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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1888

Page

8

Court dismisses tile decoration patent suits as lacking invention

United States Circuit Court views two patents 336242 and 336243 for tile decoration as not involving invention given prior art. Complainant John G. Low loses. suits Barstow Stove Company and Magee Furnace Company dismissed. Lawyer credits: W Clarke for plaintiff, David A Burr for defendants.

United States Circuit Court John G. Low Barstow Stove Company Same Magee Furnace Company W. Clarke David A. Burr New York

Voters' Directory Brief of mayoral candidates today

The records of the candidates for Mayor to be voted for today, Hugh O'Brien, the present incumbent, and Thomas N. Hart, the ex alderman, are familiar to the public and do not call for special review on the morning of election. Brief sketches of all the other candidates to be voted for today, so far as known up to last night, are given below.

Hugh O’brien Thomas N. Hart

District by district slate outlines bids for council seats

The article lists candidates across twenty five wards for the district council race. It profiles incumbents and newcomers from both parties, noting occupations and prior public service. It also highlights districts with strong candidate records and potential party balance shifts.

Local Ward Elections Highlight Dueling Candidate Histories

The article reviews candidates in ninth to twelfth districts, noting party ties and prior offices. It details Joan C. Snorr, P. James Maguire, Duartes B. Woollrey, Jushin P. Conners, William G. Rexp, Homer Rogers, Joan H. Lex, and Cris Eppy, their careers, and perceived suitability for alderman through past service and party endorsements.

Dorr and Hogan Lead Local Aldermanic Race

Joan P. Dorr, the Democratic candidate, has served six years on the board and two years as chairman, first elected in 1882 after defeating Newton Talbot. Irish native, long resident, formerly in boot and shoe business, lives at 874 Dudley Street. Joan J. Hogan, Republican on Citizens' ticket, is a salesman at a large safe house on Sudbury Street, recently moved from 301 Bunker Hill Street Charlestown to Ward 18, with a record of political independence and opposition to local party managers.

Jesus M. Gove Republican City Committee Wiliam Wooriey Common Council East Boston Ferries Woolley Paul J. Donarry Charlestown Citizens’ Movement Hart Benjamin F. Stacey Samazl Kelly Kelly Curver G. Fernaco Boston & Providence Railroad Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Folsom Charles H. Allen Jesse Gove Bernard M. War Dem Rice Grammer Bay State Clothing House Washington Street Hanover Joan P. Dorr Newton Talbot Ireland Dore Dudley Street Joan J. Hogan Citizens Sudbury Street Bunker Hill Street Doherty

School board candidate list cited in Saturday Post

The Post of Saturday December 8 published the complete list of school board candidates and their qualifications for service, with the reader referred to that issue for full details.

Special voting cars for Ward 11 voters on Boylston

Special cars will run on Boylston street today to assist Ward 11 fifth precinct voters starting at 7 30 a m from Hereford and Boylston. Transfer checks will connect riders with Dartmouth street cars at Copley square, which go directly to the Ap pleton street polling place.

Boylston Street Ward 11 Hereford and Boylston Streets Copley Square Appleton Street

Citizens' school ticket picks Mowry for vacancy

Mr. William A. Mowry, already on the Republican ticket and the Committee of One Hundred, has been selected to fill the vacancy after Mr. W. A. Gaston declined to run for the two-year Citizens' school term.

W. A. Gaston Citizens’ School William A. Mowry Mowry Committee of One Hundred

Bell Telephone Patent Amendment Filed in Court

Government counsel filed an amendment to the Bell Telephone bill in the Circuit Court alleging Daniel Crawbaugh of Eberly's Mill Penn was the first inventor of the telephone. It argues that the two Bell patents should be cancelled, raising whether lack of novelty suffices to cancel a patent in government suits, a point not settled by the latest Supreme Court opinion.

Circuit Court American Bell Telephone Company Daniel Crawbaugh Eberly’s Mill Penn Bell Supreme Court

Boston News Briefs Include Elections and Local Incidents

The Boston Woman’s Christian Temperance Union selected many poll workers for school committee races by the Committee of One Hundred and that of no-license. A billiards match at Frank Newton’s saw Eaton defeat Charles 200 to 64. A Sewall Day Cordage Works foreman was assaulted by a discharged worker, who fled. Isaac Simmons was arrested for obtaining clothing by false pretenses. A Brighton avenue collision injured James Carrigan and led to Spiers’ drunken arrest. Universalist Club December meeting at Hotel Brunswick hosted several ministers.

Boston Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Frank Newton’s Eaton Charles A. E. Sherman Sewall Day Cordage Works Roxbury Michael Durnan Durnan Boston Dugan Isaac Simmons Palmer A. P. Freed Summer Street James Spiers Boylston Street Brookline Brighton Avenue William Carrigan Commonwealth Avenue Carrigan Spiers Station 16

First Brigade Elects New Officers After Colonel Wellington’s Death

Officers of the First Brigade met on St James avenue and elected a new colonel by ballot to fill the vacancy from Colonel Austin C. Wellington. Nat Wales presided as Brigadier-General. Thomas R. Mathews became colonel, J F Jackson of Fall River was named lieutenant colonel, and W Kellett was chosen major.

St. James Avenue Austin C. Wellington Nat Wales Thomas R. Mathews J. F. Jackson Fall River W. Kellett

Murray to Speak on Continental Unity at Music Hall

Prominent Boston businessmen invite W H H Murray to present his new lecture on the Canadian question titled Continental Unity at Music Hall Thursday evening at 8 o clock. The address is free to the public and Murray is expected to share practical views after extensive study of the subject.

Boston W. H. H. Murray Music Hall Murray

Boston Wesleyan Club Dinner and Elections in Boston

About sixty gentlemen attended the Boston Wesleyan University Club dinner at the Revere House with Acting President J. M. Van Vieck and faculty members present. Officers were elected including President the Rev. Frederick Woods D D and secretary Wilbur E Rowell. Resolutions praised Acting President J M Van Vleck as he prepares to hand over to president-elect Bradford P Raymond at the start of the next college year.

Boston Wesleyan Club Boston Wesleyan University Club Revere House George L. Roberts J. M. van Vieck George Prentice E.T. Merrill W. F. Mallalieu W. F. Warren Boston University Pitman David H. Ela D.D van Vileck Mallalieu Warren W. I. Whitcher E. T. Merrill H. O. Marcy CG. N. Gallagher M. Davenport Frederick Woods George D. Sargent Smory J. Haynes Wilbur E. Rowell Edward H. Mansfield R. L. Green G. Holcombe Louis J.magee J. M. van Vleck Bradford P. Raymond

Fires in two streets cause listed stock damage

An alarm from Box 19 at 4 10 pm reported a blaze at 25 Charlestown Street home of Bernstein Electric Light Manufacturing Company caused by a spark dropping in naphtha with slight damage. Later at 9 pm a fire at 29 Avon Street home of D Cohn and Edward H Lotz damaged stock valued about $1000 and $260 respectively. building owned by C D Cook sustained about $100 damage. cause unknown.

Charlestown Street Bernstein Electric Light Manufacturing Company Avon Street D. Cohn Pocket Books Edward H. Lotz Cohn Lotz C. D. Cook

Marketmen's Club holds first regular meeting and plans banquet

The Marketmen's Club held its first regular meeting at Young's last evening with forty two new members elected. A twenty member committee was chosen to arrange a banquet on the second Monday in January where the annual meeting will be held. A large party of New York and New England railroad men registered at the Vendome with noted directors and several prominent guests also staying at nearby hotels.

New Marketmen’s Club Young's New York & New England Railroad Vendome J. A. Bostwick W. P. Shinn Thomas Rutter J. R. Rutter J. D. Probst G. F. Domenick H. L. Hotchkiss R. ©. Rathborn W. Ja. Starbuck J. L. Macaulay Henry Hentz Clement Gould New York J. L. Howard Hartford D. 5 Phone Waterbury Conn Steele Mackaye Parker House Pelham Curtis S Island George. Chaney Boston Divine Levi KK. Fuller Brattleboro William Bradford Fairhaven Young’s George 5. Krautz Krautz Burlington, Vt W. Hoyt Newpons Henry B. Renwick C. Pike Peabody The Tremont Brunswick Pe H. May Richmond Charles W.ide A. J. Rickoff F. H. Molten John G. Sinclair Orlando Fla Quincy Revere Akinson Pittsburg Penn M. Taylor Brooklyn David M. Smith J. Braun Bangor F. Conant Skowhegan Crawford

Tunnicutt Express Between Boston and New York Not a Fast Train

The Tunnicutt Express on the Shore Line between Boston and New York is described as not a fast train arriving well before sunrise. Passengers may use sleeping berths until daylight and enjoy most of the long winter night in bed.

Boston New York

Superior Court Session Report on Steamship Prussian Case

Dec 10 first session details injuries to steerage passengers from steamship Prussian due to alleged neglect in food and cleanliness. Mentions Judge Ham and New Hampshire units. lists cases, defendants, and procedures across multiple sessions with numerous civil actions including Cunard Steamship Company.

Superior Court Eric Ham C.J George H. Hood Boston Car Spring Company Isaac Adams, Jr Boston Davis Barnard Linehan George H. Ryther E. L Baker George Putnam Lhomes Russell

Probate Court Actions In Suffolk County Deeds And Wills

On December 10 in Suffolk County Probate Court Judge McKim approved the wills of several deceased individuals including Charles D. Weston Marian Jeffries George O Twiss Anna P Dodge James R Clark and John M Kelly Administrations were opened for estates of Lewis B Bailey Thomas Collins Elizabeth M P Fosbrooke Frederick Cabot Elizabeth Merry Caroline R Bird Mary J Spear William McLaughlin Susan E Marston Albert D Kilham Rosa Emerald or Amerald Charles H McElhenny Bridget Burns Martha Lee Goddard Charles P Otis Isabella A Campbell James Thevierge William Regan Eriager Lee Charles D Hadley and Sarah M Evans.

Suffolk County McKim Charles D. Weston Marian Jeffries George O. Twiss Anna P. Dodge James R. Clark John M. Kelly Lewis B. Bailey Thomas Collins Elizabeth M. P. Fosbrooke Frederick 5. Cabot Elizabeth Merry Caroline R. Bird Mary J. Spear William McLaughlin Susan E. Marston Alpert D. Kilham Rosa Amerald Emerald Charles H. McElhenny Bridget Burns Martha Lee. Goddard Charles P. Otis Isabella A. Campbell James Thevierge William Regan Eriager Lee Charles D. Hadley Sarah M. Evans

Superior Court Larceny and Assault Sentences in December Session

In Superior Court on December 10 Judge Aldrich presided. Verdicts and sentences included Conlon found not guilty on larceny, Meehan fined 16 dollars and costs for assault and battery, McQueen fined 50 dollars for assault and battery, Annie Russell sentenced to two years in a women’s prison for larceny, Fitzgerald to five years in State prison for robbery, O'Brien to thirteen months in the house of correction for larceny, Anderson to five years in State prison for breaking and entering, Coffey fifteen months in the house of correction for assault and battery, English one year in the house of correction for larceny, O’Hara to three years in State prison for breaking and entering, and Sarah E Howe bound over to appear on $3000 for obtaining money by false pretences.

Superior Criminal Court Aldrich J. Thomas Conlon Michael Meehan Patrick McQueen Annie Russell Michael Fitzgerald John O'Brien House of Correction Thomas Anderson James H. Coffey John English John O’hara Sarah E. Howe

Slander suit on public official speech amid town meeting debate.

The Sellars Collier case in Beverly Danvers involves a demurrer over remarks at Danvers town meeting about division questions. The court cites Reeves v Winn and discusses scandalum magnatum, noting the tone and public trust implications rather than pecuniary bias.

Sellars- Collier Perry Collier Beverly Reeves

McKean Receives Continuance in Embezzlement Case

In municipal court on December 10 Exy J James F McKean won a continuance for a hearing to December 14 on a charge of embezzling a $50 watch from Arthur Austin of 201 Washington street. The court declined jurisdiction in Francisco Leoio's case charged with stealing $60 from Felice Brizzio. Leono to furnish $400 bonds for the range of the case. The Me onard case, accused of stealing revolvers and opera glasses from William Read's Sons on Washington street, was continued to December 14. Jonas Dewar remained held at $200 until Wednesday on a charge of stealing $47 of pictures and clocks from Max Rosenthal at 203 Hanover street.

J. James F. McKean Arthur Austin Washington Street Francisco Leoio Felice Brizzio Leono William A. Meonard William Read Jonas Dewar Max Rosenthal Hanover Street

Elevator insurance expands in risk of building accidents

The Employers Liability Assurance Corporation of London offers coverage protecting building owners from damages claimed by employees for elevator accident injuries. Managers Endicott and Macomber introduced this plan in the United States two years ago, with early success in New York Boston and Chicago. In six months over sixty elevator accidents occurred, eighteen fatal, twenty two in Massachusetts, prompting landlords to consider policies to avoid costly lawsuits and trouble.

Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation of London Messrs. Endicott & Macomber United States New York Boston Chicago Massachusetts

Cambridge Electric Light Company Boosts Capital and Adds Boilers

At a special meeting the Cambridge Electric Light Company voted to raise capital stock from 100000 to 200000 dollars. The board also approved four new 125 horsepower boilers and a 500 horsepower condensing machine to expand capacity.

Cambridge Electric Light Company

Keeler's Furniture Brightens Christmas Shopping

A brisk holiday note from Keeler's at 81 Washington Street highlights clear price tagging on all furniture. The advert invites shoppers to avoid price ciphering and enjoy straightforward displays during Christmas season.

Keeler’s Washington Street

Carved Venetian Furniture Display At Paine’s

Crowds flock to Paine’s Furniture on Canal street to view an unprecedented display of carved Venetian pieces. Direct import from Venice selected by Mr. Paine from the Testolini Guggenheim and Gelsomini collections. Includes cabinets, hall stands, coffers, jewel caskets, card urns, chairs. Some pieces already sold. exhibition praised as unmatched in the country.

Pain Canal Street Venice Paine Inenice Testolini Guggenheim Gelsomini

Copb Bates Yerxa Flour Route Price Details

Copb Bates Yerxa lists Pra Ver flour as its favorite brand sold at 850 dollars per barrel. Express shipping costs 25 cents for orders outside the firm delivery limits.

Copb, Bates & Yerxa

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