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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
5
A 1898 gathering of the Society of Colonial Wars featured remarks by George Dewey’s letter and tributes to the Pilgrims. Speakers traced motives of colonial powers, praised Plymouth’s landmarks, lauded republican ideals, and celebrated colonial memory with toasts, music, and a gavel carved from church timber.
The sixth annual court and dinner of the Society of Colonial Wars in Massachusetts marked Forefathers Day with a large gathering at the Hotel Brunswick. Nearly two hundred members and guests attended, though some notable invitees could not attend.
A boastful description claims Evans Ale is perfectly brewed and bottled with no dregs or sediment. It emphasizes a ripe mellow flavor, clear appearance, and sparkling finish as a selling point.
A speaker argues settlers shaped this country, tracing Spanish French and English moves from St. Augustine to Newfoundland. He cites race as the determining factor and cites “hand of God” guiding history, while noting resolutions of sympathy for the late Hon. Edward S. Barrett.
Over 20 members and friends of the New England Society of Brooklyn gathered at the Pouch mansion for the nineteenth annual Pilgrims dinner. Colonel Roosevelt, Governor-elect, addressed the crowd voicing strong support for taking control of the Philippine Islands amid defiant defense of the experiment and responsibilities.
Exercises of a semi religious and patriotic character were held last evening in the First Unitarian Church on Berkeley Street with Rev James Eells praising the churchs growth since Puritan days A reception followed in the parlors where young ladies in Priscilla style presented guests representing the Young movement.
In a Worcester and Suburban line collision near Leicester two men died. John Kerrigan 45 of Cherry Valley and Walter H. Holbrook 19 of Leicester were killed. A dozen others were injured. No arrests by late tonight. This marks the third serious wreck on the line in the past year.
Pending the arrival of Bank Inspector McDonald from Washington, liquidation progress for the Howard National Bank stalls until his report. Shawmut Bank refused to touch the Howard paper not due to illegal acts but because nothing remained of value. Comptroller Dawes may authorize liquidation by the appointed committee or appoint a receiver if the showing is unsatisfactory.
Provincetown reports the cable steamer Minia sails to resume work after a gale broke the Anglo American cable on November twenty seventh. The ends have been picked up and buoyed as Minia searches for the sunken Portland hull thought to have fouled the line.
President nominates Ethan A. Hitchcock of Mississippi for Secretary of the Interior and Ira W. Johnson of California for register of the land office at Marysville California. Senate confirms Hitchcock who has served as U S ambassador to Russia since 1897 and is a descendant of Ethan Allen.
Secretary Bliss says he plans to retire from public life after the war and will stay in office until his successor arrives. He praises the President’s war policy and expresses mixed regret at leaving Cabinet colleagues and friends in Washington.
Washington reports reveal Ensign H. H. Ward volunteered for secret service at war start. He operated in Cadiz and the West Indies, then Porto Rico where he was arrested and released, sending detailed naval intelligence. He also relayed Spanish fleet defenses and Montijo’s plans, while a correspondence shows orders to destroy Spanish vessels in West Indies waters.
Kinraide proprietor of Spring Park laboratory Jamaica Plain is said to hold Keely motor secret though attorney Hill says no manuscript exists and Keely named Kinraide as the only man to execute his ideas Kinraide is described as wealthy with a grand estate and identified as a confidant of Keely during his life Stockholders hear a Philadelphia talk hinting Kinraide may control the project for at least a year
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