Civil Service Law and the Pendleton Commission examined
Renewed interest centers on the Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1833 and the United States Civil Service Commission. The piece outlines the act’s purpose to curb political influence, the composition of the commission, and the eight rules guiding open competitive examinations and classifications for government offices. It notes the initial appointments by President Arthur and lists key commissioners Dorman Eaton John N Gregory and Leroy Thomann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Law
Geo. H. Pendleton
Congress
Commission
Senate
Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Arthur
Dorman B. Eaton
New York
John N. Gregory
Ilinois
Leroy D. Thomann
Ohio
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Law expands to classify major federal offices
A 19th century overview explains the Classified Departments and Classified Customs and Postal Services. It details port classifications with employee counts, salaries, and how many positions are filled by competitive examination. It notes totals across Washington, customs ports, and post offices, plus future extensions and examination rules.
Civil Service Provisions and Examining Boards Overview
The text outlines General guidelines for civil service applications including certificates of character health and capacity, age limits for various services, and special provisions. It lists examining boards across major cities and notes restrictions on habitual intoxication familial appointments and political recommendations in examinations. The summary cites the New York World as the source and frames the Civil Service law as a forthcoming administrative factor.
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Commission
Civil Service Act
New York
Boston
Washington
Baltimore
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Detroit
Albany
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Portland
Burlington
Vet
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Pittsburg
Rochester
Providence
Newark
Post-Office
Custom House
Civil Service Law
Treasury Department
Post-Office Department
Interior Department
United States
House of Representatives
New York World
Red sun halos spark renewed astronomical debate worldwide
Observers in England and the United States report a conspicuous red solar halo this autumn, challenging Krakatoa dust theories from 1883. Mr Backhouse notes a persistent corona around the sun since 1583, while Mr Archibald sightings from Mount Washington suggest the halo remains unusually prominent as sunrise glow fades.
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Krakatoa
Backhouse
England
E. Douglas Archibald
Mount Washington
New York Herald
Preservation Appeal for Heidelberg Castle in Europe
The Heidelberg Castle, Europe’s famed medieval ruin, faces destruction from a railway tunnel and blasting. The Schlossverein society seeks funds to save it with annual subscriptions from three marks, and Krauth Nashod Kuhne of New York is authorized to collect contributions from Americans.
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Heidelberg Castle
Europe
Schlossverein
New York Banking House
Krauth, Nashod & Ku
Prosecution Dismisses Libel Suit in Indiana Sentinel Case
James G. Buarde writes from Wasitixetox on December 16 to Marriam Miller and Ranm Corruecltors announcing the dismissal of his libel suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel. He cites biased Indiana politics and an unbiased jury as reasons. he will publish his statement instead.
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Blaine
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indiana
Wasitixetox
Marriam, Miller & Ranm
The
Sentinal
James G. Buarde
Manderson Pushes Nebraska Port and Army Bills
Senator Manderson proposes Omaha as a port of delivery for dutiable goods with support from the treasury and senate judiciary committee. He also seeks to sell abandoned military reservations after a survey, and to expand army staffing and promotions citing General Price's pension rise after a Kennesaw Mountain injury.
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Manderson
Omaha
Secretary of the Treasury
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Interior Department
House
Forts
McPherson
Hartsuff
Nebraska
W. Price
Kennesaw Mountain
Wheat and corn markets and crop reports across Kansas Illinois and Iowa
Chicago dispatch notes Fort Scott mills taking all wheat offered with little corn movement and poor Kansas corn quality at Parsons. Hog cholera rising in Nebraska and southeastern Kansas. Minnesota shipments of wheat remain liberal while Illinois Iowa show little corn movement. Wheat weak at open due to heavy receipts and expected further movement toward Duluth and Minneapolis. Corn opened near prior close, first sale at 36 percent then 30 percent.
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Chicago
Fort Scott
Kansas
Parsons
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Atso
First American Balloon Ascent In Philadelphia
The United States witnessed its first balloon ascent in Philadelphia on January 0, 1793. Mr Blanchard launched the craft before a large crowd that included General George Washington.
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United States
Philadelphia
Blanchard
Gen. Washington
Union Pacific Finances Report Shows Surplus and Debts
The Union Pacific president reports for the quarter ended September the first after a change in leadership. Net income reaches 87 157 000 with a 1 002 000 surplus after fixed charges and taxes and nine month surplus 1 502 000. Debts declined but floating debt rose in the quarter. land sales yield 405 000 for eleven months. A plan to set aside proceeds to extinguish Kansas Pacific bonds via a trust company is proposed for board action.
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Union Pacific Railway
Dillon
St. Joseph & Western Railroad
Met
Otite
Ooo
Shaver Eate
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Pstaynoneres
Adams
Kansas
Union Parish
Kansas Pacific Company
Freight Rate War Looms Over Midwest Rail Pools
Chicago reports warn that California Utah Colorado and Nebraska freight pools may end January 1 1885 if involved lines issue 30 days notice. Several roads plan withdrawal signaling a renewal of westbound rate wars and ongoing Nebraska cargo disputes. Arbitration percent outputs anger lines and threaten renewed conflict.
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Chicago
California
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Cittle
Tucker
Husbands Seekers as Leap Year Proposals Pour In
Washington dispatch reports incoming bachelor president receives eight to ten marriage proposals daily from hopeful women. A letter from Annapolis dated December appeals to Grover Cleveland with a playful leap year plea. Miss Lottie Stewart signs the note asking for consideration before New Year’s Eve.
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Washington
White House
Annapolis
Mis
Cleveland
Albany
Lottie Stewart
The Blaine Libel Suit in Federal Court
In Indianapolis John C. Shoe maker, president of the sentinel company, filed an affidavit asking a stay of proceedings until the plaintiff answers interrogatories attached to the amended discovery bill. The trial was set for December 23 and Judge Woods will likely rule on a stay of further proceedings.
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Blaine-Sentinel
Indianapolis
John C. Shoemaker
Sentinel Company
Woods
Archbishop Endorses Sunday Exposition for Labor Benefit
The Catholic archbishop of New Orleans approves keeping Sunday expositions open as a benefit day for laborers and mechanics, aligning with charitable aims and community welfare.
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New Orleans
Uses of the Potato Across Europe and Beyond
The potato serves diverse roles in France Germany and Poland from culinary staples to distillation of spirits. It supplies farina bread and sauces, furnishes cognac production, and yields ornamental items from pulp after removing farina. The water from processing acts as a strong wool scourer.
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France
England
Germany
Poland
Ory
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New York City
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D.C
Pendleton
Internal Revenue Service
Senator Manderson
America
Oman
Louis
Nathan
Ieee
Union Pacific Finances
Batchelor Cleveland
Stock Directory
Dennis M'Killip
Red Willow
Thornburg
Hayes County
Neb
J. M
the New U.s.celle Range Co. Limited
Untler
Rane
Republica
Postoffice
Max
Dumady County
Henry T. Church
Osborn
Red Willow Creek
Premiser County
Spring Creek Catile ¢ CO
Indianola
Neb. Range
Republican Valey
Dry Creek
Head of
Spring Creek
Chase County
J.D. Wersorn
McCook
Dercanbrack
Stokes & Troth
P.O
Carrico
George J. Frederick
McCook, Neb
J B. Mlsehve
Spring Canyon
Frenchman River
Lorillard
Joseph Allen
Red Wow Creek
No. L
Red Wilow Creek
Ludiangla
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