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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1899
Page
6
Speakers extol Ireland's longing for liberty and unity with England and America. Governor Wolcott praises Irish service to America as Rev Father Ronan calls for civil and religious liberty while recalling past leaders and anniversaries amid applause.
At the Charitable Irish Society banquet in Parker House Mayor Quincy announced this would be his final official appearance at the organization’s annual banquets. General Collins spoke on Irish history and liberty, praising Irish-American citizenship and the fight for civil and religious freedom. The event also referenced the evacuation of Boston by British forces and included reflections on Ireland’s ongoing struggle and future self-governance.
City leaders praised Boston as a progressive municipality and urged future development. Mayor Quincy reflected on local affairs and the sparrow evacuation project while acknowledging Irish support, and Postmaster Thomas departed early without a federal speech. Paul Du Chailly spoke of Africa explorations.
About 100 members gathered for the morning meeting. New officers were elected headed by President Patrick M. Keating and treasurer Thomas F. Taff. Reports showed funds raised for charity and immigrant aid, with suggestions to repurpose the building fund and expand educational addresses.
Soldiers returning from Santiago and Porto Rico campaigns were honored at a well attended Carney Hospital benefit held at the old Public Library building. The testimonial event featured a varied program and kept a fair sized audience engaged as Boston’s favorites contributed to the appeal.
An old advertisement touts Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as the unmatched remedy for stubborn coughs priced at 5 cents.
Tom Clifford gave an excellent rendition of The Coming of the King while Al Weston offered Just any for Ireland. Ellie Doyle impressed with An Incident of 98, and Master Henry Ponlan and Johnny Quigley drew strong applause. Other artists included Jennie Girard L Marion Powers J F Newton J F Cosgrove P J Foley and Rose M Sepler.
Catholic services in Boston marked St Patrick’s Day with solemn high masses at Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Immaculate Conception. A. O. H. divisions and priests delivered sermons praising Irish faith, learning, and global influence. Festivities continued in Hall and Gray's Hall with music, talks, and dances.
A trio of jests contrasts a bull and bear arguing over women in the market with quips about seats and money. A streetwise line about second loves and a comic aside link a pipe thawing punchline to a humorous note on business luck.
Judge Richardson of the Superior Court equity session grants an injunction in Newton to block signing a contract with Simpson Bros for sidewalk and street work. Ten taxpayers argued the mayor and street commissioner misused authority after ignoring a lower bid by A. C. & F. J. Warren. The judge says contract duties rest with the Mayor, not the Board of Aldermen, and warns against approving the award.
In a Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item, Doucette is held on $3000 bond amid a remark about assisting at a post mortem examination of an old enemy. A surgeon acquaintance confirms involvement with the case.
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