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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1891

Page

8

Vast List of Civil Case Numbers and Claims

A dense docket from a Norfolk County Superior Court session lists numerous case numbers and parties. Entries include contract actions seeking £650 plus stock sale claims, tort actions for injuries and slander, and various civil actions against railroad companies and municipalities. The January list covers multiple sessions with plaintiffs such as William Allen and Martha A. Haines, and defendants including Globe Button Hole Mfg Co and Boston & Maine railroad. The record notes jury verdicts, defenses, and ongoing trials across numerous numbered cases.

Virst W- Bank Quinn Kakas Rog Same Johnson Brindiey Pe Yes Ice Co Bennett Wollm N. EK. Mag G . Mackenzie MacKenzie Eckberg Chase Horxkrins J. No William H. Allen Globe Button Hole Manufacturing Company Jary Out B.C. Moulton Charles F. Loring D. KE. Ware H. Kh. Brown Martha A. Haines Boston & Maine Railroad Lowell Crossing G. C. Moulton C. ¥. Loring S. Lincoln W. I. Badger

Pitchers Battle Ends in Boston Loss to St Louis Browns

In a tight pitchers duel at Boston, Stivetts outpitched Haddock as the St Louis Browns beat the Boston Reds 1 to 0. Dan Brouthers keyed the home effort with a fourth inning walk and hit, while strong defense and timely plays by O Neill, Stricker, and Brouthers aided the visitors.

Boston “Reds St. Louis “Browns Boston Stivens George Haddock Lyons Stivetts Irwin Stricker Joyce Duffy Young Egan Sitivetts Bostons St. Louis Avim Comiskey O'Neil Dan Brouthers Dan Ivan Brouthers Tip’ O’neil Tip Alluke John Irwin Hardie Richardson John Morgan Murphy Radford Lwin Brouthers Cormiskey Crifice Jack Boyle Hagan Tip O'Neil Fort. Louis Haddock Jons Lou H. Bilpo POA Lay Ofer Us Brown Yuller Ajdoyce OiDnfy Ose Hoyle Lewin Yases Stivells Louis Troy McCarthy Gan Doves Arphy Erguson Cleveland N. L Davis McAleer Pittsburg Brooklyn Prrrasure Pittsburgs Caruthers Itemming Miller Pittisburg Errora Rookion. Jr Batereg Baldwin Mack Heming Dally Bierbaur Hemming Hemning O'Brien Becksley Carroll Lierbauer Beckley Reiley Wilkenitehes L Umpie McQuakl Chicago N.L Philadelphia Caicaco Luby Hutchinson Chia Elie Ee Hage Hita Kittredge Gleason Clements Burna Pfeffer Anson Dahien Tome Wilmot Ryan Hamilton Potter Gleasen Deuosle Allen Myers Lynch Thae

Boston Signs Woodcock Brown as New Pitcher

Providencr May 20 Woodcock, Brown's famous pitcher, has signed with Boston. He will play for the college nine up to Commencement and after that date will join the Boston club.

Hanover Dartmouth Tufts Williamstown Raleighs Williams Worcester Portland Lowell Salem Manchester Manchesters Lynn Hartford West Haven Albany- Albany Lebanon Syracuse Troy Rochester-New Haven Rochester Buffalo Providence Boston Providencr R. L

Subterranean Roads Debate Moves Underground Transit Plan

In the Massachusetts House, Olmstead proposes Boston Underground Railway substitute with a two mile build by July 1 1893. Amendments tied to cost and timing pass or fail amid debates on municipal lighting and prison management. Speaker Barrett later adds Section 13 on revocation rights, and a strong party line split shapes Senate discussions on governor removal power.

Massachusetts House Olmstead Boston Boston R Railway Company Suffolk Middlesex Vicinity Somer Beverly Speulding Committee On Street Railways Spaulding Henry ©. Spalding Mellen Worcester West End Melien Mr. Chance Quincy Warren House Bennett Everett Wardwell Haverhill Haverhill Aqueduct Company Mr. Quincy Barrett Board of Prison Commissioners Tucker New Bedford Pullock Fall River My Lowe Cambridge Senate McNary Avery West Pinkerton Butler State of New York Raymond Massachusetts Coveney Commonwealth Insurance Department

Double Point of View in New York reminiscence

A New Yorker escorts a visitor through the city highlighting historic residences and past memories while another guide extols current growth and landmarks. The piece contrasts old world recollections with modern development and warns against relying on both in a single day.

N. Y. Lune New York Speare Perro Everett Belmont Hall

Brookwood Wins Chicago Derby at Dundes Second

The Chicago Derby was won today on Brookwood with Dundes second and Nero third. Time 2 17. About $3000 goes to the winner.

Brookwond Carcano Brookwood Dundes Nero

Weather forecast for New England states May 20

Forecast until 8 p.m. Thursday lists generally fair conditions for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with showers in Vermont and steady temperatures. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York expected to have frequent showers with stationary temperatures and south winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Post Forecast and Weather Synopsis Across New England

Northern New England will see shower activity in Vermont and New Hampshire with fair weather in Maine today and continued warmth in New Hampshire and Vermont. Southern New England warms with showers and possible local thunderstorms tonight. Friday looks fair with warm southerly winds and cooler nights. A broad weather synopsis notes heavy rainfall in Denver and Fort Bill, with mixed totals elsewhere, a high coast pressure, and a cold Maine as the coldest area.

POST New England Vermont New Hampshire Maine Lake Middle States Denver Fort Bill Bismarck Duluth St. Louis Des Moines New York Nova Scotia Lake Superior New Mexico Montana Wyoming Colorado Kansas City Lastport Northfield

Newton club bowling final crowns team two champions

In Newtonville finals of the Newton club bowling tourney team two defeated team seven to win the championship and each member received an elegant silk umbrella. Team two led by Richards with 172 pins in the best 10 frame score of 172 and total 2046 to 2083 in a 13 pin margin.

Newton SpxciAx Newton Club Newtonville Team Seven Richards

Thieves Break Into Somerville Home in Homer Square

The house of Albert A. Wormwood in Homer square Somerville was entered yesterday afternoon while the family was away. A lookout watched the street while a second thief ransacked the rooms. Only a few dollars in loose change were found missing amid the otherwise intact contents.

Somerville Albert A. Wormwood Homer Square

Court records reveal multiple 1880s civil and criminal actions

The docket details a May 20 session with Henrietta Carpenter on fraud counts as postmaster at Artichoke West Newbury, plus Supreme Judicial Court notes on Williams vs Shillaker and Clark vs Hancock trust interpretation. It also covers Cunard Samaria shipper loss, Scott arrest case, Fitchburg Railroad injuries, and several tort and estate matters with rulings for defendants or plaintiffs.

United States District Court Carpenter Henrietta &. Cutting United States West Newbur J. Marshall W. Bartlett E. R. Anderson Supreme Judicial Court Wright W. Williams William G. Shillaker Call Charles Fleury Hancock Charles Henry Hancock Irene Clark Ledia A. George Laveny Va Samaria Liverpool Boston London Wr. H. Appleton George Putnam George P. Scott Benjamin P. Eldredge Eldredge Department of Inspectors Police Philadelphia Robert Scott George R. Scott Robinson Plaintff Pennsylvania Commonwealth George R. Swasey James H. Flint Thomas J. Gargan McCarty Fitchburg Railroad Company Arthur i. Russell F.C. Manchester George A. Torrey William H. Ziner Wilbur P. Rice Somerville North Streck B. L. M. Tower Rh. M. Morse, Jr E. Hellier John ‘Lt. Shea Fitchburg RE. R. Company Prison Point Bridge I. R. Clark F. Sapney Piannes Abby S. L. Hovey George A. Cary Lill Bridget Donahue K. C. Bumpus P. R. Blackimur H. M. Rogers J. Lowell, Jr

Staircase Injury At South Boston Defects Lead To Verdict

In a Superior Court first session on May 20 Justice Barker presided over Hannah Harr ys Susan N Cole et al v. owners of a house on A street South Boston. Plaintiffs claim defective stairs caused injuries during a visit to occupants. Verdict for plaintiff $400. Naphen for plaintiff KE M Johnson and R W Light for defendants.

Norfolk County Denham Thompson George W. Gardner Weymouth J. W. Converse James Humphrey G.R. Swasey Peter Smith John Fallon P. R. Blackimur J. &. Terrell Nawn City of Bos O’ Reilly French Ton Gargan City of Norton Reach Lynn McManus Daniels Collins County of Saime Same Norfolk Whiting Langley Browne Winslow Howe Kk. RR Shute City Guild Gill Quincey Sullivan Vacuum Canton Inet Goodrich Tracy Murphy Hannah Harr Susan N.cole Plainuit Boston Naphen KE. M. Johnson

Ham mon d Parker executor suit and Hutchinson city suit

Superior Court Middlesex Is Cambridge Judge Hammond hears John W Parker executor suit against Jerietta Woodward for 360 dollars and Margaret A C Hutchinson sues City of Boston for 4000 damages after a fall on a sidewalk. Attorneys listed for both sides. Several related cases noted in order.

Superior Court Middlesex Cambridge Hammond John W. Parker Errietta Woodward Homer Albers G. L. Huntress Fales & Mellen Margaret A. C. Hutchinson City of Boston Lynde & Harding Bowker Hoey Coening

Concert for the Poor at Boston Temporary Home

A concert by the Conservatory of Music ladies assisted by Moses Meyer and T. D. Roberts drew a large audience at the Boston Industrial and Appleton Temporary Home on Davis street and Harrison avenue. The program featured a piano duet by Misses McMurpey and Morehead, songs by Miss Galley and F. D. Roberts, a piano solo by Moses Meyer, and a violin solo by Miss Rusk.

Boston Appleton Davis Street Harrison Avenue the Conservatory of Music Messrs Moses Meyer T. D. Roberts Misses McMurpey Morehead Miss Galley F. D. Roberts Miss Rusk

Contract for the West Indies awarded to Boston firm

Keeler & Co of Boston has been awarded the contract to furnish officers quarters in Kingston Jamaica and parishes including St Thomas St Mary St Elizabeth St Catherine St Ann St Mary St Annns St James Trelawny Hanover Clarendon Portland and Westmoreland after competition with English and Canadian manufacturers.

West Indies Boston House Keeler & Co Inspector-General of Police Kingston Jamaica St. Thomas St Mary St. Elizabeth St. Catherins St. Anns Trelawney Hanover Clarendon Portland Westmoreland

What is the Matter with the School Children

An old advertisement-style note describes crowded sunlit rooms with foul air and overworked pupils. It urges Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy, claiming it banishes nervousness and restores health for school duties, with testimonials from local well-known families.

Paine

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