The Administration Reform Moves in Second Week
Washington March 15 The President is pleased with two weeks of his administration and plans to slow down on vacancies. He has studied Democratic leadership and aims to appoint with intelligence, resisting hasty changes. Officials report retrenchment efforts underway in White House and Treasury, with cuts to clerks and nonessential expenses.
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R. Cleveland
White House
Washington
Treasury Department
Manning
Higgins
Kunt
Treasury
Henry Walker
Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
Jim Esterbrook
Representative Lovering
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Civil Service Breform the Presidents Nominations
Washington March 13 A President’s message brings army officers promoted to fill vacancies from Inspector General Sackett’s death. No foreign missions or bureau heads changed. Tomorrow likely another nomination for internal revenue. Civil service reform gains mixed reception among Democrats as officials face possible removals in a broad shakeup.
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Senate
Pruden
United States
Secretary of the
Sackett
Lamont
Miller
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
Land Office
Patents
Indian Affairs
Customs and
New England Offices in Latest Federal Appointments
Washington rumors focus on Boston collector post with Peter Butler favored by business leaders. Leverett Saltonstall mentioned. Manning could push Butler’s nomination amid broad petition backing a business administration. Naval office chatter centers on Walker Moore and Lewis, with New Hampshire hope for a senior choice.
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New England
Boston
Leverett Saltonstall
Judge Endicott
Saltonstall
Peter Butler
Gains
Manning
Avor
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Custom House
Naval Office
Henry Walker
Moore
Boston Post
Mr. Lewis
Framingham
New Hampshire
District political maneuvering over federal appointments in New England
The piece outlines expected appointments in New Hampshire and Massachusetts reflecting Democratic and Republican maneuvers. It highlights E. F. Pillsbury as a likely collector, F. J. Pratt as a nominee for western district revenue, and notes potential district attorney candidates in Boston. It also mentions a pension office vacancy, Lovering's stance on a special election, and Col J W Coveney as United States marshal with General Banks likely to remain.
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Custom House
Massachusetts
Newyo
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Maing
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Tinker
F.J. Pratt
Greenfield
Collins
Reuben Noble
Boston
Charles P. Thompson
Gloucester
George Wearns
Chicopee
Godfrey Morse
J. W. Coveney
Cambridge
General Banks
Washington
Likely New England Auditor Pick Promised in Treasury
Washington March 13 It is generally conceded that one of the six treasury auditors will be chosen from New England. Hon Wel of Maine is touted as a top choice for the post, with Cromwell praised for his prior chief clerk work under Secretary Fessenden.
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Resignations of First Class Foreign Missions Reported
The Foreign Missions of the United States and candidates for them are discussed in Washington as resignations of all first class missions arrive before Cleveland's inauguration. Secretary Bayard has not yet decided on appointments, and a cabinet meeting is expected to propose filling some missions. There are thirty-two U.S. representatives abroad, with current legation heads named for Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, and Central American States.
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Kentucky
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New York
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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Mexico
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Central America
Consular Appointments Discussed in Washington Circles
A long list of named figures and possible postings shows 1058 consulate agencies and twelve clerks. Salaries vary and many agents lack sufficient income. promotions under civil service rules are noted as possible. Contenders include Thurman for English mission and Pendleton for France with Hopkins allies upbeat about Italian post.
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Taft
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Mexico
Jerusalem Pork Joke Shows Missouri Office Seeker Waiting
Washington report from the Boston Traveller recounts 231 Missourians marching to the White House under Senator West in search of offices. Newman, a noted but illiterate figure, hopes for a foreign mission and is told by a confidant the president offers him the post of inspector of pork at Jerusalem rather than a higher seat. The man remains unaware the tale is a joke and lingers for news of a nomination.
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Italy
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Tammany’s Endorsement for Cleveland and Reform Unity
The Tammany Hall general committee, led by Morgan J. O’Brien, adopts resolutions pledging unwavering support for President Cleveland and urging harmony among Democratic groups nationwide. Dr. Burk Cochran lauds Cleveland’s inaugural address as a political masterpiece and confirms Tammany’s backing from nomination through his election and into his administration.
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George H. Forster
Ambrose A. Monell
Ul of
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Clevelan
Old Lady Burned In Boston Highlands Home
Mrs Phebe Daniels aged 90 living at 32 Adams Place Boston Highlands died after her clothing caught fire from a gas jet near her chair. Mrs Lord who brought supper found the apartment filled with smoke and the victim on the floor burned, with medical examiner Draper ordering removal of the body.
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Phebe Daniels
Adams Place
Boston Highlands
Willian Lord
Draper
Waterman
Spirit Returns to Portland Woman's Dead Friend
Portland March 10 A dramatic spiritualist account follows the death of Mrs Fossett as a living friend reports the deceased sat up in the coffin and spoke of heaven. The voice faded, and the spirit departed, leaving believers to claim a genuine contact while skeptics doubt the vision.
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PortLand
Mrs. Fossett
Heaven
National Commercial Convention Planned for Atlanta in May
Atlanta officials announce a national convention to be held May 19 20 and 21 in the city. The event expects broad attendance from businessmen nationwide to discuss bankruptcy finance and trade topics.
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Employment offered at home by Globe Mfg Co Beston Mass
Advert begins with a call for lasses or gentlemen to take pleasant work at their own homes. Work sent by mail with no canvassing. Earnings stated as 2 to 5 a day, distance no object. Reply via stamp addressed box 5844, Globe Mfg Co, Beston, Mass.
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Mull Wyly
Kellable Mau’t'y Co
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Oklahoma Question Dominates Cabinet Deliberations
Cabinet debates focus on Oklahoma settlement rules and defense of the territory against intruders. Looming disputes over Barrios and Nicaragua treaty ratification draw attention as Mexico signals opposition and ships move toward Central America.
Disastrous Peach Orchard Work Across the Mid Atlantic
The article notes peach crops are likely limited this season in New Jersey and Hudson River regions due to cold weather, while Delaware and Maryland may fare better with uninjured buds. It predicts a potentially large Peninsula crop and says the West remains a strong buyer, with the Peninsula Fruit Exchange guiding sales.
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Louisiana
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Middle States
United States
Arabia
Persia
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Hudson River
New Jersey
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Imany
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Ohio
Peninsula Fruit Exchange
Plan to Remove Difficulties From Swaim Court Martial
A Washington plan to resolve issues from the Swaim court martial proposes remitting the portion of the sentence that suspends General Swaim and placing him on the retired list so the judge advocate general’s office can be filled. Horatio King Jr. of Brooklyn is tipped as a likely nominee. Also mentions a remark on South American medicines and longevity cited from a Royal Society journal.
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