Reston Dust on Civil Service Appraisal of Funding
The congressional committee on the civil service favors an 835000 appropriation for the commission expenses, far below the commissioners’ reported need of at least 50000 to maintain current work and 875000 to extend the reform. Opponents may welcome crippling the commission by withholding funds, while reform supporters urge sufficient funds to extend and conduct the program. The sincerity of the ruling party will face its first test.
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Congressional Committee On the Civil Service
Committee
Congress
Fighting over Illinois federal appointments rages in Senate
The President defends his Chicago port collector nominee as unfit by a Farwell ally, while Senators resent deviations from patronage norms. The quarrel pits Mr Harrison against Mr Farwell with the spoils system under fire as Senate confirms or blocks the choice.
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Congress
Harrison
Farwell
Senate
Treasury Obstruction and Wool Tariff Reform
Treasury Department aims to curb trade in two Washington despatches. One refuses to relax strict technical provisions to aid a Boston merchant. The other shifts Adrianople wool from carpet to clothing wool, doubling duty, reflecting Windom’s executive tariff policy. The piece warns Windom could broaden punitive measures against importers and makers if unchecked.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Boston
Adrianople
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Wincom
Harrison
McKinley
Congress
Andover case opinion questioned by despatch
The Salem despatch raised questions about ex Governor Jobinson as commissioner on the Smyra versus Visitors appeal. The report notes the commissioner reported facts, questioned headlines, and highlighted statutes about tie votes and the presiding member's ballot.
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Salem
Jobinson
Banert C. Smyra
Andover
Ropinson
Eustis
Springfield
Andover Seminary
Stenne
Smyth
Springfield Republican
Robinson
Dr. Evsris
Debate Over Smytu Trial And Board Verdict
The record discusses whether the Visitors could act jointly on Professor Smytu's trial and if a decree against SayTH was invalidated by his vote. It notes Mr. Roprison's report supporting Smytu's allegations about Dr Evusis's views, while noting President Srelin's acquittal vote might undermine the board majority's judgment.
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Smytu
Sayth
Smyru
Evusiis
Roprison
SuMyru
Board of “Visitors
Civil service reform praised in press dispute over collector term
The Boston Journal faces sharp rebuke from Republican papers over its claim about SALTONSTALL's temporary appointment. Articles highlight civil service reform gains and note the four year term from May 5, 18xx, countering calls for rapid replacement and labeling recent removals as partisan.
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Saltonstall
Worthington
Traveller
United States
Beakle
Appointment of Postmasters Debated as Reform Urged
The piece argues for a shift from patronage to a civil service based post office reform. It proposes using post office inspectors, promotion from within, and competitive exams for mid level posts, with non political removals and district inspectors, aiming to curb spoils and promote tenure during good behavior. It notes partisan obstacles but appeals for cross party support.
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Post Office Department
Post Office
Civil Service
Postal Service
Dana
Congress
Clarkson
PILING UP THE City DEBT Increase urged by aldermen and city council
The city faces a serious credit risk if the Common Council and Alder men push to raise the debt limit from 2 to 21 percent. A petition has been blocked by vetoes at the State house in past years, but the current Mayor is seen as weak on such issues. The Legislature has often failed to restrain.
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State House
Court House
Parks
Public Library
Stony Brook
Harvard Bridge
Public Debt Limits Debate and Professor Bowen Tribute
The city faces pressure to raise debt limits with water exemptions and new loans risking a higher percentage of debt to valuations. Critics argue the move would unlock vast new borrowing, endangering credit and taxpayer interests. The piece also honors Professor Bowen’s teaching, noting his clarity, comprehensive approach, and integrity.
Professor Francis Bowen Dead at Cambridge
The Harvard College professor Francis Bowen died in Cambridge yesterday. He was emeritus after long service as Alford professor since 1855 and influenced generations of graduates. A Hamiltonian thinker and reform-minded critic he wrote on logic metaphysics and political economy advocating protection and tariff reform.
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Francis Bowen
Cambridge
Harvard College
Bowen
Peapopy
Alford
Harvard
Tlow
Lowin
Sir William Hamilton
Hamilton
de Escantis
Scnop
Hauer
Hartmann
Berklury
Locke
Mill
Spencer
Critics Split Over Ibsen's Doll's House Performance
A New York critic challenges Ny Crime's harsh take on Ibsen's Doll's House, noting Palmer's Theatre audience in New York moved to tears while Boston reception differed. The piece argues the drama's impact lies in audience tension and questions art's laws when Nora delivers her final sermon.
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Lesen
Boston
New York
London
Issen
Palmer’s Theatre
Dramatic Mirror
Ibsen
Nora
British plan to use St Helena as political prison
The British government will transport CerTewayo and other Zulu chiefs to St Helena for confinement, reviving the island as a political prison. Mapouron’s death there remains its most noted claim to fame.
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St. Helena
CerTewayo
Mapouron
Publisher of Herald London Freed From Contempt
The London edition publisher of the New York Herald will not be jailed for contempt of court. The decision reverses previous expectations and pleases the publisher of the New York World.
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London
New York Herald
New York World
Foranisn Lot Is Not Enviable Despite Three Acres and a Cow
A concise note suggests that even with three acres and a cow, the Foranisn property is not a favorable or desirable situation, implying drawbacks or hardships beyond land and livestock.
Opposition to the Australian ballot law premium for ignorance
A Providence Journal editorial notes that opposition to the Australian ballot law is a premium for ignorance, arguing that informed voting practices are essential to a fair electoral process. The piece voices concern about ignorance and the need for reform.
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Providence Journal
Plea for State Aid to Popular Education Text
An editorial urges state action to fund education in less populous and poorer communities. It argues education is entrusted to the Legislature and that the Commonwealth can well afford to aid these areas, highlighting Worcester Spy’s Rev. perspective on educational agents.
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Commonwealth
Worcester
civil service reform gain praised by Charleston paper
The Charleston News and Courier lauds the Roosevelt and Thompson confirmation as a civil service reform triumph. It urges liberal support and a substantial increase in appropriations to empower the commission to extend reform across all branches of the public service.
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Roosevelt
Thompson
Public Service
Charleston News and Courier
The Neuro Question as a Political Social Divide
A Northern view argues the neuro question 453 is primarily social and industrial, not political, and suggests that universal voter qualifications could curb political evils from negro suffrage. It asserts ignorance and improvidence, not race, as the danger, and cites the New York Times Industrial.
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N. Y
Let It Be Frankly Stated on Saltonstall Removal
Ex-Collector Worthington argues in the Traveller that removing Col lector Saltonstall would not violate civil service law and could win GOP support if the office is treated as political. He calls as unfair any claim of incapacity, insisting Saltonstall performs duties faithfully and warns against charging him with inefficiency as cowardly.
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Harrison
Saltonstall
Baltonstall
Worthington
The
New Brunswick Legislature Returns By Party Totals
St Joan New Brunswick January 21 full returns show government with twenty two seats, Opposition seventeen, Independents two.
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New Brunswick
St. Joan
N. B
Legislative Assembly
Revered Boston Figures and the Mayflower Return
In Boston lore, the writer corrects a Sumner Dickens dinner claim, notes Webster Lafayette hospitality on Summer Street in 1825, and confirms Thorndike’s stair passage. The piece also salutes the Mayflower yacht’s return to Boston under Edward Burgess, hoping for renewed glory.
American Yacht Club Officers Elected at Delmonico's
The American Yacht Club elected officers at its annual meeting in Delmonico's New York. Commodore is William H. Starbuck on the Tillie, vice commodore Charles H. Osgood on Nerwhal, rear commodore Frank R. Lawrence on Siren, secretary Henry L. Taylor, treasurer George W. Hall, fleet surgeon Charles L. Pardee. A special sailing regatta was set for July 5 with other clubs invited to compete. A squadron fleet exercise day was also planned.
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New York
American Yacht Club
Delmonico’s
William H. Starbuck
Tillie
Charles H. Osgood
Nerwhal
Frank R. Lawrence
Siren
Henry L. Taylor
George W. Hall
Charles L. Pardee
One Crew's Sufferings Aboard Leaking Bark
The bark Howard A Turner from Hillsboro N Y bound for Dublin sprang a leak on the 10th and became waterlogged. Decks were submerged as the crew endured thirst and cold until the 19th when they were rescued at great risk by the steamer Bentala from Wilmington N C bound for Liverpool in latitude 52 north longitude 12 west.
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Lonpox
Howard A. Turner
Hillsboro
N. Y
Dublin
Bentala
Wilmington
N. C
Liverpool
Modjeska and Booth Star in Much Ado at Boston Theatre
Modjeska roles as Beatrice and Booth as Benedick headline a Boston Theatre performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Booth's wit and soliloquies receive high praise while Modjeska's Beatrice shows brightness and charm with notable church scene delivery. Critics note stronger acting, with Miss Craigen improving as Hero and Otis Skinner as Claudio, though some supporting parts fall short.
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Shakspere
Boston
Mme. Medjeska
Beatrice
Mr. Booth
Benedick
Mme. Modjeska
Hollis Street Theatre
Jago
Richard Sr
Hamlet
Patrice
Booth
Denedick
Ienedick
Witiat
Modjeska
Isiil Claudio
Leatrce
Miss Craigen
Dan John
Lawrence Hanley
Frvar
Rogers
Pogherry
Conrad
James Saylor
Borachio
Charles Koehler
Owen Fauweek
Genedick
Fero
de 'Esslne
Aragon
London Rabbi Adier Dying in Brighton
Dr. Adier, chief rabbi of London, is dying at Brighton. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe has returned to the city after her West tour. The mother of H. Rider Haggard, who died recently, authored two volumes of verse. The coming Paris Salon features a life size portrait of Saran Bernhardt as Joan of Arc. Helen C. Bradlee’s Kindergarten endowment fund contributions total 40000 dollars. Stanley has telegraphed Zachrisson of plans to visit Emperor William in March. Mosler’s Last Moments, a Brittany peasant dying scene, arrives in New York. Edmund Gosse seeks a memorial tablet at 19 Warwick Street for Browning’s Ring and the Book. Rev. Charles Conklin, returning from Chicago to Japan, is praised as a fine preacher and able man.
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Adier
London
Brighton
Julia Ward Howe
H. Rider Haggard
Paris
Stanley
Zachrisson
William
Henry Mosler
New York
Brittany
Edmund Gosse
London House
Warwick Street
Browning
Charles Conklin
Chicago
Shawmut Avenue
The Cost of the Australian System in Maine Towns
Letters from town selectmen in Massachusetts reveal the Australian voting system costs. Across varied small towns, outlays mostly stay under $20, with one as low as $4 for machinery setup. Respondents praise the system, crediting efficiency and conversion, arguing it supports adoption in Maine and beyond.
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Portland
Portland Advertiser
Massachusetts
Maine
Loyal Canadian MP to introduce loyalty resolution
Sreeran J. M. Mulock, a steadfast Loyalist MP, will propose a resolution next Monday affirming Canadian devotion to the British crown and opposing annexation. The measure underscores allegiance amid ongoing debates on union and imperial ties.
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Ottawa
Ont
Railroads Sued Over Grain Rates From Chicago to Boston
Edward Kemble of Kemble & Hastings files with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against Lake Shore Michigan Southern New York Central and Boston and Albany railroads. He alleges unjust discrimination in grain and flour rates from Chicago to Buffalo, with higher charges to Boston and rebates for shipments onward to Maine ports east of Portland.
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Washington
Edward Kemble
Kemble & Hastings
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
Boston & Albany Railroad
Chicago
Buffalo
New York City
Maine
Portland
Chiciago
United States
All Sorts Of News From A Distant Era
A kaleidoscopic column surveys diverse topics from late nineteenth century Europe and America including Boulanger and imperial figures, the Forth bridge test, climbers on Mt Ararat, Balaklava veterans, potential royal visits incognito, a tiny Tsuga obtusa tree, influenza research, the Loubat prize for pre 1776 North American studies, wry club banter about consumption, odd weather notes, autograph hunting methods, and snippets from Cornwall weather and local insects.
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Prince of Wales
Paris
Royal Botanic Society
London
Camillo Golgi
University
Pisa
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Academie Des Inscriptions Et Belles-Lettres
Loubat
North America
Institute
Roundsley
Soaker
Tle
Dontcherno
Cornwall
England
Starvard University
Poem of Love Across the Pacific to Tokyo
A lyric fragment styled as a letter from a devout admirer to Sir Edwin Arnold. The speaker expresses longing for a Japanese woman, praising her beauty and grace in evocative, period language. He muses on learning Japanese and traveling by steamer to Tokyo to pursue the beloved.
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Sir Edwin Arnold
Daily Telegraph
Edwin Arnold
Japan
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