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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1889

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Career path of a 19th century patent office official

The subject was born in Newset and pursued mercantile work in New York City until 1871. He joined the War Department, resigned in 1881 to lead the assignment division at the patent office, became chief clerk in 1883, and served until July 1887 when he again resigned.

Old Newset New York City War Department Patent Office

Sophocles the Dramatist Lecture at Steinert Hall

The Rev. H Bernard Carpenter delivered the eleventh lecture in the series at Steinert Hall on Sophocles the Dramatist. He traced Sophocles from Colonas to his role in shaping tragedy, law as divine order, and the Greek shift from worship to secular drama.

H. Bernard Carpenter Steinert Hall Sophocles Arschylus God Homer

Professor Babcock's Case Ends Hearing on Butter Dealers Remonstrance

The committee on markets concluded the hearing on the remonstrance by thirty-six genuine butter dealers against confirming James M. Babcock as inspector of milk and vinegar. Gargan led the remonstrants while Babcock defended his record. The dispute cited health policy differences and perceived bias toward oleomargarine supporters. The hearing closed at six with the matter taken under advisement.

James M. Babcock Committee On Babcock Thomas J. Gargan Senator Palmer Hibbard Ir. Gargan Washington

AT THE HOTELS Dinners and notable arrivals fill repeated nights

The fourth annual dinner of the class of 84 at Youngs draws seventy five attendees with Jonathan Parker Bishop Fiske presiding and John Lawrence Mauran as toastmaster. Many notables visit Boston hotels, including Joseph P. Davis of Metropolitan Telephone in New York at the American House, General M. S. Hascall of Goshen and General Arthur Dixwell at the Brunswick, and editor C. J. Woodward of the Keene Sentinel. A long list of recent arrivals follows at Vendome, Brunswick, Thorndike, Tremont, Parker's, and other hosts, naming guests from Hartford to Sydney and beyond.

M.L T Young’s Jonathan Parker Bishop Fiske John Lawrence Mauran 8. B. Sargent Vendome Architects Electric Clubs Thorndike Joseph P. Davis Metropolitan Telephone Company New York W. Bell R. H. Lane & Co Toledo Freeman M. 8. Hascall Goshen Ind Revere C. J. Woodward The Keene Sentinel American

Theatrical Week Promises Variety at Boston Theatres

Boston theatergoers face an eventful week with Robert Elsmere at Hollis Street Theatre and a Glove of operas including Said Pasha at the Globe. The Park hosts A Brass Monkey while Grand Opera House presents Queens Evidence. Howard shows Monte Cristo burlesque and Josephs Sweetheart at the Museum garners praise for Miss Clarke.

Robert Elsmere Hollis Street Theatre Gillette Mrs. Ward E. H. Vanderfelt J.T. Sullivan W. A. Thompson A. Valentine Dorothy Derr Effie Shannon May Robson Mr. Vanderfelt Miss Dorr Boston Globe San Francisco Opera House Pasha New York Philadelphia Hoyt the Park Philip Shea Grand Opera House Howard the Leavitt Company Monte Cristo Miss Clarke Joseph Booby

In Boston Precincts Replace Ward Lines For Aldermanic Districts

The piece argues wards are obsolete and precinct voting lists and officials suffice. It explains redistricting by precincts, joining multiple precincts to elect councilmen and other officials, and cites 1887 approval of a 286-precinct division to yield 72 aldermen, replacing old ward-based districts.

Esssccis Supreme Court Boston Cambridge Milton Essex Middlesex Common Council Board of Aldermen Nless

Old Sleigh Club Plans Annual Dinner Despite Thin Snow

Members of The Old Sleigh Club met at the Lancer's armory last evening and voted to hold an annual dinner anyway. Officers will arrange details and summon members when everyone is ready.

Lancer

Man stabbed on Portland Street in Cambridge incident

Charles Naphen of Cambridge was walking on Portland street when a stranger asked for a drink. After a denial the man accused him of lying and lunged with a knife, cutting his wrist in a serious manner.

Portland Street Charles Naphen Cambridge Naphen

Physician warns on kidney disease and early cure option

William M. Roberts M D physician at Manchester infirmary and Lunatic Hospital and Owen's College professor notes that patient attention awakens months after advanced kidney disease. He advises Warner's Safe Cure before the malady becomes further advanced.

Wiluiamm Roperts Manchester Eng.) Infirmary Owen’s College Warner

Equalizing City Council Voter Representation Measured

A columnist urges the State House committee on cities to consider equalizing ward voter counts for city council seats. Wards carved in 1865 today show uneven registered voters from 1691 to 2231, while most wards elect three councilmen, highlighting growing inequity through 1895.

State House

Leer Dam Steamship Missing From Amsterdam Departure

New York report: the steamship Leer dam, sailing from Amsterdam March 19, has not arrived. Her sister ship Obdam, which left four days later, did reach New York today. It is believed Leer dam suffered machinery failure.

New York Leerdam Amsterdam Obdam

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