point and he walks with difficulty as rain slows work. His message remains in an advanced stage and completion should not be endangered by temporary illness. Mrs. Cleveland’s trip to New York suggests the illness is temporary.
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Congressman Long Presses Sundry Civil Bill Progress
Wasu Hindex December 1 Governor Long works on the sundry civil appropriation bill. He expects it ready to report from sub committee to the full committee next Monday. He sits in Hotel Hamilton apartments facing west. Long doubts a large surplus under tariff laws and notes current year appropriations exceed estimates by about 320 million.
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Washington hotel buzz as Senate leaders discuss tariff fight
In Wasnic ntox on December 1, Speaker Carlisle and Mrs Carlisle arrive amid crowded corridors. Colonel Morrison arrives by belated train and faces renewed debate over his tariff reform bill. Morrison concedes defeat to manufacturers and labor in previous votes.
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Police seize beer from Willow and Linwood addresses
Police visited Henry Whittepindt on Willow avenue and recovered one half barrel and over 100 bottles of beer. At John Muller on Linwood avenue they seized 500 bottles and found more than 1000 bottles plus fifty empty cases. The warrant limited the quantity, leaving much beer behind. Muller has long sold beer by the cage in the city.
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Coe's Cough Balsam Promises Safe Home Remedy
No danger from Whooning Cough, Croup, or throat and lung troubles in homes that keep Coe's Cough Balsam. Sold by all druggists.
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Fursch-Madi Explains Rift With Stage Manager Hock
St Louis report on Mme Fursch-Madi detailing a clash with American Opera Company stage manager Hock during The Huguenots rehearsal. She recounts altered staging, an onstage collision with a central table, and his resistance to moving it back. She defends herself, says she offered to rehearse later, and denies leaving the engagement.
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Eaton-Caton wedding unites W D Eaton's families in Columbus Avenue Church
The residence of W D Eaton hosted the marriage of Edith J Eaton and W L Eaton of Dayton Ohio. The ceremony at 7 50 was conducted by Rev A A Miner with a floral chime and dove held ribbons. A reception for 400 guests followed with music by the Germania Band.
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Stock exchange schedule item
Saturday trading session listings show R. L. Davy & Co. at 11 30 a m and Francis Henshaw & Co. at noon confirming market activity slots.
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Local Theatres Feature Daily Evening Shows
Boston venues advertise 7:45 pm daily performances at the Boston Theatre Museum Globe Park and Nollis Street theatres with acts including Harbor Lights Theodora Jack Adonis Romany Rye and Davy Crockett Also matinees at 2 pm at the Davy Crockett venue and others listed.
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Marriages of Boston and Massachusetts couples in notices
Wale Hill notice from December reports Alfred A Hale and Harriet A Hill of Boston. Hazlewood Allen wedding in Waldoboro with Webster Hazlewood of Roxbury to Emilie Allen of Waldo Ioto. Turner Ransom wedding in Duxbury with Morris Turner of Pem broke Mass to Fannie B Ransom. Brown Providence wedding includes ex Senator B F Wilbur to Clara R Brown.
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Obituary notices from Dorchester and surrounding towns
Multiple death notices dated Nov 22 to Dec 1 announce the passing of Angie M Bicknell Mary Macphendris Warner Marion Louise Sanchez Annie Shuttleworth Cornelia Torrey Betsey W Johnson Laura Belle Lewis Hannah Capen Morton Stella M Stinchfield Almira R Richardson in Dorchester Ashby Needham Lexington Ferperelt and East Somerville.ages range from 22 to 90 with various widows and spouses named.
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Bonds and mortgage details for St Louis railroad venture
December 1 1886 data describe a United States Trust Company of New York mortgage securing bonds dated July 1881 for approximately 185 miles of new rail line from Fort Smith Arkansas to Texas and 180 miles of existing rail. The general mortgage is first lien upon real estate in St Louis and the system overall, with limited issuance to reserve funds for prior lien bonds. Bond issues include 6 million dollars of 5 percent general mortgage bonds, with total authorized 30 million. Mileage, gross earnings, and operating expenses figures referenced.
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