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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1891

Page

8

Use of arsenic in wallpaper arouses senate panel debate

New York lawmakers hear experts on arsenic in domestic papers as Brown explains 1880s tests showing few arsenical readings and Chandler disputes health risks. Physicians, chemists, and Endicott house samples are cited while a proposed statute sets penalties and board oversight to curb arsenic in papers and fabrics with a Jan 1 1892 effective date.

C. D. Brown Brown & Gregory Boston Brown Holland Salem Endicott Mr. Hale Hale J. Brown Charles Harrington Harvard College Charles F. Chandler Board of Health New York City Gilman Chandler New York Germany K. Chandier Hamilton British Medical Society English Health Society Adler Cobb State Board of Health

BENCH DOG SHOW AT Mechanics Hall Hailed As Easter Week Highlight

Boston hosts the New England Kennel Club annual bench show next week as part of Easter week social events. Top dogs from New York, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Washington, and Lynn are expected, with many recently imported high bred dogs boosting quality. Judging Tuesday will be hot, with trick dogs performing every other day.

Mechanics Hall New England Kennel Club Kennel Club Mechanics Building Society Girls Hub Gotham New York Baltimore Pittsburg Washington Lynn Boston America

Desperate Negro Attacks Woman Then Shoots Self

Robert Cunningham a colored waiter living at No 1 Smith court visited Elizabeth Castine a 19 year old white woman at No 17 North Anderson street and after she refused to end their acquaintance fired three shots injuring her cheek. He then shot himself in the left jaw and wounded his throat with a knife. Both were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and are not considered dangerously wounded.

Robert Cunningham Smith Court Elizabeth Castine North Anderson Street Cunningham Massachusetts General Hospital Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Fimip C. Aulen HoumeEs Knowvton Altham Newton Watertown Brookline Boston Charles Boston Harbor Moon Island Charles River Deer Island Winthrop State Board of Health Ltoneham A. E. Pillsbury W.d.turner Z. Bowman J. Elder G. E. Smith J. JF. Wheeler B. F. Hayes E. C. Fitz J. O. Teele E. Stevens

Communion at Trinity Church with sermon by Rev Browne

The Trinity Church congregation gathered for holy communion with Dr. Phillip Brooks and several ministers including Rev. Percy Browne of St James Highlands preaching on Christ’s greatness and universal love. Browne urged that universal acceptance must not mean universal appreciation as Easter offerings and spiritual renewal are recalled. The piece also notes local hat shops advertising Easter fashions and fire-damaged stock replacement.

Trinity Trinity Church Phillip Brooks Percy Browne St. James Church Highlands Roland Cotton Smith F. B. Allen J. 5. Lindsay Browne Christ God

Speculation on Governor Nominee Coggswell Circulates in Republican Party

A Salem congressman William Coggswell is being pushed as the Republican gubernatorial candidate. The move signals a broader effort to find a strong party standard bearer who can unite Essex to Berkshire and challenge Governor Russell. The discussion also marks the start of a likely senatorial contest and hints Coggswell could align with Harrison and Blaine factions. In related notes, the Boston Protective Department approved a $60,000 budget for the coming year and elected officers and directors.

William Coggswell Salem Coggswell Massachusetts Haile Russell Wille Essex Berkshire Osborne Mr. Haile Morse Walker Lodge William A. Russell William Whiting Henry L. Dawes Harrison James G. Blaine

Weather Forecast and Synopses for New England Regions

Washington March 26 forecast extends to Friday p m with fair skies in New England and eastern New York, warming by Friday night, winds variable. Southern New England expects fair today then clouds and rain this evening or tonight, northerly winds veering to east, warmer. Northern New England will be fair with variable winds. Saturday to bring cloudy conditions in the North and rain in the South. The synopsis notes a Gulf low moving north, bringing heavy rains to the Gulf States and Ohio Valley, with 29.72 inch lows at Montgomery and various rainfall totals. high pressure north of the area remains stationary over the upper St. Lawrence Valley. a Northwest low shifts south into Montana. Temperatures range from near freezing in Northern New England and upper Midwest to 62-66 degrees at Forts Assiniboine, Buford, and Custer, with coastal readings from 26 to 42 degrees and a 40 degree high in New York City yesterday.

POST New England Gulf States Mississippi Valley Lower Lake Region Montgomery Ohio Valley Montomery Cincinnati Chicago Lynchburg Darksonville Memphis Wilmington Jacksonville St. Lawrence Valley Rockliffe Can Montana Lower Lake Region Middle South Atlantic Coast Upper Lake Region Missouri Valley Northwest Forts Assiniboine Buford Fort Custer Atlantic Coast Eastport Norfolk Block Island Northfield

Boston Protective Department Holds Eighteenth Annual Meeting

The eighteenth annual meeting of the Boston Protective Department was held with officers of the incorporated Hamilton Place. President George P Field presided as fifty gentlemen attended. The meeting ordered continued active work for the ensuing period by unanimous vote.

Boson Protective Department Messrs George P. Field Francis H. Stevens George H. Balch Messrs. H. Vinton P. E. Eddy F. W.end Boston Protective Department Hamilton Place Edward LD Blake

United States court actions and Massachusetts sewer case notes

A pasted court record summarizes an arrest warrant request for James Elliot alias Henry James over arson in Nova Scotia and a remand to custody. It then details Supreme Judicial Court matters on the Metropolitan Sewage Commission, a constitutional challenge to funding by towns, and various Superior Court civil and tort actions with outcomes and attorneys listed.

United States District Court N&tson J. Inr James Elliot Henry James Hubert Cove Nova Scotia Dorchester New Brunswick United States Great Britain

Free bait licenses for American vessels reported

A dispatch from United States Consul Malley at St John Newfoundland to Oakes and Foster states that bait licenses this season for American vessels will be free. The message is dated March 24 and notes the status as announced in the evening.

Clouce United States Malley St. John N. F Oakes & Foster

Counterfeit Whiskey Dealers Cited by Community

Local residents condemn Greers and Sons and G. OU Taylor Old Bourton for selling adulterated whiskey and undermining public trust. Authorities note their ongoing counterfeits threaten community welfare, while firms in Boston claim compliance.

Taylor Old Bourton Ware Mye Greers and Hgh Gas Fe $ & Sons Sule Psopristurs Boston

Evolution of the Silk Hat and Its Shape Origins

A historical overview tracing silk hat origins in France and Britain, the spread to America, and the rise of standardized shapes. It covers makers like Ira Gill, Boston’s prominent role, hatters stock, plush sources in Lyons and Metz, and the Broadway Hatters Association method for selecting season styles.

Boston

Young Salem Democrats Organize at Essex House

A meeting in SaueM on March 26 formed a Young Men's Democratic Club with over 100 names enrolled. A permanent organization will be effected at an adjourned meeting.

Salem Democrats Sauem Essex House Democratic Club

Special Advertising Column In Post Publication Plans

The Post announces a new popular column for special advertising to reach the public at low cost. The plan permits advertisers to utilize the space for affordable notices.

POST

Help Wanted Classified Insertion Prompt

Real Estate for Sale or to Rent and related notices by The Post Publishing Co Boston. Help Wanted section excerpt shows standard ad pricing five cents per word for a full week six insertions. Minimum 15 words per advertisement. Boston Massachusetts listing details omitted.

the Post Publishing CO Washington Street Boston Mass

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