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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1898

Page

5

Washington's Birthday at State House Quiet Ceremony

A long column recalls Washington's Birthday traditions at the Massachusetts State House with the Governor meeting the public in a private chamber and officials keeping offices dark. It notes civil service debates on Boston firemen and milk can safety amid remarks by Representative Bennett on can cleanliness.

Washington State House Senate Chamber Robinson Greenhalge Wolcott House William E. Mahoney Ward 4 Boston Bennett Saugus

Bolton Chosen Librarian of Boston Athenaeum

Mr Charles K Bolton of the Brookline Public Library was elected librarian of the Boston Athenaeum succeeding William C Lane who becomes Harvard Librarian. Bolton, Harvard 18__, born Cleveland 1887, began at Harvard library 1890 and led Brookline library since 1898.

Charles K. Bolton Brook- Hine Boston Atheneum William C. Lane Harvard Bolton Sarah Knowles Bolton Cleveland Harvard Library Brookline Massachusetts Library Club Brookline Education Society American Library Association Ursula Wolcott Lane Atheneum George Washington American Academy of Arts and Sciences Massachusetts Historical Society

Cronin Sentenced to Eighteen Months for Assault and Theft

Judge Ely yesterday sentenced Patrick H. Cronin to the House of Correction for eighteen months for assault and battery on Special Officer Wolf and for larceny of forty nine faucets.

Cambridge Club Discusses Greater Boston and Consolidation

The Cambridge Club at Young's Hotel with over sixty members debated Greater Boston. Edward C. Brooks and George A. Morse were elected from the proposed members. Frederick N. Vieux discussed trade magnets in large, dense cities and urban unity.

Greater Boston Cambridge Club Young’s Hotel Charles J. McIntire Edward C. Brooks George A. Morse Frederick N. Vieux Boston New York Manchester Liverpool Greater Theodore C. Hurd London Cambridge

Post firemen’s fund total rises to 4029.25 with gifts

The Merrimac street fire relief fund reaches 4029.25 dollars after a 15 dollar contribution from Congregation Beth Israel. Treasurer M. J. Cohen reports the total to date as 4014.80 previously acknowledged and 15.00 from Beth Israel Baldwin Place.

Merrimac Street Congregation Beth Israel M. J. Cohen Baldwin Place

Martian Language Study Aids Prisoner Contact

The article notes a Martian book lent to the prisoner stoking enthusiasm among researchers. The prisoner cooperates increasingly and aids in language mastery ideas that surprise and advance the work.

Denver Pacific Sold for 2 Million in Reorganization

Denver February 21 The Denver Pacific road was sold today for 2 000 000 to A W Krech and Lawrence Greer for the reorganization committee.

Denver Denver Pacific A. W. Krech Lawrence Greer

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

An advertisement asserts that Dean's Ointment offers instant relief for hives and a range of skin diseases, presenting the product as a remedy for discomfort and distress caused by itching and rashes.

Dean

Mars Reaches A World Of Strange Beauty And Promise

Our approach to Mars reveals a changing view from Earthbound science to awe in the red planet. The ship’s crew notes polar ice, Hellas basin, Syrtis Major and Schiaparelli canals while predicting life and achievements beneath the surface as Mars grows nearer. Clouds show iridescent, opallike colors as we descend into the vernal Martian season.

Mars Earth Asteroid South Pole Hellas Polar Ice Syrtis Major Mont Glass Sea Conti

Washingtons Birthday Programme in Boston Observed

Boston marks the 166th anniversary of George Washington with a daylong series of events. Public ceremonies include Daughters of American Revolution lectures, reception at the State House, Washington Memorial wreathing, regimental and civic meetings, dinners, dances, banquets, and numerous club and association gatherings across city venues.

George Washington Boston Paul Revere Hall Daughters of American Revolution Copley Hall William G. Ward Syracuse University Alden P. White Salem Loyal Women of Massachusetts Tremont Temple State House Wolcott George Washington Memorial Association Parker Memorial Hall Massachusetts Society Sons of the Revolution Washington Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Quincy House Mercantile Library Association William H. Hodgkins William E. Spear California Pioneers United States Hotel Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment Association United States Forty-third Massachusetts Regiment Association American House Forty-third Knights of Honor Washington Street Wesleyan Hall Revere House Salvation Army Bromfield Street Parsonfield Gilbert Hall Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Essex Street Daughters of Vermont Hotel Vendome Parsonfield Social Club B. Y. M. C. A. Evening Institute American Order of Scottish Clans Red Men’s Hall Tremont Street Music Hall Massachusetts Army Nurses’ Association Fund Mary A. Livermore Edward A. Horton William M. Olin Jack’’ Adams Henry A. Thomas Armenian Benevolent Association Young Men's Hebrew Association Minot Hall Young Men’s Hebrew Union Mechanics’ Building B'nai Zion Educational Society Zion Hall Hanover Street Edwin D. Mead Twentieth Century Club M. Tarlin Utopian Club Shawmut Avenue Cabot Lodge Hatters Odd Fellows’ Hall Manhattan Club Berkeley Hall

Marriage of Catherine Mc Devitt and Thomas Lyons in East Boston

Miss Catherine F Mc Devitt wed Mr Thomas H Lyons at Sacred Heart Church East Boston with Rev Father Clark officiating Best man was Mr John H Brennan and maid of honor Miss Katherine C Hickey A reception followed at 7 Falcon Street East Boston the event drew many guests including The Hon P J Kennedy and Mrs Rose A McDevitt and ex Representative Mrs T O McEnaney The Letter Carriers Band provided music and fireworks were displayed on Falcon Street during the evening.

Catherine F. McDevitt Thomas H. Lyons Church of the Sacred Heart East Boston Father Clark John H. Brennan Katherine C. Hickey Lyons Falcon Street Boston I. W Horton P. J. Kennedy Rose A. McDevitt William Taylor, Jr Dennis McCarthy

O Conners MacLean Nuptials At Northampton Street Home

Miss Cathern O Conners MacLean youngest daughter of Dan MacLean wed James O Conners yesterday at her father's residence 6 Sawyer Street Father O Donnell of St Philip s Church Northampton Street officiated Bridesmaid Miss Cassie MacLean wore white organdie and pink sash Groom s best man and brother Martin O Conners attended the service in a quiet family ceremony with ivory satin dress and orange blossoms in her veil.

Cathern MacLean Dan MacLean O’donnell St. Philip's Church Northampton Street James O’conners Sawyer Street Cassie MacLean Martin O’conners

Sons of Veterans Banquet Reflects Maine Tragedy in Boston

At Faneuil Hall in Boston the Sons of Veterans held their annual convention week banquet. Speakers praised patriotism, mourned the Maine disaster, and pledged swift justice against treachery while urging unity among veterans and citizens.

Faneuil Hall Maine Havana Harbor United States Sons of Veterans Boston Massachusetts Fred E. Boston Wolcott Thomas A. 8. Roe Worcester Commonwealth Charles XK. Darling Spain Department W. H. Bartlett Washington A. A. Berle Brighton Libby Andersonville Fredericksburg The Wilderness Berle McKinley Platt Quay Croker

Norwich University Alumni Rally Promotes Looming Civic Duty

Norwich University figures urge service echoing Civil War call as 75 alumni gather in Boston. President Allan D Brown recalls 500 men sent to war and vows to answer again if needed. Officers elected M L Sheldon president and others named while remarks praise the college’s wartime record.

Norwich University Allan D. Brown United States Navy Old Kearsadge Norwich University Alumni Association of Boston Young Howard F. Hill Chaner M. L. Sheldon Robert B. Eaton George Abbott Charles E. Ashcroft George S. Thomas Frederick T. Austin Edgar J. Sherman Superior Court of Massachusetts William A. Bancroft E. H. Catlin United States Army Daniel C. Roberts D. D Charles Marseilles Brown Norwich United States Maine Judge Sherman D. C. Roberts R. B. Eaton J. Q. A. McCollister C. F. Kingsbury

Refund Guarantee On Tariff Syrup 50c Bottle Cough Remedy

Local notice lists multiple Boston area druggists agreeing to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tariff fails to cure coughs or colds. A 26c bottle offered to prove satisfaction with money refunded. Names numerous shops and addresses in the South End and Tremont Street area.

Canadian Pacific Ry Pacific Coast Wash. St Boston Greene Emery Souther Green &J. Rust & Richardson Drug OO George C. Goodwin & CO B. FP Bradbury Washington St

First Close Sight of the Planet in Warlike Context

The prisoner reveals pride in showing visitors from a distant world the planet's wonders. Observers note signs of fortifications and war readiness as the planet prepares for potential attacks by enemies. The text hints at interplanetary conflict and the prisoner's role in guiding outsiders.

Expressions on Face Reveal Views of Alien Fortifications

The passage describes a speaker whose gestures and facial reactions reveal his thoughts on familiar scenes. He confirms that certain examined works are planetary fortifications to defend against outer space invaders. A cunning look appears as he indicates one stronghold.

Martians Face Earth Invasion After Asteroid Visit

The expeditionary group surveys a new world filled with inhabitants as they prepare for war. They acknowledge heavy losses and pursue conquest of a planet whose population they cannot estimate. The narrator notes fear and the doubt over whether Martians can annihilate Earth, revealing a pivotal test to come.

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Representative Bennett Quincy Committee On Manufactures Mystic Neponset Charles Rivers Medford Somerville Metropolitan Park Commissioners Committee On Railroads S. D. Reed Taunton J. W. Grimes Reading Ata Tad Cle Yillein Oast, Sso St. Paul 7 Castoria Orrell Garrett P. Serviss Thomas A. Edison Space Mr. Isort Edison Onlin Moon Aristarchus Mr. Edison Mara Schiaparelli Pond’s Extract CO Washingtons George F. Low Annie J. Low T. O. McEnaney J. A. McKie M. J. O’brien James Shannon T. F. Mitchell John J. Craig J. F. McGrath Charles A. Fox Noah Robbins Fred R. Bride William Hogan Annie Devlin Frank Kelley Frank Murphy Charles H. Lock Rose McElnaney B. J. Doyle Mabel Brennan Hogan Agnes E Katherine Elisabeth McGrath McHugh Katherine McCarth Mary Sarah Sanders Joseph H. 11 Lucy Murphy Helen O’brien Margaret Clinton Frank McGarry Frank Motphy A. Harry William Quirk BE. Foley Barton Weeks George N. Howard
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