A Harmonious Commission Advances Civil Service Reform
Washington May 23 The new civil service commission pushes reform with zeal while Roosevelt returns from New York and plans to report on the customs house examining board He notes a need for honest enforcement and equal chance for Democrats and Republicans He will review exam questions and push changes if too scholastic The trio of commissioners remains harmonious despite spoilsman opposition delaying certifications and examinations heir apparent Roosevelt earns praise for intelligence and devotion to reform
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Government Through Limited Rates for Travel Involving Railroads
Second Comptroller Sigourney Butler rules the government may use through limited rates only when the travel request contains all required details. The decision, addressing Union Pacific charges, states officers must pay their own fare and be reimbursed, with stamps from each railroad showing compliance.
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Blaine Eyes Haiti Mission A Boston Steamer Heads to Hayti
Reports say a State Department commission will sail on the Boston to assess Hayti and any European interference. Secretary Blaine declines comment while naming possible appointees including Hitt Wallace and Packard. The mission may involve a war vessel to gain prestige, protect commerce, and consider a potential coaling station at St Nicholas Mole.
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Iowa
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Haiti
St. Nicholas Mole
Mr Wharton Denies Ties to Canadian Pacific Rail Road
Assistant Secretary Wharton laughs off a New York Sun editorial accusing him of conspiring to place the Canadian Pacific railway in control of national commerce. He asserts no involvement with the Canadian Pacific or Grand Trunk lines and recalls a Harvard classmate seeking an introduction.
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Witness recites limited knowledge of Canadian Pacific bond request
Assistant Secretary Tichenor testifies he knew nothing of the case before, heard only that a branch line of the Canadian Pacific needed bonding, and asserts no influence on the matter or knowledge of its merits. The statement reflects the limited understanding of the situation by the witness.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
New Large Guns for the Navy
The Navy's ordnance bureau reports two ten inch steel breech loading rifles for the monitor M U SS a nomah with one at Annapolis awaiting trial. Tests show a 2000 ft per second muzzle velocity and an estimated ten mile range. contracts for two new 500 ton gunboats will spur further manufacture of rapid fire guns of extraordinary calibers.
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Pennsylvania idea of reform statement by Republican Association
The Pennsylvania Republican Association met last night and passed a resolution urging department heads to provide a complete list of Pennsylvanians in their offices. It also called for reappointing competent employees discharged by the late Democratic administration as an example of true civil service reform.
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Settlement of Butterfield Danish claim on ship entrance
The United States and Denmark exchanged ratifications of a treaty providing for arbitration of Carlos Butterfield s claim against Denmark for losses and injuries from 1854 1855 when his vessels Benjamin Franklin and another were refused port entry in the Danish West Indies and one ship was fired upon.
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New Hampshire Appointments Suggested by Senator Blair
Senator Blair said federal appointments in New Hampshire likely wait until after the senatorial election. He believes President Harrison will not interfere for Dr Gallinger or other candidates. A new Senator will trigger delegation talks on key posts including collector of internal revenue pension agent naval officer and bank examiner.
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Three New Cruisers Planned by Navy Department
The Navy Department will issue calls for proposals to build three new cruisers, each about 2000 tons, slightly larger than the Yorktown. The appropriation act fixes a cost limit of 750000 dollars per vessel. They will be longer, likely more powerful and faster.
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Postal relations with Chili discussed by Wanamaker Veras
Postmaster General Wanamaker and Chilean minister Senor Veras held a conference on parcel post and money order conventions. Drafts reflecting the postmaster general views were submitted to Senor Veras for consideration and ratification by the Chilean government.
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Treasury appoints custodians for Bridgeport and Oxford buildings
The Secretary of the Treasury has named J. W. Knowlton as custodian of the public building in Bridgeport Connecticut and Samuel M. Beary as custodian of the building at Oxford, indicating the location and responsible official.
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Oxford
Corporal Tanner To Open Weymouth Grand Army Fair
Captain Ben Lovell secured a promise from Corporal Tanner to open the Grand Army fair at Weymouth on June 11. The event crowns the local Confederate veterans gathering with a ceremonial kickoff and community activities.
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Engineer Awarded 12000 in Reading Railroad Injury Suit
Andrew Quinn, an engineer, was granted a $12,000 verdict in a damage suit against the Philadelphia & Reading railroad for injuries suffered on the line in May 1886.
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Andrew Quinn
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Paintings Leonard and Co 3 p m today
Auction note lists paintings by Leonard and Co at 3 p m and fruit by Horatio Harris and Co at 12 m today.
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Horatio Harris & Co
Allen Fenderson Crowley Caulin Whalon McMahan nuptials
In this city on May 22 Rev Charles F Dole united Reuben L Allen of Providence RI and Juna A Fenderson of Boston. Henry A Barry officiated as John Crowley wed Johanna ain. Harris W Kelterborn joined Harris to Maria Fischer of Boston. Rev J Barry presided at Whalon and Bridget McMahan marriage on May 20.
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Westland Avenue
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Board of Health
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Beacon St
Cc. E. Davis
Death notices from South Boston city area 1920s era
Deaths are listed with names and ages including Colonel George M Atwood 71, Bridget Casey 55, Katie P Chandler 76, Catherine Hayes 92, Adeline Hook, Timothy Fallon 50, John J McDonald 27, Daniel A Neale 66, Mary Norton 32, Catherine Riley 70, Edward Reardon 61, Esther H Smith 84, Elizabeth Sheerin, Mehitable W Tilton 79, Mary C Tyler unknown age, JHT Jownsend Mary E Crowell.
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Edmund Casey
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Charlestown
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Crowell
Linden
J. A. Crowell
Hayes
Catherine
Thomas Norton
Riley
Chelsea
Philip Riley
Reordon
South Framingham
Edward Reardon
Smith
Andover
Esther H. Smith
Peter Smith
Sheerin
Elizabeth
James Sheerin
Tilton
Mehitable W
John P. Tilton
Tyler
Greenwood
Mary C
Weenie
Mary E. Crowell
William R. Wright
Market Boom and Copper Mines Boost Wall Street Activity
New York stocks surged with heavy demand for 1000 and 1500 share lots while Chicago and Boston showed divergent moves. Sugar certificates rose as investors shift from trading to investment, and rumors swirl about Union Pacific and the Evansville St Louis railroad reorganization. Copper mining in Mexico expands amid a high gold and silver belt, while Mexican bank gains and cropping reports point to growing regional prosperity.
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May Blossom at Grand Opera House Delights Audience
Yesterday afternoon the Grand Opera House hosted May Blossom to a large audience of professionals. About thirty residents from Homes for Aged Women and Homes for Aged Men attended. Miss Helen Dayne is set to star as Mabel Huntingford in The World at the Boston Theatre next week.
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Hearts of Oak
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I Am All Right Again
A patient recounts recovery from catarrh bronchitis and asthma after placing themselves under Dr Carroll's care. The testimonial claims immediate improvement and renewed health following treatment.
Nasal Catarrh Described By Dr Mackenzie
A medical note quotes a London lecturer saying catarrh is widespread in America and eastern states. It recommends thorough cleansing and nasal sprays as the most advantageous treatment. With care, most acute nasal catarrh cases fully recover.
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America
Monrei
MacKenzie
M.D
London Hospital Medical College
Endorsement for Dr Carrolls Cure by Chicago Agent Vogt
Chicago real estate agent J H Vogt recounts a decades long battle with catarrh asthma and bronchitis. After treating with Dr J G Carroll at 175 Tremont St Boston he rapidly improved gaining weight and stamina and says he now feels well enough to resume business and urges others with similar ailments to seek Carrolls care.
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Dr J G Carroll at Tremont Street Office Times
Dr J G Carroll offers daily consultation at 175 Tremont street Evans House. Specializes in catarrhal troubles and ear, throat, and lung diseases including consumption asthma bronchitis rheumatism and digestive and renal ailments. Office hours 9 12 am 2 4 pm 7 9 pm. Consultation $1 plus 4 cents postage. Mail treatment available for distant patients.
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Tremont Street
Evans House
Remarkable linen handkerchief sales by Gilchrist firm
R and J Gilchrist at 5 ped 7 Winter street report remarkable linen handkerchief sales. The handkerchiefs are described as Sacastit beds with fine embroidery in the corners and clear around, noted as rare bargains.
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Winter Street
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