Massachusetts Society of Revolution Promotes Founders' Principles
Senator Hoar and ex minister Hannis Taylor address the Massachusetts Society Sons of the Revolution banquet at the Vendome. They urge adherence to the Declaration of Independence and warn against empire building and a large standing army as Alabama expresses support for Hoar’s views amid debates on Philippine policy.
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Hoar
Massachusetts Society
Sons of the Revolution
Vendome
Hannis Taylor
United States
Spain
Alabama
South
Massachusetts Society, Sons of the Revolution
Frank Harrison B Briggs
Henry Herbert Des
Henry Dexter Warren
W.W. Dwight
Edward Parker Sands
Francis K. Abbot
Leonard Wip Storrs
Taylor
Frank H. Briggs
Stephen Saulsbury
Worcester
B. B. Haskell
Edward J. Bliss
Leonard K
George H. Lyman
Boston
Far
Washington
Democratic Party
Tiberius
Europe
Asia
The Declaration of Independence Revered by Lyman Toast
Collector Lyman spoke to descendants, honoring the birth of free government and the Revolution. He framed the Declaration as a moral, economic dispensation for humanity, praising the progenitors and the enduring charm of liberty for nations.
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United States
Lyman
Great Republic
Address by Hannis Taylor on democracy and town meetings in New England
The speech praises the enduring value of town meetings as the core of English democratic practice in New England. It traces expansion from colonial times through the French and Indian War, notes Spain’s territorial losses, and mentions Cuba and Porto Rico's shifts, citing President Cleveland’s early foreign policy impact.
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Spain
Boston
Central
South America
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mexico
Colombia
Bolivar
Northwest Territory
Louisiana
Texas
Guadaloupe Hidalgo
Alaska
Mahan
Colon
Greytown
United States
Fere
New England
Faneuil Hall
Old South Church
Bunker Hill
Appalachian Range
Atlantic Ocean
New World
Cleveland
Patriots Day address honors Paul Revere chapter event
Governor Walcott spoke at Historic Christ Church for the fifth anniversary of Paul Revere Chapter DAR. He cited Patriots' Day roots from Lexington and Concord, April 19 events in 1775, 1861, and 1898, urged care for children and unmarked graves, and praised patriotic societies work. General Blackmar and Rev. Van Nese followed with related recollections.
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Christ Church
Paul Revere
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. Everett Holbrook
Walcott
Lexington Bridge
Bunker Hill
Isaac Davis
Acton Common
Captain Davis
Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
W. W. Blackmar
Jayhes Brewer
Patriot Courier
General Custer
Thomas
van Nese
Formal dedication of Paul Revere schoolhouse on Prince Street
On a notably fitting day the Paul Revere schoolhouse on Prince Street was formally dedicated yesterday. A large crowd of scholars parents and friends toured the building between ten and eleven, and listened to speeches and songs in the fourth floor hall. Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution and other lineage groups aided the decoration with several notable individuals also contributing.
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Paul Revere
Prince Street
Daughters of the American Revoution
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Sons of the Revolution
Descendants of
Theiancock
Kipling
Burrell
Page
Everett School
Sarah Hunt
Relics of Colonial Days Open at Royall House Exhibit
Medford opens the Royall House to the public for a three day antique exhibit with over 2000 items. The Sarah Bradlee Fulton Chapter D A R hosts press, featuring artifacts tied to the American Revolution including items linked to Abigail Brooks, Myles Standish, and Mayflower era pieces.
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Medford
Royall House
Sarah Bradlee Fulton
Press
Boston
Abigail Brooks
Concord
Lexington
Parson Osgood
Toby Brooks
Myles Standish
Michael Wigglesworth
Daniel Webster
D. B
Dorcas Bowers
Menotomy Woods
Isaac Royall
General Stark
Lexington Celebrates Historic Patriotism Day
Lexington Massachusetts observed a day of historic pageantry with bells and salutes. The Fife and Drum Corps retraced the British route as the Minute Men Band performed on the Common. Hancock House welcomed visitors while the Historical Society hosted Cambridge Union guests. Edwin D. Mead spoke on The Larger Patriotism at Town Hall.
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Lexington
Mass
Lexington Minute
East Lexington
Hancock House
The
Historical Society
Cambridge Union
Edwin D. Mead
Old Belfry
Patriots' Day Observed Quietly in Boston Prisons
Prisoners in Boston institutions received limited observance for Patriots Day. Prisons offered longer yard time and a better dinner with reading about Paul Revere, while meals and privileges remained modest compared to major holidays. Inmates like Finneran enjoyed yard strolls in sunny weather before eventual release.
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Boston
State Prison
Paul Revere
Charles Street
House of Correction
South Boston
Insigi
Mulrey
Finneran
Working Men's Bible Class Hosts Reunion at Ruggles Street
The Working Men's Bible Class of Ruggles Street Church held its annual reunion and supper. The class, a 400 member group mainly composed of mechanics and tradesmen, applauded leader Samuel Russell as he received a return ticket to the Atlanta Sun day school convention. Russell expressed gratitude and then introduced J. L. Harbour of the Youth's Conompsanium who spoke to the group.
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Working Men's Bible
Ruggles Street
Nmbers
W. N. Hartshorne
Samuel Russell
Atlanta
Russell
J. L. Harbour
Amusing Jamaica Tales Highlight Hezekiah Butterworth Visit
Hezekiah Butterworth returns from Jamaica with sketches on life and customs. He portrays Samuel Adams as selfless and devoted to the nation, praising him as a royal, noble man. The afternoon featured chapel games on the hall and grounds.
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Jamaica
Heas
Hezekiah Butterworth
Samuel Adams
Boston
Sam Adams
Lawrence-Mather School reunion marks seventh annual dinner
About 150 alumni gathered in the old Lawrence and Matther School hall for the seventh annual dinner and reunion. Charlies T. Dukelow presided as officers were elected including President Dr A J Gallison and Secretary William A F Morris. The program featured reminiscences, a musical recital by Frederick W. Smith and James J. Curtin, with Amos N. Leonard and others recounting early South Boston schooling.
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Lawrence and Matther School
School Association
Charlies T. Dukelow
A. J. Gallison
Charles J. Mullen
John 8. Godfrey
John J. Hanley
William A. F. Morris
Matthew J. Mullen
T. Dukelow
C. H. Cole
John B. Martin
EK. F. McGrady
Albert
Edwards Leary
Look
F. A. Mullen
S. F. Leahy
James Ross
A. D. Small
George S. Houghton
W. J. Gallivan
Minstrel and Vaudeville At St James Knights Of Columbus
The St James Council 298 Knights of Columbus hosted a minstrel vaudeville at Bijou House last evening. Performers included Miss Sadie Brooks Miss Annie Grady and Matt Ryan with W T A Fitzgerald as interlocutor. The chorus directed by Vincent S McDonough impressed with careful training and a notable cake walk by Andrew Leonard Jr and Annie Grady.
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Friends of the
St. James
Joseph A. Callahan
Annie Grady
Matt Ryan
Brooks
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Vincent
Disappearance of Yorktown Crew Near Luzon
Admiral Dewey was notified about the strange disappearance of Lieutenant J C Gilmore and fourteen Yorktown crew members after the gunboat anchored off Baler on Luzon’s east coast. Ensign Standley reported hearing volleys and cheers from the river but the boat’s automatic gun was not heard.
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Ity
Manila
Dewey
J. C. Gilmore
Yorktown
Baler
Luzon
Gilmore
W. H. Standley
Baler Bay
Standley
Allianoe
World
Admiral Dewey
Filipinos claim victories amid Manila area fighting
The Manila district reports from General Luna that Lawton was drawn into a trap at Bynangonan, with 149 officers and men captured after losing contact with the main force. Rebels also say they seized Zamboanga, captured seven Mauser rifles, ammunition, and several Spanish gunboats navigated up the Rio Grande.
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London
Luna
Manila
Lawton
Baler
Yorktown
Bynangonan
Tin Boat
Zamboanga
Mindenao
Rio Grande
Arlington Firemen Parade and New Locke School Dedication
April 19 Arlington held a town events day with a bell ceremony G A R address patriotic music and a parade by the fire department led by police and the Boston Letter Carriers Band followed by a churchside exhibition and a banquet. Later the Locke schoolhouse at Arlington Heights was dedicated with a flag raising.
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Arlington
A. H., Knowles
Arlington Fire Department
Boston Letter Carriers
Unitarian Church
Menormy, Hall
Locke
Arlington Heights
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George Tyler
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W. H. Alline
E. B. Kellogg
Charles I. Thayer
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