Civil Service Quandary and Postmasterships Debate
The Civil Service Commission faces a dilemma over a July 11 appropriation provision requiring examination applicants in the District of Columbia to prove bona fide residency via a county officer's certificate. Enforcement is unclear, potentially reducing applicants and adding crash test for DC residents. Protests over wool grease taxes and party politics in postmaster appointments are also noted.
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Market Mirth and Misgivings Amid Staid Trading
Investors show cautious appetite for stocks with scarce top‑tier properties. Oregon Short Line and New England draw attention while markets drift, copper weakens from waiting and loading positions. Rock Island activity hints at short-covering. Boston and Albany rise sparks talk of a boom. Sugar fluctuates but some leaders back certificates. clearing house funds ease as weather and a local paper venture fade from view.
Cambridge Aldermen Vote Re scind Tracks on Brookline Street
Last evening the Cambridge Board of Aldermen failed to rescind its prior action re the West End Railway Company tracks on Brookline street. The vote was 4 to 4, revoking the location of the tracks. C. H. Morse was nominated and confirmed as inspector of wires. The public property committee may spend 2200 to furnish the new Putnam schoolhouse and advertise bids for a new engine house on River street. The sewers committee recommends lowering culverts and dredging Alewife Brook for about 12000. A hearing on school room assignments in the new City hall was referred back to the committees on public property with dissatisfaction noted.
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Gift funds for astronomical research offered by Miss Bruce
Professor Edward Pickering announces a $6000 grant from Miss C. W. Bruce to Harvard College Observatory. The money will be divided with up to $500 per object, prioritizing proven researchers and projects lacking other support. Applications from astronomers worldwide are due by October 1, 1490, with full project details.
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Good Trotting at Mystic from July Meeting
Mystic Park opened its July meeting with strong attendance despite warm weather. Elista won the 2:22 race in five heats while Fanny Swope swept the 2:40 event with three straight heats, defeating Martha Wilkes and Maggie I. The report details heat times and margins, noting Elista’s late surge and Fanny Swope’s consistent pace across the three heats.
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Marriages and Obituary Notices from July Deaths and Weddings
A crowded obituary and marriage notice roundup listing individuals with dates in July from cities including Boston Cambridgeport Melrose Malden and Nantucket. Entries note names ages or relations and places such as Seaport Belmont Portland Ore Reading Arlington Arlington and Saranac Lake with several deceased and married individuals.
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