Civil Service Examiners Reform Favored By Commission
Washington November experts detail a plan to replace department based clerk detours with a permanent examiners board under civil service control. The change aims to ensure promotions, independent local examining boards, and shift salaries to the commission. The commission shows restraint on broader classified service expansions while addressing civil service reform critics.
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Silver Drops in Treasury Prices and Debates on Coinage
Silver values fell further as Treasury prices dropped, making a silver dollar worth under 73 cents and ounces valued near one dollar. The 1888 act’s fallout netted miners about a million dollars in electoral support, prompting calls for repeal or replacement as Republicans press for free coinage before a Democratic House retakes power.
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Edward L. Pierce
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New England
Middle States
Moussa Bey Banished to Arabia
The Secretary of State reports that Moussa Bey, long infamous for outrages against American missionaries in his Turkish region, has been summarily banished to the interior of Arabia. The sentence has been carried out.
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Portland's Deputy Collector Appointed
The Secretary of the Treasury today appointed Willis T. Emmons deputy collector of customs at Portland Maine at a salary of 3090 dollars per year.
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Newton City Council debate on street railway projects
Newton Aldermen at a regular meeting vote to authorize petitions to the Legislature for street railway authority and rental terms, and to levy license fees on tracks. A hearing on Austin street extension considers its route and city savings from $25 000 to $150 000. Three speakers present both pro and con.
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Deeds Filed for Lynn Station Site and Salem Home Board Reelects
Warranty deeds to the Boston and Maine railroad for a Lynn station site were recorded from Hepsibah Smith and Abby M. Pierce et al. at 18 311 26 and 6 004 respectively. In Salem, the Hoe for Aged and Destitute Women directors re elected the old officers led by President R S Rantoul, with Mrs J H M Bertram declining and Miss Helen J EF Lander elected to the vacancy, and the home reports twenty five inmates.
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German peat moss gains foothold in private stables
German peat moss is increasingly used in private stables as a cheaper, longer lasting alternative to straw. It costs about 15 dollars per ton and is praised for keeping barns sweet and horses healthy while reducing grooming labor. Circulars available from C. B. Barrett, importer, 46 North Market Street, Boston.
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Panic Eased as Clearing House Action Averts Disaster
Anxiety in monetary circles yesterday eased after heavy interests moved to prevent a crisis. The Boston Clearing House policy is viewed favorably and many expect Philadelphia and Chicago to follow suit. Reports say Barings, Thomson Houston, and Northern Pacific show strong positions as London and New York markets firm up. Traders note the crisis was averted by decisive action and that the outlook remains cautiously hopeful across banking and railroad sectors.
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Hamilton will leaves bulk to Schuyler Hamilton heirs
The will of Robert Ray Hamilton was offered for probate in New York on November 17. It provides $1200 yearly for life to Beatrice Ray, described as his adopted daughter, and makes no mention of his wife, who is imprisoned in New Jersey. The remainder goes to the children of Schuyler Hamilton.
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Exchange of Shots Denied in Behring Sea St George Island
Ottawa reports Washington telegram denying an exchange of shots between United States guards and British Columbia sealers at St George Island in Behring Sea. Official denial received today.
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Hope of a universal peace: Gay on Italy and the Triple Alliance
Dr Teofilo Gay of Rome lectures at Cambridge on the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria Hungary. He explains its defensive basis, Italy’s motives including Tunis interests and papal tensions, and drawbacks such as Tyrol and Trieste losses and wartime costs. He envisions a broader peace if England joins.
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Gould Hamilton and Whitney Carter Marriages in City and Quincy
In this city on Nov 14, Arthur W Gould and Ole V Hamilton were joined in marriage by Rev F L Hayes. In Quincy on Nov 15 Edson L Whitney of Boston wed Florence L Carter of Quincy by Rev Edward Norton.
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Obituaries and funeral notices from Boston area readers
Beal Alden at Nantasket aged 42. Dompieri Father died in Boston College funeral today at 9. Interment Holy Cross Worchester. Hartwell Fannie at Keene. Keene Lewis Herman died in Dakota aged 55 formerly of Medford. Minot Henry Davis died in railway accident aged 31. Newell Richard Austin at Brookline. Steele Moses G aged 60 East Somerville. Vinal Harriett L widow of Seth Vinal aged 69 Norwell. Ware Amanda M widow of George W Ware aged 76 Newton Highlands funeral Nov 19 11 30. Trains from Boston leave 10 46 returning 12 49.
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Ware
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Kasson Reviews Cavour and Italy in Diplomacy Lecture
Hon John A Kasson of Washington lectured at the Lowell Institute on Diplomacy and Diplomatists. He traced Cavour’s role in Italian unification, Piedmont’s rise, and the shift of diplomacy toward the people, noting Garibaldi’s contrasts and praising U S ties during the Civil War era.
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WORN OUT MOTHERS FIND NEW LIFE IN PAINE'S CELERY
A New England reader reports relief from fatigue and illness after using Paine's Celery Compound. Mrs Mattie Green of Somerville details years of effort by doctors before discovering the vegetable remedy, claiming six bottles restored her health and energy.
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