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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1892
Page
8
Housekeepers are warned about a group of women led by a male agent who tour the country claiming to test baking powders. The Royal Baking Powder Company states it has no relation to them, denounces the tests as a sham, and advises that anyone using the company name to gain access to homes should be treated as an imposter.
In United States Circuit Court on Feb 15 Judge Jaros presided in IN THE CIVIL COURTS. Hygienic Underwear Company sued S B Simons and Beach Manufacturing Company Hartford Conn as nominally selling agents for alleged sun trade mark infringement. The court finds no infringement. W T Preble Jr of New York for complainant L Burdett for defendant.
Mecindoe and Streicher Mfg Cushing v Lynn Belt Line Co petition for dissolution Varum v Whitney National Market Bank of Kenney v Everson Brighton v Hollis Liartlett v Laffrey Weibrecht v Weibrecht
February sessions record from Sherman J. notes cases in contract and tort. Foster Morse vs W J Kelley verdict for defendant on land commission claim. Other entries include 3820 White v Mackenzie promissory note trial. various ordered cases, trials, and decisions through multiple sessions detailing actions of contract, damages, dockage, and personal injury claims with names of plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel where readable.
In an injury case plaintiffs allege defendants controlled derricks and that four workers were hurt through plaintiffs negligence, seeking recovery under an employer liability framework. Defendants argue no valid relationship makes plaintiffs liable. court reserves decision.
Suffolk Massachusetts probate records from February 15 list approved wills for John E. Robinson William W Brooks Emeline H Williard Susan E McKechnie John Rule Michael Mulhern John P Turple Leo P Boland Edith Appleton Claudine M Jones and administrations granted for Ann Maria Campbell Mary Fitzgerald Albert Randall Mary O Neil William J Woodworth William Eaton Cordelian J Fuller Joseph E Thayer Emily Fairfield Mary Rogers Henry M Livermore Samuel T Holmes Charles Swift Susan T Phillins Evra Welch Nellie Wilder Emily G Kelley Mary Lovett Mary Cahill Mattie A Mowry Briget Butler Nancy H Rogers John Witherbee Sarah G Witherbee and George T Brabrook.
Middlesex sessions court February 15 notes two tied suits. George W. Chipman and others seek recovery of 117 shares of Wainwright Manufacturing stock allegedly conveyed to Arthur D. McLellan in fraud of insolvent laws. Trials join. W B French defends plaintiffs. Hoar and McClellan defend.
Reminder that Wednesday is the last day of Paine's Furniture Co. clearance sale at 48 Canal street ware rooms. The sale offers half price and, in some cases, a fourth or fifth of value, described as the most remarkable clearance in the city’s furniture trade history.
A local feud between the Montagues and Capulets centers on smoke from bituminous coal at the Ames and Sears buildings. The Montagues rivaled the Capulets with fires that blackened the Capulets fortress, while the Capulets demanded ending the nuisance. After negotiations and an offer to pay the coal difference, peace has reigned and no smoke issues from the Sears building.
The House failed to reconsider the engrossment of a free legislative passes bill by 89 to 57. Petitions for tenement garment labeling and street railway incorporation were admitted. In the Senate a joint resolution on improved car couplers and brakes was amended to include two Senators and three Representatives. The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches gained real estate, and party leaders discussed peacemaker candidates involving Alonzo Evans and Jeffs amid doubt about Howe’s election prospects.
The Young Men's Democratic club of Massachusetts elected twenty-five new members yesterday. President Collison presided. Vice-President H. W. Swift resigned as harbor and land commissioner, Col. William N. Osgood of Charlestown was chosen to fill the vacancy. An amendment to the constitution was adopted authorizing a rotating nominating committee each September and, if requested by three percent of members, an Australian plan election with at least three hours of polling.
Dr. Albert Shaw delivered the sixth lecture in the Channing Hall course on social problems. He argued cities should control their own institutions without state responsibility, urging local powers to extend municipal authority and independence.
Advertisement notes that through tickets and drawing room car seats for the Colonial Express day train from Boston to Washington may be secured by L. H. Palmer, agent Old Colony railroad, at 3 Old State House. A box of Bercuan's Pills priced at a guinea is offered.
An OCR fragment lists whiskey offerings with prices and odd spellings. It mentions four year old whiskey at three dollars per gallon, Blanchard and Fak Bar, and garbled entries including 14 to 7 and 83 Faneuil Haiem, suggesting a damaged ad page with pricing and venue references.
Antique furniture sale offers complete sets of Ash, Oak and Maple in superior finish at weekly prices. Includes sideboards wardrobes chests beds and cabinets with many pieces discounted from regular selling prices. See reductions on carpets tapestries and woollen fabrics as part of the sale.
Readers submit candle burn time estimates with dozens of names and hours, from Brockton to Cambridge, as a contest with timekeepers present. Coupons credit back numbers vary. early submissions offer better chances in a lively exchange from Feb 15 1892.
A six foot beeswax candle will be lit at noon on March 1 with a committee watching. Readers are invited to guess its burn time, with Governor Russell estimating 700 hours and Mayor Matthews 600 hours. The three closest estimates win a free Chicago World's Fair trip.
A list itemizing household textiles including feathers sheets pillow cases blankets comforters white spreads pillows and mat tresses appearing in a catalog entry or sale notice.
English Biden dinner sets and decorated tea sets offered at low prices. Large stock with tasteful smiles on value and appeal to shoppers.
Steamers listed as arrived or sailing with origins and dates. Obdam from Rotterdam Servia from Liverpool Suevia from Hamburg Ems from New York Werra from Genoa for New York Georgian from Bosporus France from New York Cephalonía from Boston for Liverpool Oregon from Liverpool for Portland with dates Feb 12 to Feb 15.
Yesterday morning a West End electric car broke down at the corner of Washington and Northampton streets. Passengers had to pick their way through snow and slush to Shawmut avenue to catch another car. At Common street a further blockade forced riders to walk to downtown. Some patrons who paid ten cents complained aloud.
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