Civil Service Reform Faces Setback in Senate Aid
In Washington Feb 26 the Senate committee reported an appropriation bill backing the Civil Service Commission with added clerk hire and boards of examiners under commission control. The change promises uniform exams and promotion lines while reducing department influence. A proposed census clerk expansion without exams failed amid opposition to competitive testing.
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Wasuixcton
House of Representatives
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Plumb
Allison
Dawes
Census Bureau
Civil Service
Lyman
Post Office Fight Divides Massachusetts Delegation
The Massachusetts House delegation debates the Boston post office appointment with Senators backing General Corse while the President resists nominating a Democrat. Some members refuse responsibility, seeking a Republican pick, and General Corse appears the sole solid candidate as a two to three day delay looms. The White House and General Cogswell’s views complicate the effort, with the recent nomination slate offering no Boston postmaster name.
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Post Office
Massachusetts
House
Boston Post Office
General Corse
Loth
Beard
Blant
General Cogswell
White House
Boston
Downing to Recover Loss From Treasury Relief Bill Passes
John P. Downing, Boston Sub-Treasury teller, to recover 1300 dollars from the Treasury if the President signs the relief bill. The measure, already passed by the Senate, cleared the House amid little opposition. Downing paid the sum after a forged endorsement by Marine Corps deserter Joseph M. Cassius, who stole the cash box key, later jailed for five years. The committee found Downing blameless.
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John P. Downing
Sub-Treasury
Boston
Treasury
General Cogswell
House
Mr. Downing
Senate
Downing
G. C. Goodloe
Marine Corps
G. P. Houston
Joseph M. Cassius
Cassius
Massachusetts Legislature Manufactures Joint Committee Tour
On a junketing tour the members of the joint committee of the Massachusetts Legislature on manufactures visit sites to inspect industrial facilities and discuss policy implications. The delegation includes key legislators and industry observers coordinating with local officials during a multi city itinerary.
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Massachusetts Legislature
Delegation Visits Municipal Lighting Talks in Washington
A committee traveling from Richmond to Wheeling and Philadelphia examines municipal lighting operations. They were hosted by Wheeling and Richmond mayors, aided by Boston Electric Light Co president F A Gilbert and M Greenough, with John F Donohue accompanying. They head to the White House tomorrow with Senator Hoar to meet the president.
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Washington
Richmond
Wheeling
Philadelphia
Senator Cady
North Adams
F.A. Gilbert
Boston Electric Light Company
M. Greenough
White House
Senator Hoar
Secretary Nettleton Reports Large Pension Disbursements
Secretary Nettleton issued warrants totaling nearly 20 million for pensions to multiple agencies including Augusta Boston Columbus Concord Des Moines Troy Indianapolis Knoxville Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City San Francisco and 758 thousand for naval pensions. Quarter paring pensions requires about 31 million by March 4 with 21 million already applied leaving about 10 million due by next Thursday. Treasury cash balance stands at 35 million ensuring a surplus after these payments.
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Augusta
Boston
Columbus
Concord
N. H
Des Moines
Troy
Indianapolis
Knoxville
Louisville
Milwaukee
Kansas City
San Francisco
Treasury
Congressman-Elect Frederic Coolidge Visits Capital
Hon. Frederic 8 Coolidge of Ashburnham member-elect from the Eleventh district toured the capital today. He was escorted by Congressman Wallace and introduced to Massachusetts delegation members and others on both sides of the House. He is stopping at Weickers and will stay only until tomorrow.
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Frederic 8. Coolidge
Ashburnham
Wallace
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Weickers
Presidential nominations sent to the Senate
The President sent nominations to the Senate including John A. Anderson of Kansas for United States agent and consul general at Cairo Egypt Juxton Beale of California for minister resident and consul general at Persia Selah Merrill of Massachusetts for United States consul at Jerusalem Albert Neill of Massachusetts for United States consul at St Stephen New Brunswick Wilson A Bartlett for postmaster Serenata Massachusetts Cyrus Knox for postmaster Palmer ass
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Senate
United States
Cairo
Egypt
John A. Anderson
Kansas
Persia
Juxton Beale
California
Selah Merrill
Massachusetts
Jerusalem
Albert Neill
St. Stephen
N. B
Wilson A. Bartlett
Serenata Mass
Cyrus Knox
Palmer
Boston Provincialists Back Unrestricted Reciprocity With Canada
Boston Provincialists met at Brunswick Hall to consider Liberal Canada policy on unrestricted reciprocity with the United States. The majority backed unrestricted reciprocity. a minority pushed for restricted terms. The final vote upheld unrestricted reciprocity 15 to 6 with resolutions adopted and papers to be sent to Canadian leaders.
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Boston
Brunswick Hall
Tremont Street
Liberal Party
Canada
United States
A. D. Macdonald
A. L. Bridges
James Grant
Thomas F. Anderson
Erastus Wiman
C. W. Palmer
L. A. Bridges
Briages
England
Neil Woodside
Maritime
Grant
John A. Macdonald
Maritime Provinces
New England
Arthur R. Shipp
Switzerland
A. Fisher
Brookline Hearing Debates Relocation of Longwood and Chapel Stations
Brookline selectmen held a hearing on relocating Boston and Albany Railroad passenger stations between their current sites. The session, second since a May 1890 petition, noted plans for station union were not yet finalized and most attendees urged waiting for complete plans. Some opponents favored dismissing the petition, while others demanded more information before action.
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Brookline Selectmen
Boston & Albany Railroad
Longwood
Chapel
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
William Aspinwall
Charles P. Greenough
A. A. Lawrence
Frederic Cunningham
Charles A. Cotting
Solomon A. Woods
J. Morris Meridith
O. B. Mowry
Opposition to Houk Resolution on Fourteenth Amendment
The minority on the Judiciary Committee oppose directing an inquiry into whether states that restrict suffrage reduce representation under the Fourteenth Amendment. They argue no federal data law exists to measure disfranchisement in Mississippi and Massachusetts, making enforcement impractical without new legislation. The majority supports treating Mississippi and Massachusetts as within the amendment’s second section and notes the panel’s remit is only to decide if representation should be reduced, not to judge state constitutions broadly.
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Wasuinearton
Committee On the Judiciary
Hous
House
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Oates
Alabama
Messrs. Oates
Culbertson
Texas
Henderson
North Carolina
Wilson
West Virginia
Stewart
Vermont
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Rogers
United States
Commonwealth
Connecticut
Idaho
Caswell
Wisconsin
Hartworp Letter Praises Hill For Requisition Stand
The Democratic committee in the Connecticut House forwards a letter to Governor Hill of New York praising his refusal to grant requisition papers at the request of ex-Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley. Signers include Rupert H. Walker and multiple Hartford area delegates.
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Hartworp
Conn
Democratic Managing Committee
House of Representatives
Hill
Bulkeley
David B. Hill
New York
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Light Brahma Show At Faneuil Hall Delights Attendees
New England Light Brahma Club judges report slow progress as Faneuil Hall hosts blue-blooded fowls and admirers until nine tonight. English Light Brahmas arrived to some interest. Yesterday's awards list multiple breeders from Vermont to Maine with top prize to George Davis of East Montpelier.
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New England
Light Brahma Club
Faneuil Hall
England
George Davis
East Montpelier
E. C. Benton
Waverly
C. H. Wheeler
Brighton
George W. Fletcher
Ash
J. W. Shaw
Brockton
East_Montbelies
H. Downes
Salem
John Pickett
Auburn
W. Wilson
Shirley Village
George Davin
Opening of Miss Allen's New Turkish Baths Gymnasium
The opening of Miss Allen's new gymnasium and Turkish baths drew many guests, showcasing a 11000 square foot wing with 112 dressing rooms, fifty six baths, 700 lockers, and amenities including a fresh air system and a sunlit rest area. The swimming bath impressed with a 30 by 16 feet pool and four artesian wells supplying about 3000 gallons per hour, while an orchestra provided entertainment as guests toured the refined facilities.
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Allen Gymnasium
Allen
Notable Early American Officials Die in Quartet of Obits
Colonel Samuel B. Sumner of Bridgeport Connecticut longtime clerk of Fairfax County Superior Court died suddenly at 63. A Williams College graduate and former state senator he served in the Forty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers and reached lieutenant colonel. Andrew J. Harlow of Concord died at 66 after a long illness, links to ex Governor Boutwell and railroads. Captain Charles Thomas, retired U S naval officer, died in Baltimore at 78. Roxbury Club hosts Ladies and Music with Emily Ellis Carrie Mills Georgie Pray Van Raalte Denner in an annual salon performance.
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Samuel B. Sumner
Bridgeport
Andrew J. Harlow
Concord
Boutwell
Groton
Auburn & Rochester
New York Central
New England
Michigan Central Railroad
Boston
Charles Thomas
United States
Baltimore
Admiral Porter
Germantown
Thomas
Easton
Roxbury
Warren Street
Emily Ellis
Carrie Carper Mills
Georgie Pray
Messrs
Albert van Raalte
C. F. Denner
Chelsea Review Club Hosts Annual Ladies Night
The Chelsea Review Club held its annual ladies night at the Cres cent avenue clubhouse with Boston society leaders and prominent guests in attendance. President James Pent and wife, aided by Vice-President A B Foster and wife, greeted attendees in the main parlor as a reception concluded with supper. Marriages recorded include McAllister Henshaw in Boston and Jamaica Plain pair McKim Edwards wed at St. John’s, with multiple clergy assisting.
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Chelsea Review Club
Crescent Avenue
Boston
James Pent
A. 8
Foster
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Nearby Towns
Obituaries and funeral notices list individuals such as Helmes Hinkey Grace Hayward Andrew Y Harlow Charles Nichols Charles S Piper Harriet L Proctor Sarah B Piper Mary Day Upham and relatives in Hinkley Southbridge Concord Lancaster Somerville Boston Watertown with ages from 32 to 97 years and notes on burial and services.
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Hinkley
Cambridge
Helmes Hinkey
Everett Street
Hayward
Southbridge
Grace Hayward
Sylvanus Hayward
Concord
Mass
Andrew Y. Harlow
Nichols
Lancaster
Charles Nichols
Chelsea
Piper
Somerville
Charles
Proctor
Boston
Harriet L. Proctor
John C. Proctor
Brimmer Street
Sarah
Per
Upham
Watertown
Mary Day Upham
Malden
Sound policy urged against stockwatering by railroads
The Massachusetts Railroad Committee hearings on stock sales at par or auction continue with remarks by Jerome Jones and W. W. Vaughn. Opposition from Old Colony President Choate aligns with a broad critique by Samuel Hoar and the Boston Executive Business Association advocating fair value for new shares to protect public interests and prevent higher future rates and poorer service.
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Railroad Committee
Jerome Jones
W. W. Vaughn
Choate
Old Colony
Samuel Hoar
Boston & Albany
Albany Road
Hoar
Fitchburg Road
Massachusetts
Frank W. Bird
Jones
Committee On Railroads
Iself
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Union Pacific
West
Carpenter
Jamers Goulding
K. Leeson
Boston Executive Business Association
Boston
Board of Commissioners
A New Course of Lectures by Boston Union
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union announces a March lecture series for Tuesday evenings. Speakers include Rev Edward G Porter on The Apostle Eliot and his Freeing Indians, Thomas W Bicknell on Stanley and the African Problem, C W Ernst on The Government of Cities, David Hail Rice on Canada and Reciprocity by Treaty, and Charles C Jackson on Silver Coinage in the United States. Also a physician testifies to Mellin's Food.
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Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Edward G. Porter
Lexington
Mass
Apostle Eliot
Thomas W. Bicknell
Boston
Stanley
C. W. Ernst
David Hail Rice
Canada
Charles C. Jackson
United States
The Cincinnati Society Meeting at Parker House Boston
Officers and standing committees of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati will meet at Parker House Boston on Thursday March 5 at 10 30 am Applications for aid or membership from descendants of Revolutionary officers may be made to listed society members including Winslow Warren Gamaliel Bradford General William Raymond Lee and others with James G Vose H I Brigadier General Thomas Lincoln Casey and John Homans Jr named as contacts 184 Marlboro St Feb 24
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the Cincinnati
Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
Parker House
Boston
Revolutionary Army
Navy
Winslow Warren
Gamaliel Bradford
William Raymond Lee
Alexander Williams
Collings Warren
M. I
David Greene Haskins, Jr
William F. Jones
Thornton K. Lot
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New Britain
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Windsor Locks
Charles G. Root
Waterbury
Hesart L. Horcuxiss
New Haven
Daniel Callahan
Walter L. Jupp
Litchfield
Luxury
Miss Allen
Executive Busi
Ness Association
Marlboro St
Boston Museum
R. M. Field
Solicitor
Betty
Abu
Annie Clarke
Miss Clarke
Tremont Theatre
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Rovristors
Vmenagers
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Kate
Apa Palmer
Salon
Atha
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Rich & Harris
Howard Atheneum Specialty Co
Globe Theatre
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Lydia Thompson
Hollis Tésine
Isaac BK. Rich
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
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Minstrels
Howard Atheneum
Cyclorama Erusalem
Tremont St
Gettysburg
Holy City
Christ
Palestine
Beacon Street
Sidney Bartlett
Arlington Street
Meredith & Nelson
Congress Street
Dublin
WN. H
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Burton
Mason
M. A. Wales
Alexis
Porter
State Street
Mass. Loan & Trust CO
Post Office Square
Moses Williams
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Acer
Luston
Devonshire
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