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On the recordJanuary 1, 1897
Such vacancy may, subject to the approval of the Commission, be filled by appointment without examination and certification for such part of three months as will enable the Commission to provide eligibles.
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Orestes Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order—Amendment of Civil Service Rules

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