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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1887

Page

5

Paine will case shown through worn but vivid testimony

In New York on March 4 the Paine will contest continued with cross examination of Counsellor Babbitt. Witnesses described Paine’s past roles as a lobbyist, stock broker, financial writer and art critic, noting his frayed attire and habit of patching clothes. The hearing will resume Monday with potential closing arguments after further testimony.

New York Paine Babbitt Kelly Boys Kellys Wardwell William H. Davis Boston Willis & Co Forbes The Traveller the Gazette Boston Post Maine Babpitt Judge Russell Russell James Perry East Tenth Street Roxbury Mass Park Bank James J. Stern Jerome Hopkins Mr. Paine Mozart D'Arcy Spirit of the Times Miser Joseph Wardwell Stephen W. Church Bristol R. C Witness

Pignalosa's Trial Opens in Ware Riot Case

Salvatore Pignalosa leader of the Feb riot was arraigned in District Court before Justice Strickland on inciting to riot and related charges. The court heard that Italians urged workers at the Central Massachusetts railroad pits to quit, with Pignalosa held for Northampton criminal court in June. bond set at 1100.

Ware Salvatore Pignalosa Justice Strickland Pignalosa Banca G. Lordi New York City John L. O’ Donnell Northampton Henry C. Davis Commonwealth Central Massachusetts Francesco Murillo Ignalosa Lanoro

Newport and New York Rapid Transit Plan Proposed

Newport Rhode Island March 4 Daniel Watson a Rhode Island broker proposes a channel through Conanicut Island narrows to connect Newport with Eaton's Ferry South Kingstown and a Shore Line branch to New York. The plan saves twelve to fifteen miles and about an hour travel time with a $40000 cost. A charter is sought from the State Legislature.

Newport, R. I Daniel Watson New York Newport Conanicut Island Eaton’s Ferry South Kingstown Conanicnt Island Newport and New York Rapid Transit Company Joseph P. Cotton Henry Bull Jesse D. Boynton Rowland N. Hazard Edmund W. Davis Providence Hugh F. Dickey William Argyle Watson If. Audley Clarke

Surgeon Criticized After Ambulance Doctor Attacks Injured Man

Henry L. Yarrington, Boston publisher, nearly loses a leg after a Broadway car accident. Ambulance Surgeon Henry C. Conneely removes his boot with force, mislabels him drunk, and Yarrington dies at St. Vincent's Hospital the same night amid coroner inquest scrutiny. Witnesses say he was sober at the time.

New York Henry L. Yarrington Boston Henry C. Conneely St. Vincent’s Hospital Conneely Frances Colonnade A. L. Ashman Sinclair House Yarrington

Retaliatory Bill debated in Ottawa as dodge against Cleveland era

Ottawa reports say Blaine may be driving a retaliatory bill aimed to sour Easterners on Cleveland. Officials warn it could boost Canadian ports and Grand Trunk traffic while harming U S interests. Boston Emmet memory event features Blaine remarks and Fenian ties.

Toronto Ottawa Mail Blaine Congress Cleveland Thompson United States Grandrank Railway Portland Boston New York Canada Quebec Montreal Halifax St. John Grand Trunk Road Foster

Boston Ladies' Association marks ninth Gould Home meeting

The ninth annual Boston Ladies' Association of the Gould Memorial Home met at Mrs. David Kimball’s home on Commonwealth Avenue. Officers were elected and talks on the Rome school and expansion costs were given along with musical performances. A separate Dudley Street Opera House event honored Robert Emmet with speeches by Father McKenna and Mayor O'Brien, ending with an "Emmet's Grave" poem and "God Save Ireland."

Boston Ladies’ Association Gould Howard P. Arnold E. 4. Robinson Charles Waldstein George J. Fiske G. W. Hammond Anna P. Osgood Ellen ©. Strong Solomon P. Stratton Frederick T. Gray Charles C. Perkins J. C. Hooker David P. Kimball Allen M Dudley Street Opera House O’brien Robert Examer P. A. McKenna Emmet Robert Emmet England Father Melenna Daniel O'Connell Edward Fitzwilliams Free Surgical Hospital For Women Huntington Avenue West Chester Park Gainsborough Street Causeway Street Grwall Tilbl’ PS Boston Suffolk Suffolk County W.fred’k Kimball Court St

Prince of Wales Portrait Gift to Ancient and Honorable Artillery

Lieutenant W. H. Hayward of the Honorable Artillery Company of London visits Boston and will present a fine proof portrait of the Prince of Wales to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. The gift, engraved from a London artist’s portrait, honors the Prince who is an honorary member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company since his 1860 Boston visit.

W. H. Hayward Honorable Artillery Company of London Brunswick New England Club Hayward Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Prince of Wales London Artillery Company

Advertised Patent Cures and Cosmetic Goods List

An old handbill lists products: MALE'S HONEY cough cure at 25 and 50c, GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP at 25, GERMAN CORN REMOVER at 25, HILL'S HAIR AND WHISKER DYE in Black or Brown at 50c, PIKE'S TOOTHACHE DROPS in 25c, and BEAN'S RHEUMATIC PILLS described as a double cure.

Glenn Hill Pike Bean Fife

Annual Dinner Honors Day With Fagan at the Board

At Chase Hall 2058 Washington street the annual dinner was held with Mr. James Fagan presiding. The event included song recitation and patriotic speeches honoring the man whose name the day observes.

Chase Hall Washington Street James Fagan

Somerville Cyclists Present Theall With Shakespeare Volumes

A Winter Hill resident, Mr. David C. Theall, left for New Haven to head the upholstery department at Bolton & Nealy's. The Somerville Cycle Club honored him with a twelve volume set of Shakspere's works as a token of esteem.

Theall David C. Theall Winter Hill Somerville New Haven Conn Bolton & Nealy Somerville Cycle Club Mr. Theall Shakspere

Militia roster updates for week ending March 5

The adjutant general records changes including promotions and resignations. Second Lieutenant James H. Shea moves to first lieutenant in Company D Sixth Infantry, replacing Burke who resigned. First Sergeant John King becomes Second Lieutenant in Company D Sixth Infantry, Shea promoted. Resignations noted for First Lieutenant Daniel Y Curtin of Company C Ninth Regiment.

Adjutant-General James H. Shea Sixth Infantry Burke John King Shea Daniel Y. Curtin

Boston Theatres Show Varied Matinees and Evenings

The Boston schedule lists Mrs Langtry in Lady Clan carty at 2 PM and Pygmalion and Galatea at 7 45 PM, Hollis Street Theatre presents Fin Mac Cool and Kerry with both matinee and evening shows, Boston Museum hosts Held by the Enemy at 2 PM and 7 45 PM, Globe Theatre features Tangled Lives at 5 PM and 7 45 PM, Park Theatre presents Rosina Vokes in The School mistress at 2 PM and 8 PM, Howard Athen Aum offers Daddy Nolan at 2 PM and 8 PM, BUWOU Theatre presents The Banker's Daughter daily at 2 and 8.

Boston Mrs. Langtry Park Theatre Rosina Vokes Howard Athen Aum Daniel Sally Daddy Nolan BUWOU

Auction Sales Today At Noon And Afternoon

Stocks entries for R. L. Day & Co at 11 30 a m and Francis Henshaw & Co auction at 1 00 p m Monday. Fruit sale by Horatio Harris at noon.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Horatio Harris Aaron EK GAY & CO

Multiple Marriages Reported in City Notices

The notice lists several marriage announcements from this city. Ernest Bush to Adeline A. P. Mann. Bernard Jenney to Whiting’s eldest daughter. Joseph Osgood to Charlotte Whittington. and Joseph H. Whitney to Sarah Lunit, all dated March 2 or nearby with local officiants and residences named.

Hiram Whitington Ike Oe Joseph Osgood Charles H. Streeter Charlotte Mi Alfred Whittington Cohasset Whitney Lunit Pp. Fay Joseph H. Whitney Sarah Bk

Death notices from Medford and nearby towns in March

Obituaries list multiple deaths with dates and ages from Medford Newburyport Ashburnham and surrounding areas Led by Edith Bingham Ballou Thomas J Bruce George C Foster Eliza Groves Andrew J Hall Jemima Mayo Louise Merchant Sarah L Moore William A Moseley James S Smith with ages ranging 34 to 81.

Mayo South Boston Jemima A Daniel Mayo This City Louise Frederick Merchant Moore Malden Sarah L Hugh Moore Moseley Atlantic Quincy William A. Moseley Smith James 8. Smith

Liquid Raw Road Diet Analyzed For Surgical Use

The author praises the Liquid Raw Road diet as a crucial aid in surgical preparation and recovery. He cites Massachusetts 1885 data showing high albumen and organic content, with low ash and alcohol, and notes its role in numerous capital operations reported in May 1885 before the Connecticut State Medical Society.

Murdock Liquid Food Company Boston State Inspector of Food Massachusetts Connecticut State Medical Society

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