Civil Service Report Details Education Gap in Exams
Washington reports the civil service commission will brief the President on six months of exams. About 3000 examined, over 600 appointments made in post offices and departments, with college graduates lagging behind common school entrants on both numbers and standing. Examinations span 26 states. some states not yet tested. Committees defend law, insist on pro rata appointments and adherence to classifications. The piece also covers issues around postal telegraphy influence and pressures on appointments, with future hearings noted.
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Washington
Civil Service Semmission
Congress
Civil Service Board
Colege
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Florida
Kansas
New Hampshire
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Cmmission
Congressmep
Rsans
Olne
Getti Ga Price i
United States
Swindles by Marshall in Justice Department probe
The House committee heard special examiner E B Weigand recount a sworn report on United States Marshal Robert M Douglass of North Carolina. It charged irritability incompetence and profit seeking via excessive fees, noting a deputy brother in law as unfit and criticizing accounting practices. Douglass defended charges as lawful fees.
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Washington
E. B. Weigand
Department of Justice
House Committee
United States
Robert M. Douglass
North Carolina
Douglass
James Dick
Marshal Douglass
Hubbard's Arguments The Western Union Monopoly Dangers People
Senatorial hearing details Gardner Hubbard advocates postal telegraph, alleging Western Union monopoly harms public interests. He cites rate controls, stock deals, and consolidation with rivals, arguing government operation could cut costs and curb abuses while noting stockholders would bear losses.
Ferry Shipping Bill Advances in Senate Committee
In Washington on February 7 the Senate commerce committee agreed to report Mr. Ferry’s shipping bill as a substitute for all merchant marine bills. It allows American vessels to hire foreign officers under certain conditions and abolishes consular fee requirements. A 90 percent drawback on foreign material used in vessels built partly with foreign material is provided, and foreign produced supplies for vessels in foreign trade may be withdrawn from bonded warehouses duty free. It also repeals the postmaster general’s power to detain a foreign build on a U.S. mail voyage for two cents postage.
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United States Mail
Lowell Bankruptcy Bill Move In House Committee
Washington February 9 The House judiciary subcommittee on bankruptcy will begin Monday the consideration of several bankruptcy bills. The Morse bill is expected to be recommended to the full committee and reported to the House within ten days. It mirrors the Hoar Senate Lowell bill and may include Senate amendments reflecting National Bankruptcy convention suggestions. Prospects for passage this session are considered very good.
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Washington
House
Judiciary
Morse
Senate
Hoar
Reagan Bill Too Radical Provokes Commerce Panel Pushback
Washington February 9 The Interstate Commerce bill advocated by Reagan will not get a favorable report from the commerce committee. The Adams commission bill with amendments will be reprised by the majority. Committee members favor some legislation but fear Reagan’s plan is too radical as a preliminary measure. Eight members oppose the Reagan bill.
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Washington
Commerce Committee
Adams Commission
Massachusetts
The Next Governor Already Selected and Vermont Rumbles
Vermont politics move as Frederick Billings withdraws after railroad opposition. George Nichols, long-time secretary of state and Republican power, competes with Lieutenant Governor Samuel Pingree for governor roles. Other names include Governor Barstow and Justus Dartt with Democratic hopes centering on Bradley B. Smalley. Senator Morrill’s Senate seat remains contested as John W. Stewart and Judge Poland eyed in Congress.
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Rutland
Vermont
Frederick Billings
Woonstock
Northern Pacific
Ovorward
George Nichols
Northfieldy
Billings
Nichols
Central Vermont Railroad Company
Sinitu
United States
Edmunds
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Leutenant
Samuel Kk, Pingree
Hartford
Pingree
Dartmont
Wey
Gentteman
Sone
P Pers
John L. Barstow
Barstow
Justus Dartt
Bradley B. Smalley
Burlington
Democratic National Committee
John W. Stewart
Judge Poland
Jucope
Poland
Openeois
Morrid
Morsili
Congress
House
Storrill
Polliug
Galnen
Dustine Off the Blue Laws for Douglass Washington Special
Brooklyn Eagle reports a controversy over Frederick Douglass's marriage to a white woman and an old statute that once punished such unions with a fine of 5000 pounds of tobacco, noting the law is about 160 years old.
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Douglass Washington
Brooklyn Eagle
Fred Douglass
Fall River Mills Shut as Weavers Strike Widens
The first week of the Fall River strike closes with thirteen mills shut down. Of ten mills initially affected, Border City and Sagamore No 1 operate partially, while many mills remain idle. About 7000 workers lose jobs, with wage losses exceeding $25,000 and reductions in cloth production. The print cloth market shows firm pricing at 85.5 cents for 64x64 goods, and total weekly production, sales, and deliveries are detailed. The outlook remains gloomy as leaders await further developments.
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Fall River
Border City
Sagamore
Sagamore No. 1
She Chace
Slades
Pocasset
Bourne
Barhaby
Poe Isset
Union
Barnaby Glogham
Busness
Compromise Offered at King Philip Mill Over Wages
The King Philip mill offers a one third wage rebate and spinners request fortnightly payments. The overseer accepts and pledges to help, ending negotiations amicably. This mill saw Treasurer EB Kilburn cut salary from 7000 to 8000 by his own request, and the mill is not in the Board of Trade.
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King Philip
EB. C. Kilburn
le Mill
Board of Trade
Weavers Meet to Solidify Union Amid Tensions
Fact River February 9 The crowded Carrollton Hall meeting heard weavers argue over funding with the Spinners Union, urging shared contributions while warning of potential fallout. Outsiders caused confusion as debate split on voting rights and membership. The group planned a Monday return to Spinners Hall and hoped for broader support despite fears of failure.
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Weavers
Fact River
Carrollton Hall
Spinners’ Union
Howard
Weavers’ Union
King Philip mill weavers strike in Fall River
Weavers at the King Philip mill walked out after starting work and formed a six member committee to seek redress from Treasurer Kilburn. They pressed for 10 percent wage reduction refund, abatement of fines, and weekly pay. Kilburn offered 24 percent restoration for spinners and biweekly pay, but refused weekly pay and said fines fund needed quality. The group adjourned to 3 PM after debate.
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Fall River
King Philip Mill
Kilburn
Poverty and Suffering at Arctic Mills in Providence
In Providence on February 9, reports note the Arctic mills formerly run by the Spragues, including ex-governor William Sprague, have ceased operation after a sale at auction. Destitution followed as families lose their sole subsistence, theft of fowl wood and coal rises, and residents await new owners to restart mills.
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Arctic
Providence
Arctic Mills
Spragues
William Sprague
Trouble in Troy as unionists held on conspiracy charge
Fourteen alleged Moulders' Union members were held for grand jury action on conspiracy to insure the business of the Malleable Iron Works proprietors. The workers were arrested as part of a labor disturbance linked to the plant and its street obstruction with pig iron.
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Troy
Moulders
Miners to Meet in Pittsburg February 14
Mr. George Harris, president of the national executive board of the Miners' Association, calls a meeting of state organization presidents in Pittsburg on Thursday February 14 to discuss actions in miners interests. Representatives from Ohio Indiana Iowa Maryland and Illinois will attend.
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Pittsburg
George Harris
The
Miners’ Association
Oho
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Illinois
Lowell Mill Statistics Issue on Local Manufactures
The Lowell Vox Populi publishes No 47 of Annu Statistics of Manufactures in Lowell and Neighboring Towns detailing current industries. Capital invested in mills listed as 18.1 million. number of mills and other figures follow in the pamphlet.
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Lowell Mill
Lowell Vox Populi
Lowell
Doildings and Textile Outputs From the Era
The report lists production figures: about 170 doildings, 898 spindles, 250 looms, 24 446 female operatives in all branches and 18 204 male operatives, annual cotton output 287 276 000 yards of wool 9 370 000 yards of carpetings 8 848 000 yards shawls 120 000 yassot cloth and 266 668 633 pairs of hosiery. The manufactures consume 76 114 004 square yards of cotton 15 764 000 pounds of wool and 9 200 tons of iron.
Tragedy on Hot Springs Main Street Lands Several Shot
A morning shooting in Hot Springs Arkansas leaves Jack Flynn dead and Tom Flynn Frank Flynn and two others wounded. Doran and associates are named suspects as mob threats surge. Judge Wood may convene a Malvern court to handle the case amid intense public anger.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Dewek
Frank
Jack
William Figny- Scere
Flynns
Jack Flynn
Winchester
Tom Flynn
Frank Flynn
Frank Hall
Robert Hargreavy
J.h.craig
Doran
Flynn
Plynn
A. Doran
Pinlit Brothers
Howell
Citiizens
Quieting an insane man at asylum sparks inquest
In Union New York on February 8 the coroner heard testimony on injuries to Evan Hughes, an asylum patient. Attendants Weir and Brown faced conflicting statements about restraining Hughes with a chair and strikes to his face and abdomen. Dr Backus and Dr Gray weighed in on the injury and Hughes’s violent insanity. The special Assembly committee on lunatic asylums leads the inquiry.
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Brown
Backus
Hughes
Weir
Hee
Jasnine Bivarns
Dr. Gray
Stieme
Gray
Allentown Fire Tragedy Kills and Injures Factory Firemen
Fire at Crossman and Killenter furniture works in Allentown Pennsylvania leveled the factory as a steam explosion burst the building. Killed were William Lehr and several workers. many injured including Harry Kurtz and Peter Mayer. Rescue crews battled flames amid collapsed walls and darkness with others believed buried.
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Allentown
Penn
Crossman & Killenter
Harry K. Kurtz
Whilliam Lehr
Henry E. Lehr
Charles Miller
American Hose
David Clauss
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company
Cupite Horr
Kenneth Emanuel
Peter Mayer
Jeg
Charles Bohlinger
The
Liberty
Frank Saenger
Peter Beisel
Revere Hook and Ladder Company
Edward Martin
Breiman
Fire destroys Willow Street factory in Philadelphia blaze
The brick Phillips Electric Cable Manufacturing plant on Willow street above Twelfth burned today. Four firemen were seriously injured by falling timbers. Loss to building and contents, including four miles of ten wire copper cable ready for shipment to the United States Cable Company, put at 28 000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Willow Street
Phillips Electric Cable Manufacturing Company
United States Cable Company
Ex-Governor Talbot Resigns. Donnelly Elected Board Chair
At a special meeting of the Board of Health Lunacy and Charity ex-Governor Talbot resigned and Charles F. Donnelly was unanimously elected chairman. The board voted to place the outdoor poor under Wrightington, superintendent of the indoor poor, until new by-laws unify both departments. Wrightington immediately takes charge of the vacancy created by Dr Wheelwright’s resignation.
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Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Talbot
Charles F. Donnelly
Wrightington
Robinson
Wheelwright
Bowing to Four Jacks Card Trick by Senator Bowen
Senator Tom Bowen of Colorado reputed as the best poker player, famed for his poker face. He once held four jacks in play by secretly dropping a card and substituting his photograph, a stunt noted in Denver as a bold bluff.
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Tom Bowen
New York
Colorado
Denver
New Haven Servant Girl Steals Mistress Teeth
A servant girl in New Haven stole her mistress false teeth and told a policeman a string of garbled phrases. The officer briefly sought an interpreter, suspecting Hungarian, before realizing she was American and could talk freely once teeth were in.
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New Haven
Sheesh Cosh
Shollarsh
Wresh Ashdo
America
The Black Republic Riots and French Vessels at Port au Prince
The Chasseur's officers recount riots in Port au Prince during a Haitian crisis. President Salomon's forces, backed by a foreign ultimatum, quelled liberal revolts, while black mobs attacked whites and mulattoes. Casualties rose, fortune-telling executions followed, and French consular protection sparked tense incidents with Haiti's military leaders.
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New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Port-au-Prince Dure
Haiti
Salomon
Miragua
Papain
Iliom
Chasseur
Ex Confederate sharpshooter kills kidnapper near Savannah
Jacob Worthington of Madison Florida wakes to find two children, a team of horses, and six hundred dollars stolen. A laborer suspected, pursuit leads to Boston Georgia where the kidnapper passes. Ex Confederate sharpshooter Mr Oxendine shoots the desperado dead during a standoff. children and horses recovered, money missing.
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Savannah
Jacob Worthington
Madison
Fla
Worthington
Boston
Chattahooche
Ois
Oxendine
Finance and Commerce Boston and New York Markets Report
Boston and New York discounts show no change in money market, ample loanable funds and easy rates. Banks discount merchant paper at 6 to 6.5 percent with collateral loans around 2.5 to 5 percent. foreign exchange firm with rising rates, and a favorable bank statement. Prices on corn, cotton, cotton goods, and assorted staples span domestic bags, hides, lumber, naval stores, potatoes, poultry, and provisions with varied activity and notable bond and specie movements.
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Boston
New York
State Street
Dlowine House
Foreign Exchange
London
Thay
Lal Ver
Souther
Virginia
Wilmington
Florida
Palermé Orang Aye
Seer
Damave Bay Ha Feen Seling
Wiern Timothy
Swale Tay
Manila
Buffalo
Buenos Ayre Grande
Montevideo
Betfornia
Souerudry
Buenos
Cape
Guatemala
Ndia Rubser
Ane Para Cave
Rockland
Nosland
Dimension
Wituington
Khurbank
iLse
Koston Bays
Saiea
Umauc
Amencan Sumac
Gunpowader
Imperial
Hyson
Ours Bees
Cwankay
I Yepeou
BR Soncing
Dodge
Dupans
Ohio
Sauasivana
Michigan
Eomome
Choice Mastern
Haine Pa
Girwalpalea Eni
Market Quiet With Firm Prices On Securities
The market for these securities remains quiet but firm. Only notable change: the 8 per cents rose to 101 then softened to 10044 amid price swings. Closing bids versus last Saturday show declines in registered 44 per cents ex-interest and an advance in 8s with mixed quotes for various US bonds and curd-related listings.
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United States
Railroads rise in market listing with varied bids and names
A dense historical market snippet lists bids and names of railroad stocks and associated companies. It includes Eastern, Union Pacific, Mexican ventures, Nash and other regional lines, with percentages indicating stake levels and multiple city references such as Boston, Brookline, and Nash. The fragmentary OCR preserves a snapshot of investors and rail interests amid a broader transportation sector listing.
Boston Markets Copper Corn Flour and Freight Prices
Commercial matters from Boston Markets show copper sales at 21q 22e per lb for sheathing copper and other brands around 14ap 4e per lb. Yellow metal 20e. Corn prices steady with mixed steamer rates. crans and dried apples vary by grade. Flour steady with wide range by grade. beef, mutton, and veal prices listed. Freight rates to Melbourne Sydney and London noted. coal freight from several ports detailed.
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Orriere
Boston
Groue
Alex
New York
St Domingo
Ma Woo
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
St Louis
Illinoia
Floss
Oho
Michiga
Worcester County
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Brisbane
Goida
New Zealand
Liverpool
Los
London
Glasgow
Baltimore
Pilladelpha
Biaton
Malaga Kaisius
Loose Muscatel
London Agers
Valencias
Sultanas
Tvy
Smyrne
Citron
Turkey
Grain and energy futures drift amid dull market action
Wheat oats and corn futures drifted higher on light demand while export trade remained quiet. No. 2 red wheat February price rose to 61.07 with mixed results across oats rye barley and corn. cotton and petroleum markets showed slim moves as the market absorbed foreign cues and crop movement.
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Chicago
Barly
Yoo
Tayeey Gales
Dou Santos
Java
Japan
Live Stock Markets in Brighton and Watertown Week Summary
Arrivals of livestock for the week ending February 8 show Western cattle 100, Eastern 226, Northern 23, total 1,658 head. sheep and lambs 4,900 western and 2,044 northern plus eastern totals. swine 14,855, veal 291, horses 231. Beef cattle price per 100 lbs live weight ranges follow grade listings. Hides and tallow prices listed for Bright and country hides and calfskins.
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Brighton
Watertown
Ile
Sheevik's
Dodoh’vy
Lamoskins
Gloucester Fish Market Report Neatens Demand and Prices
Special Gloucester market update shows improved demand continuing with higher receipts of codfish halibut and frozen herrings for the week. Fresh fish prices mostly steady or lower amid wet supply while salt fish remains steady but firm with varied prices across grades.
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Gloucester
Haibat
Herrieg
Geor
Grand and Western Bank
Georges
Nova Scotia
Labrador
Rome
Bath
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Sivex
Europe
Western Union
Impany
Associated Press
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Ackey
Postal Company
Marshall
Hubbard
Gardner Hubbard
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Western Union Company
Atlantic and Pacific Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Bankers & Merchants
Postal
Garrett
American Union
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Garret
Rite
Baltimore & Ohio Mnes
Mr. Hubbard
Huboard
Inter Barman
Petervise
Morrilla
DABOK
bBoth
Evan Hughes
Flameg
Covernor Talbot
Mr. Wrightington
Cnorratown Herald
Black Republic
Port-au-Prince
Courrejolles
Courrejolies
Peropeene
Himselo
Kerthuel
Begro
Estillingy
Sam
Keribael
de Lassarede
Theovernment
Exfinytion
Geneal
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Ft E
Evans & Doane
Hailroada
Kia
Roston
Brookiine
North'n
Light Old Colony
BON DB
Sya
TSF
Tata
Kutlandoret
Ata Sfinllesy
Ruthiodo
laFalle
Bor
Boe & Lowell
Bord Maine
Mirorllan Roub
Clery
PulPaiOer
Boston Markets
NEW York Markets
Brighton and Watertown
Gloucester Fish Market
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Waite
Clawele
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