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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1904
Page
5
The Boston Theatre crowd greeted Irish League envoys Redmond Donellan and O'Brien with Mayor Collins presiding. A long list of dignitaries filled the stage along with scores of notable citizens and more than 100 women active in advancing United Irish League work.
Last night in the Boston Theatre a meeting urged harmony among all Irishmen Catholic or Protestant to seek Ireland’s ultimate independence. John EB Redmond called for unity of effort using all means, and the crowd welcomed the plea as a triumph over faction. Over 200 clergymen attended, signaling clerical support, and a quick pledge of 10,000 dollars underscored unified resolve.
A Boston Irish sympathizers meeting at the Boston Theatre unanimously approves a resolution praising John E. Redmond and his Irish Parliamentary party. It pledges Massachusetts support with a $10,000 fund by January 1 and forms a committee to raise the money, inviting broad aid from Boston friends of Ireland.
In Boston Theatre last evening Redmond and two companions Captain A. J. C. Donelan and Patrick O'Brien won ovations from a large audience including former residents of their counties in Parliament. Cheers rang as Mrs and Miss Redmond were singled out and Mayor Collins received a warm welcome home amid applause. Captain Donelan, M. P., of East Cork, was among the Irish envoys who spoke.
A Boston gathering of over 3000 under United Irish League auspices backed renewed push for home rule and Irish independence. Archbishop Williams and Bishop Brady greeted envoys, with Redmond praising Parnell and the constitutional movement while urging toleration and continued effort. Mayors and clergy urged support as funds flowed, with pledges nearing $10,000 and attendees from Boston and western counties contributing as the envoys' schedule moved to Lawrence and Lowell.
At the Boston Theatre last evening a strong appeal was made by Right Rev Monsignor O Callaghan for donations to the Irish Parliamentary party. Mayor Collins announced pledges including a $100 check from the Boston Post Publishing Company and gifts of $100 from Archbishop Williams and Bishop Brady, with further contributions from many clergy and local branches of Irish organizations.
A speaker at the Boston Theatre urged generous aid for the Irish cause, promising to mirror the appeals already described by Mr. Redmond. The address moved listeners and sought to mobilize support among patrons for financial backing to Ireland.
Vailsburg New Jersey September 11 Frank Kramer wins the handicap race for one mile at Vailsburg's annual handicap day with a time of 1 49 2 5, just 0.4 seconds off McFarland’s world record set in Australia months earlier.
Washington Sept 11 The dead body of David P. Leichhardt superintendent of the dead letter office Post Office Department was found tonight by a watchman just after midnight. Evidently it was a self inflicted death with a bullet hole in the right temple.
London, Sept 11. Mr McCalman of the Egyptian government and Constance, daughter of Sir James T. Ritchie Lord Mayor of London and niece of the exchequer's former chancellor, had been set to wed tomorrow. A letter arriving Saturday evening ended the engagement leaving the bride prostrated.
Dr Thomas J Dillon addressed envoys at Boston recalling the 50th anniversary of a grand building. He spoke as president of the Boston central council of the United Irish League of America, representing about 40 branches, and extended a welcome to John E Redmond.
The White Star line steamer Germanic of the American line, sailing from Southampton on Sept 3, ran aground in the main ship channel about three quarters of a mile off Sandy Hook around 11:30 p.m. A thick haze was present at the time.
John J. McSweeney aged 46 of 1399 Dorchester Avenue suffered a broken neck after tumbling down stairs at his residence. He endured hours of agony before a delicate surgical operation was performed to address the injury.
The Rev Herbert S Johnson at Warren Avenue Baptist Church last evening linked Russia's current condition to graft and grafters. He praised Russian soldiers as fine as any, and even cited the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston in his remarks.
John H. Barnacle a laborer at Fort Winthrop aged 45 was arrested by Inspector Rooney yesterday afternoon on charges of violating the registration laws.
E S Bailey longtime Boston Advertiser foreman and composing room superintendent died in Claremont New Hampshire aged 47 Born in Unity New Hampshire he is survived by a widow two daughters and a son He was educated in Claremont schools.
At the Boston Theatre reception for the Irish envoys an excellent program of Irish music was performed. The program featured Miss Mary White Mullen and Miss Ellen McLaughlin as sopranos, Joseph L. Joyce as bass, Mrs. Joseph S. Judge on piano, and Joseph L. Judge as tenor, with several speeches accompanying the musical numbers.
A fire at a stable owned by Dr. Channing near Chestnut Hill Avenue Brookline broke out at 1 AM. Twenty Brookline policemen aided as attendants helped calm patients. The stable burned down and one horse died from the injuries. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars.
Sailing before a light breeze the sloop yacht Violet owned by Henry McKee was wrecked on a ledge off Thompson's Island last evening. A big hole was stove in her bottom but her six passengers were saved by taking to the tender. The Violet finally sank and South Boston life saving crew recovered much of her furnishings before she submerged.
Lynnfield reports Mrs. A. Fales of 268 Washington Avenue Chel Sea was driving when an electric car struck her carriage. She was thrown to the ground suffering a broken collarbone and three broken ribs.
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