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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1899

Page

1

Portrait in May Arena Triggers $10000 Copyright Suit

Mrs Mary Baker G Foldys portrait in the May Arena spurs a $10000 copyright infringement suit against the Arena Company. Writ of attachment on editor Paul Tyner, with Derby and Moore as assignees of Mrs Widdys copyright. Tyner says the portrait was drawn from church stained glass, not copied from a photograph.

Mary Baker G. Foldy May Arena Arena Company Paul Tyner The Arena J.c.derby HH. P. Moore Concord N. H Widdy J. F. Lund Water Street Frederick W. Peabody Tremont Building Atrena Christian Science Church Tyner Eddy P. P. Quimby Christian Science

Missing Horse and Carriage Driver Taken After Stolen Team

James McDevitt, 19, of 442 Hanover Street, allegedly took a Norse buggy on North Street around 9 30 pm. He led police to a fleet street chase before crashing. he broke his right leg and was hospitalized at City Hospital. The horse remained unharmed as McDevitt had only been out of custody six weeks.

James McDevitt Hanover Street City Hospital Charlies W. Dolloff Somerville North Street Division 1 Fleet Street Sunn McDevitt House of Correction

Forest Fire Sweeps 1600 Acres Near Rangeley

A telegram from the Chain of Ponds reports a forest fire that destroyed the Berlin Stalls Mill Company timber station and swept 1600 acres. William Mahoney and wife were safe, but about 200 lumbermen were endangered as a northwest gale drove the flames through the area. Rangeley residents endure cold winds as fishermen seek shelter.

Rangeley Berlin Stalls Mill Company William Mahoney Mioose Megantil

General Henry arrival in New York after Puerto Rico governorship

Major-General Henry, former military governor of Porto Rico, arrived on the McPherson from San Juan with Mrs. Henry and daughter. He said Porto Rico offers opportunity but reforms must be gradual, notes 15,000 men at public works, and questions how customs duties would be funded if wiped out. He praised the island, spoke of schooling needs, and described economic conditions and emigration of wealth.

New York Henry U. S.V Porto Rico McPherson San Juan Benton Washington United States

Canfield to be arraigned in Brighton murder case

Wells P. Canfield accused of killing his wife Grace J. Canfield at their Brighton home will be arraigned in the B Superior Criminal Court before Judge Chaskill. The defendant has no counsel.

Wells P. Canfield Grace J. Canfield Superior Criminal Court Chaskill Canfield Brighton

Names listed for Minot event or roster

Lauren of Minot, Richard Olney, Henry R. Reed, Nathaniel Thayer, Stephen M. Weld, Henry C. Weston are named in a historical roster or society item. The fragmentary text implies a list of individuals connected to a local institution or event without further context.

Lauren OF Minot Richard Olney Henry R. Reed Nathaniel Thayer Stephen M. Weld Henry C. Weston

Bank Officers Named in Listing

Gordon Avqbott and Francis R. Hart are named as vice-presidents. A Phippen is secretary and assistant treasurer. Joseph G. Stearns serves as assistant secretary and Elmer Foye as assistant secretary. Julius R. Wakefield is the trust officer.

ER. A. Phippen Joseph G. Stearns KE. Elmer Foye Julius R. Wakefield

Missing Plymouth mill superintendent feared dead after disappearance

Plymouth May 17. Robert H. Plant, superintendent of the Plymouth mills tack and rivet manufactury, is missing after leaving May 6 to visit his daughter Lulu M. Plant in Savannah. Her death on May 9 and Plant’s failure to reach Savannah raise fears he met with an accident. Local inquiries show he never arrived at the hospital.

Plymouth Robert H. Plant Plymouth Mills, Tack and Rivet Manufactory Ife Savannah Cra Lulu M. Plant Sixth Onio Infantry U.S V Cienfuegos Cuba

Ex Confederate Will Deliver Memorial Day Address in Boston

Major General Joseph A. Wheeler ex-Confederate officer will give Memorial Day remarks at the Boston Theatre 10 30 AM under Ridward W. Kinsley Post No 118 G A R auspices. The visit signals unity of North and South and rekindled public interest in the event. Wheeler, long-desired by Boston and New England, will be welcomed despite some Confederate loyalty disputes among veterans.

Joseph A. Wheeler Boston Wheeler Ridward W. Kinsley Boston Theatre Iainsley Post New England Bulfinch Church Joe” White E. A. Horton John B. Gordon Confederate Veterans Joe Cuba General Wheeler Ile

Anti-Imperialist Letter Challenges Post Office Authority

Henry O Morris of Pueblo California writes a bold alert to Postmaster General Smith vowing resistance if the administration attempts to block his book from mail delivery. He rails against czar like tactics and claims the Post Office will face a fight if it suppresses his publications and roasts Grover Cleveland and McKinley with Hanna.

Washington Atkinson Boston Henry O. Morris Pueblo Cal Ile Smith Morris Postoffice Department Grover Cleveland Billy the Bitcher McKinley Mark- Hanna Smiths

Glacier sails with stores for Dewey fleet in Manila route

The New York telegraph reports the refrigerating storeship Glacier sailed for Manila today carrying stores and ammunition for Admiral Dewey's fleet, strengthening the United States naval advance in the Philippines.

New York United States Glacier Manila Admiral Dewey

Court Overrules Demurrer in Meigs Rail Case Fight

In a Boston Supreme Court decision Judge Morton overruled the demurrer in Henry Dobbins et al. v Towle et al. The suit, filed by stockholders of the old Meigs railway firm, accuses Towle and Patch of aiding J Pierpont Morgan to secure control of the charter via the Boston Elevated Railway plan. The plaintiffs seek trey money already paid and future payments placed in trust for old Meigs stockholders amid alleged covert deals.

Supreme Court Morton Henry Joabbins George HI. Towle Meigs Old Meigs Company Tred Co. Pateh Boston Joe Vo Meigs J. Pierpont Morgan Aida Kidder, Peabody & Co Towle Boston Elevated Railway Company Pateh Meigs Company Henry Dobbins J. P. Morgan Boston Eleyvated Railway Company Old Meiers Company W.cnapin I Ya. Rang S. K. Hamilton Willard Howland H. N. Allin Mr. Patch Jamaica

Decree of Separation Granted in New York

Judge Maddox granted a decree of separation to Mrs. Margaret H Washburn from Mordecai F. Washburn in Nyack New York. The couple, wealthy, settle with about $10,090 cash to the wife and custody of the children. Mrs Washburn is daughter of General Ira M Hedges, Grand Army of New York State commander.

Nyacki M. Y Maddox Margaret H Washburn Haverstraw Mordecai F. Washburn Ira M. Hedges Grand Army of New York State Washburn

Chicago Policeman Fatally Shoots Man in Street Attack

Policeman John Baginski of Maxwell Street station warded off a crowd of Italians near Polk Street School between Halstead and Des Plaines streets. In the defense he shot and killed one assailant and wounded two others.

Chicago John Baginski Maxwell Street Polk Street Halstead Des Plaines

Ev Dr Blau Proprieter Of Lodging House

Ev Dr Blau proprietor of lodging house continues to operate with Mrs Hulse and two daughters helping manage the property. A second lady and her two daughters are also connected to the household.

DR. Blau

Retired Pastor Becomes Lodging House Proprietor in Pittsfield

The Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon former Warren Avenue Baptist Church pastor and central figure in a church dispute now runs a lodging house at 261 West Newton Street Pittsfield. The house open for inspection shows rooms priced for front back and side occupancy with Mrs Bruce and her daughters guiding guests. Only one large front room has been rented so far and references are required for lodging in this first class establishment.

Joseph K. Dixon Warren Avenue Baptist Church West Newton Street Hluntington Avenue Warren Avenue Dixon Bruce Dartmouth Street

Gentlemen's suits offered from Custom Lads stock

Today we continue the sale of suits in sacks and frocks for young men made by our tour tailors from Custom Lads. Patterns determine the stock with hand padded collars silk sewings and fine linings. Garments are uniform to order with best fabrics and double breasted vests common.

Value of suits at forty dollars each

The text notes that the value of these suits, when tailored to special measurements, would be forty dollars per suit.

Note A Gaments Display Fall Nanotech Etiquette Marking

Note A states its gaments bear the fall nanotech designation and etiquette markings. The message outlines manufacturer origin and branding for the engineered items.

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