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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1889

Page

5

Spoils system debate over investigations of civil service

In Washington on October 4, officials challenge Frank Hatton's charges against civil service commissioners. Roosevelt and Governor Thompson discuss possible investigations to expose the allegations as baseless and folly, inviting Congress to act if a sponsor seeks a probe.

Washineton Specia Civil Service Commissioners Frank Hatton Roosevelt Congress Thompson Hatton

Examinations and Clerical Corruption Allegations Rise

A Post column will claim a teacher sold exam questions copied by Campbell a clerk and brother in law of Commissioner Lyman. The note alleges Lyman suppressed exposure to protect his wife, Campbell was later promoted, and a system of discretionary exams hid misconduct. Edgerton warns the President of civil service weaknesses.

Campbell Lyman Oberly Commission WrtLorp WasniIneTon Halford Blank Flynn Ivy Institute Miss Blank A. P. Edgerton

Admiral Kimberly Arrives at Honolulu with Flag Hoisted

Rear Admiral L A Kimberly reports arrival at Honolulu on Sept 20 from Samoa aboard the Alameda. He has hoisted his flag on the Alert and notes quiet in Samoa. The Monongahela carried guns and wreck recovery gear to Mare Island. Nipsic work at Honolulu is nearing completion.

Kimberly Honolulu L. A. Kimberly Navy Department Samoa Alameda Alert Apia Adams Rittenhouse Merriam Monongahela Navy Yard Mare Island

New Examiner of National Banks Appointed by Comptroller

Comptroller Lacey names Roswell Farnham of Bradford Vermont as examiner of national banks replacing John H. Senter. Farnham, ex governor and ex examiner, was the Vermont choice and the only candidate before the comptroller. Senter, a Democrat, had held the post about four years.

Lacey Roswell Farnham Bradford John H. Senter Farnham Vermont Congress Senter Cleveland

Treasury buys 416000 ounces of silver for coinage

During the present week the Treasury Department purchased 416,000 ounces of silver for coinage into silver dollars. Of this amount 75,000 ounces are to be delivered at the New Orleans mint 40,000 ounces to the Carson City mint and 301,000 ounces to the Philadelphia mint.

Treasury Department New Orleans Carson City Philadelphia

Cabinet Meetings Resume with Pension Office Vacancy Talk

The Cabinet resumed sessions this afternoon with all members except Secretary Proctor. A Pension Office vacancy reportedly dominated the discussions after a long prior audience between the President and Hiscock of New York.

Proctor Hiscock New York

Presidential Appointments Named for Champlain and Boston

The President nominated Stephen Moffitt as collector of customs for the Champlain district in New York and Lewis A. Dodge as assistant appraiser of merchandise for the Boston and Charlestown districts.

Stephen Moffitt District of Champlain Lewis A. Dodge District of Boston Charlestown

New York Market Dives as Bears Press Commodities

The market in New York yesterday showed heavy selling by bears in Cottonseed Oil and Sugar, forcing broad declines and a liquidation of speculative accounts. Amid the gloom, strong hands accumulate, foretelling firmer conditions as stock values normalize. Atchison fluctuated and the reorganization committee presses on. sterling demand steadies, and talks of large bonds and consolidations surface alongside gold movement and railroad construction.

New York

Praise and Promise of Cough Syrup and Liniment

An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil as superior remedies. It claims guaranteed relief and asserts Salvation Oil never fails, priced at 25 cents.

Paintings Leonard and Co sale listings but brief

Auction item list shows paintings by Leonard and Co and Frnit Snow and Co with sale times at 3 p.m and 11 a.m along with real estate by Lewis Bird and Co at 2 p.m.

Leonard & Co Snow & Co Lewis J. Bird ¢ & Co

Tennis Handicaps Open at Longwood Club Matches

Longwood Cricket Club hosted the handicap tennis tournament with singles rounds completed and doubles under way. Spectators, including many ladies, filled the grounds as players like Kingsley, Bixby, Pratt, Hovey, Wildes and others posted results in close matches. The day closed with several matches unfinished and a large crowd anticipated for continued play today.

Longwood Cricket Club W. Kingsley James Bixby Sheafe Pratt Hovey Wildes Manchester Beals Mansfield Kimball Williston Tallant Mitchell Fennessy G. Kingsley Snow Grocker

Week of University Events and Debates Schedule

A series of academic talks and meetings runs from Sunday October 6 through Friday October 11 at Harvard venues. Notable items include Peabody lectures in Appleton Chapel and a debate at Harvard Union on the question of Commissioner Tanner’s retention.

Appleton Chapel F. G. Peabody D. D Semitic Seminary Loy. Sever College University Harvard Andrew P. Peabody D.D Sever Board of Overseers State Street Boston Athens Lysias Dr. Morgan France Cohn Divinity School Harvard Union Tanner

Public Meeting on World Peace Topics in Boston

A public meeting will be held at Colum bus Avenue Universalist Church tomorrow evening with Hon. Robert Treat Paine presiding and delivering the opening address. Delegates from the American Peace Society including Rev R B Howard Rev A A Miner D D and Mr Francis B Gilman will report on the Paris World Peace Congress. Pan American conference commissioners are to be in Boston and may attend. The agenda covers peaceful relations of the Americas the Washington maritime congress and the 1892 World Peace Congress with the U S role in world peace. The public is invited.

Columbus Avenue Boston Americas Washington Western Hemisphere United States

New Books From Roberts Bros and Other Notices

New titles reviewed including Louisa May Alcott's life story edited by Ednah D Cheney from Alcott journals and letters. Also Louisa May Alcott Recollections of My Childhood 16mo cloth $1.00. Susan Coolidge A Few More Verses 16mo cloth $1.00. Susan Coolidge Just Sixteen square 16mo cloth $1.25. Springfield publishers tout, with praise from New Haven Palladium, for fresh volumes and curious tales.

Ednah D. Cheney Miss Alcott Luluw’s Louisa M. Alcott Susan Cootince New Haven Palladium Susan Cooliper Katy

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