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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
5
The first annual American Order of Scottish Clans banquet in Red Men's Hall drew many clansmen and ladies. Royal Chief William K. Campbell and other leaders spoke of loyalty and support in case of war, drawing enthusiastic applause from attendees.
Royal Chief Campbell ext ended a hearty welcome and pledged loyalty of Scottish Americans in wartime. Charles E. McPhee praised homes in America and the union of Scotch and native Americans in service, then the Star Spangled Banner closed the toast. Past Royal Chief R Co MacTaggart lauded Scotland’s global influence and cited Livingstone as an exemplar.
H McEwen pastor of Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church New York October 23 1894 extols Pond's Extract as a familiar constant rich friend and household necessity in a sermon or public discourse.
A Boston banquet of the American Order of Scottish Clans featured readings by Miss Isabelle Robertson, songs like Ye Banks and Braes o Bonnie Doon, and a toast by Royal Counsellor James Anderson. Officers elected at the clan convention included William K. Campbell as royal chief and John Withers as royal tanist, with emphasis on charity to Scots abroad and unity with the United States.
Solon Chase, Maine Greenback leader, states in a letter from Amesbury Mass that gold Democrats have no place in the new Democratic party. He argues the silver plank forced out gold Democrats and will decide the party’s future, insisting Bryan’s 1896 platform remains essential for 1900.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on February 22 during Sheriff Martin and deputies trial Mrs. James Edmondson testified that strikers attacked, she protected her sick son and husband, wielded a stone and warned the mob they would be dead if they entered the house, and the assailants retreated.
J A Smiley local agent of the Snow and Ice Transportation Company and his assistant Philip Hanna have been arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretences. Mrs Minnie Cronin asserts the firm did not perform its contract with her.
A forty man Massachusetts party in the Worcester and Northwest Mining and Trading Association of Alaska plans departure for Alaska. Their outfits have been seized by a sheriff in a suit brought by the Pacific Whaleing Company of San Francisco.
A personally conducted tour via Fitchburg R R to Philadelphia and Washington will run on April 1. The rate is $25 with full itinerary obtainable from J R Watson General Passenger Agent Boston Mass.
Paris Daily News correspondent reports attempts to sway jurors in the Zola case. An anonymous letter promised each juror 400 pounds if M. Zola were acquitted, indicating outside pressures on the trial.
In Fitchburg on February 22 John L. Jones and Felician Leblanc of Leominster died at Burbank Hospital after a boiler plug blew, releasing scalding steam while harvesting ice at a pond in South Gardner. Lucien Farrar and G H Lawrence of Leominster are seriously burned and hospitalized.
In New York on February 22 Mrs. Nellie Tobin of 158 Butler Street complained in Magistrate Steers's Court that the four year old sons of neighbors Walter Meyer and Peter Burg tried to lynch her daughter by using bonnet ribbons to fashion a noose. The judge called the boys vicious and recommended punishment. the father urged civility, and Mrs. Tobin promised to curb her children.
The auditing committee's report for 1898 will appear in another column and its findings should be very satisfactory to policy holders who are urged to refer to the statement for more information.
The narrative compares Earth and Martian weaponry with Edison’s electric ships and disintegrators seen as superior to bows and arrows and projectile cars. It notes uncertainties about Martian defenses and the plan to reconnoiter Mars to find its weakest defense before a possible assault.
An early 20th century account describes Edison leading a science squad against Mars. The fleet of 100 electric ships departs New York, meets a meteor, and engages Martian war engines. After fierce battles, Martians are defeated and a lone survivor is captured as exploration of the red planet begins.
The passage argues that our enemies are not inferior in intelligence but superior in natural power, surpassing us before Edison’s inventions. It notes our current edge in electrical ships and offense, with the disintegrator as a formidable weapon, comparing our tech to Martian capabilities during their prior Earth war.
The Knights of Columbus held a memorial service for James H. Hayes at St Augustine's Church in South Boston with Rev Father Harkins and Father Dolan officiating. A chorus of seventy sang during a Mass for Hayes who was mourned as a boy educated by the pastor and who died amid courage and prayer. Members from Beacon, Robert Fulton, Pierre Marquette Councils and urban societies attended along with family and political associates. A separate memorial mass was held at St Patrick's Church in Dudley Street for Mt Pleasant Council members and other lodge dead, with Rev Father Walsh presiding and a committee led by Dennis Gorman and Thomas Fay.
The second day's opening featured a hymn by Mrs. John Bell Bouton dedicated to the Hannah Winthrop Chapter of Cambridge. The first vice president general's title was abolished as Mrs. Brackett reported rapid Western chapter growth and new chapters planned in Honolulu and Mexico City. Connecticut led in membership, New York in new chapters.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Churchville N Y according to her dying request. The procession to the church was impressive. Later the remains and funeral party left by special train for Chicago Evanston Ill was the destination announced for the next leg of the journey.
An ad-like piece urges readers to test kidney health by urine sediment and frequent urination signs. It promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a universal cure for kidney bladder and urinary issues, claiming rapid relief and offering a free sample via address request.
In Middletown New York on February 22 the will of C. J. Sloat who was found dead with multiple wounds leaves all his real and personal property to Miss Annie M. King of Taunton Massachusetts. An insurance policy of 2000 dollars naming Miss King as affianced wife accompanies the arrangement. King had cared for Sloat's second wife before her death and attended the funeral but was not given a mourners seat.
Parker and Morse announce a select personally conducted excursion leaving Boston April 1 via Norwich line returning by Fall River line. Four days in Washington with five hours sightseeing in Philadelphia and visits to Alexandria and Mount Vernon. Stopover in New York City possible. itineraries at 15 School Street Coburn Stationery Co.
The treasurer reported year receipts and cash on hand with year end at 15812.48 and 15 initial cash on hand. Directors elected include Clarence A. Barney Albert Bernard George H. Burt Hartford L Dana Chapman Philander Cutler G A Gibson Medford A W Gleason Dr J B Harvie A R Justice S F Johnson Dr W G Kendall W A McLeod C W McConnell D C Pierce Jeremiah Richards Arthur W Robinson H W Robinson Harry W Sanborn F W Webb clerk Dr George W Way assistant clerk L Dana Chapman.
Our airship squadron is swarmed by twenty Martian aerostats as we rise above Mars. We retreat by reversing polarities to gain height while evaluating Martian combat limits. The plan remains to circumnavigate Mars before any open attack is attempted, with the engagement to continue tomorrow.
An AOH Suffolk county convention in Havre Street East Boston reports growth to 55 divisions and 6000 members. Delegates to the national convention are named and a committee is formed to oversee the erection of a Hibernian Hall in Boston. Speeches honor the Maine and Irish unity while urging reconciliation of past differences.
A list of merchants and signatories offering refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottles if the remedy fails to cure coughs or colds. The document promises refunds for 50 cent and 25 cent bottles and names dozens of Boston area firms and individuals.
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