Active Company Prepares to Join National Defense
The group announces readiness to serve the nation and willingness to sacrifice for country. Members vow to endure hardship and defend homeland, reflecting strong patriotic mobilization.
15 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1898
Page
1
The group announces readiness to serve the nation and willingness to sacrifice for country. Members vow to endure hardship and defend homeland, reflecting strong patriotic mobilization.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company marked its 260th anniversary at Quincy House with uniformed members and Gov ernor's staff guests. Speakers urged preservation of Faneuil Hall and defence of the country, praising the company's long record and discussing naval and harbor defenses amid tensions with Spain and the Maine loss.
Washington dispatch reports Consul General Lee notified the State Department of the death of Senator Thurston of Nebraska's wife on the yacht Anita near Sagua la Grande Cuba. The Thurston party had investigated Cuban reconcentrados for a New York newspaper, continuing their voyage from Fort Monroe after delays. Mrs Thurston confided a premonition to Mrs Gallinger saying she might not return alive.
Mrs. John M. Thurston, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Luther Poland and sister of Jake P. Poland, was born in Vermont and moved to Omaha with her parents about thirty years ago. The article notes her maiden name Martha L. Poland and identifies her as a relative of a prominent Vermont statesman.
Salisbury fatigued after cabinet council and influenza relapse. Sir William Braddent urged him to rest in the south of France. A J Balfour handles foreign office duties. Rumor of resignation is groundless. Marquis to Beaulieu for about a fortnight.
Forecast for Tuesday calls for fair skies and slightly colder air in New England and eastern New York. Winds turn northerly along the coast and nearby areas.
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