Civil Service Reforms Defend Promotions Rules In Boston
Civil Service Commissioner Oberly defends new clerical promotion rules, arguing they prevent unfit advancement and test competence to curb favoritism. The piece notes renewed interest in the Jacop Suarp trial in New York, contrasts jury selection, and observes calmer New York press coverage. It also reports concerns about war between Germany and France, highlighting Bis marck's influence and the likely ascent of Prince William in stirring conflict narratives.
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Jacop Suarp
New York
Germany
France
Bismarck
William
Bis- Marck
Congressive
Worcester Gas Company case tests new state commission
After two years a sinecure state gas commission tackles its first case the Worcester Gas Company. The commissioners study mains pressures levels burners and candle power while confessing they cannot pinpoint smoking gas. They insist prices must fall though Worcester households will pay more. They have absorbed 11000 in salary and expenses during their term.
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State Gas Commission
Worcester Gas Company
Worcester
Conviction of Everists Highlights Standard Oil Tactics
The Everists, Vacuum Oil managers, were found guilty of conspiracy to ruin Buffalo Lubricating Oil, signaling not merely fines and possible jail time but a broader exposure of Standard Oil methods against rival manufacturers. The case centers on corporate strategy rather than individual fault, with Standard Oil interests represented by the owners.
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Vacuum Oil Company
Buffalo Lubricating Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
British Coercion Bill sparks possible compromise move
The trial portrays a great monopoly as the defendant in a crime tale. Sir William Harcourt plans to move an amendment to limit the bill to suppress actual crime, not political agitation. If accepted, Home Rulers gain relief. if rejected, the coercionist position strengthens amid Lord Saussury’s stance.
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Sir William Harcourt
Commons
Lord Saissoury
Wiml1amm HaAncourt
Were They Martyrs Massachusetts Boston Massacre Monument
The essay questions Massachusetts plan to honor the Boston Massacre dead with a state monument. It notes civic gaps in monuments, recalls 1770 events with British troops and mob violence in Boston, and praises Captain Preston’s acquittal and the Boston jury. It ends urging Gov Ames to do the manly thing and honor justice.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Commonwealth
Bennington
Bunker Hill
Army and Navy
Sam Anams
Washington Street
Cornhill
Custom House
State and Union Bank
State Street
Captain Preston
Hanover Street
Preston
Crispus Arrucks
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Jonny Addams
Justin Quincy
Captain Pruston
Governor Ames
Jonn Adams
Surplus and Tariff Debate Split Over Navy Plans
The Daily Advertiser weighs how to use a projected Treasury surplus of about $90 million by December. It questions spending on a large navy and coast defenses to cut taxes, arguing this favors special interests and blocks tariff reform. It also notes trade delays for transatlantic passengers and Arbor Day reporting, plus remarks on Birmingham and New Orleans exhibitors.
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Daily Advertiser
New England
Treasury
Senate
Advertiser
Stopping Foolish Waste Over Martyr Brawler Plot
A brief remark denounces halting the waste of the commonwealth's funds while opposing an attempt to create martyrs from brawlers. The statement frames the issue as fiscally reckless and politically charged.
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Commonwealth
Birmingham’s Big Boom Tip Reveals Frank Muirhead
A slender, amiable man with a small mustache stays at the Brunswick and visits Del’s nightly between eleven and twelve. He is Frank Muirhead, son of former Kentucky Governor Muirhead, though young, he already draws attention in Birmingham society.
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W. ¥. Herald
The
Brunswick
Del
Frank Muirhead
Muirhead
Kentucky
The French Crown Jewels Auction at Pavilion de Flore
The Paris sale of royal and imperial heirlooms begins May 12 at the Pavilion de Flore with sixty thousand gems set to fetch about 1.5 million dollars. Highlights include the Grande Table diamond, the Sancy and the Regent, with many pieces tied to Catherine de Medicis, Mary Antoinette, and Napoléon.
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France
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Charles the Ninth
St. Bartholomew
Francis
Harry
England
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Richelieu
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du Barri
Pompapour
Lowzs
Marie Antoinette
Trianon
St. Antoine
Emperor
Josephine
Bonaparte
Republic
Royal
Royal France
National Garde-Meuble
Ministry of Finance
Coffre-Fort
Calais
Henry
James the First
Henri“erre
Charles the First
Faubourg Saint- Germain
NapoLtron
Gironde
Madame de Pompapour
Cote de Bretagne
Louns
Louis
M. Benjaminw RaAsPaw
Raspain
Herrmann at the Boston Theatre in clever magic display
Herrmann the prestidigitateur opened a series of entertainments at the Boston Theatre last evening. He performed rapid hand tricks, parlor feats, and new illusions. The Slave Girl's Dream impressed with its beauty and seeming defiance of natural laws before a large, appreciative crowd.
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Herrmann
Boston Theatre
Comedy drama 49 staged at Bijou Theatre last night
Mr Joaquin Millers comedy drama 49 was presented at the Bijou Theatre with Miss Maud Miller in the lead as Carrots. The author’s daughter impressed with vivacity and charm. Supporting players McCormack at Forty Nine Crolius as Seamen Aane and Summers as Old Ned drew praise. The piece will run at all performances this week.
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Augustin Daly
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Boston
James Lewis
Julius Naggitt
Ada Behan
Mr. Drew
Frederick Urquhart
Mr. Fisher
Gilbert
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Skinner
Dreher. Shannon
Jean Gordon
Miss St. Quentin
Joaquin Miller
Bijou
Maud Miller
Carrots
McCormack
Charles R. Crolius
J. W. Summers
Atkinson's Peck's Bad Boy Opens at Howard Atheneum
At the Howard Atheneum last night Atkinson's comedy company presented Peck's Bad Boy with lively humor and strong performances. Harry Brooks as the Baa Boy drew laughs while Warren Ashley and his pair impressed, Julia Mackey sang well, Lizzie Murray danced creditably, and Harry Crandall suited his Vermont countryman role. The company will entertain the remainder of the week.
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Atkinson
Peck
Harry Brooks
Vermont
Lysander Spooner Recalled As Original Thinker And Reformer
In Boston remarks honor Lysander Spooner for postage rate reductions and reform work. The writer recalls his kindly appearance at the Atheneum, notes Spooner as a logical yet impractical radical on property currency and social justice, and hints he was a brother of the late...
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Rowland Hill
Atheneum
Spooner
Address on Garfield statue praised by Cleveland
Dignified and patriotic remarks at the Garfield statue unveiling compliment President Cleveland as a superb public speaker. A Philadelphia Press remark calls it the worthiest of his speeches. Also notes a Washington fiction boom and cites cautious U S policy toward Canada and fisheries as sound statesmanship.
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Garfield
Philadelphia Press
Carlisle's Opportunity to Be a Strong Speaker
The Atlanta Constitution argues that if Carlisle becomes Speaker, he can ensure prompt and efficient handling of Congress duties. It notes past criticisms of his executive ability but suggests a new Congress could prove him underrated, benefiting the nation if he proves himself a capable executive as well as a debater and thinker.
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Carlisle
Atlanta Constitution
Dem
Idlers Must Be Got Rid of in Federal Service
The Times argues against partisan claims that reforms aim to oust Republican workers. It asserts widespread idleness across departments, from past administrations and the current one, and calls for stringent scrutiny and tests. It supports compulsory examinations for promotion as set by the President on civil service commission advice.
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Civil Service Commission
Royal jewels and their fate through revolutions and wars
A historical survey traces royal jewels from Second Empire treasures to postwar dispersals. It notes relics kept or melted, including the crown diamonds, the ruby dragon, Charles X’s sword, Mazarin diamonds, and the Dey of Algiers watch. It recounts stones passing through Francis I, Maria Louise, Louis XVIII, and Napoleon’s 1814 flight, ending with restoration to the republic in 1875.
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Everine
Tuileries
Charles the Tenth
Louis the Fourteenth
Algiers
Denmark
Dauphin
Louis
Francis
Pavia
Etronora
Austria
Paris
Maria Louisa
Blois
Napoleon
Elba
Louis XVII
Ghent
Olf
France
Republic
Quips and Comments On Weather, Leaders, and Litany of Odds
A collage of witty observations on weather and drink, politics, education, and society. It notes Ruskin clashing with American schools, railroads, a Mt Hugging hotel opening, Vassar versus Amherst sickness records, and a joke about Touchstone and Audrey. Also cites a Lowell Courier quip and a conductor convention remark.
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Mt. Hugging
Keene
N. H
Hall
Vassar College
Vassar
Amherst
Pennsylvania
Smith
House
Boyer
Brown-Sequard
Keats
Custer
Yankton
Oak
Touchstone
Audrey
San Francisco Alta
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lowell Courier
Frontispiece and essays in the Magazine of Art
The June issue centers on Frank Dicksee’s photogravure The Symbol with a Sydney Hodges portrait and engravings. It features Cosmo Monkhouse on Pictures in Enamel, Glimpses of Artist Life by M H Spielmann, and reviews and illustrations including a Duomo facade engraving and works by Gratchoff and Keene.
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June Magazine of Art
Frank Dicksee
Dicksee
Sydney Hodges
Cosmo Monkhouse
M. H. Spielmann
Scott
Duomo
John Forbes-Robertson
Gratchoff
Hardwick Halil
Edward Bradbury
V. Keene
Olbein
Christina
Milan
Cawsell & Co
New York
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