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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1891

Page

8

Arsenic in Domestic Goods Sparks Legislative Hearing

The Public Health Committee held a continued hearing on regulating or banning arsenic in domestic articles. Henry Saltonstall of Pacific Mills argued most arsenic comes from imported dyes and urged a state limit, with one-fiftieth of a grain per square yard for soluble arsenic and one-twentieth for insoluble form. Doctors and officials cited widespread poisoning risk from wallpaper, textile colors, and children’s kindergarten papers, urging protective legislation and a commission to set safe limits.

Henry Saltonstall Pacific Mills Lawrence France Turkey New England Massachusetts Gilman J. Francis H. Brown Children’s Hospital Boston Brown Src St. Brown James J. Putnam Massachusetts Medical Society Jordan, Marsh & Co Batoh W. Abbott State Board of Feaith Wakefield

Famous Old School Head Discusses Tifela at Chauncy Hall

Mr W. Ernst spoke to Chauncy Hall upper school pupils about the Ilfeld School of Germany in a valley below the Hartz. He traced its origins to 1190 and 1546, its Protestant ties, and noted notable figures and teachers. He urged similar schools in America with endowments and cited Phillips Academy and Boston Latin.

W. Ernst Iifeld Germany Chauncy Hall Ernst Ilfeld Hartz Mountains England Eton Ilield Michael Neander Melancthon Gesner Heyne Gottingen F. A. Wolf F. H. Hedge Phillips Academiss Boston Latin School Chauncy Hall School

Red Coated Lancers Host Governor Night Ball

Armory Hall on Bullfinch Street hosted the National Lancers annual Governors night ball. Grand march led by Captain A D Nichols and Mrs D K Emerson, with Governor Russell and dignitaries including General Dalton Colonel Peabody and Mrs Bird. Notable guests wore elaborate gowns and shared military prominence among city officials.

Armory Hall Bullfinch Street National Lancers A. D. Nichols D. K. Emerson Governor Russell Mrs. Nichols General Dalton G. Hoyt Colonel Peabody W. G. Bird Andrews Charles Rohen Hoyt A. C. Southworth Sandwich Peach Parsons Danforth Harrison Providence F. E. Orcutt Chef Webber Fitch, Innes and Murphy Alger Cambridge Hendricks New Haven

Morse Ratchesky Morse wed in Trinity Church ceremony

Miss Reba Ratchesky and Jacob R Morse of Leopold Morse & Co were married under a floral canopy at Trinity Church with Rabbi Lasker and Rev Chaloff officiating. Attendants included Marion Ratchesky and ushers Jesse Maurice P Fishel and Louis Wolf. A reception followed for about 200 couples. the couple will reside at 8359 West Chester Pike.

Morse-Ratchesky Copley Square Trinity Church Pierce Hall Reba Ratchesky Jacob R. Morse Leopold Morse & Co Rabbi Lasker Chaloff Servic Faille Francaise Lottie Jessie Morse Whiley M Marion Ratchesky Nog Jesse Maurice P. Fishel Joseph Hec Shapero M. Schuenfeldt Edward A Drey June Ignatz Remprier Louis Wolf Nork A. Rothenberg Max Wyzanski Edward Golston, Jr

Bengough Stars in Toronto Grip Readings at Star Course

J W Bengough, editor of the Toronto Grip, delivers humorous readings imitations singing and crayon drawing in the Star Course tonight. Boston audiences are promised amusement as in New York where laughter rang throughout. Rev George A Gordon of Old South Church Boston speaks to gentlemen at the Young Men's Christian Union on Duty to Society or Social Duties.

J. W. Bengough Toronto Grip Star Boston New York George A. Gordon Old South Church Young Men’s Christian Union

Classical Concert at Lasell Seminary Auburndale

A Wednesday evening program at Lasell Seminary Auburndale featured J Eliot Trowbridge with Arthur Hitchcock, Willis Nowell, and Louise E. Trowbridge. A Liszt organ filled the hall as a large audience applauded the performance.

Lasell Seminary Auburndale J. Eliot Trowbridge Arthur B. Hitchcock Willis Nowell Louise E. Trowbridge

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure, Best Result

Hood's Sarsaparilla touts pure ingredients carefully selected and personally examined. It claims strict quality control from purchase to preparation to ensure the best possible product. Why not try it?

Hood

A Journey in Metaphysics God in the Higher Education

The Unitarian Club at Vendome hosted 130 members for a dinner where Rev. Samuel R. Calthrop delivered a metaphysical talk on God in higher education. He argued space as divine presence and time as order, urged funding a divinity school, and pressed for Israel history in universals.

Unitarian Club The Vendome Samuel R. Calthrop Unitarian Divinity School Meanville Penn Calthrop 8.R. Calthrop Syracuse N.Y C. A. Bartol James B. Thayer F. B. Hornbrooke Newton Edward Hale F. Dole J. Rayner Edwards A. J. Bailey Newark Advocate Jesus Emerson Garibaldi Iss Burdett Coutts Mr. Gladstone God Agamemnon Aschylus Mars

Care of Homeless Children Twenty Five Years Study

To the Editor of the Post the author argues for placing homeless children in family board arrangements rather than a central institutional home. He details experiences from Girard College and English boarding-out programs, noting outcomes for hundreds of children over years, the supervision system, and the cost effectiveness of boarding out versus confinement. He urges careful selection of homes and ongoing oversight to ensure child welfare.

Girard College Les Us Massachusetts Massachusetts Infant Asylum Hampden County Children’s Aid Society Mary Nelly Barafoot Grandpa Annie Josie Jenny Emin Bapp Johnny Brook Tore Wright Maria Benny Tom Ames Georgie John Monson Vermont Connecticut Rhodesland Louis England Johnstown Rola Kings Norton Boarding-out Committee Reenatis Exizasuru Putnam

Le Court Poisoning Case Victims In Serious Condition

Mr and Mrs Le Court of Revere are hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital after a poisoning incident in Revere. Both are reported in serious condition with authorities investigating the case.

LE Court le Court of Revere Massachusetts General Hospital

Losses of Protection address by Professor Perry in New England Tariff Reform League

Professor A L Perry of Williams College spoke at the New England Tariff Reform League dinner at the American House. He argued protectionism harms Americans, cited 19th century price calculations, and challenged lawmakers while praising free trade principles. Frederick S Coolidge, Congressman elect from the Eleventh District, commended the league's work.

A. L. Perry Williams College New England Tariff Reform League American House Harvey N. Shepard Perry Frederick 8. Coolidge Eleventh District New England Congress Thomas Kenson Morrill Vermont Edmunds Green Mountain Boys Candler Maine New Hampshire Great Britain Holland Ashburnham

Court terms list cases before Supreme Judicial Court

March sessions of the Commonwealth Supreme Judicial Court feature argued dockets listing cases such as Wellington v. Dey and North America v. Goode among others. Attorneys Patton Dock and Gargan Keating appear for defendants while others represent plaintiffs.

Supreme Judicial Courts Commonwealth Freno Asia Hormes Morton LatsRop No. Ae Wellington William D Ey Spatton H. D. Dock Ns T North America Fred S Y Goaee George Turcott Benjamin P. Idridee George K. Swasey J. Gargan P. H. Keating Augustus May Witter Machi Company Oo Child D. B. Warner

Winona Paper Mills Mortgage Foreclosure in Holyoke

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company forecloses its 200000 note on Winona Paper Mills of Holyoke. Insolvency proceedings loom as Treasurer Hosford cannot settle at forty cents on the dollar.

Strincks Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Winona Paper Mills Holyoke Hosford

Sailor Crew Rescued as Ship Saratoga Reaches Port

The Ward Line steamship Saratoga arrived in New York from the Gulf with Captain William J. Robinson, his mate, and fourteen men from the English vessel Russell. The Russell, bound from Rio Janeiro to Pensacola in ballast, was wrecked on the Isle of Pines, fifty miles south of Cuba, on February 20. The crew saved their effects and the ship's papers. the vessel is a total loss.

New York Saratoga Ward Line Gulf of Mexico William Robinson G. Russell Russell Rio Janeiro Pensacola Isle of Pines Cuba

Old Riourbon and Rye Whiskey Sell Under Graves Firm

Cotton and cotton products are discussed alongside the long sale of G. O. Taylor Old Riourbon and G. O. Rye Whiskey. The note claims age and medicinal qualities, with physicians endorsing and Chester H Graves & Sons of Boston as sole proprietors branding the label and cork.

England Cypress Smyrna G. O. Taylor G. O Chester H, Graves & Sons Boston Mass

Superior Court First Session March 11 Summary of Cases

Court records cover multiple dockets including Thompson v Old Colony Railroad for 7000 damages with 2500 awarded. Dickinson v Maloney for kitchen trap injury. Stone v Boston Daily Advertiser Co. libel action with eight counts. numerous other civil and criminal cases listed by session and judge across Fourth, Third, and Second Sessions. proceedings include verdicts, resumes, and arrests, with many defendants and plaintiffs named alongside attorneys. The criminal docket lists forgery, larceny, breaking and entering, assault and liquor-law violations, with various House of Correction sentences and probation.

Superior Court Thompson Frank Steffe Old Coulony Railroad Providence Berkeley Street Bridge Ark Square George Fredlliams J. H. Benton Mary Dickinson Michael Maloney Casey H. Hudson J. B. Oran Stone Boston Daily Advertiser Company Evening Record New York Philadelphia Boston H. D. Moore H. Baker H. N. Sheldon Balech Woodworth Perry Locke Fisher Parker Killen Wiske Bass Sauer Germania Co-op. Co MeIntire Whiticomb Wildes Devoe Curtis Woodbridge Dodge ¥. Smith Shephere MelKinney Scanlan Orr Dunbar J. No Patrick H. Colbert E. Frank Lewis Walpole Elisha Greenhood J. D. Long J. J. Feely Cornelius Ef. Sheehan Old Colony Railroad Jeremiah A. Field Field J. H. Benton, Jr Shecan Old Col Mosely Brown Same Tracy Lynch West End Smith Faxon Railroad Mahar Miller Sprauue Jordan Stron Temple Linnehan Wink Russell Westley Nanhen Graham Beaton Libby Mevionigle Harkins McGovern Carew Mevonigle Staines J. Charles L. Merrick Houses of Correction William O'brien Edward Harrigan House of Correction James Ryan Timothy Murphy Commonwealth Atherton Twomey Drury Burke Carroll Flynn Gilligan Spellman

Court-First Session and Case List Summary

A historical court record fragment lists cases and participants across the first and second sessions. Names include AITH J, Ely J, Pierce vJennin, Silverstone v Silverstone, Lochman v Bell, Riordan, Lavis v Mathieu, Prentice Co. v. s19, Gatlon, Tasmasen v. Mar, Mark v. Doherty, Crow, Stellens v. French, Baclay v Marcu, and Rochingh am.

Aith Ely Pierce Jennin Silverstone Lochman Bel Cudie Riordan Lavis Mathieu A. Prentice Co Coment Kl Gatlon Tasmasen Mar 101Ark Doherty Arenes Same

Terribly Deceived Pneumonia Warning and Patent Remedy

A dramatic early 20th century warning on pneumonia risks during cold seasons. It urges prompt treatment and endorses Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey as the reliable stimulant to prevent or cure pulmonary trouble, urging readers to secure only that brand over cheaper imitations.

Stock and Robinson Victory Mentioned in Odd Case List

A scrambled OCR line lists cases including Walker versus Hobinson and Donovan versus Drohan with assorted numbers and initials, yielding a fragmented docket-like item. The readable portions hint at a mixed short court record or index entry without a clear outcome or court name.

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