Civil Service Reform Debate and Party Tactics
The article critiques the New Civil Service rule, arguing it originated as a Republican maneuver to extend eligible lists and favor party office seekers. It contends President Arthur altered eligibility to two years to aid Republicans, while Democrats opposed the nonpartisan aim. The piece calls for respect for the law and warns against political manipulation.
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New York Democratic
New York Democrats
Grover Cleveland
Chicago
Arthur
New York Custom House
Post Office
Custom House
Dems Urged to Prosecute Simmons and Distance Self From Him
The piece argues that Mr. Simmons is not a Democrat and should not dictate party actions. It urges Democratic council members to back a prosecution despite doubts of conviction, condemns Simmons’s alliance with the party, criticizes a ward caucus decision, and warns against his overreach in Democratic society.
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Boston
Water Board
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Dorman B. Eaton
Vermont
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Eaton
Green Mountain
Wiliam Maxwell Evarts
Transcript Letter Urges Walcott Reappointment Debate
A Newburyport reader questions the Transcript’s support for the governor who refused to reappoint Dr. H. P. Walcott. The letter argues appointing reasons are not typically given and wonders about the governor’s decisions, including a wartime contract, urging the Transcript to comment on further appointments.
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H. P. Walcott
Luryport
Govenor
Walcott
Boston
Newburyport
Wall Street Bulls Praise Near Bear End But Gibe At Bears
A New York bankers firm sends a circular report full of cheer and bold impudence toward bears. They claim the bear pressure on Wall Street is ending and urge national rejoicing, while the writers warn they would rather be gored by a bull than squeezed by a bear.
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Parson Massey Tours Mahone Stronghold in Virginia
Parson Massey, a versatile and energetic figure, spoke from the stump twenty five times during a southwest Virginia tour of the Mahone stronghold. He preached eight times, officiated at one wedding, and traveled four hundred miles mostly by horseback. He did not attend funerals but hopes to attend boss Mahone's burial on November 3.
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Virginia
Mahone
Boss Mahone
Novemer
Governor Promotes Judge Gardener to Supreme Bench
The governor deserves praise for advancing Judge Gardener from the superior to the supreme bench but cautions against overpraise. The democracy will need support when a vacancy on the superior bench is filled by a clearly Democratic appointee. It would be unwise to deprive Massachusetts of a judge.
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Gardener
Massachusetts
Connecticut Town Meetings Shape Ballot Box Outcomes
Connecticut residents gather for annual town meetings. local issues drive results at the ballot box while some push to salvage national aims and vindicate candidates who did not win fourth class post offices.
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Connecticut
Hoadly Trap Question Echoes From 1883 Inquiry
A reader asks if Ohio’s Hoadly trap mirrors the device used in 1883, requesting illumination from the Portland Oregonian. The inquiry notes curiosity about whether the same trap is in play and seeks confirmation or historical detail.
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Portland Oregonian
Miscellany of oddities and political jests across regions
A crowded miscellany of quips and observations contrasts politics, social foibles, and cultural notes from multiple locales. Topics include demographics, alcohol, fashion, and humorous asides about public figures, with sharp witticisms on reporters, politicians, and society. The piece blends satire with fleeting news nuggets and regional anecdotes.
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