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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1891

Page

8

Revolution in Woman's Work at Health Exhibit

Visitors flocked to the Health and Food exhibit on Aunt Ington avenue where the Domestic Science Department showcased Cottolene a cottonseed oil and beef stearine product praised as a pure frying medium. Mrs Mary J Lincoln demonstrated cooking using Cottolene while trade marks of the steer's head and Rhode Island arms advertised Health and Economy.

Providence Union Oil Company of Providence, R.1 Mary J. Lincoln Boston Domestic Science Fairbank Company Rhode Island Union Oil Company van Houten Holland Weesp Mellin Mrs. McBride America Burlington Brandon Vergennes Wanowski Vermont G. W. Kelly Judge Kelly Johnson Manager Bond F. Smith Cobb Bros Sawyer Sanborn Atkinson

Harvard Beats Technology 26 to 0 on Jarvis Field

Harvard defeated Technology yesterday afternoon on Jarvis field by a score of 26-0. The game opened with Technology advancing near Harvard’s goal but a mishandled fumble shifted momentum. Lake and Trafford sparked Harvard with long rushes and scoring runs, while Emmons and Trafford made key tackles and carries. The final tally included multiple drives, with Lake crossing the line and both teams trading possessions as Harvard built a decisive lead.

Harvard Technology Jarvis Field Trafford Shea Emmons Yard Ora Lake Statford

Bishop Brooks Consecrated at Trinity Church Boston

The Boston Post reports the consecration of Dr William H Brooks as bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts at Trinity Church. Bishops Williams Clark Whipple presided with Doane Littlejohn and others assisting. a large clergy and lay audience attended the solemn ceremony followed by a lunch at the Vendome.

Boston Post Cea Janet Whipple Clark Talbot William H. Brooks George Converse Tetloch Williams Brooks Phillips Brooks Protestant Episcopal Church Massachusetts United States of America God Jesus Christ Doane Albany Trinity Church Vendome Diocese Jooker Vinal Clarendon Street St. James Street J. C. D. Parker God of Abraham John Williams Connecticut J. M.clark Rhode Island H. K. Whipple Minnesota A. L. Littlejohn Long Island W. C. Doane N. Y Neeley Maine H. C. Potter New York Arthur Brooks John C. Brooks Springfield G. W. Smith Trinity College Hartford W. W. Battershall J. A. Aspinwall Washington, D. C W. N. McVickar D.D Puuegelina Edwin Harwood New Haven Kearney Neb Reverdy Estill Newport A. H. Rice Henry Walker Howard Stockton R. Codman C. K. Fay F. D. Ely P. Beck J. A. Beck J. M. Sears C. F. Choate Robert Codman Causten Browne I. P. Proctor F. E. Oliver EB. L. Davis Worcester W. McCall Winchester Edward Avery Weymouth W. H. Bent H. M. Leverington Taunton J. K. Sanford J. K. Stebbins W. T. D. Trefry Marblehead Horatio Hathaway New Bedford Walter Cutting Pittsfield Morris Schaaf Hagar Salem Joseph Burnett Southboro Grinnell Greenfield J. Bb. Francis Lowell Holand G. Usher Lynn Episcopal Church United States Gounod Durham George S. Converse Diocesan Board of Missions Trinity Church Choir Holy Office Christ Wyoming Ilahop Williams

Campaign Bluff Sparks Treasury Gold Redemption Standoff

Correspondence between Josiah Quincy and Phineas Pierce led Secretary Foster to order Assistant Treasurer Kennard to redeem treasury notes in gold. A Boston bank note was offered for gold but declined, while Kennard noted other bankers were paid per the secretary’s instructions.

Josiah Quincy Phineas Pierce Foster Kennard Treasury Pierce Treasury Department Continental National Bank OF Boston M. P. Kennard United States Charles Foster the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury P CuarLus Smith U. S Mass Department Sapels of the Treasury New York Secretary of the ‘Treasury Congress Charles I. Smith Continental National Bank Quincy Sub-treasury

Reserved National League players listed by clubs

Secretary N E Young announced the reserved players in the National League by club. Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia again. The long list includes many prominent names and spreads across multiple teams. The article also digresses into an unrelated promotional piece about Van Houten cocoa exhibits and a lecture tour.

Washington N. E. Young Cincinnati W. P. Rhines E. N. Crane J. P. Harrington J. W. Keenan J. G. Reilly J. A. McPhee J. W. Holliday W. A. Latham George J. Smith L. KR. Browning W. E. Halligan Chicago M. J. Kittredge William Merritt J. P. Luby A. C G. Gumbert W. F. Hutchinson N. F. Pfeffer T. E. Burns J. J. Cooney William F. Dahlen W. R. Wilmot James Ryan C. Carroll William Schri W. A ‘Erry KR. L. Caruthers Bluks T. P. Daly C. F. Dailey T. F. Kinslow W. v. O’brien M. J. Gritfin T. P. Barns Hubert Collins Boston J. G. Clarkson M. J. Kelly A. Nichols H. Staley Charles Ganzell C. W. Bennett T. Neuer H. Long J. Quinn Wilward Nash W. S. Brodie R. Lowe H. Stovey D. Brouthers Thomas Brown R. Fk. Johnston William Daly H. Richardson M. J. Madden Cleve And—C. Zimmer D. J. Doyie 0. Teveau Y. Young Henry Gruber L. Viau J. F. Galvin Albert Maul Philadelphia John Clements William, Gleason, Jr L. Thompson R. G. Alien W. R. Hamilton Jon Thornton E. J. Delehanty W. S. Gray Jae Esper William Brown Jerry, Denny Teele

Hartford Car Cleaner Dies After Fall Under Wheels

William Mayo, a car cleaner for the Hartford and Wethersfield Horse Railroad Company, slipped from a car while en route to East Hartford and was crushed by the wheels. He died shortly after being taken to a physician's office.

Hartford Conn William Mayo Hartford and Wethersfield Horse Railroad Company East Hartford

Aged man struck by train dies in New London

Andrew Mahan aged about 80 was struck by a train in New London Conn this morning. He died this afternoon from injuries suffered in the incident.

New London Conn Andrew Mahan

Genu ine Health Exhibit At Grand Hall Booth

A health exhibit near the Grand Hall front entrance features a blue and white booth showing Cottolene and Providence Pure Salad Oil with daily demonstrations. Two Boston Cooking School graduates serve samples of healthful cakes baked with Cottolene instead of lard, highlighting its digestible vegetable nature.

Grand Hall Providence Boston Cooking School

Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Poisoning Family

Pearl Le Court, deemed possibly sane, was sentenced by Judge Bond in the Superior Criminal Court to five years in the state women’s prison at Sherburn for poisoning her family with arsenic. Additional sentences followed for Cornelius Tucker, Charles Phelps, Frederick Harmuton, and Joseph Perkins for breaking and entering and larceny to various institutions.

Pearl le Court Bond Superior Criminal Court Miss le Court Stevens

Track Condition Downgraded At Mystic Park

The weather remained fair for trotting but Mystic Park’s back stretch was ruined by Tuesday night’s storm. Spectators were disappointed by the postponement to noon today. If no further rain falls, the track should be in fair shape by race time at noon.

Mystic Park

Providence Line Withdraws Passenger Service Until May 1892

The Providence Line ends passenger operations for the season, resuming in May 1892. The Stonmeton Line inside route keeps running through winter, with departures from Boston moved up to 6 30 p.m. instead of 7 30 p.m.

Providence Stonmeton Boston

Harvard Goal Beats Technology 26 to 0 In Scrimmage

Harvard dominates Technology in a 26 to 0 scrimmage with Lake and Gray scoring. Safford and Gray drove to Technology’s eight yard line, Lake punched in a score, and Gray added another touchdown. Umpire Joseph Noblit officiated. Referee D. 8S. Dean noted.

Technology Harvard Batchelder Hnmigir ccc GelDore Odio Bares Beattie Bangs Harvey Ohramote Dee Clark Derm Ranjou ORNL Hiciek Ae Lake Pias Ceane Vaeby Joseph Noblit Tech Dean

Revolt Trial On Schooner Off Iceland Aug 16

Oliver Lewis John Bowes Henry Hastings Patrick Welch Thomas Weld John Ernst and Sidney Dumphy faced trial for alleged revolt aboard the schooner J. D. Winchester off Iceland on August 16. Captain’s testimony partly taken. case postponed due to illness of the prosecuting attorney for the government and defense counsel.

Iceland Oliver Lewis John Bowes Henry Hastings Patrick Welch Thomas Weld John Ernst Sidney Dumphy J. D. Winchester J. M. Marshall L. Hall

Endowment Company Case Heard by Supreme Judicial Court

Supreme Judicial Court on October 14 hears Pollard et al against Citizens Investment Company. Plaintiffs, holders of unpaid matured certificates, allege a lottery and officer fraud and seek a receiver to wind up affairs. New Hampshire corporation subject to New Hampshire act. injunction earlier blocked disposition of funds at Hudson National Bank. case proceeding, attorneys listed.

Baker Walker Lierce Moseley Woods McDonald Same Lawrence Connors Morton Goudard Mack Mclntosh cColeman Namee Eat West End T. Same Bergman &Toppan I—Dunbar Max Cohen Order of the Red Cross Gould George W. Chapman Samuel Thompson Bill Equity Phillip A. Ammidon F. S. Hesseltine Morse Annie B. Everett John Stetson Jonathan Bourne, Jr J. D. Long E. C. Bumpus J. M. Way M. Morse, Jr M. O. Adams Ellen Dickerman Old Colony Railroad Company Ert George Dickerman C. G. Fatt F. Cheate Endowment Company Thomas Pollard Citizens’ Investment Company Billineausly New Hampshire Plaintifs Hudson National Bank J. LT Joslin Allin & Mayberry

West End Street Railway cases in Suffolk First Session

Superior Court session lists tort cases and libel action heard October 14. Elizabeth Hogarty sues West End Street Railway for $6000 damages, jury disagreed. Mary E. Duggan sues for injuries from a broken window on a defendant car, verdict “Jurn out.” Erdie T. Swift sues Advertiser Newspaper Company for $50,000 libel damages over a Boston Evening Record article alleging eviction conduct. case opened with HesSelting for plaintiff and Sheldon for defense. Other cited cases include Swift v Advertiser, Sawyer v Walker, and many docket entries.

Suffolk B.lopgett West End Elizabeth Hogarty West End Street Railway Company T. J. Gargan F. M. Keating M. F. Dickinson, Jr W. B. Sprout Mary_E. Duggan E. J. Hadley KE. L. Barney Erdie T. Swift Advertiser Boston Evening Record North Margin Street Hesselting H. N. Sheldon

Wills for probate list of multiple residents in historic Massachusetts towns

Probate notices reveal wills for Lavinia Bigelow Concord Samuel Bowker Reading John Fitzgerald Cambridge Emerson K B Pettit Newton John Rogers Newton Edward L Shaw Woburn Marshall Garfield Wayland Charles Emery Townsend Joel Abbott Maynard Catharine Plunkett Lowell Jane G Gale Concord Adaline C Dennison Framingham Terence Mulligan Chelmsford Administrations Richard Robinson Reading Joseph B Brandon Newton Georg Prentiss Belmont Mann EF Bryant Wayland Owen Donlin Medford Willard Ellard Woburn Anson S Miller Lowell Mary L Brennan Cambridge Elizabeth L Bigelow Hudson Nei Noon Woburn Jennie Dudley Cambridge Jane M Proudfoot Cambridge Wesley Archer Skowhegan Me Ann Giffather Watertown Martha S Lawrence Somerville Mary B Lyford Natick Catherine Bailey Newton James A Donnelly Cambridge Benjamin French Dunstable Anna A Bannister Framingham.

Lavinia Bigelow Concord Samuel Bowker Reading John Fitzgerald Cambridge Emerson KB

Damages and jury trials in Norfolk Supreme Court docket

Suffolk county docket lists numerous cases including Alvin Fuller v Smith et al alleging damages from brook waters in Norwood with jury trials underway. Other petitions seek jury assessment of damages for takings in Canton and related civil actions against Boston & Maine Railway and various defendants.

Superior Bill In Equity Norwood Isues H. E. Fales J. J. Feely Catherine Healy Mary Loran Boston & Jr Providence KR

Earthquake Shocks Felt in Peravuma California Morning

An earthquake of similar intensity to last Sunday's tremor woke PeravuMA residents around 5 am with north south vibrations. No damage reported. Earlier at 4:30 am a lighter shock was felt. Nearby readings described the event as a holy earthquake shock. Purchasers show strong demand for The Hetherston Importing Company's Elite Kentucky Whiskey in three sizes, wired and sealed bottles.

San Francsco Peravuma Cal Reading Hetherston Kentucky

Westinghouse Reorganization Raises $3 Million Preferred Stock

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co reports nearing completion of reorganization with issuance of $3,000,000 per cent cumulative preferred stock opening subscriptions today and closing 16th at 3 p.m. The move aims to liquidate floating debt, boost output, and support unfilled orders totaling $300,000 while assets exceed $3,009,000 with $1,000,000 capital stock remaining for future needs. Belmont Fairchild and Ives praised for results.

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co New York Boston Messrs Belmont Fairchild Ives

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