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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1890

Page

5

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.

Washington Civil Service Commission District of Columbia

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.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen West End Railway Company Brookline Street C. H. Morse Putnam River Street Alewife Brook New City Hall

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.

Edward ©. Pickering Harvard College Astronomical Observatory C. W. Bruce Pickering

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.

Elista Fanny Swope Mystic Park Grand Stand Klista Maggie Ir Martha Wilkes Wilkes Fanny Martha Maggie I Tine Jame B. m G. W. Leavitt Ho Me E. D. Wiggin Maggie I. B. m Henry Pove Mollie J Golden Rod Frank Mc-Giegor del Monte Olaf May Be Mc-Gregor Bither Olat Ola Rae Golden Red Mollie Molhed Moilie d Myatie Parx Flista Bom Allen Farm A. P. McDonald Golden Bik Highland Farm del Monte, Or. G F. Summons

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.

Pratt Phillips Saranac Lake N. Y Howard Phillips William A. Phillips Boston Schwamb Arlington Alice Hinton Charles St Panes Sobward Aples Reading Helen M John C. Staples Whitman J. J. Wiss Mammoth Hot Springs Oie Elisha M. White Alchis Ty Wate Omaha Neb el Are—Maha Elis

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