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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1888

Page

8

Henry Bergh Dead Sketch of His Life and Work

New York bulletin reports the death of Henry Bergh at 429 Fifth Avenue after a life dedicated to animal welfare. The article covers his founding of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, his legal and legislative influence, and mentions related public notices and community events reflecting his era's civic culture.

New York Henry Bergh Fifth Avenue American Society New York City Columbia College Europe St. Petersburg Bergh United States Union Society For the Prevention

Courts deny modification of injunction over nerve food terms

United States Circuit Court Judge Colt refuses to modify the injunction in Moxie Nerve Food Company v Herbert Co Beach et al, ruling the word nerve food used descriptively risks public fraud. The order to restrain such descriptive terms stands. defendants' motions for modification denied.

United States Circuit Court Colt Moxie Nerve Food Company Herbert Co. Beach Et Court of Equity Kinney

Unitarian Club Dinner Bridges Faiths In Boston

The Unitarian Club at the Vendome hosted a dinner with guests from Episcopalian Baptist Congregational Catholic and Universalist circles led by Hon. George S Hale and essayist Winslow Warren The event showcased cross denomination goodwill and discussed how religious clubs influence modern life and civic affairs.

Unitarian Club Vendome Universalist Catholic Union John Boyle O’reilly George 5. Hale Charles E. Kimball Eustace ©. Fitz The Baptist Social Union John Boyle O'Reilly F. N. Seabury Providence R. L W. B. Sears Benjamin B. Whittemore Universalist Club J. Hi. Wiggin Joseph B. Horton H. M. Upham Henry F. Miller W. J. Ladd William Ingalls M. H. Oakes Angier Ames Grenville H. Norcross James W. Austin N. H. Henchman J. Brooks Young John Capen Arthur Lincoln Henry Lyon Henry S. Grew Charles A. Grinnell Oscar H. Sampson George 5 Kale Cab Hale Des San Francisco Henry H. Edes Horace Davis Winslow Warren Samuel Johnson Good Fellows Comemittes Mr. Warren King Caucus Mother Eve Greece Rome Broad Street Ben Jonson Burke, Garrick Goldsmith Dr. Johnson Jacobins Carlton Club New England Boston Younga Club John Robinson House of Lords Dr. Shattuck Episcopalian Club Pahind Mr. Lowell West Church Shattuck Thammas Weston Congregational Club

Republicans, Prohibition Plank Push Rhode Island Convention

Providence March 14 Republicans mobilize for the state convention at the Opera House. A novel platform endorses prohibition with a plank drafted by General J. J. Morgan and backed by Rathbone Gardner. The deal with liquor dealers seeks to abolish the chief of State police and then submit the prohibitory amendment to voters.

Providence R. I Brayton Providence Opera House Rhode Island J. J. Morgan Rathbone Gardner Liquor Dealers’ Association

Treasury official rejects claim in Rigby smuggling case

Assistant Secretary Maynard of the Treasury rejected the joint claim of Inspector Charles P. Batteile of Boston and Special Agent Mark Harden of Ogdensburg for compensation tied to their seizure of Rigby case officers in Boston in July 1886. The ruling cites the anti moiety act requirement that compensation is only due when seizure involves goods in the act of being smuggled or already smuggled. The decision governs officials in all such seizure claims.

Washington Maynard The Treasury Charles P. Batteile Boston Mark Harden Ogdensburg

Easter Shows New Bonnets and Coats at Plummer's

Women and children flocked to George A Plummer & Co Washington street for a spring opening. The extensive display featured ladies and misses costumes and a range of boys clothing. The store offered English and American outs and fine gros grain and cheviot coats and outerwear in spacious warerooms.

George A. Plummer & Co Washington Street Frm

Chinese Treaty Signed Abruptly Ends Entry for Twenty Years

The Chinese treaty signed at Chington imposes a twenty year entry ban and a penalty indemnity of 275000 dollars for violations. It allows Chinese with families or property worth 1000 dollars or more to travel to China and return after proving eligibility. The treaty was signed yesterday as per the report, with Chinese laborers affected by the new restrictions.

Chington China

Explosion buries workers at Burpers Town cut

Thirty men were blasting a rock when an electric current triggered a dynamite explosion. One man was killed two seriously injured and several others with minor injuries. Authorities said the blast was caused by carelessness.

Burpers Town Pennd Here

Salem Man Shoots Self in Freight House Despair

This afternoon Michael Darmody, about 25, shot himself in the right temple in the freight house. He was taken to the hospital unconscious and is not expected to survive. A note in his pocket lists his name and address at B2 Charter street, Salem, and asks that letters be posted if he dies.

Michael Damody Michael Darmody Charter Street Salem

Harvard H A A winter meeting highlights lightweight events

The second winter meeting of the H. A. A. features lightweight and featherweight sparring, standing high jump, parallel bars, fence vault, and a tug of war between the teams of 88 and 89. Ladies day observed. The senior debate discussed Cleveland's message to Congress. St Paul Society met. Jean Gray spoke at the club room. The Crimson board hosted a reception for new editors in the Sanctum.

Cleveland Congress St. Paul Society Jean Gray Theological School Crimson Board

Real Estate Company Promotes Paying Investment Pamphlet

An advertisement in the financial column promotes a paying investment by a Real Estate Company. The illustrated pamphlet supposedly clarifies the type of property funded by their money and advertises a sound investment in Massachusetts real estate.

Massachusetts

Concert at Lasell by Orphean Club Impresses Audience

The Orphean Club at Lasell Seminary presented a lively concert Tuesday evening. Students from Mr. J. W. Davis’s seminary group joined a few outside pupils including Miss Gertrude Franklin and Mr. W. H. Dunham who sang impressively. Miss Franklin performed Italian aria and English song with noted artistry. Mr. Dunham, Miss Sparks, and Mr. J. W. Davis provided fine singing and piano accompaniment. The Goodrich chorus offered strong support with patient coaching from Mr. Davis.

Laselli Orphean Club Lasell Seminary J. W .Davis Gertrude Pranklin W. H. Dunham Franklin Dunham Sparks J. W Goodrich Davis

Somerville Republicans elect city officers at Bow Street Hall

The Somerville Republican ward and city committee chose J. Frank Wellington as president and C. Frank Rice as secretary with Councilman Southard as treasurer. The meeting fostered a push for strict party lines in city politics. Curtriss, a Fletcher Street saloon keeper, was arrested for shooting Mar McCarthy last weekend, claiming the gun misfired while he faced burglars. The woman victim remains in a slowly sinking condition.

Somerville Bow Street Hall J. Frank Wellington C. Frank Rice Southard Itriss Fletcher Mar McCarthy Curtriss Thomas Cu Lowell

Supreme Judicial Court docket entries for March session

The March session lists cases before Justices Mor ton Devens Allen and Holmes. It includes libellant libellee disputes 1917 1015 1916 1926 1929 and unfinished items among numbered dockets and trustees guardianship matters.

Supreme Judicial Court For the Common Wealth Morton Dei Devens C. Allen Holmes J.J Robert B. Brigham Frances G. Brigham Robert B. Eleva F. Butler Robert B E. W. Burdett Frances G Joseph B. Moore Charles P. Gorely Benjamin FP. Butler W. H. H. Andrews

Longshoreman Injuries on Steamship Haitian Republic

In a March court session, John J. McLean sues the steamship Haitian Republic over December 24, 1856 injuries when skids fell on his body as a longshoreman. Verdict pro defense. Also listed are multiple cases including Samuel Geldenbure vs Blake and Daggett on a poor debtor’s recognizance and various tort and debt actions with noted juries and counsels.

John J. McLean John Doe Haitian Republic Jd. H. Burke Richard Stone Samuel Geldenbure Pang J. F. Kelton T. Russell, Jr William Balaam James W. Kenney Roxbury Paul R. Blackburn William Gaston C. L. L. Whitney James G. Pulling George G. MecLaughlin Upham Baker Ehammond Mary Campbell Boston & Maine Railroad Company East Somerville Stillman B. Allen Thomas Savage Solomon Lincoln Walter I. Badger James J. Burns John Daly Seth J.thomas Willard Howland Hattie A. Burr A. K. P. Joy Massachusetts Central Railroad J. B. Richardson Thomas E. Grover Fred Joy

Natick Pharmacists Found Guilty of Liquor Nuisances

In Middlesex Superior Court on March 14, J Charles W. Thompson Samuel C. Perry James H. Frost and William B. Fletcher all Natick druggists were found guilty of keeping liquor nuisances and the cases go to the full bench on questions of law.

Superior Criminal Court Middlesex Thompson J Charles W. Perry Samuel C. Daniels James H. Frost William B. Fletcher Natick

Civil Court Case Updates From Essex County Court

Superior Civil Court in Essex County reports jury action on two cases: Bupperrt v City of Lawrence with a jury trial outcome set at 30 dollars this afternoon, and Margaret Robertson v Boston and Maine.

Superior Civil Court Essex County Bupperrt Haggerty City of Lawrence Margaret Robertson Boston Maine

Lawton Publishes Unique Translation of The Prometheus

Mr Lawton completed an unpublished translation of The Prometheus by Aeschylus at No 20 Grimmer Street. He emphasizes the translator's art through rhythmic choral passages and extensive scholarly commentary. His future Greek studies promise further work to be awaited.

Lawton Aeschylus Grimmer Street Theresa Antigone Horipides Arschylus Sophocles Prometheus Asschylus Mr. Lawton J Hess

Wagner and the Norse Mythology lecture at Chickering Hall

N J Corey lectures on Richard Wagner and Northern European myth for a large audience. The talk covers Wagner s early life antipathy to Italian opera and the growth of his music dramas along with The Nibelungen Ring and Bayreuth successes. Stereopticon illustrations offered Bayreuth views and scenes from his operas though the delivery is noted as monotonous.

Wagner Richard Wagner Europe N. J. Corey Chickering Hall Bayreuth Ludwig

Trotting Horse Breeders Plan Autumn Stakes Exhibition

At the executive meeting of the England Trotting Horse Breeders Association the dates for the stakes and stock exhibition were set for next fall at Mystic Park. Entries for the stakes close April 1 and many members report high interest and optimistic outlook.

England Association of Mystic Park

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