Postmaster Change Suggested in Washington Civil Service Reform
Washington May 26 It is reported that Postmaster General Wanamaker has chosen a new city postmaster for Washington D C. Francis H Smith is named as candidate while John W Ross would be replaced a model civil service reformer who retained the Republican assistant. The choice reflects Wanamaker’s influence and parallels other patronage moves in major cities.
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Washington
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Conn
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Field
Philadelphia
Civil service to publish eligibles list public
The civil service commission approved by the President yesterday changes its rule to publish the eligibles list and standings for government appointments. Commissioner Roosevelt notes secrecy previously shielded politics but often failed, and publicity brings more advantages than disadvantages despite three-name certifications.
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Proposals for Three War Cruisers Issued by Navy
The Navy Department issued proposals for constructing three cruisers under the Sept. 7 1888 act. Bids open Aug. 1 1889. Each ship 2000 tons, minimum 18 knots for four hours, completed in two years, payments in twenty installments. Cost cap 700000 dollars per vessel excluding armament and premium for speed. Four proposal classes cover secretary or contractor plans and hull machinery configurations.
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Proctor Returns to Washington as Army Matters Await Action
Secretary Proctor came back to the city yesterday afternoon. At the White House on Saturday department day, several army issues were to be settled, including appointing a new adjutant general and assistant adjutant general and a decision in the Armes case, but no action occurred due to the President's absence.
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Some Lucky Republicans Appointed to Public Buildings Posts
The Secretary of the Treasury announced appointments including F. G. Shepard as superintendent in Birmingham Alabama H E Slaymaker custodian in Lancaster Pennsylvania David O disbursing agent in Abingdon Virginia C D Anderson superintendent in Galveston Texas and others in Dayton Ohio Key West public building disbursing agent Asheville North Carolina and C B Moo consular post for Roger C Spooner of Wisconsin to Prague He is Senator Spooner’s brother.
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Ala
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Abingdon
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Galveston
Tex
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Dayton
Key
Op Paic
Asheville
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C. B. Moo
Roger C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Prague
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Pensioners Ask Higher Disability Allowance
About twenty pensioners who lost an arm or leg in service seek a $72 monthly disability pension. Commissioner Tanner heard the case with Pension Attorney Bigelow and General Lew Wallace among attendees. The commissioner ruled that the statute justifies paying $72 per month for this level of disability.
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Hippolyte's Forces Gain On Opponents in Haiti
Reports via the steamer Ozama from Cape Haitien claim Hippolyte’s forces gained on Legitime’s troops. The consulate in Haiti dismisses the rumors as untrue. One rumor says Hippolyte routed Legitime on May 3 after a twelve hour battle.
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Gayton red ash coal advertised for summer and winter use
The notice promotes Gayton red ash coal for both seasons, touting quick ignition and high heat with low consumption. Dealers offer trial tons at a low introductory price to attract buyers.
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Stocks rally on street buoyed by Granger gains and demand
The New York market opened unevenly but buying quickly overwhelmed selling as bulls seized control. Granger stocks led the rally, with C B Q showing strength amid a strong corn crop impact. Eastern railroad expected to rise, Atchison bonds sparse, and London bids firm for Mexican Centrals.
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Scranton City Bank Closed After Directors Find Losses
Scranton City Bank shut its doors after directors reported heavy losses from coal land investments and insecure loans. Vice president and acting cashier George A. Jessup faced embezzlement charges of 100000, bail set at 26000 with the president as surety. Joseph H. Gunster was named assignee to manage the cashier's accounts.
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Street Scenes in India from a Nineteenth Century View
Vivid vignettes describe street life in India with hairdressing, adornments, bheesties carrying water, goats and camels, palki bearing merchants, and busy bazaars. Artful details capture turbans, toys of everyday trade, and native bargaining using cowrie shells as currency.
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Enterprising Landlady Brings Arts to Bar Harbor Hotel
Mrs M E Ellis leases Hotel Des Isle Bar Harbor for summer turning it into a hub of art and literature. Her Bowdoin street home displays oil tapestry water colors. Adele Payn Cleveland and Louise Demmon Kansas City have rented rooms, artist A S G to paint Mt Desert scenery.
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Early Summer Shows American Work in London Gallery
Noyes and Cobb showcase American art amid London packing list of works. T. Ceramano and Leon Richet pieces mingle with Julian Dupré figures and Normann scenes. Courtois color and Durgin portraits evoke Boston tastes, while Walker monotypes and La Farge tiles join the New Bond Street exhibit. Corotlike light over Back Bay scenes offers a local echo.
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Laura Bridgman Remains Visited by Perkins Institution
At the Perkins Institution for the Blind a memorial service for Laura Bridgman drew about 150 attendees including Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and her family. Rev. David B. Jutten and Rev. Dr. Hale spoke on Bridgman’s life of faith and service as her coffin lay in a white casket within the music hall. Burial plans were made for New Hampshire with services in its town Baptist Church.
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Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Observed at Destitute Catholic Children Home
The Destitute Catholic Children Home marked its twenty-fifth anniversary at Music Hall with ArchBishop Williams presiding. Bishop Healy praised founders and stressed the home as a temporary shelter placing children into Christian homes. The Boston Symphony Orchestra accompanied a program ending with a strong appeal for support.
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Boston Theatres Schedule Highlights for Evening Performances
The Bodes Street Theatre presents A Night Off at 7 45 pm. The Boston Museum offers Little Lord Fauntleroy at 8 pm. Jim the Penman at 7 pm and A Dark Secret at 6 pm headline local stages. The World runs at 8 pm. Cyclorama shows Custer's Last Fight at Tremont Street. Peck's Bad Boy at Howard Athenaeum. Rand Opera House features Hearts of Oak at 7 45 pm.
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Tomorrow Real Estate Sale by L. L. P. Atwood & Co
Real estate sale announced by L. L. P. Atwood & Co set for 3 p m tomorrow. The notice calls for bidders to attend the auction of listed properties at the designated office.
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Marriages Listed From Reading and West Somerville
Readings marriages include Howell C. Russell of Portsmouth New Hampshire to Ida Jones of Reading as officiated by Rev F S Adams. In West Somerville Wilber H Turner of Maine weds Minnie L Mauch.
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Obituaries Placed Across Boston Area May Deaths
Obituaries list multiple local deaths including George L. Abbott 67 in Andover Carrie Andrews wife of George K. Carter Lucy eldest child of Edwin H. and Georgie A. rd Jessie Ellen Davis aged 9 Harriet Graves Hooper widow Harriet 85 A J Hackett Belmont Alvin Hoag 78 Joseph Loring 39 Patrick J Lyng 47 Mary A O Leary 39 Isabella Crie 86 John T Smith 50 Susan Snow Gottlieb Wurst Thomas Walsh 75 Charles Wade 68 among others with dates May 23 25 and locations such as East Boston Somerville Scituate Lynn Medford Jamaica Plain Roxbury Charlestown Easton Boothbay Harbor and more.
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Youngger
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D. L. Nye
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