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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

6

Spectator Schedule at El Capitan Event Program

March program lists Sousa El Capitan Overture Don t Be Cross Potpourri of Popular Songs King Carnival selections Robin Hood DeKoven Waltzes and Beyer pieces. Shows events including 1 mile professional handicap and amateur run, 8 45 p m start for amateur handicap, fireworks and fireworks display.

el Capitan Co. Zeller Beyer Robin Hood DeKoven King Carnival Rosey

Stage Attractions Highlight Boston Theatres This Week

The Boston Theatre features periscope displays and busy performances with a matinee at 11. The Lost Paradise at Castle Square Theatre runs all week with daily shows. Gilbert's Sweethearts and Joseph Derrick's Confusion follow next week.

Tony Cummings Generirector Tremont St Tremont Castle Sq. Theatre Comedy Co Egaciic the Lost Paradise Svery Boston Theatre Gilbert Joseph Derrick Tremont Theatre Charlestown Joseph C. Miron Thomas Q. Seabrooke Fred C. Whitney Keith’s Klaw & Erlanger Franklin Fyles France Eliza Proctor Otis The Howard Haines and Pettingill Delmore and Lee Mildred Howard Quaker City Quartet Jack and Rosa Burke Ida Howell Thomas and Quinn John E. Drew Major Doyle Brown Harrison Howard Burlesquers Living Pictures Acmograph Corbett-Fitzsimmons Dent Music Hall Bunk Tom Omer Olst Amon Wim Waldo Boston Nem “Faust Mr. Feumarca Leo Schulz Mr. Nagel Amercan Harvard Viola Allen Charles Frohman Roxbury Cadet Edwin Knowles Amphion Park Theatres Brooklyn Fifth Avenue Theatre New York Austin & Stone’s Museum London Daniel R. D. Sheppard R. D. McLean Odette Tyler Reginald de Koven Vernona Jarbeau

Supreme Court Rules Autopsy on Child Without Father Consent

In Samuel C. Burney v. Children’s Hospital the full Supreme Court bench held that a hospital may conduct an autopsy on a deceased child without the father’s consent. Judge Lathrop writes the opinion marking a first ruling in this Commonwealth.

Lathrop Supreme Court Samuel C. Burney the Children’s Hospital Commonwealth

Bulky Woman's Exit Delays West End Rail Way Case

In an extra Superior Court session Judge Sherman halted the Margaret Murphy versus West End Railway suit after hearing a clash on December 15, 1896. Murphy alleged a bulky passenger knocked her from a rear platform, causing injuries she had not recovered from. the judge directed a pro forma verdict for the defendant.

Superior Court Sherman Margaret Murphy West End East Boston

Princeton Confers Honorary Degree on Grover Cleveland

Princeton University grants an honorary Doctor of Laws to former President Grover Cleveland during the 150th commencement. President Patton and trustees honor him as the audience cheers. Cleveland expresses gratitude and pride in Princeton’s history and his ties to the university.

Princeton N. J Cleveland Patton Grover Cleveland Merritt Smith New York Henry Norris Russell Robert Comin Ohio Sidney Wentworth Taylor, Jr Kansas Arthur Willis Leonard Cincinnati Winfred McIlvain Post Grover Cle Laurenietton August Gaudens Theodore ‘Cuyler Bourn John L. Caldwalder Henry Morton Stevens Institute Brotherhood Princeton University

Brown University Holds 129th Commencement in Providence

The 129th Brown University commencement was held at First Baptist Church in Providence at 10 o'clock. Eight orations were read and honorary degrees were conferred, including LL D on Hon. John Hay ambassador to England, MA on Elisha Dyer Rhode Island governor, MA on William Carey Joslin, and Doctor of Science on Benjamin Franklin. Willard S. Allen served as acting president.

Providence R. I Brown University First Baptist Church John Hay England Elisha Dyer Rhode Island William Carey Joslin Willard S. Allen Boston Benjamin Franklin

Tufts Graduates Record Largest Class in History

Tufts College awarded 113 degrees to 92 graduates in the chapel ceremony led by President Capen. Fifteen graduates were women. A commencement dinner followed in Goddard gymnasium with Capen, Governor Wolcott, and Attorney-General From 5 to 7 pm. Knowlton and Knowlton were principal speakers at the reception on Professors Row.

Tufts College Capen Goddard Gymnasium Roger E. Wolcott Hosea M Capen Held A Reception At His Residence On Professors Row Knowlton

Latin Americans Farewell Boston Guests After Warm Visit

The Latin American delegates left Boston at Park Square on the 6 45 train to Providence after a productive stay. They praised Boston hospitality and toured the Waltham Watch Company works and the Chamber of Commerce. Senator Carlos Lix Klett spoke for the visitors at a Vendome luncheon and guests viewed Caleb Chase's Beacon Street home called "castle generous."

Boston Quincy Park Square Providence Hoston New England Waltham Watch Company Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Castle Country Club Brookline

Girl 13 Sues for Injuries from Falling Slates

Flora Grassman 13 appears before Judge Hopkins in the Superior Court seeking damages from Charles A Crowley for injuries after slates fell from his roof on April 23 189% while she played on the street. The wound needed stitches and the case is on trial.

Flora Grassman Hopkins Superior Court Charles A. Crowley Billerica Street

Market Bulls Push Copper Shares Amid Record Turnover

Traders pressed for a healthy reaction with Butte & Boston leading gains as 20 000 to 25 000 shares changed hands and prices rose to 223 8. Old Dominion faces insider buying and potential railroad work. Copper avenues seen as active with Arnold and gas issues gaining. Bell Telephone pays a 3 plus 1.50 dividend. London and foreign markets show mixed strength with copper prices firm and ore sales strong.

Butte & Boston Old Dominion Arnold Nee O American Bell Telephone Company Bay State Gas New York Boston News Boston Gas People Merced Santa Ysabel London Stock Exchange Queen’s Minnesota Iron Company England France London Atchison B& N Bs Ill Steel NY &Ne St J & GI West End Atchison Descureeas Boston & Albany Boston & Lowell Iy S Boston & Maine Boston & Prov Ciresy Union West End Eee American Bell Erie Dom Coal Eee U S

Court Verdicts Include Boots and Shoes Sale Case

In Clark Huchinson Company v Staton et al in the fourth session of the Superior Court the jury awarded the plaintiff 427 dollars and 72 cents for the sale of boots and shoes. Power v Wilson involved a bill of exchange sent to a referee. In Frey v Levy the court awarded a ton of quarter whiskey.

Clark-Hutchinson Company J. Staton Et al Power Wilson Frey Vs. Levy

Oriental partners face off in Superior Court over false arrest

Jacob Liagan and Mardras Nahgian, two Orients partners in purchasing and selling Oriental goods, quarreled after a separation. Nahgian caused Liagan to be arrested, and Liagan seeks damages for false arrest in the fourth Superior Court session yesterday.

Jacob ‘Liag’an Mardras Nah'gian Nahigian

Court ledger of civil cases lists vast docket at Boston Superior Court

The Devonshire street office reports numerous entries in the Civil Courts Superior Court Suffolk. Cases include 6251 Fellows versus West End and 6246 Waxer versus West End among many others across multiple jury sessions.

Tiskets A. D. Cairns Washington Street Louis H. Ross & Co West Street Emily Stokes Boylston Street Copley Square Hotel J. ©. Gordon Devonshire Street J. F. Masters A. E. George Broadway Boston Office of the Association Coon Peabody Liverpool Moriarty Same McDonald Hastings Mason O. J Nickerson Anderson Boston & Maine Roller Goessl Burke Norcross Roach Hopkins Vo Ee Hogan Murphy R. R O' Toole Tuttle West End Flavin Snow bByrnes Archdeacon Brookline Gas Co Stove Sanborn Cole Boston Leather Co McMahon Cushing McKenna Reed Ha Sherman, Jr

Along the Water Front at Port Castries and Harbor

A cablegram reports the Boston Tow Boat Company steamer Orion arriving at Port Castries with wrecking gear and divers to attempt salvage of the stranded steamer Ethelgonda. The Jeannie P Phillips schooner is beached on Long Island. its starboard is gone and beyond repair. The Sylvester Whalen brought 35,000 pounds of mixed fish and found a peculiar miniature sailing craft named The Dark Secret with a note from Arthur Lewis. Captain Whalen and the pilot boat America clashed with a fishing schooner Arthur Binney, the bark Boylston reached Elmina, and the piece closes with THE LANDSMAN.

Port Castries Boston Towboat Company Orion Smith Ethelgonda Point Mice St. Lucia Haror Sorensen Philadelphia Jeannie P. Phillips Harding South Shoal Copenhagen Nantucket Arthur Lewis America Arthur Binney Boylston Small Elmina Africa

Summer Train Schedule Changes Announced for Boston and Maine

The Boston and Maine system unveils its summer timetable with divisions starting June 20 to 28. Western Division adds Portland beyond Rockingham Junction. Eastern keeps fast North Shore trains. Southern Division boosts suburban service. Central Massachusetts tweaks include fewer stops and earlier Northampton departure. Sunday excursions to Sunapee and Weirs will run in August.

Boston & Maine Falows Boston North Conway Mountain Points Southern Northern Worcester Nashua Portland Concord Connecticut & Passumpsic White Mountain St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Rockingham Junction North Shore Plymouth Massachusetts North Cambridge Junction Northampton Game Point N. H Sunapee and Weirs

Supreme Court Rules On Contracts And Autopsy Rights

The full bench hands down decisions. Ewing vs Composite Brake Shoe Company overrules plaintiff exceptions and requires restoration of benefits to rescind. Burney vs Children’s Hospital holds the father of a deceased patient owns the body and decides on autopsy. Watts vs Stevenson and sureties rules that sureties remain liable until payment of the award.

Supreme Court Albert Watts James Stevenson

Circular Ad in Operation at 63 Cornhill Boston

A notice announces a circular in operation at 63 Cornhill in Boston. The brief item identifies the business activity and location connected to the circular.

Cornhill Boston

Shipping News Mini Almanac For June 1

Arrivals list includes United States despatch steamer Dolphin from New York under Captain Lyon and numerous vessels from Liverpool Glasgow Banes Port Antonio and Baltimore with passengers and cargo. Cleared and sailed entries name Virginian Yarmuri Beverly George W Clyde for Charleston Jacksonville and more alongside multiple barges and schooners.

United States Dolphin Lyon New York Kansas Murdock Liverpool Warren & . Scandinavian Fastaway Glasgow Moville Galway H. & A. Alan Banes Nor Port Antonio Yumart Mathison Bocas del Toro U. S George W. Clyde Robinson Jacksonville Charleston S. C Gloucester Howes Baltimore Norfolk Charles F. Mayer Hand J Berks Sabbich Philadelphia Alaska Herman Winter Nickerson N. Y Ay State Snowman Portland Bangor Ingraham George M. Winslow Cates Binghampton Scranton Hackens Clark Montoon Marian Jesty Port Pancesters Co. B Agnes E. Manson Babbitt Davis P. Davis Davis Timothy Field Smirth Helen H. Henedict Brockett Washington, D. C Matilda I. Borda Norton Theodore Dean Hodgdon Marjorie London Yarmuri Bocas de Toro S. G Helen May Butler Louisburg C. B Beverly Jam Romeo Flash Swallow Josephine St. John N. B J. R. Atwood Port Montoon N. 8 Kolon Sand River N. S Willie Hl. Child Savannah Stephen Morgan Long Cove Vineyard Staven Inez

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