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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1889

Page

10

Brown Pastels Exhibit At Doll Richards Gallery

Mr. J Appleton Brown presents twenty one pastels in a wintery show at Doll Richards with scenes of snow draped farms and coastal harbors. Notable works include The Moon and Surf at Appledore with strong light effects and a luminous New England mood. The opening runs through December 13 with accompanying reviews in Harper's and The Forum sections.

J. Appleton Brown Doll & Richards Brown Miller Barbizon Corot Appledore Mr. Brown West Newbury A. M. Curtis Tremont Street Miss Curtis Gloucester R. B. Forbes Basha Tangier Patio de la Alberca Tha ‘Yorre del Vino Alhambra Amalfi Galileo Florence Corov Nuremberg

Proclamations Declared for New States North Dakota South Dakota Montana

The Governors filed vote tallies and constitutional compliance reports under the 1889 act. Each proposed state held majority approval on Nov 3 for North and South Dakota, Nov 8 for Montana, and Nov 11 for Washington. Washington ranks twelfth in area among the forty two states. The new states’ citizens are described as well educated, patriotic, and united with existing states.

United States North Dakota South Dakota Montana Washington

Protection of Railroad Employees Urges Federal Safety Rules

The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to push congressional action for automatic brakes and couplers on freight cars. A 1888 report shows over 2000 railroad workers killed and 20,000 injured. state officials back safety uniformity and smarter trains to reduce deadly coupling and braking hazards.

Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Congress

Department of Agriculture Organization Remarks

The creation of the Department of Agriculture by the act of February 9 is praised as timely though incomplete. The secretary's report is submitted. a law officer for the department is urged and the annual report publication remedy is needed. The public interest in the report remains high for farmers and the farming community.

Department OF Agriculture Jast Congress

Reorganization Plan for Weather Service Proposed

A recommendation to separate the Weather Service from the War Department and establish it as a bureau in the Department of Agriculture. The plan would shift the Weather Bureau to a civil agency while the Signal Corps becomes a distinct military staff corps. the chief signal officer notes deterioration in the corps' military work.

Weather Service War Department Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Signal Corps

National DC governance and education funding proposals

The speech urges Congress to consider DC local needs and tightening liquor laws, notes sewerage studies by engineers, and supports observing a 400th anniversary world fair. It also argues for national aid to education funded by grants, tied to emancipation legacies and local taxation, with careful annual limits and timeframes.

District of Columbia Congress States National Rudolph Hering New York Samuel M. Gray Rhode Island Frederick P. Stearns Massachusetts America

Civil Service Reform and Public Access to Eligibles

The Civil Service Commission, now fully staffed, opens the eligible lists to the public to ensure merit based appointments. It notes concerns about impartiality from congressional investigations and pledges firm, impartial enforcement of the civil service law. The 1889 railway mail service order is referenced with eligibility timing.

Civil Service Civil Service Commission Commission

Commission calls for more clerks after revised rules

The passage notes that a postponement was granted with identical provisions as the original order and cites that rule revisions and railway mail service inclusion have expanded workload. The commission reports current clerical staff is inadequate and recommends funding for additional clerks.

Merit Appointments and a Merit Rating System

The author argues for a formal merit system in civil service appointments and promotions. He suggests agencies maintain records of faithfulness and efficiency, develop a merit rating for clerks, and have postmasters rated via inspections, to reduce indiscriminate removals and improve impartiality in government staffing.

The Rights of Negroes Progress and Challenges

A historical reflection on African Americans rights under slavery abolishment. It notes the progress in education and property, military service, and civil contributions, while urging Congress to secure full suffrage and civil rights, and to extend federal oversight to elections for justice. It calls for candor, patience, and lawful measures to end voter suppression and ensure equality.

Congress United States Executive House of Representatives

Subsidies Recommended Spark National Pride Debate

A national debate erupts as subsidies are recommended, viewed by critics as deeply humiliating to national pride and potentially harmful to the country's economic independence. Officials defend targeted support as essential for growth and stability amid global competition.

Policy for Ocean Mail Service and Navy Reserve

The speaker argues for increased federal aid to American steamship lines to compete with foreign rivals, urging liberal appropriations for ocean mail service between U S ports and Central and South America, Japan, and key islands. Proposes a naval reserve of American built ships to be used as armed cruisers in emergencies, and calls for supervision of vessel construction to ease wartime conversion. Emphasizes economy should not block expanding foreign commerce, merchant marine, seamen training, and rapid mail between nations.

England France Germany Spain Italy Liverpool New York Conference of American Nations Washington Central and South America CIA Japan Great Oceans

Harrison Proposes Legislation to Prosper Nation

Benjamin Harrison urges Congress to consider measures to promote the place and honor of the country and the prosperity of the people. Executive Mansion Washington December 3 1889.

Congress Benjamin Harrison Executive Mansion Washington

Navy and Army Orders: Promotions and Duties Across Posts

Washington December 3 Special Navy orders include Durand assigned as inspector of the seventh lighthouse district. Jewell becomes inspector of ordnance at Newport. Loomis to naval observatory January 15. Dewey to receiving at dependence. McCormick relieved from ordnance to New York Yard. Leave extensions for Mullan and Bartlett. Magee, Carr, Kelly, Norton, Bhiss, Fats, Walling reassigned or detailed. Gleeves to Dolphin. Leiper to Philadelphia for shipyard electric lights. Army orders list incapacitated Lott sent home. Hall assigned to Fort Custer. Gardner relieved at Fort Reno. Merrill to Fort Supply. Babbitt sick leave. Slocum to retiring board. Pitcher moved to Fort Clark. Guthrie and Hamper detailed to regiments. Retiring board and related officers dissolved.

Washington J— Naval George R. Durand T. F. Jewell Naval Torpedo Station Newport Liewenant G. Bloeklanger F. J. Loomis Naval Observatory Thomas G. Dewey Office of Naval Intelligence Oye Independence A.H. McCormick Bureau of Ordnance New York Navy Yard D. W. Mullan Dee J. B. Bartlett United States George W. Magee New York Clarence A. Carr Bureau of Steam Engineering J. D. J. Kelly Charlies F. Norton New York Yard J.B. Bhiss Dolphin Charles M. Fats Pittsburg Burns F. Walling Vermont Naval Academy G. K. Reynolds E. F. Leiper Philadelphia A. Gleeves Charleston Army George C. Lott Eleventh Infantry Henry D. Hall Fort Custer Montana John Deb. W. Gardner Fort Reno James C. Merrill Fort Supply B. Babbitt Ordnance Department Herbert J. Slocum Seventh Cavalry Governor's Island N. Y James E. Pitcher Fort Wood New York Harbor Fort Clark Texas David's Island Joseph R. Gibson Charles Wilcox

Yacht design course organized by Corinthian Yacht Club

The Corinthian Yacht Club of New York announces a design and construction class led by A Cary Smith. It will cover practical vessel principles and building systems in seven to eight sessions at the club house on Tuesday evenings. Members sign up with J Frederic Tams after fifteen join. The subscription is $10.

New York J. Frederic Tams Cluo

Georgia Governor honored by Chicago reception at Palmer House

Governor Gordon of Georgia received a popular reception in Chicago at the Palmer House on Monday night. About 2000 citizens greeted him with handshakes during a bit over an hour, including Judge Walter Q. Gresham Pp. E. Studebacker and ex Senator Lyman Trumbull.

Gordon Georgia Palmer House Chicago Walter Q. Gresham E. Studebacker Lyman Trumbuil

Fitchburg Railroad Timetable Notes From Boston Station

A dated timetable lists trains leaving Boston for the West via Causeway Street with multiple routes. It details express, accommodation, and sleeping car services to Troy Albany Chicago St Louis and beyond, plus numerous local connections and schedules with times, stops, and ticketing offices.

Agustan Haymarket Sq Causeway St Bangorani Bar Harbor Concord N. al Lewistes Hymarket Manchester Portland Haymarket Sy St. John St. Andrews Blairfax Seawinees Haymarket Causeway Fleckl Ud Castine tFeer Isit Sedgwick South West Barbor Iar Harbor Mill Bridge Machiasport Eastport Cains St. Kehn N. BB Worttind Haymarket Square Lowell Stakion Causeway Street Portland Street Nashua Amherst Ware Worcester M. B Ly L Frankiin Lebanon Ey Hite Mgiver Juncetion Bristettraneh Claremont Siraneh St. Louhnsbury Rewark Sherbrooke Quebec Ham Oanover Rhetford Brade- Norwichford Newbury Montpelier Tasex Dunction Burlington White River Junction Montreatt Montreal Boston Air Line Pam Tyan Feintsa Ou M. R.E Waobee Boston St. Albans Pollan Chicago Newport Cihrough Minneapolis Ituns Do, d. Flanders Yey Peer Pate Troy de Albany Mad Albany Linghamton Wualalo Albany Niagara Falls St. Louis Michigan Central Wabash Railways Grand Trank Reilway Belmont and Waverley Miller’s Cambria Cheshire Concord—s F.terburz Gardner and Miher’s Falls Greenfield Tious Ck Falls Johnsonville Lincoln Marlboro, Hudson and Maynard Ashua N. E Ayer Junction Worto Adams Williamstown Ath Saratoga Fielborne Falls Union Square Somerville Waltham Watertown Union Market Bit Auburn Miller’s Falls Hoosac Tunnel Washage Street John Adams Providence Hyde Park Readville Walvole Fran Lun PAW Tuckel Woonsocket Vie Woon Blackstone Ebster and Southbridge UTNAM Worwich Brew London Ur Willimansic Bieartford Waterbury Spanbury Fisukill-On-Hudson Ewburgh Buffalo Nagara Falls Detroit Points West Erie Railroad Needham Lahlandville Upper Falls Medfield Medway Woonsocket Fitchburg Winchenden Jaffrey Teterboro Fitzwil- Troy Marlboro Keene Westmoreland Walpole Lam Bellows Falls Rutland St. Johns Ogdensburg Delaware & Hutland P Gon Canal Company Ottawa Gedensburg Lis A. Ri Washington Street Faxon Stewars Keoxe Lsss Paily Ciseimaati Vesti Jfamous New York Wagner Bpetroié Riichigan Central He. HE Cleveland Tooledo Lakeshore Michigan Southern U2 St. Mlouwis Big Paar Eiegant Wagner Cara Poteda Carlo Albany Hartford New Haven Limited Express Renin Elegant Ars Pricor Kneeland Street

Boston and Albany R B .00 per No 5

A terse OCR snippet shows a railway reference with Boston and Albany lines and a price note suggesting a rate or fare at item number five. No further context or dates are provided.

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