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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1891

Page

5

Open quarrel rumor over civil service reform dismissed

Washington January 20 The Republican organ reports a quarrel between the President and the Civil Service Commissioners but editors say the exchange was imaginary. The article notes Roosevelt’s zeal for extending civil service rules clashes with President Harrison’s caution. The White House meeting with Roosevelt and allies was cordial and produced no rebuke.

Wasnrneron Sreeran Civil Service Commissioners Harrison Post Office Department Roosevelt White House Andrew D. White Sherman Rogers Burdette Republican State Committee Congressman Lodge New Republican Club

Senators Hear Petition for General Banks Retirement

A petition to place General Banks on the army retired list advances in the Senate after House passage. The letter from ex Governor Robinson supports the retirement and urges swift action before March, signed by prominent figures including Governor Russell and General Sherman.

Senate Russell Matthews Dalton Gardner Claflin Gaston Rice Long Butler Robinson Ames Brackett Corse Beard Innis Collins A. A. Ranney Henry B. Lovering Selwyn Z. Bowman W. T Banks Congress George D. Rosinson

Naval orders assign naval staff and boiler works inspector

Paymaster J. J. Hobbs ordered to the Bos on Chief Engineer Louis A. Allen ordered to the Lake Erie Boiler Works as inspector of boilers being built for Naval Academy practice vessel. Paymaster H. T. K. Harris detached from the Boston and ordered to dut as assistant to the general storekeeper. Passed Assistant Engineer Robert D. Taylor detached from the Boston and granted two months sick leave.

NAVAL J. J. Hobbs Boson Louis A. Allen Lake Erie Naval Academy H. T. K. Harris Boston Robert D. Taylor

Meteorological Society Holds Twentieth Meeting at Institute of Technology

The Me teorological Society held its twentieth corporate meeting at the Institute of Technology. A paper by 8 M Ballou on Russell's theory of cold waves was read with remarks by Professor Davis. A L Rotch spoke on the observatory at Mt Blanc and Rocher des Bosses with photos and notes on high elevation observations. 5 W Upton described improvements in metallic thermometers and telemeters with many illustrated instruments.

The Meteorological Society Institute of Technology Russell M. Ballou Davis Mt. Blanc A. L. Rotch Blue Hill Observatory W. Upton

New York State Bar Association Opens Annual Meeting

Albany January meeting opens with Judge David Dudley Field and Justice Thomas Grady among attendees. President Matthew Hale delivers opening complimenting the body and introduces John Wise of Virginia who begins the address on New Sources of Litigation. Officers to be elected tomorrow morning.

Albany N. Y State Bar Association David Dudley Field Thomas F. Grady David J. Dean D. Laflin George M. Curtis W.C. Colvin New York Matthew Hale John Wise Virginia

Parliamentary clash as Senate adjourns at 6:15

The Senate chamber erupts in confusion over floor rights and yielded time. Senator George resists closure while Aldrich pushes to take up December resolutions, leading to sustained interruptions and a 6:15 adjournment until tomorrow.

Mississippi Mr. Butler Mr. George Mr. Edmunds Mr.Butler Mr.Edmunds Senate Hoar Sherman South Carolina Butler Ohio George United States Aldrich America Mr. Aldrich Cullom Morgan Rhode Island Ransom Alabama R. Aldrich Carlisle Ississippi Mr. Morgan

Drowned Man Hathaway Found In Assonet Pond

George T. Hathaway once implicated in local business troubles and a ten year prison term for embezzlement was found drowned in Assonet Pond near the bleachery. The body was discovered by a station agent with the head above ice, and officials termed it an accidental drowning after a skating trip to Assonet.

Faw River George T. Hathaway Border City Mills Hathaway Assonet

Gallinger Elected in New Hampshire Contested Wilton Case

In Wilton the House report favored Chichester over the Republican ballot “for” mark, seating him 151 to 88. Senate leader Merwin, holding over, urged the Assembly to declare J. Alsop elected while he remains in office, with votes reassembled for U S Senator later in the day.

Hartrorp Conn House Wilton Chichester Senate Merwin J. W. Alsop Alsop General Assembly Reed

Gallinger Wins New Hampshire Senate Seat After House Vote

United States Senator race in New Hampshire ends with Jacob H. Gallinger elected in both chambers after a mixed Democratic showing. Republicans push for Monitor printing defeat and nominate state officials in Phenix Hall caucuses. Domestic bills include railroad mileage books and armory rent provisions amid a packed legislative session.

Concorp N. H Specrat United States Gallinger Chandler Monitor Charles A. Sinclair O’neil Walpole Dr. Gallinger Petts Fitzwilliam Charles H. Burns Charles A Snaiait Jacob H. Gallinger Phenix Hotel Phenix Hall Ira C. Evans Edward N. Pearson Manchester Blair Cheney C. K. Randlett Martin A. Hames Lake Village Ezra D. Stearns Ridge George OC Gilmore Frank Brown Whitefield Solon A. Carter Ezra 8. Stearns Concord Edward N. Pierson Oliver A. Gibbs Dover New Hampshire National Veteran Association of Concord & Montreal Railroad Manchester Street Railroad National Guard Judiciary Committee Frank Cressey

Inaugurations and State Addresses Highlight Pa Rhode Island Bids

Governor Patti and Governor Davis address inaugurations and openings in Harrisburg and Providence. Topics include ballot reform, registration, taxation, local and state governance, education, public works, liquor laws, and constitutional amendments. Legislative sessions open with calls for tighter financial management and broader reform measures.

Harrissburg Pattison Pennsylvania Philadelphia Commonwealth Rhode Island Augustus S. Miller John W. Davis Senate School For the State Agricultural School Brown University Federal Fund For Cranston General Assembly Newport Providence Genera Mbly Board of the Soldiers’ Relief Grand

Legislature Ballots for United States Senator in Multiple States

Various states report partial results from legislative ballots for the U S Senate. Arkansas lists Jones leading House and Senate tallies with scattered votes. Oregon shows separate chamber votes for Mitchell and Goldsmith. Colorado notes H M Teller elected by the Senate to succeed himself.

Springfield House of the Legislature United States Farwell Senate Palmer Oglesby House Streeter Jefferson City West Headley Jones Leonard Indianapolis Ind Mane Daniel W. Voorhees Olympia Wash Squire Cameron Black Rarich N. Cudan North Carolina Zebulon B. Vance Jeter E. Pritchard Vance Pritchard Oliver H. Dockery Metcalf Stevens County Clarke Spokane Calkins Sperer Washington Mitchell Oregon Lirrie Rock Ark James K. Jones Jacob Frieber Scattering Sacem Ore J. H. Aivepel Rep B. Goldsmith Goldsmith Denver Col H. M. Teller

Naturalization Reform Urged by Citizens of Boston

Boston Citizens' Association petitions Congress to tighten naturalization laws and require in court hearings for alien admissions The memorial cites varying federal and state practices nationwide and highlights Boston’s contrast where state courts naturalize far fewer aliens than federal courts, urging uniform strict standards.

Citizens’ Association of Boston Washington Andrew Francis A. Osborn Herbert L. Harding William C. Oates Alabama Fifty-first Congress United States Oven Court Senate House of Representatives Congress Citizens' Association of Boston U. S Circuit Massachusetts Commonwealth Suffolk Massachusett Francis 4. Osborn Arbert L. Harding Mass

Immense Importations Highlight Hoff Malt Extract Endorsement

Dr W W Lamb chief drug inspector at Philadelphia port under President Arthur notes five year use of Johann Hoffs Malt Extract. He cites it as best health restoring tonic for fever recovery dyspepsia nursing mothers weak children and lung troubles. He reveals about a million bottles imported and inspected. calls for genuine article bearing Johann Hoff signature on the neck.

W. W. Lamb Philadelphia Arthur Johann Hoff

Death notices from multiple local obituaries

Deaths listed from Jamaica Plain to East Lexington include Fran ces Lee Atkins infant daughter of Martha M and Edward Atkins in Jamaica Plain and Parker Kenison aged 65 years 3 months 14 days in East Lexington with funeral details. Other Boston area residents buried include John H Burchsted Charles W Cogswell Arthur L Esau Mary E Gould Pit Ber E Graffin Mary A Hartshorn Arthur E Lincoln Charles E Osborne Alice M Stokes James D L Van Wagner and Parker Kenison with ages ranging from 22 to 83 and notes of pneumonia consumption and sudden death. Funeral information given for Kenison with Friday service and train details from Boston/Lowell Station to Pierce's Bridge.

Atkins Jamaica Plain Frances Lee Martha M Edward Atkins Burchsted Georgetown Fla John H. Burchsted Boston Cogswell Charlestown Charles W. Cogswell Esau East Milton John L. Esau Everet Lyme N. H Arthur Herbert Everett Gould Boston Highlands Mary E. Gould Griffin E. Graffin Hartshorn Walpole Mary A Calvin Hartshorn Lincoln Arthur E. Lincoln Osborne Fostoria Charles E. Osborne Stokes Alice M James F Catherine Stokes van Wagner Uiney James D. L. van Wagner Kenison East Lexington Parker Kenison Lowell Pierce’s Bridge

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