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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1889

Page

5

Spoilsmen press for civil service reform reorganization

Washington reports indicate Republican leaders push for a full reorganization of the civil service commission to curb spoils politics. Senator Plumb denounces the current board as rotten and urges non partisan reform while defending Lyman’s record as a loyal Republican and critic of Cleveland era practices.

Washington Harrison Civil Service Commission Plumb Civil Service Cleveland Lyman

Congress discusses tribes claims and Sioux land in Indian bill

The sub committee pushes provisions to form a five member commission to negotiate with the five civilized tribes for relinquishment of Cherokee outlet claims and proposes admitting tribes to the Union with full citizenship. A three member Sioux commission would seek partial relinquishment of their Dakota reservation. The bill totals 5 419 088 dollars, 76 077 less than this year’s, with extra items for Pottowattomies Chicasas Creeks and Indian Office. Also notes Knights Templars visit and naval program amendments. Conferees on the South Dakota New Mexico fate cannot agree.

Fve Civilized Tribes of Indians Cherokee Outlet Dakota

Aid for Mrs Sheridan Authorized by Senate Committee

The Senate committee on military affairs ordered a favorable report on a proposal to give Mrs Irene Rucker Sheridan $50,000 as token of appreciation for her husband General Sheridan's services. The sum is proposed in lieu of a pension.

Chandler Senate Navy Department of Steel Sheridan Senate Committee On Military Affairs Irene Rucker Sheridan General Sheridan

Florence Nightingale Lecture Highlights Her Nursing Legacy

Rev W H Lyon spoke at the Girls High and Normal School on Florence Nightingale’s life and work. He traced her wartime nursing after Balaklava, noting her 2000 cared-for soldiers, and praised nurse education in America inspired by her example.

W. MM. Lyon Girls’ High and Normal School W. H. Lyon Florence Nightingale Balaklava Miss Nightingale England Buckinghamshire America Orence Nightingale

Straws From State Street Point to Market Rise

Bullish action pervades the New York market with Villard stocks New York & New England and coalers leading gains. Pullman advances 5 percent as insiders push holdings in key rails and ores. Large buyers including Clark Ward & Co. push Lackawanna and Oregon Railway shares while European demand bolsters O R and N. Grain rates and money market evidence weak credit. copper and Atchison moves promise potential profit.

New York Villard New England Pullman Messrs. Clark,Ward & Co Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Boocock St. Paul Boston

Governor Sawyer Will Not Appoint Interim Senator

Information from Governor Sawyer of New Hampshire indicates he will not appoint Senator Chandler for the interim from March 4 to June 19. Possible successors named include General Gilman Marston Jeremiah Smith George W Nesmith and Daniel Hall. The move stems from fallout over a railroad fight and veto of a sale bill amid alleged improper influence.

Washincton Sawyer New Hampshire Chandler Senate Gilman Marston Jeremiah Smith George W. Nesmith Daniel Hall

British Chari table Society Holds Quarterly Meeting

The quarterly meeting at Youngs Hotel admitted C C Williams T Shackelton Alfred Self F J H Brown and John Gay as members. Relief payments totaled 9864 for the quarter ending Feb 7. James M Smith received framed resolutions for nine years as president and funds stood at 8800 permanent. A Queens birthday festival was voted with a committee named to organize it.

The British Charitable Society Young’s Hotel C. C. Williams T. Shackelton Alfred Self F. J. H. Brown John Gay James M. Smith George Parsons Mr. Smith Henry Squires Dr. Provan Charles Williams A. E. Andrews A. C. Howard J. H. Smith J. B. Sharland W. L. McDonald A. J. Mercer George B. Perry E. L. Lamb

President-Elect Harrison to Attend Naval Display Parade

New York plans reveal a naval display and industrial parade as part of Washington centennial events. Governor Green in Trenton confirms Harrison will join demonstrations in Elizabeth and Elizabethport on April 27 and 27 to 30, with a statehouse reception and river trip to New York.

Harrison New York Washington Hugh J. Grant James M. Varnum Cornelius N. Bliss Frederick S. Tallmadge Samuel D. Babcock Abram S. Hewitt Elbridge T. Gerry Clarence W. Bowen Edwin Booth William G. Hamilton William G. Hamilton, Chairman of the Committee On States Equitable Wall Street Elizabeth Navy City Hall Committee On States St. Paul’s Church Army Committee S. V. R. Cruger Army Navy Committee Henry Erben Frederick Coudert George D. Haven Elizabethport Committee On Art Committee On Navy Trenton N. J Green Delaware State House

Marriages Listed in Albany and Frankfort Notices

In Albany New York on February 5 Richard F Bates wed Kittaff Ringer both of Allston Massachusetts. In Boston Albert W Sparrow wed Grace Hardee Gove on February 6 at King's Chapel. In Frankfort Germany Clarence H Werner of Boston married Cidele Negbaur daughter of Amalie Negbaur on February 2.

Cidele Negbaur Amalie Negbaur Frankfort

Obituary Notices From Boston Area Citations

Deaths recorded February 6 7 across multiple Boston area locales list Ellen E widow of Fordyce Owen aged 80 Edward Bates 79 Anna S Dodge 7 George G Elder 78 William H Kent 65 Martha Gertrude Kelton 18 Sarah A Litchfield widow of Roland Litchfield Mary E Lind 29 Catherine Lane Boston Highlands John B Pennell Swet Swett Rachel Swett Asa Southworth 73 Frank Thomas eldest son of Helen M and Zeph Thomas Somerville Winter Hill Feb 6.

Bowen West Roxbury Ellen E Fordyce Owen Ware Bates Brighton Edward Persis Charlestown Anna S. Dodge Elder West Newton George G. Elder Ken William H. Kent Kelton South Boston Martha Gertrude Eugene and Angenette Kelton Litch*leld Cambridgeport Sarah A Roland Litchfield Lind Mary E Thomas N Lind Lane Boston Highlands Catherine Thomas J. Lane Peek Medford John Pennell Swett Rachel Swett Mare Southworth Asa Southworth Thomas Winter Hill Somerville Frank Men Helen M Zeph . Thomas

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