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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1887

Page

2

Bell Telephone Suit Upholds Patents Against Government Challenge

Judges Colt and Nelson ruled against the United States in a Bill in Equity to cancel Bell telephone patents. The decision supports Bell’s claims while noting Congress has not authorized government suits to revoke patents. The case proceeds to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.

Colt and Nelson Bell Telephone Company United States Bell United States Supreme Court Washington Phillip Reis Germany Patent Office Elisha Gray Chicago Gray Amos E. Dolbear American Bell Telephone Company Shepley Attorney-General Rumford Chemical Works Bann. & Ard Congress Sister England Federal Rubber Company Goodyear Wall

Government Power Over Patents Questioned in Landmark Case

The court discusses limits of government power in patent cases citing many precedents and stating that, unless clearly needed, government intervention should be avoided. The bill to grant such power is rejected as courts must follow established authority and the demurrer is sustained.

Whitney Wall Attorney General Rumford Chemical Works Bann. & Ard United States Gunning Frazer Colgate Malin Harwood U. S Pany Oarth Supreme Court Shepley

Seized Seals Case Tested by Drake Briefs

Ottawa dispatch reports Mr. Drake Q C for sealers seized in Behring Sea argues the Alaska based act lacks reach. He cites Wharton and Kent to uphold open sea rights and contends US jurisdiction ends beyond a marine league from Alaska shores. He asks Sitka court to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and unconstitutionality.

Ottawa Ont Drake Q. C Behring Sea Alaska Territory United States Wharton St. Petersburg Great Britain Alaska Russia Kent Sitka

Obituary of John Babson Boston shipping commissioner

The Hon. John Babson, United States shipping commissioner for Boston, died at his residence in Derne Street after a four month illness. Born in 1815 at Wiscasset Maine, he served on Maine's executive council, and held posts as collector of Wiscasset, vice consul in Canada, and later Boston shipping commissioner. A Democrat, he is survived by son Thomas M. Babson. Funeral is at 1 PM from the Church of the Messiah.

John Babson United States Boston Derne Street Mr. Babson Wiscasset Maine Hubbard Pierce Buchanan Treasury Agence Canada Montreal Washington Street Babson Shepney, Clifford and Lowell Thomas M. Babson Church of the Messiah

McDonald to Surrender Ex-Warden and Ex-County Official

In Curiaco on September 26 M C McDonald plans to surrender ex-Warden Varnell and ex-County Commissioner Van Pelt and seek the surrender of his bonds totaling 45000 dollars He cites a fear that if anarchists blow up the jail and bodies are not found the State's attorney might claim he smuggled them into Canada and forfeit his bonds.

M’donald Curiaco M. C. McDonald Criminal Court Varnell van Pelt Canada

Worcester Festival Opens With Strong Attendance

The first orchestral rehearsals of the Worcester musical festival drew growing crowds. Morning and afternoon sessions were well attended and the evening concert nearly filled all seats. Performances included Max Spruch's Arminius with Mme. Hastreiter and singers George Prehn and George H. Lawton, amid arrivals of Mime Pappenheim and others.

Worcester Specian Max Spruch Mme. Hastreiter George Prehn George H. Lawton Mme Hastreiter Hastreiter, Mime Pappenheim Mme. Valda Theodore J§n Loedt

New Yorks and Bostons Hit Hard in Polo Grounds Tilt

In New York the Giants defeated the Boston nine on the Polo grounds as Keefe held the visitors to four safeties. Madden was hit hard for Philadelphia in a Washington win over the home club. Detroit toppled Indianapolis as Brouthers and Rowe sparked a seven run Detroit attack before darkness halted the game.

New Yorks Bostons Washingtons Philadelphia Hoosiers Detroit Chicago Phmdunes Cove New York Polo Grounds Boston Keefe Kelly Wise Burdock Madden Washington Andrews Gilmore Buffinton Ferguson Irwin Farrar Dermorr Detroits Seery Brown Indianapolis Wolverines Shreve Brouthers Rowe White Dethoits R. Bilpo A. F W.bh PO. Ale Nich Brouth MacGeachy Cfo Dunlaw Oj Jackson Ganzel O Bassett O Hanlon YO O Arundel Getzein I.e Sieves Sheeee Glasscock Arundel Bails Thompson Bassett Richardson McGeachy Jackson Dunlap Powers Lime

Our New Lard Law Goes Into Effect This October

The last Legislature enacted a pure lard regulation effective Oct. 1 requiring labels to show Compound lard and prohibiting adulterated lard with penalties of 50 dollars, rising to 100 for subsequent offenses. States like New Hampshire stalled, while Maine dealers push for similar law in the next session.

New Hampshire Committee On the Judiciary House Senate Committee On Agriculture Friends of Maine

Does Nature or History Prevail on PRR Tours

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers a tour highlighting natural wonders like Luray Caverns and the Natural Bridge alongside historic sites such as Gettysburg, Richmond, and Washington. The trip, praised for its full array of attractions, will be made in the new vestibule cars.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Gettysburg Richmond Washington

The Cleanest Houses in New York Are Those Where Pearline Was Used

A vintage advertisement proclaims New York homes stay spotless when using Pyle's Pearline. It highlights cleaning results and implies household trust in the product’s effectiveness.

New York Pyle

LIGHTFOOTED WINNERS AT FRANKLIN PARK HORSE RACES

Stoneham Gentlemen's Driving Association finished clashes held at Franklin Park Saugus drew a fair crowd. Nellie M won the 3 minute class heat in 2 58 4 as Dawn claimed the 2:45 free for all heat and Prince topped the 2:40 class in three straight heats amid judging error on Motto's second-place.

Stoneham Gentlemen’s Driving Association Franklin Park Saugus Nellie M Frank Pass Manchester Bay Dawn Stoneham Girl Reddy Lynn Johnny Prince Mayperry C. A. Sweetser Br. G. Johnny Fred A. Clark B. Mills Bik G. Prince Cevecesssas C. C. Mayberry B. m. Motto Secede J. B. Woodbury G. G Butcher Boy J. R. Sumner G. Harry Almont M. A. Fenton William Stinson F. H. Foster

Suburban Railway seeks capital increase for Boston Brookline line

The railroad commissioners held a hearing on Suburban Street Railway Company petition to raise capital by 100000 to 150000 total. Elmer P Howe and Henry D Hyde presented company proof and said five miles of track with curves and switches require funds. No opposition was voiced and a test electric car trial was announced for Saturday with commissioners invited.

Suburban Street Railway Company Elmer P. Howe Boston Brookline Henry D. Hyde Kyde Hyde

Pennsylvania Railroad Tour Cost Set at Sixty Dollars

The total expense for the October 5 tour is sixty dollars per person. This covers all necessities including railway and Pullman fare hotel accommodations transfers to and from hotels and baggage handling at each stop. The trip will be taken in the new vestibule cars.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company

American Carelessness and a Parisian Tonic Quina Laroche

Col W R Farnsworth former American Consul General at Bordeaux praises Americans for opportunities but warns they waste them. He touts Quina Laroche as the leading French remedy for dyspepsia malaria and nervous debility saying it won a government prize and is widely used by physicians in France. Paris doctors corroborate its efficacy with cases of hypochondria chlorosis and general debility improved by the tonic.

Col W. R. Farnsworth New York Bordeaux France America Farnsworth Paris Quinn-Laroche Anselmier

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