The Statue Unveiled Parade in Memory of Martyrs
A grand unveiling ceremony honors the revolutionary martyrs with a statue. Governor and Mayor deliver addresses. John Boyle Reilly’s poem is featured. Banquet and related ceremonies mark the commemorations.
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John Boyle
Statue Dedication of the Crispus Attucks Monument in Boston
A crowd gathered at Tremont Mall to unveil the Free America statue later called the Crispus Attucks monument. Governor Ames and Mayor O Brien attended as a parade moved past the State House and City Hall to Faneuil Hall, where John Fiske spoke on British troop presence 1768 1770 and incidents including the Otis assault and the Boston Massacre era.
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Crispus Attucks
Tremont Mall
Beacon and
Charles Streets
Company L
Sixth Regiment
Massachusetts
Rhode Island Militia
Post 184
Shaw Guard Veterans
Boston Patriarchs No. 4
Crispus Attacks Lodge
Knights of Pythias
State House
Ames
O’pren
Washington
Boylston
Tremont
Eli Smith
Springfield
William H. Dupree
Faneuil Hall
Grand Army
Brackett
O’brien
George F. Hoar
Allen, McPherson
Morse
Cunnitt
Fletcher, Sprague and Sleeper
Henry B. Peirce
Samuel J. Menard
William W. Wheildon
Concord
J. C. Chappelle
Rugg
New Bedford
W. A. Guild
Worcester
Alexander H. Rice
John Fiske
A. H. Plumb
D.D
Mulliken
Brewer
Volman
J. H. McDonough
Pinchback
Louisiana
Charles F. Woodworth
Liberia
Smith
Albert Chamberlain
Butler R. Wilson
Curtis Guild, Jr
Edward Fitzwilliam
Hamlin
N. P. Hallowell
Jennifer
Lewis Hayden
Germania Land
W.H. Dupree
Governor Ames
Fiske
Boston
England
Gage
Bernard
Lngland
Hutchinson
James Otis
Robinson
Otis
Richardson
Christopher Snyder
John Gore
Goldfinch
King Street
Sears
Dock Square
School Street
Scollay Square
Long Wharf
Exchange Lane
Cornhill
Washington Street
Custom House
Brattle Street
Preston
Root
Branch
Boston Massacre Memorial Impetus From Five Martyrs
A historical reflection on the Boston Massacre and the five men who died Crispus Attucks Samuel Gray James Caldwell Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr Their deaths sparked a shift toward American independence and led to calls for a public monument in Boston Common The piece notes Tory sympathies and includes excerpts from John Boyle O Reilly and a Bowditch letter supporting commemorating the event as a beginning of the Revolution
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Box
Preston
Henry Knox
Continental Army
Uns
Montgomery
Crispus Attucks
Kilroy
Samuel Gray
Attucks
James Caldwell
Samuel Maverick
Patrick Carr
Maverick
Carr
Old South Church
Castle William
Fiske
Boston
Samuel Adams
Adams
Warren
Dr. Warren
John Boyle O'Reilly
A. Chamberlin
New Bedford
Gray
Banquet honors Attucks monument speakers at Parker House
At Faneuil Hall exercises citizens’ committee hosted a banquet for Governor Ames Mayor O’Brien the sculptor and others. John Fiske and John Boyle O’Reilly could not attend. Julius C Chappelle presided as Governor Ames praised the Attucks monument noting state funds of 10000 and city funds of 3000.
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Faneuil Hall
Parker House
John Fiske
John Boyle O'Reilly
Frederick Douglass
Julius C. Chappelle
Grace
Professor Price
Chappelle
Governor Ames
Attucks
Gray
Caldwell
Maverick
Carr
Boston
O’brien
City of
Statue ceremony shows unity across factions and ethnicities
The remarks recount a State contribution of $10,000 with Boston covering 40 percent of expenditures, plus a $3000 cut. Speakers praise American ideals and fraternity as dignitaries including Gargan Kraus and Lewis Hayden are honored. Governor Pinchpee and others voice pride and unity in the dedication, with protests and applause at the event.
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Boston
Frend Gargan
Babcock
Kraus
J. J. Smith
Lewis Hayden
Hayden
Pinchpee
Louisiana
T. J. Gargan
B. R. Wilson
W. H. Johnson
Albany
Color Knights of Pythias observance at Ebenezer Church
The Color Knights of Pythias gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church on West Springfield in the evening. E G Walker of Charlestown gave an oration praising Crispus Attucks and urging loyalty, self sacrifice, and equal rights. Elijah Smith's poem was read by T C Scrotton of Chelsea. George S Downing of Newport delivered a historical address on black contributions to the nation. Singing featured Mrs Randolph.
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Colored Knights of Pythias
Ebenezer Baptist Church
West Springfield Street
E.G. Walker
Charlestown
Crispus Attucks
Elijah Smith
T. C. Scrotton
Chelsea
George S. Downing
Newport
R. I
Mrs. Randolph
Anna Dickinsons Claims in Open Letter to Tribune
Anna Dickinson hands New York papers an open letter disputing Republican National Committee claims about her campaign work. She asserts a contract for speaking fees and expenses, cites a November 5 1888 note demanding $5000 if Harrison won, and says no reply was given to her demand.
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Anna Dickinson
New York
Tribune
Republican National Committee
Dudley
Miss. Dickinson
Clarkson
Swerett House
Harrison
Beacon Park Races Report from Last Night's Meeting
Racing continued at Beacon Park with closely fought heats. Lothair Jr won the 30 class fuse by breaking his record, finish postponed to 9 am. 28 class produced strong times. Defeated horses in 2:28 class purse $100 split among top three. Sweepstakes of 875 for best three in five to harness incomplete. Participants include Virginia Evans, Lothair Jr, and Hattie W. with times shown from 2:29 to 2:33.
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Beacon Park
Lothair, Jr
A. J. Libby
B. G
J. O.gray
Ned Hania
Arthurs
James, Gray
Virginia Evans
Stoddard Lectures Return With Five Evening Talks
The Stoddard lectures enter a decade of public entertainments at Music Mall with five talks on Old England, Holland and Belgium, Cardinal Richelieu, Florence, and Rome. Mr. Stoddard promises novel, well illustrated lectures and notes broad appeal already proven in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
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Stoddard
Music Mall
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Old
England
Holland
Belgium
Cardinal Richelieu
Florence
Rome
Statement shows reliability of Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
The column declares the bank's condition reflects thorough reliability and solid financial footing, praising the directors whose names serve as a strong guaranty.
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Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Great Coat Sale At Continental Clothing House
The Continental Clothing House at Washington and Boylston streets is drawing crowds with a large sale on overcoats reefers driving coats and all coats. Eight distinct lots of suits and overcoats are advertised in addition to their general lines of fashionable goods and a prompt corps of salesmen attends to customers.
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Continental Clothing House
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Charles and
Revere Streets
Charles Street
Revere Street
Charles River
West End
W. C. Codman
Nibs Freeman
Kilby Street
Revolutionary Autograph Sale At C F Libbie & Co
A sale of historical documents at Hayward place rooms featured Charleston siege papers from General Lincoln and letters from Sir Henry Clinton and General Gates. New York buyers took many items. engravings of George Washington led the day’s session with high interest and strong prices.
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Hayward Place
C. F. Libbie & Co
Charleston
S. C
Lincoln
New York
Sir Henry Clinton
Arbuthnot
General Lincoln
Moultrie
Horatio Gates
Gates
Senediet Arnold
John Ashe
John Baker
Hull
Long Island
Moon Teland
Houghs Neck
Bbuston Harbor
Council of
Massachusetts Bay
William Bryan
Henry Clay
Count Dillon
Jonas Fay
George Washington
Chrysanthemum Show Opens at Horticultural Hall
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts its annual chrysanthemum show in Horticultural Hall with a rich display across both floors. A pyramidal mound of multi hued mums, rare specimens from Newton Highlands and Cape Cod, and prized blooms by Mrs. F B Hayes and Edwin Fewkes & Son draw attention. Awards announced include multiple first and second placements across dozens of categories. The exhibit runs through today and tomorrow.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Lillian B
Edwin ‘Ewkes & Sons
Newton Highlands
F. B. Hayes
Russell
Milton
Princess Beatrice
Venus
Prince Alfred
Farrar
Elijah A. Wood
West Newton
Mr. Siapkins
Sandysiae
Cape Cod
George Hollis
E. W. Wood
P. Malley
E. W Wood
William Elliott
E. A. Wood
E. Fewkes & Son
J. W. Wood
William Martin
James Comley
Edwin Fewkes Son
Mr. Simpkins
J. H. White
Pitcher & Manda
Edwin Fewkes
J. Woodice
Josiah Bradlee
James H. White
E. M. Gill
Marine Society Committees Named For Ensuing Year
The Boston Marine Society selected committees for the new year including Relief with Thomas P. Howes John Humphrey J. C. Ross J. W. Norcross Finance with Osborne Howes R. G. F. Candage John S. Emory Observation with Henry Mitchell Albert Lewis Thomas P. Howes Accounts with William A. Rust Charles Siders John Humphrey Harbor with Fred W. Lincoln Nathaniel Spooner Alfred Nash R. G. F. Candage David W. Hall James W. Norcross
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Boston Marine Society
Thomas P. Howes
John Humphrey
J. C. Ross
J. W. Norcross
Pee
Osborne Howes
R. G. F. Candage
John S. Emory
Henry Mitchell
Albert Lewis
William A. Rust
Charles Siders
Fred W. Lincoln
Nathaniel Spooner
Alfred Nash
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Marine Society
G. W. Simmons & Co
Progate Notices
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Hoston
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Elijah George
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Connecticut
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Leever
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Probate Court
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Said
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Alfred Ll. Foster
Aston
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Village Farm
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Midway Park
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George A. Dary
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Massachuaw Setts
Middlesex
Sarah E. Holland
Newton
Arthur D. McClellan
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
J. A. Tyler
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Guardian
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
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J. Henry Bean
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Ss.probate Court
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Edward Murphy
Mary McCabe
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Wee Lane
Joseph Furst
Charles V. Jaeger
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Schwetzingen
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Somerville
Mary A. Cunningham
John C. Flynn
Lewis J. Bird & CO
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Copeland
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Nian
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Jenk
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