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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1898

Page

6

Broken gas pipe taken into court in Kaplan trial

The trial focused on a six inch gas pipe broken in the subway explosion case. Engineer Davis explained rusted fracture edges show the break was not new. Testimony covered gas leaks at Tremont and Boylston, explosion sounds, and pipe removal with later pipe replacement.

Davis Brighton Kaplan Michael Brosnahan Morse Boylston and Tremont Streets Pelham Tremont Street Edward J. Whaien Station 4 Tremont Boylston Johnson Educator Company Boston Gasnight Company West End Hamlin West End Street Railway Leonard H. Wavis Boston Mouated Railway Company Transit Commission Mr. Whipple Gaslight Company Addicks Masonic Temple Charles L. Perrin Metropolitan Construction Company Boston Gaslight Company Perrin

Civil Courts Jury List and Case Schedule Long Entry

A dense docket from the Civis Courts listing jury sessions and case numbers with multiple plaintiff and defendant names across various railroad and street railway matters. It also includes a Beipmlogts Cambridge session with tort actions, damages claims, and trials or adjournments involving entities such as Boston Gas Light Co, Boston & Maine R. R., City of Cambridge, Newton Street Railway, and individuals like Joseph J. Ixduund.

Blodgett Kaufwin Boston Gas. Co Hartigan Boston Gas Light Co Tuckey Perkins Didot N. H H. R Mooney Crockwell West End R. R Mith Smith-Corigror Tron Co Harrington Sevigne Wait Capieron Foley Duncan Welton Meehan B. Wilkins Co Hoffecker Blumenthal O'Callaghan Carney Johnson Bruno Va Marcus Demerritt Cairnes Smith Harriman McNaughton Deans Hathaway Drury Robeson Cutlery Co Dearborn Sage Base Biesenbach Yester Nash Atkins Johnech H. PD Trask Co Darlow Sanderson Co Pingree Blackstone Nat'l Bk Frye Cross Hollings Daiton Byram Manchester Temple Cotten Draper Buperson Court Beipmlogts Cambridge Joseph J. Ixduund Paul Butler J. R. Dunbar P. J. Doherty J. P. Feeney J. F. Owens Burke & Corbett I. L. Washburn Joseph F. Harding Newton Street Railway Company Moody Street Waltham G. L. Mayberry T. FP. Carey T. J. Kenney Rial Taft Lovell Arms Co Same Maloney Pro Ams City of Cambridge Hanscom Et al O' Neil Barry New York Biscuit Co Beaudry Webster Newton St. Ry. Co Geary City of Malden Hart Chapin Keating Town of Stoneham Nutting City of Clapp Cain Riley

Verdict for plaintiff in Shattuck injury case

A verdict for the plaintiff for 1000 dollars was returned in the second session of the Superior Court yesterday before Judge Plodgett in the case of C. C. Perkins a minor by his next friend vs Edward G. Shattuck. The suit sought 5000 dollars for personal injuries from a bicycle incident on Commonwealth avenue on Oct 3 1896 caused by a horse negligently driven by the defendant.

Superior Court Plodgett C. C. Perkins Edward G. Shattuck Commonwealth Avenue

Hope on Hope Ever Aids Consumption With Duffy's Malt

A narrative of recovery hopefuls for consumption emphasizes early treatment. It lauds Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal stimulant that may quicken circulation and reduce wasting, claiming it helps consumptives regain health and can combat common colds that often precede the disease.

Duffy

Harbor Fog Delays Ships as New Oceanic Plans Rise

The harbor scene was thick with fog and northeast winds, forcing pilots to navigate cautiously. No accidents were reported as White Star Line previews larger Atlantic liners after launching the Afric, while Prince Edward and Prince George preparations unfold for Bay of Fundy routes and Hull ship finishing.

Oceanic Belfast Ireland Harland & Wolff Haddock United States Ford Yarmouth N. S Prince Edward Kinney Prince George Arthur N. McGray Hull England Bay of Fundy Bok Prince Arthur Brookline Hopkins Jamaica Long Wharf Baltimore J. Miller Stewart Anchor Line Furness Line Italiana Manchester Eny Frank O’brien Michael O’brien Blanche Wilmington Cuban Morris Newport R. I New Brunswick East Boston Neponset Lewiston Nut.Island Clarence George Dorchester Hawes Avonmouth Leng Mexico Belle Isle Milwaukee New Orleans Monarch Liverpool Porto Rico New York Winifred Patterson George Thomas Lucy E. Friend Chattahoochee Lewis Wharf Savannah Sam Slick Stonehaven Bay Chaleur Lombard & Co Slick Renault Mary E. McDougall Louisburg C. B Shafner

Pure medicinal use line echoes old home remedy claim

A terse note promotes attempting something for home and medicinal use rather than a weak scab whiskey variant. The statement underlines pure intent and avoids unsafe comparisons.

Civil Service and Labor Service Report Summary 1898

The civil service commissioners submit the annual report for the year to Oct 1 1898. Examinations totaled 2735 with 1506 passing and listed for eligible lists. 543 appointments were made, 487 male and 56 female citizens. The labor service across six cities shows registrations, certifications, and hires with veteran percentages, detailing Brookline Water town Cambridge New Bedford Newton Everett and Worcester figures and outcomes.

Civil Service Commissioners General Court Senate House of Representatives Brookline Civil Service Watertown Spectmen Boston Cambridge New Bedford Newton Everett Worcester Public Service Charles Theodore Russell Arthur Lord Edward P. Wilbur

Captain Hemmenway Dead at Roxbury Home

Captain Henry C. Hemmenway on the Boston police retired list died suddenly at his How ard avenue Roxbury residence shortly after noon. Death attributed to heart disease. He had gone downtown earlier for personal business then returned home when he fell ill and died within minutes.

Henry C. Hemmenway Boston Police Department Ai Howard Avenue Roxbury Hemmenway

Deacon Hemmenway Dies Ex-Captain of Boston Police

Henry C Hemmenway ex captain of the Boston Police Department died of heart failure at his Dorchester home yesterday He retired December 24 18 He was born June 6 1836 in Boston He served at Court Square station and was known in the business district He was a deacon at Warren Street Methodist Church Roxbury earning the nickname The Deacon and came from a family linked to Thaddeus Ferry a fife major under General Washington at Major Andre’s execution.

Henry C. Hemmenway Police Department Dorchester Court Square Boston Hemmenway Thaddeus Ferry Washington Andre Warren Street Methodist Church Roxbury

Gilchrist's Rare Bargains At Winter Street Sale

Gilchrist's on Winter Street offers rare bargains including a 75 cent novelty dress goods lot now 25 cents. The all wool fabrics include Bourette novel ties Bayadere stripe novelties and Benga line cords plus Scotch mixtures in fall colors. Unusual bargains on silk waists gloves and underwear also catch attention.

Gilchrist’s Winter Street

Stage Talk Headlines From Boston and New York Theaters

Stage column recaps altercation between William Norris and Sydney Rosenfeld at Casino New York. Mentions Norris in The Dangerous Maid and various shows including Blue Jeans revival, May Irwins anti ticket spec plan, Weber Fields burlesque, Mantell in The Face in the Moonlight and Othello debut, Julie Herne in Shore Acres, Hopper ending The Charlatan, Daly’s The Geisha, Park Hotel Topsy Turvy, Trilby at Bowdoin, Two Orphans prep, Andrew Mack in The Ragged Earl, Paul M Potter Conquerors Boston debut, upcoming Divorce and The Solicitor, The Devil's Auction, Pantzer brothers acrobats, Keith's acts Joe Welch and John Camp, Ishams Octoroons at Grand, Whirling Dervish, Nina Diva at Palace, Bon Ton Burlesquers, Finish of Mr Fresh at Columbia with Al Wilson and others.

William Norris New York Sydney Rosenfeld Casino Norris Rosenfeld Mr. Norris Castle Square Theatre May Irwin Weber & Fields New York Theatre Mr. Fields Pete Dailey Mr. Mantell Columbia Boston Julie Herne Helen Berry Shore Acres Mr. Hopper Tremont Andrew Mack Museum Paul M. Potter Hollis Castle Square Russell Brothers Grand Opera House Magee Howard Pantzer Brothers Con Curers Keith Joe Welch John E. Camp Isham Grand Theatre Austin & Stone’s Mlle Nina Diva Palace Theatre Bon Ton Mr. Fresh Columbia Theatre al Wilson Charles B. Ward George W. Day John T. Tierney Stewart Sisters Fanny Bloodgood Kathryne Klare

Thalian Club Dorchester Presents Two Amateur Dramas

The Thalian Club of Dorchester stages its first amateur theatricals of the season in Bloomfield Hall. Two plays, A Limb of the Law and Popping the Question, will be performed with a large cast and a curtain-raiser featuring Charles Champney impersonations. The evening includes six club gentlemen in Popping the Question with three female impersonations and dancing after the performances.

Thalian Club Dorchester Bloomfield Hall Augustus DeBenham William F. Haddock DeBenham Walter Batchelder Clem Bancroft Fred G. Smith Grayham Richard Ross Kit Frank Amis James Alice DeBenham Ella Vinal Julia Grayham Mabel Hall Helen le Fray Charles Champney Mr. Primrose Regnrd Thornton Hen Murray William Richards Miss Bifin Sam Woods

Second Free Chamber Concert Set for Mission School Hall

The Municipal String Quartet will present the second free chamber music concert at Mission School Hall Roxbury next Tuesday evening. The program mirrors East Boston last Tuesday. Soloist Misa Charlotte A Philbrick contralto, recently featured at Music Hall, will perform. Tickets sold at B F Walker Roxbury Crossing Frank Tucker Keeler drug stores People’s Institute Tremont and St Alphonsus streets. Some tickets also through local pastors.

Municipal String Quartet Mission School Hall Roxbury East Boston Misa Charlotte A. Philbrick Music Hall B. F. Walker Frank Tucker Roxbury Crossing Keeler’s

Since Ise Got Money in the Bank Song Promoted at Columbia Theatre

Composer Charles B. Ward presents the latest coon song Since Ise Got Money in the Bank in the second act of The Finish of Mr Fresh at the Columbia Theatre next week. Ward, famed for The Band Played On and Only a Bowery Boy, is a renowned songwriter and performer. He is a leading member of The Finish of Mr Fresh, and this song is highlighted as a standout number in the show.

Ise Charles B. Ward Mr. Fresh Columbia Theatre Post Black Gas Bowery Boy Ward Mr. Ward de & Bank Charles B. @ Ward

Try Dr. Bull's Co s for all Mections of the 's Coughnce

An old line advert asks readers to try Dr. Bull's medicine for coughs and related complaints, noting a price of 25 cents per bottle. The terse ad emphasizes available stock and a simple remedy claim.

Dr. Bull

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