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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1911
Page
5
Under Clan Na Gael auspices in Meagher's Hall Boston hundreds of Irishmen gathered to honor Robert Emmet the young Irish patriot on the anniversary of his birth. Speakers recalled Emmet and companions deeds and the crowd reacted with loud applause to the loftiness of their aims and sacrifices.
A diverse Irish group in Sox Hall celebrated Robert Emmet and Ireland's freedom efforts. James O Sullivan of Lowell led, praising Emmet as a loyalty lesson while speakers from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and others recounted the Emmet scheme and conditions in Ireland. Cornelius M. Duggan led musical tributes as the Boston Post received thanks for coverage.
Boston School Board and Boston Public Library trustees may examine Eva March Tappan’s European Hero Stories after Irish groups protest claims that St Patrick was born in England. Dr P J Timmins calls the book Anglomaniac and false. authorities may bar usage in schools or libraries. Board chair David A Ellis voices opposition to inaccuracies in any history.
An old bottling method fades as crown cork bottles replace corks for P B Ale and P B Porter. The new style promises no sediment and safe on ice, with the cream head permanence. Sample orders offered with return option at sender’s expense.
Six President John Keating of the A O H denounced the Irish Parliamentary party’s leaders for inaction toward Ireland’s freedom. Speaking before the Clan Na Gael at Tremont Theatre, he referenced Robert Emmet’s 1803 death and the group’s 128th Emmet anniversary observance. Keating traveled from Chicago to give the Emmet oration in place of Richard O Sullivan Burke.
Resolutions condemn a Washington arbitration treaty with England citing risks to Ireland's cause. Keating lauds Emmet, O Connell, Parnell and others while blasting Redmond and the 80 Irish MPs for aiding delays. He urges American support to block closer US England ties and salvage home rule prospects amid looming parliamentary hurdles. John Devoy and Emmet observance noted with music. Taft's reciprocity moves affect Canada Ottawa battles.
In Ottawa on March 5 opponents and treaty supporters debate Tafts recommendation for an extra Congress session in April. Some see the move as potentially saving the reciprocity treaty cause from Senate rejection and easing Canada’s political peril.
Fire in the White building on Pleasant street caused about 5000 dollars in damage. The blaze, starting in a former YMCA gym on the second floor, spread to shops including Bowser & Bancroft dry goods and Gagas Brothers fruit dealers. Elizabeth Manufacturing Co suffered heavy losses. The origin is believed to be an electric flatiron left on.
Mrs M A Haddie living at The Byron 112 Berkeley street relies on her cat Dewey to wake her every morning. Dewey born 14 years ago and named for Admiral George Dewey is the hotel pet and awakens her by mewing or rubbing his paw on her face. He is described as frisky despite his age and eats regularly, ensuring Mrs Haddie is fed on time.
A severe blaze on the Syndicate block Nicolet avenue Minneapolis total loss estimated at 1 000 000 and two possible deaths twelve rescued from upper stories including Elmer Franson who leaped a ladder to help his mother Fireman Caldwell also jumped ten feet to reach a fleeing woman and both escaped unharmed The building a Minneapolis landmark dating from 1882 was later sold to Boston Trust Company
New York March 5 Rev Charles F Aked announced from Fifth Avenue Baptist Church his acceptance of a unanimous call to the First Congregational Church of San Francisco He said dreams of leading a great enterprise here fade under current conditions and gave the church 10 days to decide before a definite decision.
Police failed to locate the missing former State Senator sought for alleged complicity in municipal lumber frauds. His house was shadowed and relatives watched, but no clue emerged. James H. Vahey, counsel for the missing man, says his client may surrender by Tuesday.
The Rev. Arthur B. Whitney resigns as pastor of the Unitarian Church to accept a call to the First Church, Plymouth, and will begin duties May 1.
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