Evacuation Day in Boston Remembered
An elderly article recalls Evacuation Day marking 1776 as British forces left Boston after the Dorchester fortifications and the rise of Continental control. It notes Tory exodus, notable figures like Royall and Hancock, and the shift of power from Province House to American leadership.
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Tamiar
Willicea Howe
Poston
Hailix
Petral
Lexington and Concord
Mitter
Sir William
Boston
Repellion
Leed North
Huston
Washingtons
Hencocks
Tongfellow House
Cambridge
George Irving
William Pepperill, Jr
Royall
Lot
Povall
Howe
Malifx
Wiliam
Monge
Old South
House of Hanover
North America
Province House
Old Bay Colony
John Hancock
Washington
Dirchester Heights
Bunker Hill
Dorchester
Dorchester Peninsular
Eculion
George Ali
V Lories
Tiowe
Knox
Mather Byles
Lories
Loston
American Republic
Doston
Bright Young Hen and St Patrick’s Day Salutations
A Boston Globe section quotes politicians and citizens reflecting on St. Patrick's Day. Figures such as James Mullin, James Donovan, Editor Thomas Keenan, and Representatives Sullivan share sentiments honoring Ireland, Home Rule, and Irish-American heritage, interlaced with calls for peace, prosperity, and national pride.
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Patrick J. Kennedy
Gladstone
Ireland
Great Britain
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Mr. Mullin
Emerald Isle
Washington
America
Boston
B. J. Sullivan
Richard Sullivan
Michael E. Hennessy
Green Isle
Boston women of Irish descent mark St. Patrick's Day
In Boston, prominent Irish American women share their St. Patrick's Day sentiments. Mrs. Mary E. Blake, a noted poet and author, reflects on Ireland and American patriotism. Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Donahoe, and Mrs. Cunniff discuss family life, charity, and Irish heritage, with reflections on shamrock, church, and national pride.
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Mary E. Blake
John G. Blake
Washington Street
Pilot
Blake
Apostle
Daughters of
Erin
St. Patrick’s Day
Green Isle
Boston
Owen A. Galvin
United States
Galvin
Galvins
Hulli
Montague
Chester Park
Galvip
Trish
Washington
Casey
Patrick Donahoe
The
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Michael M. Cunniff
Ireland
Beacon Street
Irish Charitable Society
Curious St Patrick tales and doubted existence
A skeptical columnist recounts quirky legends about Patrick of Treland, a supposed Scotch saint. Tales include a drunken youth, a drum beating dragons of snakes, a rare prison in Lough Dilveen, and a Monday haunting cry, with debates over his birthplace and a forty day vigil atop Cruachangels.
Saw Yankees exemplify human chain lightning, sleeping on a Pilgrim Spring
Report describes Yankees as specimens of nerve strain, needing peaceful sleep after extreme exertion. It notes widespread belief that eighty is a benchmark for rest and recovery, with public commentary stating that everyone agrees on this measure.
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Jed
Pilgrim Spring Bed Trademark Exhibit at Hamilton Place
Brass tag registered trade mark Pilgrim Spring Bed displayed at 2 Hamilton Place. Sold by Monest Dealers everywhere.
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Hamilton Place
Monest Deaters Everywhere
Illus Pilgrim Booklet Offer From Atlas Tack Co
Advertises a free illustrated Pilgrim Booklet mailed to readers who send their request to the Red Department Atlas Tack Co Boston. The notice mentions no deadlines or additional conditions and emphasizes complimentary distribution.
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Red Dept
Atlas Tack Co
Boston
Star of My Lying Time Poem Fragment
Poem fragment by Katherine E Conway asks a mother for aid in a time of gloom and fear. The speaker appeals for pity and strength, seeking heavenly relief and forgiveness through maternal intercession. The verse expresses dread inside and outside, awaiting one bright hour of grace.
Yankee and Irishman meet relic of gallows tale
A Yankee and an Irishman travel in the Ould Country and encounter relics of a gallows. At home Jonathan is famed as a wit and asks the gravely pointed question where the gallows would be if it had its due. Paddy answers with quiet gravity that he would be riding alone.
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Patrick A.collins
London
Collins
Mt. Ida
Dorchester
Percival Avenue
Post
Ireland
Mary E. Collins
St. Patrick
Belfast
St. Patrick’s
Jonathan
Brookline Gas Light Company
City of
Boston
Roxbury
Hampden Street
Blue Hill Avenue
Brookline
Brighton
Beacon St
Robert Amory
Truthful Man Mixes Up Sister In Dark Hall Kiss Incident
A comic panel depicts a man kissing a woman, mistaking her for his sister. He explains the kiss was a mistake in the dark hall, totaling sixteen quick gestures as the woman exclaims.
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Woman Lives Forty-Eight Days on Water Tale
A comic exchange recounts a woman who supposedly survived forty eight days on water. Darringer mocks the feat while a sea captain father is referenced as having lived on water for years, highlighting a humorous exaggeration in maritime lore.
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Bromley
Darringer
Cure by Dr. Dewey Promises Relief For Many Ladies
Mrs. Wilcox’s testimonial reflects widespread relief from Dr. Dewey, once on Tremont Street now at 40 Tennyson Street near Columbus Avenue. She suffered fifteen years with back and pelvic pains, groin and thigh discomfort, dark circles, stomach sickness, and kidney issues before benefiting from his herb medicines, with improvement starting immediately and full cure nearly four years ago.
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