Sons of the American Revolution Hold Seventh Annual Meeting
About 260 members gathered at the Old South Meeting House for the seventh annual meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution. President Edwin S Barrett read a positive report on the order’s growth and a gift gavel from Moses E Chandler. Officers and delegates were elected for 1897 as were plans for a June 17 monument dedication and a Vendome banquet with Boston dignitaries in attendance.
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the Sons of the American Revolution
Old South Meeting House
Edwin Shepard Barrett
Boston
Mass
Herbert Ward Kimball
Sons of the American Revolution
Cradle of Liberty
Moses Ellery Chandler
Saunders
Cambridge
Chandler
Herbert Wood Kimball
Greenhalge
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Charles Kimball Darling
Walter Kendall Watkins
Massachusetts Society, Sons of the American Revolution
State House
Harrington
Sudbury
Congress of the National Society
Richmond
Edwins. Barrett
Charles M. Green
Nathan Warren
Levi S. Gould
Gardiner A. Churchill
Rodney McDonough
George E. Bowman
William A. Webster
Charles E. Adams
Grenville H. Norcross
S. D. Gilbert
Henry Cabot Lodge
Moses S. Parker
Josiah L. Hale
John M. Keep
E. F. Endicott
Arthur H. Chester
Charles E. Parsons
Thomas Motley
John H. Remick
Moses T. Palmer
J. Allen Davis
W. C. Hardy
Concord
Edward Jacob Forster
Nahant
Nathan Appleton
George Edward Brown
Charles Montraville Green
Carlton Albert Staples
Lexington
Benjamin Apthorp Gould
Charles Hicks Saunders
Allaners
Gloucester
Francis Henry Brown
Walter Lincoln Bouve
Hingham
Charles Wallingford Parker
Gardner Asaph Churchill
Nathan Warrer
Waltram
Feri Swanton Gould
Melrose
Charles Elisha Adams
Lowell
Horace Everett Ware
Milton
Ezra Dodge Hines
Danvers
William Arthur Webster
Springfield
Jerome Marble
Worcester
Charles Francis Baker
Fitch
Quincy
Clement K. Fay
The
Sons of the Revolution
C. M. Green
E. J. Foster
H. W. Kimball
Charles H. Darling
C. A. Staples
Charles Saunders
F. H. Raymond
Francis H. Appleton
Charles L. Hutchinson
Allan Rogers
Ezra PD. Hires
Francis H. Brown
Francis R. Stoddard
W. H. Hastings
George W. Emery
Utah
Henry A. Willis
Fitchburg
Abijah Thompson
H. D. Pope
Robert T. Swann
James F. Hunnewell
Henry
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Commonwealth
America
Gould Heiress Rivalry Sparks Europe Romance Rumor
New York gossip swirls around Howard Gould and actress Katherine Clemmons aboard the Werra, fueling talk of a forthcoming marriage. Edwin Gould denies the voyage rumor but suggests Clemmons could be a fitting wife for his brother.
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New York
Howard Gould
Europe
Katherine Clemmons
Edwin Gould
Clemmons
Illinois
London
Paris
Victorien Sardou
Theodora
Washington
Miss Clemmons
Jay Gould
Howard
Genoa
Howard and Miss Clemmons Mystery Marriage Hint
The passage notes it was unexpected Howard would wed Miss Clemmons and treats their shared steamer voyage as merely a coincidence rather than a planned event.
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Howard
Miss Clemmons
Millions in Royalties From General Electric Report
The fourth annual General Electric Company report shows royalties totaling 13 316 667 12 for the year. After cost of goods sold and expenses, interest, losses, and depreciation the net earnings are 977 645 49. The balance sheet leaves 1 888 967 46 in reserves.
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New York
General Electric Company
Artemus Stearns Dies at 80 A Dry Goods Merchant
Artemus W. Stearns aged 80 died suddenly this afternoon. A wealthy dry goods merchant here for 50 years, he served as an Alderman in 1861 and was treasurer of Wright Manufacturing Company.
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Lawrence
Artemus W. Stearns
Wright Manufacturing Company
Shipwrecked crew picked up by Cunard steamer Catalonia
London April 20 The Cunard steamer Catalonia reporting from Liverpool says she spoke the British steamer County of Cork on a voyage from Philadelphia for Libau. The County of Cork had aboard the crew of the American ship Sheepscot which had been abandoned at sea.
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London
Cunard Line
Catalonia
Liverpool
Boston
County of Cork
Philadelphia
Libau
Chaplin Proposes Land Tax Relief Bill in Commons
In London the Commons debated a bill to cut agricultural land taxes after 1897, taxing only half the land value while buildings stay fully valued. The plan faces Irish opposition and Liberal concern, with a five year grant and annual state aid to counties. The bill passed its first reading.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Chaplin
Local Government Board
John Dillon
Ireland
William Vernon Harcourt
Sir William
Chaplin
Incendiary Fires In Cambridge Target Pelham Street Tenement
Early evening fire on Pelham street prompted chase and capture of 14 year old Daniel Langley and identification of three more youths Edward Cutler Henry Gordon and Nicholas Hargberg all 14 to 15 years old. Langley released to father but to appear in court. A second fire in a junk shop at Hampshire and Columbia streets was extinguished with suspicions of an incendiary act.
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Cambridge
Edward Morrison
James Whelan
Pelham Street
No. 4
Station 2
Daniel Langley
Main Street
Edward Cutler
Pioneer Street
Henry Gordon
Plymouth Street
Nicholas Harberg
Broadway
Young Langley
Frank Lynch
James White
Hampshire and
Columbia Streets
Lynch
Christian Endeavor Meet at Brookline Baptist Church
The Norfolk County Christian Endeavor convention met yesterday at Brookline Baptist Church with two sessions in the afternoon and evening. About 159 delegates attended along with many Brookline residents. The Dedham Baptist Church won the banner for the largest delegation, eleven. Lee P. Bond presented the banner with a brief speech. Afternoon activities included junior Sunday school with Miss Gertrude A. Rausch presiding. Evening services featured Mr Evans and Rev Herbert Judson White of Dorchester discussing Is There Not a Cause? The Rev Francis E. Clark, president of the United Society, spoke on Gods Purpose in Christian Endeavor at 8:30 p.m.
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Norfolk County Christian Endeavor
Brookline Baptist Church
Brookline
Dedham Baptist Church
Lee P. Bond
Gertrude A. Rausch
Mr. Evans
Herbert Judson White
Dorchester
Francis E. Clark
United Society
Call for International Monetary Conference for gold silver ratio
Rep Willis introduced a joint resolution in Washington urging the President to invite commercial nations to an international monetary conference to establish a standard gold to silver ratio. A nine member commission would be named by the Speaker, the Senate, and the President with $150000 appropriated for joint expenses.
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Washington
Willis
Rep
Del
House
Shiel Literary Association marks 37th anniversary banquet
The Shiel Literary Association celebrated its thirty seventh anniversary with a banquet at the Quincy House. James H. Doyle presided with guests Hon. Joseph H. O Neil Hon. Harvey N. Shepard and William Taylor, Post editor. Officers were elected: Doyle president Travers vice president Boyle treasurer Ward recording secretary Gallagher financial secretary and a board including Dunn Boyle Fay Powers Geary Silk. Toasts covered The United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts The City of Boston Richard Lalor Shiel The Press Ireland and Our Association with speakers detailing civic pride, heritage, and education.
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Shiel Literary Association
Quincy House
James H. Doyle
Joseph H. O'Neil
Harvey N. Shepard
William Taylor
Post
Michael H. Travers
John A. Boyle
James H. Ward
F. A. Gallagher
John J. Dunn
John J. Boyle
Christopher J. Fay
William J. Powers
James E. Powers
Edward L. Geary
P. F. Silk
Doyle
J. P. J. Ward
United States
Shiel Association
England
North End
O’neil
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wolcott
Massachusetts
New York
Sandy Hook
Old North Church
Copp’s Hill
Louis Philippe
Taleyrand
France
Andrew A. O'Dowd
Boston
Boston Merchhants
Richard Lalor Shiel
Ireland
The
Michael A. Travers
Association
Frank A. Gallagher
John P. Roche
Boston Clothing Failure Sale At 91 Summer Street
A Boston store at 91 Summer St touts a massive assignee sale of 275000 dollars of men and boys spring clothing from the New York Clothing House. The pamphlet lists suits from 2.85 to 9.85, overcoats, trousers, hats, and calf shoes with refunds and at home inspection. Open daily and evenings for workingmen, urging immediate attendance before stock runs out.
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Summer St
Broadway
New York
Boston
Kersey
Meltons
New Year Closure Marked by Auld Lang Syne Singalong
The event closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne as attendees marked the transition to the new year. The moment captured the communal spirit and tradition observed at the gathering.
Patriots Day Patriots and Honorables Meet at American House
Members of the Patriots All gathered on Patriots Day at the American House for a postmeridian tribute to past heroes. Speakers included Captain Thomas J. Olys Colonel Henry A. Thomas and James A. Fox as 2540 attendees cheered and a $17 530 European trip fund was noted with 136 showing intent to go. A statue proposal for General Butler was adopted and the next convention announced for Boston.
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Thomas J. Olys
J. E. Cotter
A. E. Lockhart
J. C. Potter
Samuel Hichborn
Henry Walker
James A. Fox
Jacob Fottler
George S. Merrill
Sidney M. Hodges
Henry E. Smith
A. H. Folsom
Henry A. Thomas
A. A. Berle
Thomas J. Gargan
Olys
Greenhalge
America
Cambridge
Henry A. Walker
Messrs
J. L. White
J. B. Leach
New England Hotel Association
California
A. Shuman
William H. Young
Chelsea
Orick Look
Boston
John F. Noyes
Lowell
David Cr Sisson
Henry Woodward
Somerville
Joseph Sanderson
Henry Jones
Stoneham
George W. Barrett
Ayer
Jeremiah Crowley
Old Sixth
General Butler
Crowley
Hayes
Congress
Mayor Quincy Dines with Charlestown Improvement Association
Mayor Quincy dined as guest at Roughan Hall for the annual Charlestown Improvement Association banquet. Over 300 members attended with city and state officials present including George H. Gammans Albion Perry Jonathan Lane Joseph A. Conry Charles R. Brown and Alderman Presho. Toastmaster Frank S. Mason introduced the mayor who spoke on city topics.
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Charlestown Improvement Association
Quincy
Roughan Hall
City Square
George H. Gammans
Association
Albion A. Perry
Somerville
Jonathan Lane
Joseph A. Conry
Common Council
Charles R. Brown
Winthrop Church
Alderman Presho
Frank S. Mason
Boston
Perry
Somervile
Baptist Union Banquet Brings Young Men Together for Evening
About one hundred members of the Young Men's Baptist Social Union gathered at Bromfield Street M. E. Church last evening. Supper at 6:15 preceded entertainment with songs by Miss Florence Ives and violin solos by Miss Grace S. Barbour. Dr. Lorimer spoke, then Rev. Alfred Fairbrother discussed Stones on Which Business Young Men Should Build. Rev. Frederick M. Gardner gave an eloquent address on The Old and the New. Benediction by Rev. Isaac Grimes.
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Young Men's Baptist Social Union
Bromfield Street
M. EF
Florence Ives
Grace S. Barbour
Lorimer
Alfred Fairbrother
Frederick M. Gardner
East Baston
Isaac Grimes
Old Sixth Regiment Reunites in Groton Hall
The Old Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers held its thirty fifth annual reunion in Town Hall Groton today with about one hundred fifteen attendees enjoying ceremonies and memories of Civil War service.
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Groton
Old Sixth” Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Tenth Massachusetts Battery Association Banquet
The Tenth Massachusetts Battery Association held a banquet at Young's yesterday afternoon with President Green presiding. Officers elected were George H. Day as president, John D. Billings and William Endicott as vice presidents, and Augustus White as secretary and treasurer. The event featured reminiscences and stories as cigars were shared, with Henry D. Sleeper as guest.
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Tenth
Massachusetts Battery Association
Young’s
Green
George H. Day
John D. Billings
W.liam Om Endicott
Augustus €. White
Henry D. Sleeper
Historic Bennington’s Davy parade honors Patriots
Bennington Vermont on April 20 marked Patriots Day with flags displayed on the Bennington Battle Monument Grand Army posts Vermont Soldiers Home and numerous private buildings including hotels post office and schools.
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Bennington
Bennin
Cambridge Club Observes Annual Ladies Night Dinner
The Cambridge Club held its annual ladies night last evening with a reception and dinner at Young's. A fine vocal and instrumental program featured ten minute talks between performances. Speakers included Leander M. Hannum John Hopewell Jr William H Whitney Francis Cogswell Arthur Gilman and Miss Sarah Jacobs.
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Cambridge Club
Young's
Leander M. Hannum
John Hopewell, Jr
William H Whitney
Francis Cogswell
Arthur Gilman
Sarah Jacobs
Massachusetts battleship slips toward Boston after Delaware River delay
On April 20 off Reedy Island Delaware the battleship Massachusetts logged just 45 miles down the Delaware River in 38 hours due to fog low tides and a filled in channel. Compasses were adjusted and the ship resumed her voyage heading to sea tonight with Cape Cod expected Wednesday. The trial likely Saturday with Captain Rogers Lieutenant Arnold and Chief Engineer Ross aboard and Congressmen Bull and Foss joining the voyage.
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Massachusetts
Reedy Island
Del
Delaware River
Delaware Capes
Boston
Cape Cod
Boston Harbor
Althoug
Rogers
Arnold
Ross
Bull
Rhode Island
Foss
Ilinois
House Naval Committee
Angelfer Couple Freed In Parker Murder Case
Baltimore officials announce Mrs. Ma tie V. Angelfer and Frank Angelfer are freed from the murder charge in the Parker case. Prosecutor Duffy cited the prior mistrial with jurors split eleven to one for acquittal and said he could not secure a conviction.
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Baltimore
Matie V
Frank Angelfer
Havin
Massachusetts
Charles F. Parker
Duffy
Louisville Labor Against Free Silver
The Central Trades and Labor Union of Louisville refused to endorse free silver. Delegates unanimously rejected resolutions for free and unlimited silver coinage at 16 to 1, a stance seen as a victory for sound money.
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Louisville
Central Trades and Labor Union of
Denver
New York
American Federation of Labor
Berlin workers win general holiday for May Day
Berlin employers grant a general holiday to employees on May Day to attend the exhibition opening. The socialist press welcomes the concession and links it to a socialist manifesto threatening boycotts against nonparticipants in May Day celebrations.
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Berlin
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