House Debates Civil Service Pay And Pendleton Act Echoes
In Washington the House considers general appropriation for the Civil Service Commission. Amends to strike salaries and reallocate classified service appointments spark fierce debate. Pendleton Act references and party tensions color discussion as lawmakers push for merit-based reform versus political control.
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Civil Service Commission
Enloe
Dem
Tenn
Civil Service
Dearmond
Dingley
Rep
Pendleton
W. Va
Everett
Mass
Civil Service Commissioners
Garfield
Democratic Party
George H. Pendleton
Messrs
Anderson
Williams
Miss
Bynum
Ind
Gorman
Mich
Swanson
Wheeler
Ala
Broderick
Kan
Crain
Tex
Hoar's Fervid Challenge Spurs Senate Tariff Debate
In Washington on May 22 the tariff bill discussion in the Senate sparked a lively clash between senators led by Hoar. The exchange centered on financial protections and trade policy as the chamber debated proposals and counterarguments.
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Washington
Senate
Judge Jenkins Cleared of Corruption in Northern Pacific Case
The House judiciary committee adopted a sub committee report finding Judge Jenkins of Milwaukee erred in restraining railway workers but acted with no corrupt intent. The orders he granted were believed legal, and the errors do not justify proceedings.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Jenkins
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific Railway
Resolution on armor plate frauds approved by House committee
The resolution substituting for the Dunphy joint measure to probe alleged armor plate frauds by the Carnegie Phipps company at Homestead was reported by the committee on rules and passed by the House committee on naval affairs.
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Washington
Committee On Rules
Dunphy
Carnegie-Phipps Company
Homestead
House Committee On Naval Affairs
President nominates Albert W Bradbury for Maine U S Attorney
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Albert W Bradbury of Maine to be attorney of the United States for the district of Maine.
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Washington
Senate
Albert W. Bradbury
Maine
United States
District of Maine
Presbyterian Assembly Affirms Scriptural Inerrancy Doctrine
In Saratoga New York on May 22 the Presbyterian general assembly adopted a resolution reaffirming the inerrancy of scripture as defined by the Portland and Washington assemblies.
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Saratoga
Presbyterian General Assembly
Portland
Washington
New Bedford Clergy Confirm Archdeacon Nomination
The Rev Edmund S Rousmaniere of Grace Church New Bedford is unanimously confirmed as archdeacon by the New Bedford archdeaconry clergy. The archdeaconry covers Norfolk Bristol Plymouth Barnstable Dukes and Nantucket counties.
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New Bedford
Edmund
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Holds Boston Annual Meeting
About 150 members attended the Boston local council gathering at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church last evening. Speakers urged spiritual reserve and action through simple rules while warning against overpreaching, and the group ended with a brief business session.
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Boston
the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Order
J. 8. Lindsay
Lawrence Sproke
Dean Hodges
Cambridge Theological School
Brotherhood
Mrs Brintnall of Charlestown Dead in House Fire
Mrs Julia Brintnall aged 62 of Charlestown died after a bedroom fire in her home at Hathorn Square. Firefighters and police suspected smoke inhalation from an apparent lamp explosion. the three story house suffered about 3000 in damages and was insured. Norman J Brintnall husband and Norman Brintnall Jr son were away. servant returned later. Dr Durell medical examiner confirmed death was likely instantaneous.
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Hathon Square
Charlestown
Norman J. Brintnall
India Street
Chapman Street
Saratoga
Cap
Shaw Street
Brintnall
Durell
Somerville
Board of Health
Aldermen defend doodle case with legal counsel
At a city hearing the Lawrence doodle case dominates the scene as Aldermen Hoyt and Tilton defend themselves while district attorney Moody and the grand jury confer with lawyers Hulbert Moulton Brickett and Fuller. The stakes and timing remain unsettled.
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Lawrence Doodle
Hulbert
Moulton
Brickett
Fuller
Moody
Grand Jury
Lis
Telegraphs and Trials Colour Boston’s 19th Century News Scene
In Essex county court, four Aldermen face indictments for bribery as Moody seeks trials and bail set at 2500 each. Leighton and Carroll testify about license coercion. Hoyt and Tilton face tougher penalties. Telegraph history and Boston’s role in early news by wire are explored, noting Morse, Jackson, and Western Union milestones.
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Lilly
Hulburt
Moulton
Brickett
Fuller
Hoyt and
Tilton
Hoyt
Alderman Cate
Ham
Alderman Hoyt
Moody
Mater
TS Post
Essex County
Thomas F. Carroll
Alderman Tilton
Carroll
John Howard
Howard
Tom McDonald
John Wilfetts
Traverse Jury
Haskell Estate in Auburndale Ablaze
Ed ward B. Haskell owner of Boston Herald property in Auburndale Newton saw his Vista avenue residence nearly destroyed by fire caused by an overturned lamp in the servant quarters. Two alarms from Box 47. Built 1869 by BE D Winslow the stone mansion valued with $30,000 cost at origin. Insurance stood at $25,000 on the house and $10,000 on furniture. Haskell had spent about $100,000 on the home since acquiring it. He returned tonight from a six month world trip.
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Newton
Edward B. Haskell
Boston Herald
Vista Avenue
Auburndale
BE. D. Winslow
Black Spider Bob Green Eyes Hugh Winters In Catch Weight Bout
Bob Green known as the Black Spider is prepared to spar Hugh Winters at catch weights for four or six rounds. He agrees that Captain William Daly Jr. arrange the match.
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Bob Green
Hugh Winters
William Daly, Jr
Memorial Day plans for Winthrop veterans and community
Winthrop army veterans organize Memorial Day events with sermons at St John’s Episcipal and Methodist churches. Morning graveside services at Winthrop and Woodlawn cemeteries. Lunch at Memorial Hall. Orations planned by Charles J. Noyes of Boston and M S Hawes of Newport. Attending groups include G A R Post 190 Revere and Soldiers’ Home veterans.
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Winthrop
Winthrop War Veterans
C. W. Westlake
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Charles J. Noyes
Boston
St. John’s Church
William B. Easton
Revere
Veterans of the Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea
Congregational Church
Memorial Hall
Woodlawn
M. S. Hawes
Newport
R. I
C. A. Foster
United States Ship Enterprise
Bradstreet Avenue
Beachmont
Strachan
Winthrop Highlands
Footpad Attack Flares in South Boston Night Watchman Robbery
Edward Tucker, a night watchman at Horace Partridge's factory in South Boston, was assaulted near the Congress Street Bridge around 11 pm. One assailant, about 30, stout and 5 foot 6, grabbed him and fled his partner escaped. police were not notified. The two may be part of a five man gang the report says.
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Edward Tucker
Horace Partridge
Boston
Congress Street Bridge
Tacker
Tucker
Roxbury Military Historical Society Plans Cemetery Improvements
The Roxbury Military Historical Society meets at the Norfolk House tonight at 7 30 seeking a $75 000 grant to restore the burying ground with a proposed cemetery square. The group aims to honor Major-General Joseph Warren and other Revolutionary heroes while boosting local history and civic pride.
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Roxbury
Commonwealth
John Eliot
Boston
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