Pernicious Activity and Civil Service Rule Change
Reports to the President show no clear proof of federal office holders violating the civil service order by displaying pernicious activity at political meetings. Ex-Governor Glick, a Topeka pension agent, faces allegations at the Kansas Democratic convention but claims are mainly personal and malicious. Acting Attorney General Jencks’s broad interpretation pleases Democrats who fear rigid reform yet welcome a less strict enforcement than expected.
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Washindron
Sprcra
Glick
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Jencks
Navy Yard Transfer Initiates Ordnance Bureau Move
Washington announces the Secretary of the Navy order to shift Washing ton Navy Yard to an ordnance foundry. Bureaus affected begin transfer of buildings machinery and tools while the yards and docks department remains undisturbed Civil Engineer Menocal keeps duties and residence. About 200 workers in other bureaus will be discharged with most to be rehired as ordnance work proceeds the equipment bureau plant moves to Boston Navy Yard and the construction bureau to New York.
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Navy Yard
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Washington Navy Yard
Wato
Ordnance Bureau
Yards and Docks Department
Menocal
ZOO
Equipment Bureau
Boston Navy Yard
Construction Bureau
New York
Treasury Decisions. Saxoline hosiery dutiable under schedule KTI
Treasury notes a week of customs rulings. Saxolaine stockings with merino soles labeled medicated merino are dutiable at 35 cents per pound and 0 ad valorem under schedule KTI New 363. They are excluded from cotton hosiery classifications. Protest and appeal filed with proper timing. premature Protestant appeals filed before liquidation were rejected per decision 15656.
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Treasury
Wasumeton
Treasury Department
Saxeline
Custom House
Civil Service Seeks Uniform Grading to End Favoritism
Washington civil service commissioner Cherry outlines a rule change to replace local examining boards with a national board of six or seven. The aim is to prevent favoritism and ensure uniform grading by assessing papers without knowing applicants’ names.
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Washington
Civil Service
Cherry
Department
Royal Arch Masons name officers and veto Canadian lodge
Wa AsumeTon September 30 The General Grand Chapter refused to recognize the Mark Lodge of Canada for invading Quebec jurisdiction and blocked Australian representation. Officers elected include Noble D Lamer Washington general grand high priest and David F Day Buffalo deputy general grand high priest with Joseph P Horner New Orleans general grand king and George McCahn Baltimore general grand scribe. Remainder to be elected tomorrow.
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Royal Arch Mason
WaAsumeTon
Royal Arch Masons
Mark Lodge
Canada
Grand Chapter
Quebec
Royal Arch Masons of
Australia
General Grand Chapter
Noble D. Lamer
Washington
David F. Day
Buffalo
N. Y
Joseph P. Horner
New Orleans
George McCahn
Baltimore
Freight collision injures conductor in Wellesley incident
About 5 o clock this morning a Worcester freight train rear ended the Milford train at Wellesley. The Worcester engine was damaged and the Milford caboose smashed. Conductor Charles Hooper lost a leg and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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South Framingham
Worcester
Milford
Wellesley
Charles Hooper
Massachusetts General Hospital
Newport Daughter Returns for Grand Jury in Assault Case
A daughter of Horace Carlisle, sought as a principal witness in the criminal assault case against him, has returned from Blackstone. She testified before the grand jury this afternoon after being unavailable earlier in the week.
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Newport
Horace Carlisle
Blackstone
Drowning in Beverly Harbor Claims Henry J. Thomas
Henry J. Thomas of Boston, about 25, drowned in Beverly harbor tonight when a dory capsized while shifting seats. His companion survived by clinging to the boat's bottom. Thomas's body has not been recovered.
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Salem
Henry J. Thomas
Boston
Beverly Harbor
Thomas
Pearline Ad Claims Women Use It for Work
An old Pearline advertisement declares that women use the product for work rather than leisure, framing the detergent as a practical helper for household tasks and professional duties. The line underscores gendered market angles used in the era’s home economy.
Davis to Sherman vindication of Davis against Sherman slander
Jefferson Davis responds to General Sherman's Senate printed ex doc and claims repeated Sherman falsehoods about a Radleigh letter and conspiracy. Davis asserts slander against Lee, Johnston, Grant, Hampton and accuses Sherman of deliberate falsehoods to mislead the public and Senate.
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Balimore
the Sun
Jefferson Davis
General Sherman
War Department
United States Senate
Sherman
Davis
Mr. Davis
Blair Post
Albert Sidney Johnston
Grant
Hampton
Senate of the
United States
Knights of Labor in the West abolish strike policy
St Louis reports the Western Knights of Labor will drop strikes and boycotts as unnecessary. Arbitration becomes the wage dispute policy, with St Louis delegates favoring a law to end strikes. Richmond convention action pending. committee possible to study disputes under General Master Powderly, per Western leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Knights of Labor
Richmond
Western Knights
Fire at Clif House in Lenox Bears Losses
Fire in the basement of the Clif House boarding house in Lenox at 5 o clock this morning caused near total loss of furniture and valuables for guests. No lives were lost, but property losses total about 30,000 with insurance coverage around 8,000. The cottage and the Barnes estate suffered lesser damage, while the owner Isaac J. Newton faced a substantial claim.
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Prrrsfield
Clif House
Lenox
Isaac J. Newton
Dolin E. Barnes
Fire Hits Buildings on Main Street and Nearby Areas
Gloucester reports a morning blaze at 169 Main Street damaging a clothier shop, telegraph office, and dye house. Losses reach about 4000 with 4300 insured. telegraph instruments and dye stock destroyed. upper floor occupants slightly harmed. Waltham and Calais also report fires causing smoke and minor damage.
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Main Street
Moore Bros
Isaac Warren & Son
Calais
A. McNichhol
Government steamer to aid destitute Gulf fishermen
Ottawa reports the Napoleon will sail to the north shore of the Gulf of St Lawrence to aid destitute fishermen and families. Quebec plans to settle 200 to 300 on crown lands in Beauce with shelter and support, while the federal government agrees to transport them free of charge to Quebec City.
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Ottawa
Ont
Napoleon
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Quebec
Beauce
The
Gulf
Democrats Nominate Stahlnecker for 14th District
The united Democrats of New York's 14th congressional district nominated William G. Stahlnecker who has already served one term in Congress. Philadelphia Democrats announced nominations for Congress including John Chambers, W. E. Thomas, Samuel J. Randall, and Walter G. Smith. In Manchester New Hampshire Prohibitionists named the Rev. Daniel C. Knowles of Tilton as their candidate for Congress.
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New York
United Democracy
14Th
William G. Stahlnecker
Congress
Stahlnecker
Philadelphia
John Chambers
W. E. Thomas
Samuel J. Randall
Walter G. Smith
Manchester
N. H
Daniel C. Knowles
Tilton
Slave trade renewal in northwest Australia exposed
The Melbourne Daily Telegraph denounces English abuses of Aborigines in northwestern Australia. It alleges a long running slave trade under the gaze of the Society for the Protection of the Aborigines, with grisly killings reported as the seas run red. Clergyman Gribbles and Noumea's Neo Caledonien echo the charges, while John Bull faces criticism worldwide.
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Daily Telegraph
Melbourne
Australia
Daily Oe
Gribbles
Noumea
John Bull
Deeten Carpets Supplier Adds Heavy All Wool Dutch Carpet
Our housekeepers have lately failed to locate the heavy all wool Dutch carpet once favored for dining rooms and libraries. John H. Pray, Sons & Co. have just stocked a few bales, extra heavy and tailored for their trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pray
VIEWS OF REPUBLICAN LEADERS ON GOVERNOR CANDIDATE ANDREW
A survey of Henry L. Pierce, Ex-Mayor Green, Mayor O'Brien and others finds mixed Republican views on Jonathan Andrew's nomination for Governor. Several praise Andrew's character and odds, noting mugwump and independent support, while critics call Ames a machine choice and expect a heated race influenced by Cleveland era reforms.
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Henry L. Pierce
Green
O'Brien
Charles F. Donnelly
Darwin E. Ware
Dench
Jehu If
Andrew
Foster
Mugwump
Govermor
Massachusetts
State Board of Health, Immecy and Charity
Tie
George Fred Williams
Cleveland
Mr. Ames
Ames
Republican Party
Democratic Party
O’brien
Samuel A. Green
Albert E. Pillsbury
Moorfield Story
F. O. Prince
Commonwealth
Goy
Quote on election timing and prudent plans
A brief remark compares political deadlines to a Chicago man buying whiskey, expressing cautious optimism and preparedness for worst outcomes rather than certainty about post election actions. The quote frames patience and readiness as prudent political stance.
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Ernor
Chicago
Bicycle Tournament Opens in Newark with Wide Field
Newark hosts a three day Roseville station cycling meet drawing about a thousand spectators. F B Jones of Brooklyn wins the one mile race in 8 07 4 5. Springfield rider George M Hendee takes the one mile professional amateur mix in 2 53 with F F Ives and C P Adams second and third. E A DeBlois wins the close two mile amateur at 5 45 2 5 with W J Wilhelm and P S Browns second and third. The professional three mile goes to F J Wood with 67 points, followed by William Woodside and H C Crocker. S M Gideon tops the two mile amateur tricycle, while Rich wins the one mile amateur handicap by a narrow margin. Charles Frazer wins the ten mile professional.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey Cycling and Athletic Asssociation
Roseville Station
F. B. Jones
Brooklyn
George M. Hendee
Springfield
F. F. Ives
Lynn
C. P. Adams
E. P. Burnham
Newton
E. A. DeBlois
Hartford
W. J. Wilhelm
Reading
Penn
P. S&s. Browns
Washington, D. C
F. J. Wood
Leicester
Eng
William Woodside
Minneapolis
H. C. Crocker
Mass
Miles
S. M. Gideon
Philadelphia
H. W. Gaskell
Boston
A. B. Rich
New Brighton
S. L
G. M. Hendee
Meriden
Conn
E. J. Burnham
W.E. Crest
W. H. Benton
Fred Foster
Canada
J. Powell, Jr
FE. A. Delois
Coce Stenken
H. S. Cavanagh
P. $. Brown
H. Brooks
C. R. Haag
J. W. Powers
Charles
Frazer
Smithville
KF. Wood
W. W. Woodside
W. Jd. Morgan
Chicago
Labor Delegates Form Suffolk County Political Body at Faneuil Hall
Delegates from organized labor in Suffolk met at Faneuil Hall to form a permanent labor coalition for county elections. 169 accredited delegates representing over 20,000 voters approved resolutions backing eight hour work, education, and poll tax repeal. Women are recognized as equals at the polls, and ward committees will form unions to push the platform.
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Suffolk County
Faneuil Hall
C. F. Willard
Union Card League Committee
Central Labor Union
Fred K. Dougherty
Charles G. Wilkins
John Latham
W. DP. Cherrington
James Pym
M. J. Bishop
F. 5. Pickett
J. J. Flannery
P. d. Gontan
E. W. Baceerty
J. EF. Tancred
George E. McNeill
C. I., Meinbere
M. Courant
Thomas L. Noonan
United States
Chelsea
Conference on Idiot and Feeble-minded Care Opens in Syracuse
The Association of American Institutions for Idiotic and Feeble-minded Persons meets at the State Idiot Asylum in Syracuse. President Dr F M Powell of Glenwood Iowa and speakers Mrs E C Seguin of New York Dr G E Shuttleworth and Mrs Dr Janes of Barre Mass address on physiology schooling marriage consanguinity and care principles. Sessions close tomorrow.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Association of American Institutions For
F. M. Powell
Glenwood
Powell
E. C. Seguin
New York
Seguin Physiological School
G. E. Shuttleworth
Mills Threaten Closure Over Amsterdam Settlement
Amsterdam mills will reopen Monday on the Cohoes settlement basis. If workers fail to return, all National Association of Manufacturers mills may shut down. J P Darry of the Knights of Labor is in Amsterdam for talks with the local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canajoharie
N. Y
Amsterdam
National Association of Manufacturers
J.P. Darry
National Board of Knights of Labor
Irish land commission member resigns over brother’s illness
London reports George Tottrell has resigned from the freshly formed Irish land commission due to his brother's illness and the strain of his private business commitments.
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London
George Tottrell
Irish Land Commission
Notorious horse thief Carter jailed for three years
Newport New Hampshire Sept 30 In the Supreme Court today Christopher Carter alias Christ Carter alias Texas Jack alias Albert Stone of Boston a notorious horse thief was sentenced to three years imprisonment and costs for stealing two horses harness and carriage from George W. Stanley of Langdon.
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Newport
N. H
Supreme Court
Christopher Carter
Christ Carter
Texas Jack
Albert Stone
Boston
George W. Stanley
Langdon
Donohue and Donohue Case in Municipal Court
In Municipal Court yesterday before Judge Parmenter James Donohue alias John Bull and Josephine Donohue faced charges of attempting to kidnap Katherine Gerry on August 19 The prosecution challenged lawful authority to take the child and after testimony the defense objected to jurisdiction The case was continued to October 9 at 10 o clock
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Parmenter
James Donohue
John Bull
Josephine Donohue
Katherine Gerry
Sarah E. Dodge
Explosion at Ditmar powder works kills four workers
A powerful blast at the Ditmar powder works in Bay Chester on the Harlem river branch of the New York and New Haven railroad instantly killed four men Ernest Dralen John Rusch Max Shatbolt and Charles Reinhart all employees of the factory. Separately the Hon. Gynde Harrison of New Haven married Harriet Sage White daughter of Luther C. White at the bride’s parents home in New Haven a brilliant social event.
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Ditmar
Bay Chester
Harlem River
New York & New Haven
Ernest Dralen
John Rusch
Max Shatbolt
Charles Reinhart
Gynde Harrison
New Haven
American Fisheries Reports From All Ports Sept 30
News from all ports shows mixed catches with 53 000 pounds cod and 8000 pounds halibut from Georges Bank, 95 000 pounds cod from Western banks, 55 000 pounds halibut from Grand Bank, 48 barrels herring from Wood Island, and North Bay mackerel deliveries from schooners including Arganut and J W Campbell. Trade remains good and prices firm though overall cod and mackerel receipts are down versus last year. last sales of mackerel are Sea packed at $14.25 per barrel and varying prices for different barrel sizes.
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F. A. Rockliff
Anna True
North Bay
M. A. Bradley
Fanny Young
Golden Hinde
EW. Brown
Alice
H. P. Griffin
Left Field Power Lifts Home Team In Boston Kansas City Clash
In a sharp ball game Boston defeats Kansas City 5 to 3 as Sutton Morrill and Myers go deep over the left field fence. Myers also shines at second while Morrill and Nash handle the infield. Umpire Quest presides as Day’s injunction blocks John F. Smith from joining Detroit or any club other than Day’s designation.
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Sutton
Morrill
Myers
Kansas City
Nash
Bostons
Kansas
Whitney
Brody
Stemmyer
Donnelly
T Johnston
Gunning
Lillie
LEASS
Bostonse Ices
Kadsas Civs Eves
Kansas Citys
Wise
Steinry Mver
Radford
Bassett
Radbourn
Buffinton
palls—Whitney
Quest
New Yor
John B.su É Day
New York
John F. Smith
Detroit
President Day
Smith
Bridge Scores From City Matchups
At Philadelphia stave, Philadelphia leads 8 to 6 over St. Louis. New York defeats New Yorks 4 to 3 against Detroit. Washington tops Chicago 2 to 1. Pittsburg beats Pittsburgs 12 to 0. Newburyport edges Haverills 7 to 1. Portland bests Lawrences 3 to 2.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Philadelphias
New York
New Yorks
Detroits
Washington
Chicagos
Washingtons
Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
Brooklyns
Newburyport
Haverhills
Lynns
Portland—Lawrences
Portlands
St Rein Eastport
Portland
Mt. Washington
Boston
New London
Conn
Fair Albany
Penn
Clear
Woolfollk
I. Ies
Charleston
Fair Savannah
Fair Jacksonville
Atlanta
Milwaukee
Duluth
Wwles
Cloudy
Paul
Minn
Alate A Ee
Leavenworth
Kan
Omaha
Dodge City
Yankton
Oak
Clear St. Leong
Bismarck
Cheyenne
North Eee
Clear Trenver
Paso
Santa Fe
Ipswich pensioner Thomas Smith dies at 94
Thomas Smith, last war of 1812 pensioner in Ipswich, died yesterday of paralysis at age 94. He had voted Democratic in eighteen presidential elections. Also reported deaths include Sergeant George S. P. Bradford of Clark's Point fort in New Bedford, Major Von Huelsen director of royal theatres Berlin, and painter Franz Adam.
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Thomas Smith
Ipswich
George S. P. Bradford
Clark’s Point
New Bedford
Major von Huelsen
Royal Theatres
Berlin
Franz Adam
Milltown Malbay Sheriff Siege Amid Cattle Seizure
In Milltown Malbay County Clare a group of married women overpowered and imprisoned sheriffs during a property training incident. While officers were detained, husbands seized cattle and removed them from the area, disrupting authorities and reclaiming livestock.
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Duplex
Milltown-Malbay
County Clare
Kelly
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
A weather bulletin from Washington forecasts for twenty four hours starting 7 a m Friday October 1 local rains and cooler winds in New England and eastern New York shifting to northwesterly direction.
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Washington
New England
New York
Meteorological Record of Yesterday Across Stations
Observations compiled from multiple stations up to 10 p m show synchronized readings taken at the same moment. Data reflects temperature, humidity, wind, and atmospheric pressure patterns across locations to compare weather conditions yesterday.
Shipping Streets of the World Arrivals and Destinations
Loxpon dispatch notes arrivals of steamers Edam and Monarch and other vessels at various ports including New York, Santan der, Yeddo, Stettin, Shanghai and Isle of Wight with MONMOUTHSHIRE and New Face noted among routes and origins.
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Loxpon
Edam
New York
Isle of Wight
Monmouthshire
New
Santander
Yeddo
Stettin
New York Parties Set Dates for Primaries and Conventions
The Republican county committee chose October 8 for primaries and October 15 19 and 20 for county congressional and assembly and aldermanic conventions. Elihu Root hailed party unity and a possible victory. Tammany Hall held primaries in all twenty four assembly districts to pick delegates for October conventions. The County Democracy gathered at Cooper Institute to back William R Grace for mayor and praised Grace’s administration while supporting Judge Peckham and calling for repeal of the aqueduct law.
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New York
Republican County Committee
Grand Opera House
Elihu Root
Tammany Hall
Assembly
County Democracy
Cooper Institute
William R. Grace
Grace
Rollin M. Sqarre
Peckham
Cleveland
Hill
Probates in Boston heirs cited for Caroline Webster will
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and kin to appear October 4 1886 in Boston to show cause against probate of wills and codicils of Caroline E Webster late of Boston. Executors George Fred Williams and William P Kuhn seek letters testamentary without bonds and publish notice weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk
Caroline
Webster
Boston
Ceorge Fred Williams
Dedham
Norfolk
William P. Kuhn
Boston Post
JoHn W. McKim
Esquire
Sid Court
John H. Paine
Asst. Register
Citation in Probate Court for WIlliam W. Noyes estate
Helen A. Noyes administratrix presents first account of the estate of William W. Noyes late of Boston. The Probate Court in Suffolk county requires all interested parties to appear October 4, 1886 at ten in the morning in Boston to show cause why the account should not be allowed. Publication to be once weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with final notice at least two days before the court. Witness Judge Joan W. McKina dated September 15, 1886.
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George Bond
Alfred H. Bond
Lader
Wastington
Forest Thes
Boston
West Roxbats
Suidolk
A. L
Sumic
Acad
Boston Post
John W. McCkis
John LH. Palne
Asst
Dagretaarss Wealth
Massachusetts
Charles H. A. Dale
Larwin E. Warr
Suffolk
The
Boston West
John W. McKim. Esquire
John H. Palne
Lloyd Briggs
Edward A. Studley
Lilian F. Briggs
John W. McKim
Esquire
John H. Paine
Asst. Register
William W. Noyes
Helen A. Noyes
Sid Boston
Joan W.mckina
Containing the Latest and Fullest News and Comment Upon
The item presents a broad catalog of topics including finances, commerce, shipping, politics, literature, drama, society, clubs, and general matters in a concise newspaper style aimed at informed readers. It signals a wide array of current events and viewpoint pieces without specific incidents or names.
Boston Post debuts eight-page quarto under new owners
Critics praise the Boston Post for a refined eight-page quarto format, improved typography, and lively, well organized editorial and news content. The papers note stronger management, wider appeal, and greater readability, with echoes of New England journalism tradition and optimism for success under new leadership.
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the Traveller
Post
Providence Journal
Boston Post
New England
New Bedford Standard
The
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