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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1891

Page

8

Butler Vows Vengeance At Johnson Case Court

General B F Butler was forcibly removed from U S District Court after arguing a motion in arrest of judgment in the Clarietta E B Johnson perjury case. Judge Carpenter ordered removal for disorderly conduct. Johnson was later sentenced to $10 fine and six months in jail.

B. F. Butler United States District Court Carpenter Clarietta EB. Johnson General Butler Allen Johnson Alien Webster Judge Carpenter Butler Law Library United States Mr. Allen Marshal Marshaherty Marshal Doherty Ashburton Place Circuit District Courts Peck St. Louis United States Senate

New Programme At Harvard Plans Day Long Recitations

Harvard faculty approved a revised daily schedule to add two new study groups. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and run to 1 p.m., lunch is half an hour, then from 1 30 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. A Saturday 1 30 to 2 30 p.m. session is added to fit two full groups. Athletic events at 4 p.m. remain allowed. The plan passed by a large majority.

Harvard

Local News Briefs From Boston Mercies and Debts

A man thought to be I W Thatcher of Fairhaven collapsed from heart failure stepping off a Boston train and died at Police Station 1. Creditors of J Francis Hayward rubber dealer met at 160 Congress street. liabilities exceed assets, value to be investigated by Gillette and Lower. Stepniak lecture prep at Chickering Hall features Higginson reminiscences. Howard Stockton elected director of Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company succeeding the late Samuel Cobb. S B Whitney presents on Church Music to the Choir Guild. Dr Albert Day lectures on Primary Elements of a Nation at Washingtonian Home chapel with Windsor Glee Club.

J. Francis Hayward Congress Street J. Lewis Gillette BL. L. M. Lower Stepniak Turgeneff Diocese of Massachusetts Church of the Advent William B. Frisbee Whitney Waltham Street Albert Day Windsor Glee Club

Private Theatricals in Brookline at Union Hall

The Brookline Comedy Club staged private theatricals last evening in Union Hall featuring The Marble Arch and Woodcock's Little Game. Casts included Charles Bacon as Jack Merewether Captain Mentham with Constance Cameron by Mrs Nathan H. Crocker and Marion Merewether by Miss C. L. Page, plus a second cast led by H W Fulier and Larkins with Mrs Crocker and Miss Page among the performers. The same programme is set to run again this evening.

Brookline Brookline Comedy Club Union Hall Mr. Woodcock A. H. Latham Christopher Larkins C M. Cabot Adolphus Swansdown E. H. Lincoln David Nathan H. Crocker Colonel Carver K. M. Page Woodcock Helen McKay Larkins M. H. Cummings

Barry in trousers stirs Boston audience at Park Theatre

A Boston Park Theatre crowd enjoyed opening night of A Night's Frolic with Miss Barry leading a strong cast. After the show, Conley captured flashlight scenes while Miss Barry quipped about being happy to be in trousers.

Park Theatre Boston Miss Barry Sopcones Conley

Missionary Conference Splits Over Roman Catholicism Debate

At the fifth annual missionary conference held at Boston University School of Theology scholars from Andover Theological Seminary and several divinity schools clashed after Professor Townsend denounced Roman Catholicism. Edwin B. Niver urged focus on missionary work, prompting a protest and demands for withdrawal of the Cambridge Episcopal Divinity School. Additional talks covered Japan’s social needs, the motives of foreign missions, and calls for unity under a shared kingdom of heaven.

Andover Theological Seminary Boston University School of Theology Cambridge Episcopal Divinity School Newton Theological Institution Townsend Edwin B. Niver Cambridge Newton Centre Somoyoshi Murai Andover Japan Herman Page Woodman Bradbury Newton W. H. Ryder Phillips Brooks Brooks India F. E. Ramsdell W. E. Huntington Lewis Morse E. H. Hughes

Somerville Hospital Fund Elects Officers and Forms Corporation

A Somerville meeting of hospital fund subscribers elected officers including President Charles G. Pope and Treasurer John F. Cole. Trustees were chosen for three two and one year terms across four wards. The committee reported bonding an acre on Spring Hill Crocker Tower property for a hospital site and the group adjourned, subject to the president's call.

Somerville Hospital Fund Bow Street Pope N. M. Durett Charles G. Pope Louis Lombard John F. Cole Thomas M. Durell H. C. White William Taylor R. E. Nickerson George W. Perkins George F. W. Downer L. W. Farmer Ward W. Carr J. H. Flitner J. O. Hayden S. H. Holland James F. Hathaway L. E. Merry Spring Hill Summer Street Highland Avenue Crocker Tower

Five Stowaways on Georgian Bring Unwelcome Passengers

The Georgian from Liverpool arrived with five stowaways found after leaving Queenstown. They hid under cattle tanks and later crawled out, ages 22 to 39. Captain Trant had them shovelling coal and reported to immigration. they are American cattlemen and allowed to land.

Liverpool Trant Queenstown

Statement of Robert T Almy & Co on voluntary assignment

Robert T Almy & Co announces to creditors that it cannot meet maturing obligations and has voluntarily assigned to George S Burton of Burton Mansfield & Pierce. A creditors meeting is set for Thursday April 23 at 2 pm at the Boston Merchants Association rooms to hear a full statement. Liabilities are about 110000 and assets are not known.

MR. Almy Robert T. Almy & Co Georges. Burton Burton, Mansfield & Pierce Boston Merchants’ Association Robert T. Army & Co Boston Suffolk Boston Lust Jos A. Willard Grouci R. Swasey Eng Alrue

Washington’s Narrow Escape and Monocacy Heroics

A reader lauds L. E. Chittenden’s Lincoln book and recounts the July 1864 Washington threat. General Wallace’s Monocacy defense delayed Early, aided Grant, and preserved the capital, influencing October elections and copperhead defections, including George B. Loring’s switch to the Republicans.

Lincoln L. E. Chittenden Register of the Treasury Washington Early Lee Chittenden Monocacy River Lew Wallace Silver Springs Asis Sixth Corps Grant Union Richmond Point Lockout Maryland Great Britain Monocacy Cesar Children of the Republic Wallace Fort Stevens New York Ohio Democratic Party Republican Party Massachusetts George B. Loring Honer F. W. Brrp

Cambridge Aldermen Uphold Liquor License Limit

At a Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting last evening a petition asked reconsideration of a prior decision limiting druggist liquor licenses to one in the city. Revs O. WN Beach and Father Mundy spoke against the action urging more licenses. The board voted strongly to maintain the limit.

Cambridge Aldermen Cambridge Board of Aldermen O. WN. Beach Father Mundy

Uniforms Chosen by Boston Letter Carriers Meeting

A special Boston Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association meeting at Franklin Hall selected samples for new summer uniforms. About fifty carriers attended with Vice President W J Hennessy presiding. Four manufacturers sent samples, numbered to avoid bias, as carriers chose from the set. A New Home Sewing Machine Company display at Tremont street featured a woman wearing attire made on a sewing machine and a cradle scene. Barnard's Water Bug Exterminator ad promotes a 60 cent price from Barnard & Co at Temple Place.

Boston Letter Carriers’ Mutual Benefit Association Franklin Hall Hanover Street W. J. Hennessy New Home Sewing Machine Company Tremont Street Barnard Barnard & Co Temple Place Boston

G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Pure Eye Bottled by Graves & Sons

Old whiskey age adds value yet remains hard to obtain. Graves & Sons now bottle G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Pure Eye themselves offering a trustworthy product. Druggists and grocers can supply, with careful corking to protect quality. Boston, Mass.

G. O. Taylor C. H. Graves & Sons Pure Eye E Graves & Sons Boston Mass

Mills Trial on Oleomargarine Packaging Held

United States district court resumed the Mills trial from Friday. Thomas A Mills of New Bedford is charged with violating the 1886 oleomargarine act by selling ten pounds of oleo to Mrs Bowman without proper new packaging. Defense counsel Q Irrell represents Mills.

United States Carpenter Thomas A. Mills New Bedford Bowman Lirrell

Supreme Judicial Court Actions Apr 21 Handles Will Undue Influence

The Supreme Judicial Court reviews a probate contest over Sarah M. Pillsbury's will from Roxbury died April 17, 1890. Jury finds no undue influence. will not sustained. Equity case reserves ruling on Marienbad pills copying and infringement claims. plaintiff physician Marienbad Reduction Pills sought injunction against Lacey and Hadner replica sales and branding.

Supreme Judicial Court J. OP George F. Dinsmore Francis E. Hurley. Breen Sarah M. Pillsbury Roxbury George IF Neilie K. Dinsmore D. C. Linscott John E. Hanly Equity Morrow J. Shindler Barney William W. Lacey Marienbad Austria Europe Richard Hadner New York Lacey Hadner Boston Plaintiff Marienbad Reduction Pill Company Wal Musta Ag M

Breach of contract cases and tort actions before Superior Court

The first session on April 21 lists cases including Mary M. Adams v Swan over a May 1890 house conveyance and $130,206 verdict for the plaintiff, with defendants claiming overvaluation. Henry A Baker v Williams Houghton et al alleges ice-coated factory stairs caused a left shoulder dislocation and lasting incapacity. multiple other dockets are noted, with proceedings ongoing and several entries listed in order.

Superior Court Barker Mary M. Adams Thomas F. Swan Waverly Street Warren Columbus Avenue F. W. Adams R. W. Light Henry A. Baker Williams Houghton Et al Houghton, Coolidge & Co Brockton S. J. Elder John Lowell, Jr H. Smith Gibson Kimball Seavy Hawkins Wise Payette Meyer Cummis Howe Snowkey Harris Perkins Col. F. B. Co Smith Gilman Glidden Fisher Mulvey Russell Same Lombard Sartwell King Herz Lovell Gerry Young Crosby Hall Kryan MacLelland Bono Thomas Foy West End Railroad Shawmut Avenue Angeles Street John D. Long J. F. Wheeler M. F. Dickinson, Jr G. D. Braman

Legal Notices and Case Listings

Case index shows multiple names including Stone Chas H and Weiss Ken v My Sees Mary KE V BAG Morr Adeline E, Anthony Frank P v Flora A, and Walker Gee EB Mary A. The fragment lists docket numbers 688, 542, 547, and 553 with party pairings and entities. no outcomes or dates provided.

Stone Chas. H Visanalda Weiss Ken V. My Mary KE Adeline E Anthony Frank P Flora A Walker Gee Mary A

Insolvency Court Adjourned Sessions and Probate Filings

Insolvency courts in Essex County Salem adjourned with wire meetings for J P Randall Son on G Nutten and a second in the Edward H Brown case. First meetings set for Ernest H Averill with assignee Benjamin N Johnson and J F Lavery with assignee F Henry Ramsdell. Probate court Middlesex Is April 21 saw wills for Hiram F Pearl Cyrus Ham Jeremiah D O Connor and others. administrations granted to Grace H Crawley Sumner Richardson John A Whipple Horatio C Marshall Ellen A Marshall Alfred 5 Saunders and more.

Essex Ss Salem J. P. Randall & Son G. Nutten Edward H. Brown Ernest H. Averill Benjamin N. Johnson J. F. Lavery F. Henry Ramsdell Hersey & Linus Middlesex Hiram F. Pearl Chelmsford Hiram Clark Bedford Cyrus Ham Billerica Alvin Marshall Tewksbury Jeremiah D. O'Connor Marlboro Anith G. Parker Lowell Eliza Gmih Waltham William A. Greenwood Altham Ellen Devlin Richard Gardner Dracut Joseph 5. Farmer Grace H. Crawley Newton William Beattie Malden Sumner Richardson Winchester Alfred Gilman Phebe E. Case Somerville John A. Whipple Cambridge Horatio C. Marshall Ellen A. Marshall Alfred 5

Superior Court Tort Actions in Cambridge and Melrose

Middlesex jurists report April 21 decisions including verdicts in two personal injury and slander actions. Stephen Howard versus Hood ended in defense verdict. Eunice D Kinney versus Jennie J Whitmore sets jury for Wednesday after plaintiff’s claim of $10,000. Many case references follow, listing various unrelated suits and defendants in Watertown Melrose and nearby towns.

Superior Court Middlesex Cambridge Hammonpd Stephen Howard Charles J. Hood P. J. Hoar F. T. Greenhalge Eunice D. Kinney Jennie J. Whitmore F. M. Davis Thomas Weston Brown Inhts Kelley Giddings Melrose Marriman Barker Madden Kelly Whalen Watertown Et al Saxton Murphy Fox James Whiting Melrose McLaughlin Jane Couch Mel Donald Ve Snow Hosmer Jurn

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