Senator Hoar Career Told In Brief Biography
Born August 29, 1826 in Concord Massachusetts Hoar pursued prep studies at Concord Academy then Harvard College graduating in 1846. He earned LL B from Harvard Law School began law practice in Worcester served Massachusetts House 1852 Senate 1857 city solicitor 1860 elected to Congress 1868 reelected three times declined renomination 188, presided Republican state conventions and national conventions, oversaw Harvard as Overseer 1874–1881 Regent of Smithsonian 1880 elected to US Senate 1876 reelected 1882 1888 1894 1900 opposed Philippine annexation published Autobiography of Seventy Years in 1903.
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Public Men Highlight Hoars Greatest Work
Congressman John R. Thayer cites Senator George F Hoars key acts in national service. He praises Hoars role in the 8 to 7 election commission during Hayes and Tilden, and recalls Hoars last Senate speech on General Fitz John Porter exoneration.
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Hamlin Comments on Hoar Opposition as Monument
In my opinion Senator Hoar's stance against imperialism is seen as his lasting monument. The remark attributes Hoar's policy opposition to a defining, enduring legacy in the Senate.
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Hoar Denounces Rights to Annex Philippine Lands
On January 9 1899 Senator Hoar addressed the Senate for two and a half hours contending the United States has no constitutional right to acquire foreign territory or govern its people without consent. He opposed the peace treaty, urged party loyalty, warned against raising the flag over the Philippine Islands, and urged rejection of annexation as contrary to Independence Hall principles.
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Hoar Career Recounted From Worcester Politician To Senator
A portrait of George Frisbie Hoar detailing his rise from Worcester lawyer to Massachusetts legislator and later U S senator. It covers his early health retreat, refusal of mayor and congressman posts, Carnegie library gift, his Senate and House service, key investigations, and pivotal ruling to secure Garfield’s nomination.
Patriotic Upbringing and Hoar in Concord Tales
In his Autobiography of Seventy Years Senator Hoar recalls boyhood in Concord and figures like Edward Everett. anecdotes recount Everett silencing two Revolution veterans, and Hoar analyzes civil service reforms and McKinley’s presidency. He recounts a Home Market Club dinner calamity remark and his lineage from Roger Sherman.
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Mystery in Charlestown Man Struck On Moving Car
A man riding on the running board of an outward bound surface car was struck by a telegraph pole at Bunker Hill and Chelsea streets in Charlestown. He remained conscious after the impact, received a seat from a fellow passenger, and was later taken to the Relief Hospital where doctors found no injuries. Patrolman Brown from Station 2 summoned an ambulance from Station 15.
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Brighton Residents Honor Patrick Baggett
Parnell Hall hosted a testimonial party for Patrick Baggett organized by St. Columbkine's Court 65 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters and Division 15 of the A. O. H. Nearly 3800 attendees filled the venue as Brighton’s leading residents joined the celebration.
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Brighton honors longtime member with testimonial
A testimonial was given under the direction of John McCarty and James O'Brien honoring Mr. Baggett, a veteran and prominent member of both orders, well known in Brigh ton.
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