Asquith Tour Ends in ovation at Coupar Angus
Premier Asquith and family arrived in Coupar Angus at eight o clock after a long triumphal progress from London. The stop drew a large crowd and widespread public enthusiasm.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
11
Premier Asquith and family arrived in Coupar Angus at eight o clock after a long triumphal progress from London. The stop drew a large crowd and widespread public enthusiasm.
Mr. Asquith met deputations of Liberals at Granthan York Newport Edinburgh and Berwick during the day and at each stop gave a brief speech of gratitude. The ovation recalled memories of Gladstone days.
The premier speaks with Sir James Low at Kilmaren Castle with no politics referenced. A suffragette's attempt to board his Newcastle train was thwarted by police. Mr Asquith plans his first re election speech at Ladybank near Coupar Anguish and Unionists warn against electioneering tactics raising the army issue.
The Unionists persist in treating the situation as a joke and unworthy of comparison with the Hyde Park demonstration planned for tomorrow. The march protests against the threatened use of Crown forces to crush Ulster Covenanters.
London report notes Lord Roberts elected president of the League of British Convenanters at Caxton Hall. Resolutions vow to oppose home rule in Ireland without nation-wide support from Ulster. Speeches by Walter Long Lord Milner and Edward Carson claim the government must exclude Ulster or face bloodshed and coercion.
The Under Forty division votes to award 30 efficiency badges to Boy Scouts each year. A permanent scout committee from the division will work with the Boy Scout movement in Greater Boston.
Dominion fishery cruiser Malaspina reports the seizure of the American fishing sloop Prince Olaf off the north coast of Vancouver Island. The vessel was towed to Prince Rupert. details of the capture were not provided.
LeFave, a 35 year old chauffeur and former auto shop man, shoots Pearl Frost and Mr. Hills in the Hills home after stalking the woman who broke their engagement. He is captured by Patrolman Wiggin after a pursuit. the victims die or are grievously wounded. Community fears and police seek motive amid alleged insanity.
An advertisement extols Rheumasalts as a carbonated laxative and detox drink for adults and infants. It promises relief from run down feelings, constipation, headaches, and biliousness, claiming no harmful additives and four bottle sizes with mail order from Minneapolis.
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