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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1896

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Berlin

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Washington Mills Howard Gould and Katherine Clem Mons High Sea Harvard Cor Hayward PL Sons of American Revolution Hom Vendome Wolecott Everett Horatius King Fay National Society Ezra D. Hines Peabody Frances H. Brown Charles Il. Hutchins Gould Macys Ben Osgood New England C.E. Osgood CO Washington Street Trish Christian Endeavor Meet John P. J. Ward Shawmut Avenue Rasy Yankee’s Patriots Quincy Dines Baptist Union Wour Hurd Larrabee Washima Se Temple Place Historic Bennington's Davy
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