Indiana Man Promises Civil Service Rethink
Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Batchellor of the Treasury hints at Civil Service changes to remove Democrats hired improperly into clerical roles. He vows to exclude noncompetitive appointees, arguing the aim is office efficiency, not politics, while noting few Democrats exist to dismiss.
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Reed Seen as Next House Speaker by Connecticut Rep
Congressman Russell of Connecticut says Reed will likely win the speakership, arguing he can direct legislation better from the chair than on the floor. He doubts Major McKinley’s candidacy and predicts a Reed Burrows contest with Reed gaining solid early regional support.
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Mrs Harrison Seeks More Room at White House
The Star quotes Mrs. Harrison calling White House space a serious inconvenience due to expanding official needs. She notes only five sleeping rooms and no real privacy, urges extension to the west to provide a private home for the President's family without sacrificing the conservatories.
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Special Census Agent Appointed for Massachusetts
George K. Holmes of Great Barrington, connected with the Courier, has been appointed by the superintendent of census as special agent to assist in collecting statistics of recorded indebt ness and will begin his preliminary work in Massachusetts.
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Boston Collector's 25 Percent Ad Valorem Duty Upheld
Treasury Department affirms Boston collector's 25 per cent ad valorem assessment on brown grease classified as oil imported by W. L. Macomber aboard the Roman on May 4, 1889, following an appeal.
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Imprisoned American Women Case Held at State Dept
State Department reports Minister Reid has compiled material on three American women alleged to be unlawfully imprisoned by Mentone officials in France. Affidavits from the women are outstanding, delaying action until they are received.
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How an Indiana Man Pays His Board
A Sunday Capital story notes a bearded Indiana man who frequents the White House area. Reporters say he pays for beard grooming by introducing people to President Harrison for $10 and to Attorney General Miller for $5. The anecdote questions whether such introductions grant influence, suggesting the officials do not seem to know his character.
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Commander Davis Named Chief Intelligence Officer
Commander Charles H. Davis of Massachusetts is promoted to chief intelligence officer of the Navy Department replacing Lieutenant Raymond P. Rogers who is ordered to sea on the Chicago. The promotion adds about $600 per year to Davis's pay.
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Colonel Lieber to Newport for three weeks with his mother
Colonel G Norman Lieber acting judge advocate general left yesterday for Newport to spend three weeks with his mother, the widow of Dr Francis Lieber. A proposed cruise of the Portsmouth will be inspected in Portsmouth New Hampshire by the inspection board led by Rear Admiral Jouett before proceeding.
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Sailor voyage continues for apprentices to Madeira trip
The voyage will continue with the apprentices aboard the cruise stopping at Fayal in the Western Islands and Funchal Madeira. The ship is planned to return to Newport about the middle of October.
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Bond Purchases Since August Eighth Bunch Stated
A government bond statement lists purchases from Aug 3 1887 to date. Total 4 per cent bonds bought amount to 145 769 100 dollars with cost 202 522 074. The offers yesterday totaled 625 300, mostly at 106 percent, with all but one bid accepted.
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New Money Order Offices Established by Postmaster General
The Postmaster General will establish 197 new money order offices 80 new postal note offices and 01 new international money order offices starting July 29.
Presidential appointments listed for Treasury and other offices
The President announced yesterday a series of appointments. M M Hurley of Indiana named Third Auditor of the Treasury. J H Franklin of Kansas named Second Deputy Auditor. John Fehrenbatch of Ohio named Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels for the Seventh District. Charles M Leavy of California named Appraiser of Merchandise in the District of San Francisco. New Collectors of Customs include Franklin B Goss of Massachusetts for Barnstable, William Gaston Henderson of Mississippi for Pearl River, N Wright Cuney of Texas for Galveston, Henry De B Clay of Virginia for Newport News. Internal Revenue Collectors named James D Brady and P H McCaull of Virginia and Joseph W Burke of Texas. James J Dickerson of Texas named United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas. Milton Elstner of Louisiana named United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Consuls appointed include Evans Blake of Illinois at Crefeld, Henry C Fish of Vermont at St Johns, Jasper P Bradley of West Virginia at Southampton, Eugene O Fechet of Michigan at Piedras Negras, Archibald J Sampson of Colorado at Paso del Norte, Horace E Pugh of Indiana at Newcastle England.
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Wait and See How It Works in New Hampshire Ballot Bill Debate
The Australian ballot bill in the New Hampshire Legislature draws strong interest among conservative voters. Supporters cite honesty in elections and reference Massachusetts as a model, while opponents warn of potential party dangers and note varying Republican views. Noted figures include Colonel Thomas Cogswell and Irving W. Drew, with comments on campaign spending and employee intimidation.
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Weatherby bunco and market notes in Boston letter
London despatch reports George Weatherby of Malden Massachusetts denying involvement in a London bunco scheme. The column also covers stock market activity in New York, railroad earnings, bondholder negotiations, and proposed rail rate changes with commentary on Thomson Houston stock and water power bonds.
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Entry at Sylvan Cottage Slashes Plush Parlor Suit
Unknown intruders entered Sylvan Cottage at Crescent Beach on Saturday morning and slashed the valuable plush parlor suit. Nothing was stolen.
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Alarm over Season Dangers and Perry Davis Pain Killer Endorsements
Public notices and testimonies warn of summer disease risks from tainted water and heat. Prominent figures from banking, engineering, missions, and medicine praise Perry Davis Pain Killer for relief of cholera diarrhea dyspepsia and headaches, urging constant use to prevent and cure summer illnesses.
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Local Marriages In This City This Week
Several couples wed in this city this week. Beatty and Taylor exchanged vows July 18 in a ceremony led by Rev. K L Greene. Bliss and Taylor tied the knot July 20 in Malden with Rev. J Perry Bush officiating. Dill and Nelson wed July 18 in this city with Rev. Isaac W Grimes presiding. McLeod and McKenzie married July 18 in the city with Rev. John Hood officiating. Perkins and Reddick wed July 17 in this city led by Rev. R L Greens. Sweeney and Murphy married July 15 with Rev. H A Barry overseeing the service.
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Deaths in area list with ages and locales in July notices
In Carlsbad Austria Aaron H Allen Roe 71. Edwin Bruce Nantasket 65. Daniel Crowley city 47. Timothy Driscoll city 54. Annie Guilfoyle Dillon City Hospital 30. James F Gleason city 30. Harrison G Hammond Wayland 57. Mrs Lucinda A Hunson Cambridgeport 69. May Hurley Somerville 54. Mary T Hickey Somerville 34. Joel Lucas city 81. William Marr city 46. Albert Drew Perkins Cambridge 30. Esther Jane Rogers South Boston 20. Ivory Hall Scribner Wakefield 84 formerly Otisfield Me. Daniel Varner Cambridge 63. Charles A Wolff city 69.
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