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Domestic News September 5, 1918

Perth Amboy Evening News

Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey

What is this article about?

Former Mayor Rufus O. Walling of Keyport was notified on Tuesday, September 5, that his nomination as postmaster had been sent to the Senate, following his top score on the eligibility exam; H. W. Birkbeck has been acting postmaster since George E. Langan's death.

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KEYPORT POSTMASTER

Former Mayor Rufus O. Walling Notified of His Appointment.

By Special Correspondent.

KEYPORT, Sept. 5—Former Mayor Rufus O. Walling was advised on Tuesday that his nomination as postmaster of the borough had been sent to the senate. Since the death of George E. Langan, H. W. Birkbeck has been the acting postmaster. Mr. Walling received word several months ago that his name headed the list of eligibles, having passed the highest examination held for the position. It is now expected that he will soon receive the appointment.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Postmaster Appointment Keyport Rufus Walling Senate Nomination Eligibility Exam

What entities or persons were involved?

Rufus O. Walling George E. Langan H. W. Birkbeck

Where did it happen?

Keyport

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Keyport

Event Date

Sept. 5 (Tuesday)

Key Persons

Rufus O. Walling George E. Langan H. W. Birkbeck

Outcome

nomination sent to the senate; expected to receive appointment soon; acting postmaster h. w. birkbeck since death of george e. langan.

Event Details

Former Mayor Rufus O. Walling was advised on Tuesday that his nomination as postmaster of the borough had been sent to the senate. He had received word several months ago that his name headed the list of eligibles after passing the highest examination for the position.

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