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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1890
Page
8
Sunday visitors flood Boston streets for grand procession preparations as ships reach harbor and volunteers, veterans, and families arrive from distant places. Rain fails to dampen revelry while hotels fill, and buildings from Faneuil Hall to the Old South glow with patriotic banners and Civil War era imagery. striking delays and busy logistics mark the unfolding events.
The report lists delegates who penetrated the railroad blockade and arrived in Boston yesterday. Notable names include Ransom Post of St. Louis and Coverly Post 35 of Philadelphia, with about 150 men, plus portions of the Kansas and Texas divisions arriving late last evening.
Commander-in-Chief Alger reached Boston on the Boston and Albany No 2 track at 6 50 PM Saturday with wife two daughters Fay and Frances three sons Russell Fred and Allan and niece Miss Platt also Colonel Hopkins adjutant general of the Grand Army and Colonel J T Stirling assistant adjutant general with his wife. The party was driven to the Vendome where the general will occupy suite No 1.
The despatch boat Dolphin and gunboat Ferrel led the first naval squadron into Boston Harbor on Saturday afternoon amid fog and surprise. Vessels settled between Commercial wharf and Cunard dock while harbor police cleared passage. The Atlanta Kearsarge Yorktown Vesuvius and Cushing positioned for a ceremonial salute on the flagship’s arrival. Baltimore with President Harrison aboard reached Nantucket early today as Yorktown and Kearsarge passed Hicurano Light bound for Boston.
The Massachusetts Mayors Club met at Mayor Hart's City Hall office to finalize plans for a banquet to honor President Harrison at Young's Hotel on Tuesday evening. The event will feature a reception committee including ex-mayors and current officials, with many invited guests from national and New England cities.
Headquarters announces Camp LE at Murdock Hospital Huntington Avenue under Major L. Fred Rice, Camp Farragut at Charlestown Navy Yard under Captain Louis Fagan, and Camp John A. Andrew at Irvington Street under Captain Perley M. Dyer. Reveille to taps schedule shown. no alcohol or smoking allowed. Organizations must report post details and designate a reporting comrade at once.
Special orders designate the First Battalion Cavalry M V M under Major Kemp to escort the president through Boston August 11 and 12. Battery A artillery to provide salute on arrival at Park Street. Cadets to provide guard of honor at Hotel Vendome. Lieutenant Colonel Edmands to detail 37 men for duty.
The executive committee heard reports from committees on reunions finance parade transportation. Bradley said expenses would stay within the appropriation while Haskell noted progress and that a 40 percent guarantee fund circular would be issued. Mathews reported the parade on track with expected balance from funds. Wasson announced transportation arrangements to bring attendees.
Firedburg road contract holders report readiness as Colonel Wallace notes expenditures within appropriation. Comrade Evans says printing duties near complete with no overspend. Barker plans bureau of Information work to start this morning. Past Commander Tovin reports progress on decoration. Executive committee votes pass badges for entry to all entertainments. Letters from Dawes and Hoar explain absence. Stand openings set for 8 am and more ushers to be added.
A Boston display features Daniel Webster relics at 8 S. Pierce & Co. Court and Tremont streets. Items include an oil portrait by Healey, Ball statuette, death-bed engraving, wicker flask, cod line reel, fishing hat and knife, a gold match box, a silver dog whistle, and a collapsible drinking cup. The flask and reel will be presented to Charles Levi Woodbury and Grover Cleveland by Fred F. Hassan.
Police will be stationed at all cross streets along the parade line to control crowds and traffic. Ropes will enclose Adams square and Copley square where General Alger and staff will gather, with access to grand stands controlled at openings in the ropes. Ambulances and signal boxes positioned for rapid communication and emergencies in multiple divisions.
General Alger commander in chief of the G A R arrives in Salem today at 3 PM. He will be met by Phil Sheridan Post 34 and Salem City Council, then attend a City Hall reception, G A R Hall reception, and a Banquet at Fraternity Hall. A parade, decorations, and visits to Willows are planned before 6:30 PM departure.
General Alger issued detailed orders for Tuesday parade on Commonwealth avenue. Department commanders must report to Hotel Vendome, obtain maps of their positions, and align their units with white and red flags. Units form on the north side, march with specified gaps, and salute at reviewing stands at Copley square and Adams square before dismissal via unblocked routes.
The Lynn Lynx reports Lander Post 5 Grand Army plans open house daily at Andrew Street hall inviting all veterans. Expect 700 to 800 attendees for the Boston parade as Lynn claims the country’s largest post. Nearby events include Fifteenth Maine Veterans reunion, Woman’s Relief Corps visit, and Camp 1 Sons of Veterans support for a festive week with decorations and dinners.
About two thousand travelers passed through Faro River from New York aboard Old Colony boats for the National Encampment in Boston. An extra eastbound boat will depart tonight. over three thousand passengers are expected tomorrow and Tuesday morning. Some 250 members of Richard Jorden Post 469 G A R and the Cyrus Wheaton Post of Somerset will depart tomorrow afternoon for Boston.
The West End Street Railway Company issues an order to its drivers and conductors to provide the largest transportation facilities yet for visiting Grand Army delegations and crowds. Employees are urged to be patient and helpful, avoid accidents, follow city ordinances and company rules, and strive for high efficiency and dispatch during the expected heavy traffic week. Frank H. Monus signs as General Manager.
In Burraco New York August racing faced a delay as the grand circuit programme ran long defying 4 pm rule. After four heats the free-for-all trot ended without a winner with Palo Alto and Rosalind Wilkes sharing the lead. final heats postponed to Monday for completion amid disputed pacing.
Hobart supporters allege backers did not stay loyal to their candidate after ex-postmaster Blunt of Haverhill was named surveyor at the Custom House. Citizen Hobart quietly mourned the loss as others debate party dynamics, with Col. Bob Nichols offering sympathy. The looming Middlesex Senate race features Norcross backed by strong supporters, Raymond and Bailey also in contention, while Norcross appears the favored nominee among strategists.
The building of A Shuman & Co at the Washington and Summer streets corner is richly decorated with flags portraits of Grant Sherman Sheridan Farragut Burnside Logan Lincoln Alger and G A R leaders. A large Welcome canvas honors the G A R and the nation with festooned bunting and streamers across the facade.
A Nantucket letter notes shifting town character as paint, new windows, and electric lights replace weathered fronts. Streetcar ambitions emerge, dog carts appear, and a buckboard returns amid talks of a Sconset line. Ceatre development and jetties threaten the harbor, while taxes rise on water-view properties.
The Typographical Union 138 invites all printers to meet at Old Colony station Providence division Park Square at 8 30 this morning to greet Horace Greeley Post of New York. An excursion to Franklin Park by electric line departs Shawmut Avenue and Dover Street at 11 o clock. At 2 30 p m the New York World Baseball Club tours with the post to a game against Boston printers at the Woven Hose grounds Cambridge. Evening programs include a dinner at Pont of Pines at 6 50 with city officials Boston press and printing trade members.
Michael Reynolds twenty at Walworth Manufacturing South Boston was killed by an emery wheel. Silsby engine test scheduled at 10 in Bristol street yard. James A Myers arrested for embezzling 150 from Jordan Marsh Co. George Goodyear seventy four killed in elevator incident. Suffolk County grand jury reported indictments for manslaughter and breaking and entering. Nationalist clubs in Massachusetts form a State league at 77 Boyston street. Bellamy failed to appear. Dr Herrick Johnson delayed by railroad strike. large Boston audience sent home.
The Cape cat Harbinger won the championship race off Point Alierton beating Gordon Dexter's Hawk and other second class boats in perfect southeast wind and calm seas. Albatross first class winner J. J. Henry finished in 2h 60m 50s. Harbinger second class winner J. R. Hooper completed 2h 36m 78s. Hawk placed second in class, earning $10. Judges included John A. Stetson and WW A Cary.
The Corinthian Yacht Club opened its tour nament with light southeast wind as 19 boats across classes Twenty Five, Twenty One and Twenty Foot Keels raced. Winners included Susie and Hornet taking one leg each for the $100 silver cups while Jane Edith Kraken and others earned minor prizes. The next race is set for today with 80 footers to race Tuesday.
The South Boston Championship at City Point saw Bessie secure the keel yacht division II title while Good Luck wins the third class centreboards, Oma and Swordfish claim third class keel legs, and Mabel and Agnes clinch the fourth class titles. Quissett Water Lily and others posted corrected times with several withdrawals and retirements noted.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club hosted a Saturday race off the club anchorage in light easterly wind. First Class awards went to Mist after protest by Primrose. second class prize to Like with Siko later named, fourth class Baby won no trophy due to no competitor.
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club staged the first cup race after noon off City Point. Corrected times list First Class winner J F Small on Taunton in 1h 16m 6s and Nelle with John O Leary 1b 20m 50s, plus a tie for Lot with BEW Rich Lh 37m Is. Second Class saw Bessie skippered by W C Cherrington in 1Qin 838, Skeeter with S N Smith in ln gom US.
In two Royal Ulster Club races on July 18–19 with light winds Thistle won both. At Royal St George Club on July 23–24 amid a half gale Iverna beat Thistle by 10s on day one while carrying topsail. day two Thistle won by 1m 41s as Iverna coped well with the conditions.
Saladin has been entered for Tuesday's invitation sweepstakes. Almira's owner will enter if he can get his boat around Buzzard's Bay in time. Nearly all other owners plan to join before the lists close Monday afternoon. All invited boats are eligible regardless of water line length.
City and police officials from abroad and others are invited to inspect the Municipal Signal Company alarm system at its 79 Franklin Street office. The service recently helped Warden Russell secure rapid police aid at the State Prison.
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