Heywood at Liberty and Pardon Sparks Liberal Reception
Resolutions honor E. H. Heywood’s release after a six month Dedham jail term for alleged obscene mail matter. The Friday event at Paine Memorial Hall drew many supporters who praised free speech, condemned Anthony Comstock, and thanked President Hayes and Attorney General Devens. Speakers highlighted the fight for press freedom, with Heywood present to receive public tribute and renewed calls to repeal the 1873 obscenity law.
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Paine-Memorial Hall
E. H. Heywood
Dedham Jr
Hayes
Evergreen
Helen Sawyer
Bertha Wolfe
Mattie Sawyer
Moses Hull
J. M. L. Babcock
Enid
Glenomere
Devens
Heywood
Mr. Key- Wood
Anthony Comstock
Boston
Massachusetts
Hull
Amosa
Oblvuson
Lynn
Parker Pillsbury
Leacher
Freedom
United States
D. M. Bennett
Scepoes S. Tilton
W.S
George Musher
National Defence Association of New York
Laura Kendrick
Washington
Hays
Horace Seaver
Proslonge
Ie Society For the Prevention of Vice
Washgton Lad
Kendrick
Babcock
Mr. Heywood
President
Combtuck
Dedham
Worcester
Daniel Weuster
Binnens
Comstock
Ledpam
Three Boston Lawyers and the Webster Choate Trial
An observer recalls the 1832 webster choate encounter, detailing Webster's mail routine, Choate's dramatic oratory, Curtis as model counsel, and Parker’s praise. He describes Webster's somber presence, Choate's vivid stagecraft, and the witness-like audience reaction of Boston's elite.
Protection for Women Its Aims and Purpose Union
A Boston movement led by Harriet Clisby M D forms the Women's Educational and Industrial Union to aid working women. It offers reading rooms a library classes on health history German and entertainments plus an employment bureau and an legal protection branch to combat employer frauds and impositions. President Harriet Cosby VP Arvilla Haynez.
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Boston
Harriet Clisby
Young Men’s Christian Union
Park Street
The
Women’s Educational and Industrial
Thls
New York
Harriet Cosby
M. D
Arvilla B. Haynez
Smashing the Bowl at University of Pennsylvania
A campus riot described as the "smashing of the bowl" recounts the long standing ritual between freshmen and sophomores. Three impeached freshmen, including Packard, faced a mass brawl with dozens injured as sophomores forcibly placed Packard in the wooden bowl amid a two hour siege across campus.
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Pennsylvania University
Philadelphia Times
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Chapel Preyo
Stille
Dickerson
Lewis
Packard
Soph
Darby Road
Draughts Correspondence and Notices from Boston
The issue notes that all Draughts communications should go to M. Wilder at 847 Washington Street Boston Mass. It promises an American work on the game available at advertised prices and mentions a forthcoming article in this issue that will interest correspondents. Correspondents will receive replies next week.
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Boston
M. Wilder
Washington Street
Mass
Micut, Woodmands Co
Congress St
Dil Vyzowét
Wildes & Clo
Harper's Magazine
Huzary
Whit to move and win in a draughts note
A fragmentary 1878 letter from Boston discusses checker and draughts play. It critiques published games by Sturges Drummond Nemo and Spayth, arguing many variations are flawed, urging higher-quality play and clearer methods.
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Boston
New York Clipper
Las
Drummond
Sturges
Spayth
Anderson
Jurges
White
Lis
Sturgs
Black
Drumomond
Nemo
J. F
Philadelphia
Sinclair
Snyder Acquitted in Virginia Murder Case
In Harrisonburg County Court Jacob Snyder was cleared of the murder of Pete Slaughter, an elderly man linked to Snyder by marriage to Slaughter’s former companion Esquire Jimmie Dovel. The trial revealed Slaughter’s prior illicit relations with Snyder’s wife, resulting in two illegitimate children, one white and one black.
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Harrisonburg
Jacob Snyder
Pete Slaughter
Old Pete
Esquire
Jimmie Dovel
Snyder
Saynex
Wil
Fecta
Heuy
Mall
Eeen le
W. A. Seckler
Lywy
Vesey Street
New York
Not Justified Killing Sparks Sectional Tensions
The killing of old Pete drew little support from the local people with Sader's father-in-law Jimmie Dovel acting as key witness for the prosecution. He showed more regard for Pete than for his white son-in-law. Kimtnent counsel defended Snyder, but the result favored conviction.
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Aenve
Old Pete
Sader
Jimmie Dovel
Kimtnent
Snyder
Chess Notes and Match Wrapup From 19th Century Journal
Communications discuss The American Chess Journal December issue and key contributors E B Cook and B M Neil. Captain Mackenzie sails to Montreal. forthcoming match Zukertort versus Steinitz noted. detailed game sequence Ware vs Sawyer with commentary and endgame analysis.
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American Chess Journal
Mackenzie
New York
Montreal
Eld
Boston Chess Club
Herren Zukertort
Steinitz
la Revue Des Jeux
Mersis
Ware
Wise
Sawyer
National Police Association proposed by city commissioners
A circular from the Boston police commissioners urges forming a national police association with representations from major city departments to share methods, improve crime prevention, speed up crime detection, and coordinate intelligence across the country. It outlines key questions on laws, information exchange, inspector conduct, private detective rings, and rewards policy.
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Police Commission
United States
National Police Association
Boston
Henry 8. Rosseth
Samuel R. Spinney
James M. Mugbes
A Lady's Wish About Hop Bitters Advice
A lady praises a friend's clear skin and the friend claims Hop Bitters can make the skin clear by improving blood and health, stating it worked for her. The passage presents a product claim in dialogue form.
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Mrs
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Harper's Monthly
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Protection For Women
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Boston Police
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Grain and Provisions
Commercial Exchange
Grand Junction Railway
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Addresseigen & Co
Race Street
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GLOBE
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Rochester
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Senate
Union Club List
Dorchester
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Rivasis
Masonic Publishers
Broadway
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Turner & CO
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Chicago
Scunsme & Co
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Union Club
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Stucks
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10Th St
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G.A. Harper & Bro
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Electro Card Co
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Coromo & Lave Vards
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Madison St
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Our Home
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Appleton’s Journal
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New York Medical Journal
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Lippitcott’s
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Floral Cabinet
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Nursery
Demorest
Arthur’s Home
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Ditson &D
Musical Mouth
Sacred Selection
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Youth’s Companion
Melical Times
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Country Gentleman
Prairie Farmer
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Ccreser
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