May Term Opens in U S Circuit Court
The May term of the United States Circuit Court was opened in Boston with Charles Niles of Boston named ereman of the grand jury. The judge charged the grand jury before they retired to consider the presentment. The docket was called with four admiralty appeals, twelve equity suits, and several revenue cases in which the United States are plaintiffs.
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United States Circuit Court
Son
Charles Niles
Boston
Ereman
Grand Jury
Louisville at Bat: Selee's Men Edge Cincinnati
In Cincinnati the Reds fall 6 to 3 as Louisville capitalizes on control and errors. Daley struggles early, Boston earns two runs in the fourth, Louisville plate two in the fourth. Key moments include Cahill and Joyce errors, Daily safe slides, and Brouthers scoring on a fumbled play.
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Young Daley
Louisvilles
Bostons
Daley
Weaver
Cahill
Joyce
Beard
Ollie Beard
Cook
Shinnick
Ed Daily
Mere
Tom
Brown
Duffy
Brouthers
Dan Brouthers
Daffy
Donovan
Bullintor
Lyally
Woonovan
Charlie Farrell
Farrell
Cub
Stricker
A. A
Louisville
ALE
R. Bh.po
A. E
Iibeard
Radi A
Kintinton
Ol Ryan
Daily
Toibueel Conesasorerd
Boston
Sewael
Lewisville
Buffinton
Ranford
Wolf
Caniil
Ryan
Kerins
Cincinnati
Slattery
Long
McPhee
Stovey
Latham
Nash
Marr
Tucker
Holliday
Lowe
Silattery
Brogie
O of
Smith
Holiday
Bails
Brodie
Rooks
Mul- Tane
Laika
Reilly
Powers
Chicago
N. L
Brooklyn
Curiaco
Hutchinson
Gumbert
Lovett
Ceee
Hittredge
Barnee
Dahlen
Nerry
Kuittredge
Terry
Burns
Pieffer
Pfeffer
Wilmot
Foutz
Philadelphia
N.L
Pittsburg
Pittspuro
Phillies
Tora
Laldwin
Thornton
Foundalphia
Cleveland Giants N:L 8 3 In Cleveland May 16
Cleveland defeats New York 8 to 3 as Zimmer, Seward and Young lead with 12 hits. Davis and Richardson pace two-base hits, McAleer and Gore steal bases, and McKean Dogie Johnson Zimmer Whistler strikeouts mark the mound. Rain postponed games noted in later listings.
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Thornton
Mack
Baldwin
Hamilton
Shindle
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brown
Miller
Bierbauer
Beckley
Hurst
Cleveland
N.L
New York
Giants
Zimmer
Seward
Young
O’rourke
Rusie
Davis
Richardson
McAleer
Gore
McKean
Dogie
Johnson
Whistler
Jays —Bassett
Connor
Norwich
Bristol-Plainville
Worcester
Manchester
Lowell
Lynn
Portland
Salem
Attempt on Czarewitch's Life in Japan Considered Fanatic Act
A letter to the editor argues the April 1891 attack on the Czarewitch was a fanatic act not reflecting Japan's mood. It cites official welcomes, planned ceremonies in Tokyo Osaka Nagasaki and Atami, and notes strong official and public hospitality despite past tensions with Russia.
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Czarewitch
Otsu
Japan
Jiji Shimpo
Tokio
Arisugawa
Yagoyama
Takao
Nagasaki
Chiyoda
Russia
Osaka
Nara
Shinobashi Station
Komatsu
Akasaka
Fushimi
Akasaka Palace
Saikio
Kawakami
Fendai
Bere
Hirayama Fire-Works Company
Yokohama
Atami
Saghalen Islands
Wet
Harvard College
Cambridge
This Week's Business Failures Reported Nationwide
The seven day tally from R G Dun E Russell shows 237 total business failures in the United States and Canada, with 212 in the US and 25 in Canada. Bradstreets notes 186 failures this week, 166 last week, and 151 a year ago, with year to date totals 4616 and 807 for Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Bradstreets
Wanted in Boston Embezzler Arthur Schwartz Arrested Here
Curbcanco May 15 Arthur Schwartz also known as Samuel Udell wanted in Boston for embezzling 2000 dollars and negotiable paper. He served as confidential clerk for N Friedman & Bros wholesale dry goods dealers, left six weeks ago with the money and papers, and was arrested here before being taken East this morning.
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Boston
Curbcanco
Arthur Schwartz
Samuel Udell
N. Friedman & Bros
Yellowstone Park Excursion A Major Union Pacific Event
Yellowstone Park is hailed as one of the world's great wonders and the Union Pacific July excursion is promoted as the event of the season. Urges readers to contact their nearest Union Pacific agent for details.
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Yellowstone Park
U. P
Evolution of the Time Honored Gingham Sunbonnet
A breezy reminiscence on a durable fashion staple with an Irish anecdote. An educated Irish girl faces street vanity as two men taunt her color and she retorts with wit, claiming pride in her unique shade and stance.
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Gage
Gowns for spring wardrobes feature cotton fabrics and vintage charm
The article praises cotton gowns as essentials for spring, highlighting ginghams organdies batistes and nainsook as ideal materials. It notes delicate English and Scotch prints and gives an example of a heliotrope gingham empire frock with Russian lace. It credits Messrs R H Stearns for information.
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Messrs
R. H. Stearns
Picture hats replace gingham sunbonnets in fashion tone
The article notes a shift from old gingham sunbonnets to lace and chiffon picture hats for all ages, especially children and misses. Wire frames, frills, gauze ribbons, and pastel shades define the new style, while old sunbonnets evoke wind and countryside. Lace-like Neapolitan hats and biscuit straw with cornflowers appear as fashion highlights from L. P. Hollander & Co.
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Messrs
L. P. Hollander & Co
Liverpool school uses rhymes to teach cookery
A novelty in cookery teaching at the Liverpool School of Cookery uses rhymes set to popular tunes. Bonny Dundee helps teach methods of cooking fish while The British Grenadiers guides meat preparation. The roast beef of Old England nods at tradition.
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Liverpool School of Cookery
Bonnie Dundee
Nine teenth century brocade designs from Jordan Marsh
A fashion note describes new brocade fabrics with period styling and modern spirit. Details feature cream grounds with violets, lilies of the valley in silver, palm branches in yellow, and bold combinations like yellow tulips on red. Imagined wearers skew dark and Spanish.
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Messrs
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Hosiery Trends Highlight Delicate Shades and Styles
The article notes women favor delicate silver and tan hosiery, matched to ooze leather shoes, with shimmery, frivolous appeal. Lisle stockings show Richelieu and plain rib designs, while two tan shades push novelty limits. Pink and blue undergarments gain mild favor amid gradual bold reds and blues emerging. Thanks are given to Chandler & Co for information.
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Lisle
Hanks
Messrs. Chandler & Co
Ribbon wonders brighten the Gilchrists display in town
A Victorian note praises ribbons as essential adornment, describing how a woman can thrive on tea and toast yet needs a ribbon near her toilet. It highlights an excellent assortment of fine figured French ribbons and gauze ribbons now shown at Messrs R. & J. Gilchrist's ribbon counter.
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Messrs, R. & J. Gilchrist’s
Long case clocks shine as desirable home feature
Describes long case clocks as highly effective and ornamental for homes. Highlights tall mahogany and oak cases, turret tops, accuracy, and sweet chimes such as Westminster and Whittington. Mentions Big Ben gong influence and moon dial with familiar, welcoming appeal. Thanks Paine Furniture Company for information.
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Westminster
St. Michael’s
Jury Acquits McKennon in Post Office Case. Anderson Partly Convicted
In United States District Court on May 15 jurors acquitted Frank J. McKennon on all charges and both indictments. Cath erine 8. Anderson was found guilty on the second and third counts accusing her of taking and secreting the letter and embezzling it, while acquitted on the first. Henrietta E. Cutting faced trial on false returns charges in West Newbury Artichoke post office accounts. Trial began after a motion to quash was overruled. Attorneys: J. M. Marshall for Government, O. W. Bartlett and E. R. Anderson for the defense.
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United States District
Carpenter
Frank J. McKennon
Catherine
J. M. Marshall
O. W. Bartlett
E. R. Anderson
Probate appeals over war premium distribution in Knight estate
Samuel Knight administrator appeals probate ruling on distributing a war premium award to heirs rather than creditors. The June 1882 act created Commissioners of Alabama Claims. two years with no creditor claims. Knight holds one third of estate indebtness. court undecided on payout method.
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Samuel Knight
Knight
May
James Lee, Jr
Court of Commissioners of
George A. Blaney
H. L. Harding
Frederick W. Kennedy
Horatio Harris
Roxbury
Georgia A. Kennedy
Harris
Daniel and
Caleb Saunders
William A. Gaston
Elizabeth Gray
George W. Parke
FE. T. McIntire
Friars Mission of the
Order of St. Francis
Prince Street
J. B. Richardson
D. K. Murphy
Boston Superior Court sessions list several personal injury actions
In Suffolk First and Second Sessions a series of tort cases are noted with parties, dates, and defenses. Bridget Reilly sues West End Railroad for injuries as a passenger on an open car near Cambridgeport in August 1890. Hart sues Cole et al. over defective South Boston steps. Catherine Farrell sues Hamilton Manufacturing for injuries from a loom in Lowell in 1887. Mary Garbarino sues Orazio Finocchiaro for alleged adultery and theft. Ann McGrundy sues Winslow et al. over a fatal coal yard accident on Causeway street in 1890. Proceedings indicate defenses, verdicts or potential judgments, and preparations for trial.
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Superior Court
Suffolk
BarkKeEr
Bridget Reilly
West End Railroad Company
Cambridgeport
Brighton
J. D. Long
P. M. Keating
M. &. Dickinson, Jr
W. B. Sprout
Hart
Susan N. Cole
Atreet
Boston
H.F. Naphen
E. M. Johnson
R. W. Light
Harkins
Catherine Farrell
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Lowell
KE. Greenhood
George O. A. Ernst
Mary Garbarino
Orazio Finocchiaro
Constantine
W. Cushing
W. Howland
Ann McGrundy
George W. Winslow
James M. Grady
James
Causeway Street
R. M. Keating
Cambridge Superior Court Docket Entries and Cases
Middlesex in Cambridge list of cases including Mary Brown versus Patrick Donlon an action to recover possession of real estate. Michael Vahey versus Michael Fisher trespass damages. attorneys listed for both sides. additional docket entries include Murphy vs Robil Brown v Inh ts mt Lexington v Crosby v Middlepy Parker Hutchinson City of Boston Bowker v Hovey et al Guthro pro ami v Monahan Allare v St Onge Lynde v Parker Stiles v Saunders Evans v Is ragdon and others.
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Superior Court
Middlesex
Cambridge
Hammond
Mary Brown Et al
Patrick Donlon
Stone & Armstrong
Allin & Mayberry
Ilepaant
Michael Vahey
Michael Fisher
J. P. Lyons
Henry Skinner
John B. Goodrich
Brown
H’t
Lexington
Crosby
Middlepy
Parker
Hutchinson
City of
Boston
President Arrives in Washington After 140 Speeches
The President and party reached Washington at 5:30 PM, greeted by officeholders and the President's grandchildren. The group is reported well and the President endured the trip, delivering 140 speeches along the way.
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Washington
Harrison
West End Railways Debut of New Electric Motor and Battery
Long feature on advancing tram electricity, describing a copper iron plate storage battery with zinc coating, low 0.75 volt EMF but high current, tested in Philadelphia May 4, and a new West End motor with crank-driven armature, plus portable battery lamp, Gloucester rail innovations, and an upcoming Frankfurt electric exhibition with 30,000 volt power test.
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New York
Waddel
Entz
Philadelphia
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Shore
West End
Allston
Frankfort
Germany
Weather Indications Forecast For New England States
Forecast till 8 pm Saturday shows rain for Maine New Hampshire Vermont with stationary temperatures except cooler in Vermont. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York expect rain with temperature changes and cooler in northern New York. Cautionary signals extend from Norfolk to Eastport.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Norfolk
Eastport
Post's Forecast for New England Weather Spread
Northern New England faces a threatening morning with rain, winds easterly turning northeasterly, and cooler temps in Maine Vermont and New Hampshire. Southern New England sees rising east to north winds with rain, then fair Sunday as northwest winds bring warmth. statewide readings show variable temperatures from 44 to 68 in various towns. The system tracks a coastal storm with high pressure in the north and an anti cyclone west of the lakes, with 29.76 inches at Norfolk and 30.44 inches at St. Vincent.
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POST
New England
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Washington
Mississippi Valley
New York
Norfolk
South Atlantic
St. Lawrence Valley
Montreal
Lakes
St. Vincent
New Orleans
Spokane
Walla Walla
Atlantic
Autport
Portland
Northfield
Sunday Services Across Roxbury Churches
A compact notice lists Sunday services at Roxbury Episcopal and Reformed churches including Roxbury Rescued Church, First Church, Pinst Church Berkeley Marlboro, and People Church with times from morning 8:45 to afternoon 4, 7:30 pm. It notes Rev James M Gray and Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke among pastors and mentions free seating and choir offerings.
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Roxsury Reformed Episcopal Chuurch
Warren
Savin Street
James M. Gray
Episcopal Church
Dartmouth
Harwich
James M Gray
Sears Free
Pinst
Berkeley
Marlboro
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Emory J. Haynes
D.D
C. Ik
Exoraangel Curren
Newbury Street
Leighton Parks
Chiniquy
Montreal
Will Apeak
Rome
Couracos
Disciples
West Frookline Street
Warren Avenue
Charles G. Ames
Roetre Ley
Re Ana Second
Boston
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Edward A. Horton
Saar
First Cureren
Eliot Square
Roxbury
James de Normandie
South Congregational Church
Gorse
Edward E
Zlale D
Sandey B
Christian Union Piaisen
Union Hall
Senet
Wiliam H. Baldwin
God Bless
Lake
Wengol KinG’s Chapel
F. G. Peabody
Arlington Street Council
Brookeford
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