Public Garden Honors the Grand Army Encampment Décor
The Grand Army encampment decor fills the Common and Public Garden with nearly eight miles of electric lights and about 40 000 incandescent bulbs. Visitors are greeted by an American flag display at the Arlington entrance and a central raised tribute to both service branches. Washington monument bears four badges representing Woman's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans and Engineer Corps. Additional badges include Ladies of the Grand Army and Kearsarge Veterans. Four arches mark Garden entrances dedicated to Sherman Farragut Grant and Sheridan.
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Arlington Street
Washington Monument
Woman's Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Engineer Corps
The
Grand Army
Kearsarge
Sherman
Farragut
Charles Street
Grant
Sheridan
Captain Goodale Meets Old Comrades After 3665 Miles Visit
Captain Charles L. Goodale, a Massachusetts veteran now stationed in Astoria Oregon, arrived after 3665 miles to attend the G A R encampment and greet his old Civil War comrades. He served in the Forty third Massachusetts and later as captain and quartermaster in the volunteers, with postings from Montauk Point to Cuba and Fort Stevens. He has long held leadership roles in Massachusetts posts and will be a special guest during encampment week.
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Charles L. Goodale
Goodale
Astoria
Ore
Forty-third
Massachusetts Regiment
Eighteenth Army Corps
General Foster
North Carolina
Army of
Virginia
Goldsboro
Whitehall
Kinston
Volunteers
Montauk Point
Ile
Jacksonville
Savannah
Havana
Columbia Barracks
Cuba
United States
Fort Stevens
Nort Columbia
Wash
S. C. Lawrence
Medford
Massachusetts
CIGARS FOR THE VETERANS FROM WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS
The lunch committee of the Women's Relief Corps voted unanimously to present each veteran with an after dinner cigar. Mrs Addie Perry was named chair and a group including Mrs Elizabeth Dexter Mrs Mary White and others was set to purchase the cigars. In addition to cigars there will be flags at each plate and a souvenir given at both the veterans and W R C lunches.
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Women's Relief Corps
Addie Perry
Elizabeth Dexter
Mary White
L.S. Wadsworth
Josephine Dolliver
Hattie Turner
Nellie Gross
Emily Lincoln
May Saville
Josephine Fuller
Elizabeth Moody
Newbury
Sheldon
Rockland
J. Dolliver
Mitchell
Susie P. Saville
Chelsea Decorates for G A R Week Observances
Chelsea yesterday began decorating for the G A R week. A large force of men refreshed the Union Veterans' Union headquarters in Chelsea square and work started on the Theodore Winthrop post building opposite. Business people along Broadway and elsewhere are invited to assist today and tomorrow. General Hancock's U V A secretary urged local merchants to decorate.
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Chelsea
Union Veterans’ Union
Chelsea Square
Theodore Winthrop Post
Broadway
Hancock Command
Prominent People Visit for G A R Encampment
Acceptances to encampment week invitations arrive daily to Eli Hall chairman of the invitation committee. Notable guests include Pay Inspector Charles S. Williams U S N Past Department Commander Samuel W. Lane of Maine Past Department Commander Nelson Howard of Lewiston Maine the Rev M B Taylor now of Brooklyn N Y Captain C H Brooks of Fitzgerald Ga Past Department Commander Robert W Hall of the Department of Indian Territory and Rear Admiral Wise of the U S S Minneapolis now at Bar Harbor.
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Eli Hall
Charless. Williams
Samuel W. Lane
Maine
Nelson Howard
Lewiston
M. B. Taylor
Brooklyn
N. Y
Parker Notification Plans Set For Esopus Visit
New York Aug 8 Sergeant at Arms John J Martin announced the Democratic national executive committee will meet at noon in the Moorish room of the Hoffman House to finalize plans for their Esopus visit on Wednesday. They will depart at 7 with two cars to West Twenty second Street and board the Sagamore with invited guests. Invitations extend to all Democratic district leaders in five boroughs. list to guests is not public. Arrival Esopus 11 30. Ceremonies begin 2 with Champ Clark speaking. return by special train after.
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New York
John J. Martin
Democratic National Executive Committee
Hoffman Trouse
Esopus
West Twenty-second Street
Sagamore
Five Boroughs
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Gashouse
Champ Clark
Philadelphia Postmaster Reprimanded by President
The President approved a Civil Service Commission report finding Philadelphia Postmaster McMichael politically discriminated in employee selections and directed a reprimand following charges filed by Robert B. Jenks, secretary of the Civil Service Reform Association of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Civil Service Commission
McMichael
Investi
Robert B. Jenks
Civil Service Reform Association of Philadelphia
Parker Victory Predicted by Bryan
Chicago August 8 William J Bryan declared Judge Parker certain to be elected and pledged to help the ticket win He said the Democratic ticket would bring party reorganization end imperialism and curb Roosevelt era military swaggering spirit indicating a national shift expected in four years
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Chicago
Judge Parker
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Esopus Station Flag Raised by Parker Esopus N Y
In Esopus N Y Aug 8 a drizzle greeted the West Shore railway as it opened a new station and raised a 20 by 30 foot American flag atop a 100 foot pole the largest along the road Judge Parker hoisted the banner while villagers cheered Rosemount readies for the notification committee and residents raised the two Worker-Davis banners in the evening.
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Esopus
N. Y
West Shore Railway
West Shore Road
Capitol
Washington
Judge Parker
Rosemount
Resic I'S
orker-Davis
Parker Accepts From Open Air Stand in Rosemount
In Esopus New York on August 8 carpenters set a speakers stand at Rosemount grove above Judge Parker’s home for Congressman Champ Clark to notify Parker of his presidential nomination on Wednesday. Parker will respond from the same platform as the crowd gathers and Ulster County residents attend. Belmont arrived by train from New York and later left by yacht without reporting his conference with Parker.
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Esopus
N. Y
Carpenters
Rosemount
Champ Clark
Missouri
Judge Parker
Ulster County
Judge
Parker
August Belmont
New York
Belmont
Clearing Rosemount lawns for notification
Esopus New York August 8 work crews clear driveways walks and lawns at Rosemount in preparation for the arrival of the notification company on Wednesday.
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Rosemount
Esopus
N. Y
Republican National Committee Opens New York Headquarters
Headquaters for the Republican National Committee opened in the Metropolitan Life building New York with Senator N B Scott of West Virginia first visitor. Cortelyou plans no campaign talk while Odell expected at HQ daily until the State convention with Wisconsin quarrel stance aligned to Taggart.
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New York
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Metropolitan Life
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Murphy
New Jersey
W. L. Ward
Charles T. Brooker
Connecticut
Cornelius N. Bliss
Odell
Executive Committee
Cortelyyou
Wisconsin
Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Murphy-McCarren
Scott
Parker and Davis Clubs Planned for Every Congressional District
The Democratic State committee voted to organize Parker and Davis clubs in all Massachusetts congressional districts. The state committee will supervise the effort with congressional district lawmakers aiding. the finance committee held a quiet session with no notable actions.
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Parker and Davis
Cong
Democratic State Organization
Massachusetts
Republicans Launch Cambridge Campaign Rally By Wards 7 and 8
In Cambridge last night Republicans of Wards 7 and 8 organized an informal rally to signal the opening gun of the party's campaign. Local volunteers and supporters gathered to discuss strategies and address early political goals ahead of the upcoming elections.
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Cambridge
Wards 7
George H. Innis Credited For G. A. R. Visit
George H. Innis a prominent Massachusetts veteran and past Department Commander led a Stars and Stripes tour in the Civil War era. Enlisting in 1862 at 15, he served with the Tenth Massachusetts Battery and the Army of the Potomac, guiding at Wilderness Spottsylvania and Petersburg without wounds. He held multiple G. A. R. offices and helped secure a Boston convention location.
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Massachusetts
George H. Innis
Tenth
Massachusetts Battery
Army of the Potomac
Meade
Hooker
Trumphrey
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Petersburg
Mr. Innes
City Hall Parade Grand Stand Ticket Plan
Arrangements are made for tickets to the City Hall grand stand for the Grand Army parade. Secretary Curran of the Mayor's office oversees distribution. Aldermen receive eight tickets each, Councilmen four, department heads two, and City Hall reporters two each.
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City Hall
Curran
Concord to Entertain Grand Army Visitors
Concord prepares to host Grand Army of the Republic visitors next week with G A R headquarters at the Town Hall. Commander George F. Hall and Old Concord Post 180 pledge to entertain veterans and offer temperance punch at the Wright Tavern once linked to Major Pitcairn on April 19, 1775.
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Concord
Grand Army
Mecca
Old Wright Tavern
Pitcairn
George F. Hall
Old Concord
City police stepped up for G. A. R. encampment week
Superintendent Pierce boosted the detective bureau with one sergeant and 24 patrolmen under Chief Inspector William B. Watts. The added force will be on duty through the G. A. R. encampments and end afterward.
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Pierce
William B. Watts
Detective Bureau
Grand August Sale on Furnishings Opens Monday
Special notice announces a grand sale of furniture bedding carpets and rugs starting Monday with price maintenance throughout the week. Salespeople promise prompt delivery and continued discounts on all goods.
Sons of Veterans to Aid in Encampment
The Sons of Veterans will aid the Grand Army encampment with a Monday parade, information offices for the week, and a large gathering expected from all states. Headquarters at Revere House with Ladies' Aid Society lodging there. National officers include Arthur B. Spink, James B. Adams, William T. Church, Walter E. Smith, H. V. Spellman, and William G. Dustin.
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Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
Revere House
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Arthur B. Spink
Providence
James B. Adams
Atlantic City
William T. Church
Chicago
Walter E. Smith
Allentown
Penn
H. V. Spellman
Cincinnati
William G. Dustin
Dwight, III
California Delegation Arrives for Encampment
A large group of veterans from California arrived for encampment week and toured the city. They inspected the State House and viewed the Hall of Flags, though California is not expected to send many representatives to the encampment due to the St. Louis exposition drawing many of their number.
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California
State House
Democratic national executive committee opens in New York
The first meeting in the Saffman House attracts leaders from over a dozen states including Sheehan Nicoll Belmont and Lamont whispers of a possible New York governor nomination arise. Chairman Taggart says the agenda covers headquarters selection countrywide review and open discussion while plans for campaign organization are mapped out.
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New York
Democratic National Executive Committee
Saffman House
Delancey Nicoll
August Belmont
James Smith
New Jersey
John R. McLean
Ohio
Martin
Virginia
Thomas WH. Ryan
Wisconsin
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Bailey
Texas
Tammany Hall
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
National
Murphy-McCarren
Taggart
Tammany
National Ticket
Murphy
McCarren
Daniel Lamont
Friends
Lamont
Thirty-fourth Street
Century
Lodge Speech Strains Reciprocity Debate at Point Shirley
Henry M. Whitney voices sharp critique of Senator Lodge indicating the speech disguises a stance against reciprocity. He cites Lodge’s record in Washington and Massachusetts platform, arguing business interests favor genuine reciprocity and warn against nonproductive measures. Whitney questions if Lodge would support any treaty including fresh fish with Canada.
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Lodge
Point Shirley
Henry M. Whitney
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
Canada
Premier Bond
Lamont Considers Run for New York Governor
In New York on Aug 8 at the Hoffman House Daniel S. Lamont, former Secretary of War, emerged as the leading topic for governor under Democratic prospects. Lamont, who has twice refused the party nomination, indicated willingness if party leaders agree and no factional battle erupts.
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New York
Daniel S. Lamont
Hoffman House
Colonel Lamont
Augustus van Wyck
Roosevelt
Bird §S. Coler
Odell
Municipal Band Concerts At Walnut and Monument Square
The Municipal Band performs this week at 5 p.m. on Thursday at Walnut avenue and School street, and on Friday at Monument square in Charles town.
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Walnut Avenue
School Street
Monument Square
Charlestown
Chelsea Old Home Week marks first of its kind for soldiers
Post 35 of Chelsea originated Old Home week for veterans nationwide. Invitations went to men who served in the Rebellion, with over 700 expected at the August 16 celebration. Past Commander J W Thayer is master of ceremonies. a 5 PM reception at Grand Army Hall and 6 PM banquet at Lincoln Hall. Guests include invitees from the Pacific coast and Mexican border.
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Post 35
Chelsea
United States
J. W. Thayer
Grand Army Hall
Lincoln Hall
Pacific Coast
Mexican
Old Time Railroad Man Hezekiah Earl Dies at 87
Newton August 8 Hezekiah Earl longtime freight department worker for the Boston and Albany railroad died at his home 59 Grove street this morning aged 87 He reentered service for 61 years and was a familiar figure in the local rail community his death ends a notable era in Newton transportation history
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Newton
Hezekiah Earl
Boston & Albany Railroad
Grove Street
Grand Army Club to Entertain Baltimore Veterans
Arrangements have been perfected by the Grand Army Club of Massachusetts to entertain the Grand Army Club of Baltimore during encampment week. Two years ago the Baltimore club entertained the Massachusetts men royalty. For next week the star event will be an excursion to Crescent Park Providence on Thursday Aug 18. An old fashioned clam bake will be an important feature.
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Grand Army Club of
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Washington
Crescent Park
Providence
Johnston Case Closing Arguments Fire Up City Hearing
Closing arguments were delivered in the Johnston case as Patrolman C. S. Johnston faces possible dismissal after a public hearing led by Mayor Chandler and the Board of Aldermen. Attorney Bowman represented Chief Parkhurst while Attorney Flynn spoke for Johnston.
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C. S. Johnston
Somerville Police
Chandler
Board of Aldermen
Bowman
Parkhurst
Flynn
Johnston
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Doogue
Dartz
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Women’s Relief Corps
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Colonel Bryan
Esopus Station
Elmer Chickering
Soar Eee
Houghton
Dutton
Whitney
Newfoundland
Senate of the United
States
Mr. Lodge
Iit
Massachu
Lamont May
Grand Army Club
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