Reform of the Civil Service Review OPA Year SWORK
The Boston Civil Service Reform Association held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel with President Henry H. Sprague and officers elected for the year. Speakers praised Congress members Greenhalge Lodge and Andrew and noted Navy Department reforms along with post Office and state commission enforcement. The group debated expansion to Indian bureau diplomacy and fourth class postmasters while strengthening the national commission with increased congressional support.
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Boston Civil Service Reform Association
Young’s Hotel
Henry H. Sprague
William Endicott, Jr
Uriel H. Crock
L. Sprague
Arthur Hobart
Curtis Guild, Jr
Congress
Messrs. Greenhalge
Lodge
Andrew
National Commission
Civil Service Commission
Sprague
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Massachusetts
State Commission
Civil Service Record
Association
Civil Srvice
Record Office
Charles L. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Hobart
United Staes
Indian Bureau
Gyould
Navy Yards
C. F. Adama
J. J. Andrew
W. H. Baldwin
Martin Krimmer
J. H. Bugbee
J. Q. A. Brackett
William Watson
Larthold Schlesinger
Charles K. Codman
C. W. Clifford
A. H. Crocker
William End
Hats and Furnishings Holiday Bargains Announced
The Commonwealth announces special holiday bargains in hats and furnishing goods. Hats available in all sizes for young and old. Various men with different tastes may find a suitable tile at a moderate price. Those unable to afford a new holiday hat are described as poor indeed.
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The
Commonwealth
New England Forecast Delivers Mild Northward Chill
Washington reports forecast through Friday evening for New England with fair skies, west winds, and slightly colder air. Rhode Island and Connecticut see stable temperatures as other areas remain unchanged.
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Washington
New England
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Shipping arrivals and departures mixed list at sea ports
At Genoa, Dec 9, Fulda from New York. At Poeta, Dec 10, Spaarndam from New York Ineenstown, Dec 10, 10 a m, City of Berie from New York for Liverpool, New York Pad 10, Didam from Amsterdam At New York, Dec 10, Denmark from Liverpool New York, Dec 10, State of Nebraska from Glasgow.
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Genoa
Fulda
New York
Poeta
Spaarndam
Ineenstown
City of Berie
Liverpool
Didam
Amsehen
Denmark
State of Nebraska
Glasgow
Bark Leo pore wrecks off Mumbles Head. crew drowned
The French bark Leo pore, Capt. Bernard, sailing from Coo Saw, Nov. 3 bound for Swansea, has wrecked off Mumbles Head. The vessel is breaking up and the crew are drowned.
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Loxpon
Bernard
Coosaw
Swansea
Mumbles Head
Outrage and corruption claim cannery ties in Alaska
A priest's letter from Kenai Cook Inlet dated August 1891 details Americans employed at a Northern Packing Company cannery subjecting Natives to violence and lewd acts under liquor. The governor reports civil government lacks relief facilities and a damaged Pinto vessel cannot reach the scene. a revenue cutter is favored for enforcement and investigation. The Interior Secretary will review and pursue inquiry.
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Washixcton
D. C
Interior Department
Alaska
Kensi
Cook Inlet
Northern Packing Company
Wilson
Packing Company
Andrews
George Keromisnoff
United States District Court of
Knapp
Sitka
Maynard
United States
Pinto
Alaskan
Secretary of the Interior
Noble
Sawtell Told His Fate After Court Denial
In Concorp New Hampshire on December 10 Warden Colbath served the murderer's copy of the Supreme Court's denial of Sawtell petition for a new trial. Sawtell read the document and commented that he hardly expected it and then requested a meeting with Mr. Edgerly.
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Sawtell
Concorp
N. H
Warden Colbath
Supreme Court
Edgerly
Beverly Alarmed by Series of Brush and House Fires
Bevr. Dec 10. A planned arson at the George F. Allen tenement on Stone and Cabot was thwarted when kerosene soaked papers failed to ignite. Three alarms followed within two hours: a forest fire on the LDressell estate at Beverly Cove, a blaze near the Mra Jack Gardner estate at Beverly Farms threatening a house, and a shavings fire at William Stopford’s fish market by Essex Bridge. All fires were non incendiary and damage was slight.
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Stone and
Cabot Streets
George F. Allen
Ldressell
Beverly Cove
Mra
Jack Gardner
Beverly Farms
William Stopford
Essex Bridge
Canadian railroads face liability for transporting Chinese entrants
Washington December 10 The Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific general passenger agents have been advised by Acting Secretary Spaulding on the liability of railways for transporting Chinese not lawfully entitled to enter the United States. The 1884 act makes such transport a misdemeanor with up to a $1000 fine and a year in prison. Railroads must ensure proper certificates are shown and report violations to district attorneys, while officers must inspect trains at the border without unduly disrupting schedules.
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Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific Railways
Treasury Department
United States
Burlington
Spaulding
Justice Department Report Cites Supreme Court Relief Need
The Attorney General asks Congress to amend the appellate process to cut felony writs from Supreme Court business. He notes 617 cases last term, 30 percent government, and outlines circuits ready for work with a pending district attorney follow-up. He also warns of coercive settlement practices by the West End Railway and contrasts with Boston firms.
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Miller
Congress
Department of Justice
United States Supreme Court
Fifty-first Congress
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Denver
Col
Santa Fe
N. M
Santa Ife
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Salvation Oil Offered At 25 Cents Per Bottle
Frighten up with a practical bargain as Salvation Oil is advertised at 25 cents a bottle, promising relief without a heavy price tag. The notice emphasizes economy and accessibility for readers seeking affordable remedies.
Teamster Severely Injured In City Accident
Michael Handy a 35 year old teamster of 78 Fifth Street East Cambridge lies at Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition. He was injured yesterday afternoon when the forward wheel of his team caught in a track switch at Merrimac and Portland streets. He suffered severe head wounds and internal injuries as a wheel passed over him.
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Michael Handy
Fifth Street
East Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Handy
John P. Squire & Co
Merrimac
Portland
Merlin's Food Promises Quick Joy for Your Baby
A playful claim suggests Merlin's Food makes babies laugh soon after tasting. Parent reviews are mixed, with some noting instant smiles while others report no noticeable effect.
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Merlin
Revolt in Campos and Panic in Rio Janeiro
From Rio Janeiro a critical situation is reported with police patrols and unrest. In Campos a revolt against the Peixotto government led to a clash with troops, ten killed and thirty wounded. Locally a market panic follows heavy price declines on Leopoldine and Minas-Geraes railways, raising fears of widespread failures.
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Rio Janeiro
Campos
Peixotto
Leopoldine
Minas-Geraes
Desperate Blacksmith Kills Family Then self in Alt Kanitza
In Alt Kanitza a despairing blacksmith killed his wife and three children, set their house on fire, and then stabbed himself. The tragedy occurred today as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Broa-Pesth
Alt-Kanitza
West End Lawyer Recalls Corp Settlements
A lawyer discusses experiences with corporate settlements, noting settlements of damages claims obtained without prior consultation with claimants or their counsel. The piece records bar members’ bitter complaints about these practices and the broader implications for clients.
Druggists Cite Salvation Oil Introduction Issue
Druggists report ongoing difficulty with Salvation Oil sales since its launch, noting reduced demand and concerns over efficacy. Despite marketing, retailers say consumer trust remains low and inventory turnover has slowed, prompting calls for further quality assurances and clearer labeling.
The Christmas Desk Auction Preview
A manufacturer touts The Christmas Desk built in quartered oak with a sixteenth century finish and silver trimmings. It features a broad lid, carved front, intaglio panel work, three shelves, three pigeon-holes, multiple drawers and secret drawers, and claw feet. Early buyers before December 25 receive a pleasant price surprise and a mailed catalogue with ten cents postage.
Tug of War Contest Draws International Interest in Boston
The six days tug of war event by Parson Davies at Boston during the week of December 28 draws wide attention with ten nations expected. Prizes total 2000 dollars and events include pulls between policemen firemen M V M and sailors with medals and money prizes. Amateurs should send names to Frank Lane Boston Tavern.
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Parson” Davies
Boston
Davies
Uncle Sam
Concert at Lasbell by Hee Banjo and Mandolin Club
A grand concert was given last evening at Laseil Seminary by the Hee Banjo and Mandolin Club of the Institute of Technology in Boston under the auspices of the 8 D Society of the school.
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Lasbell
Laseil Seminary
Hee, Banjo and Mandolin Club
The
Institute of Technology
Boston
8. D. Society of the School
Montreal drug firm suspends with large liabilities
A Montreal wholesale drug firm Kenneth Campbell & Co. has suspended operations with direct liabilities reported around 40 000 dollars and an additional 30 000 dollars cited in direct obligations. The action signals financial distress and potential creditor proceedings.
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Montreal
Kenneth Campbell & Co
Secretary Nettleton to Attend Boston Dinner
Washington, D. C., Dec. 10 Assistant Secretary Nettleton will represent the Treasury Department at the dinner of the Massachusetts Board of Trade in Boston on Dec. 13.
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Nettleton
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Massachusetts Board of Trade
Boston
Summer Home Burned at Marblehead
A house owned by Mr. North and used by Mr. Goodwin as a summer residence burned tonight in Marblehead. The contents were destroyed and the loss and cause are not known.
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Marrlehead
North
Goodwin
Common Council Passes Commonwealth Avenue Appropriation
The Common Council approved the Commonwealth avenue appropriation by a 61 to 18 vote at last night’s meeting. Several named aldermen voted no while Mayor Matthews signed the order. A separate order for City Hospital funds was debated and passed. Stony Brook improvements, Bumstead lane extension, and a three-day leave policy for fire department members in cases of family death were also acted on.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Boardman
Gilbridge
Higgins
Hurley
Lynch
McLaughlin
Murphy
John Quinn, Jr
Stalker
Tierney
Toomey
Wood
Woodbury
Matthews
Hayes
Mevielan
Carter
Mayora
Stony Brook
Aie
Vyneton Street
Roxbury
Samaria Plain
Kinney
Ward 22
Bumstead Lane
Casey
Ward 18
Fire Department
Time to capture him in New York lunatic case
George Stokes, a large man released from Stockton and Middletown asylums, barricaded himself at his grandmother’s 214 East Fourteenth Street home on Thanksgiving day. Police guarded the house all night, and two detectives finally captured him this afternoon. He was arraigned at Jefferson Market court. relatives are very wealthy.
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New York
George Stokes
Stockton
Cal
Middletown
Conn
East Fourteenth Street
Stokes
Jefferson Market Court
Navy pays $30,330 to Harrison estate assignees
Washington December 10 The Secretary of the Navy made the fifteenth payment No 11 to the assignees of Harrison on er g of Boston amounting to $30,330 Lorin.
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Boston
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Harrison
Lorin
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