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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1890
Page
8
Veterans from Maine New Hampshire Vermont and beyond flood Boston stations. Delayed trains and crowded terminals create bustle and blockades as Custer Danby and Green Mountain posts arrive with bands and medals. The procession will form on Commonwealth Avenue and be reviewed by General Alger before marching through Boston streets.
Today marks the week’s event as thousands of veterans march the streets. By noon an estimated 25,000 men line up, with guns fired at Charlestown Navy Yard and harbor squadrons in view. President Harrison and party are slated to ride through several streets to seats on the grand stand at Copley Square.
Gossip surrounds the successor to Commander-in-Chief Russell A Alger with Judge Wheelock G Veasey of Vermont leading Eastern contenders and Colonel Smedburg of California backed by Western voters. The East holds encampment advantage, while Smedburg builds a northwestern base. Veasey appears poised to win if bloc votes hold, with alternation discussed as a possible outcome.
The Dunham Post 141 of Decatur Illinois proposes a memorial hall to preserve Grand Army of the Republic records trophies and memorabilia. A committee outlines funding through small annual contributions and a trust controlled by veterans and future generations, with Post No 1 honored in the parade.
A committee of 100 citizens and G A R comrades marched Detroit streets yesterday with buff umbrellas bearing Boston 1890 Detroit 1891. Led by a band they toured newspaper offices, distributing circulars on Detroit’s suitability for the next Grand Army of the Republic encampment, with prominent locals among the ranks such as ex Lieutenant Governor E D Grosvenor and James H Stone.
A Detroit based group including collector of internal revenue Gine Gidding and Major H S Pingree travels with Austin Blair and prominent editors under escort of the Fourth Regiment Band. The piece details the Emergency Hospital effort at Murdock Hospital on Huntington Avenue, its staff, capacity, and support from local businesses with rapid care plans amid a cold snap.
The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans hosted a breakfast in Banta Hall as Boston hosts Naval Veteran Legion of Philadelphia Naval Post 400 and Farragut Association members. Officers from the National Association including Commodore Symmes E Brown Commander William Simmons and Surgeon William H Traver sat in honored positions. The Naval Legion and Post 400 delegates arrived for the procession with 318 strong, while officers from Post 400 and National figures toured. The Naval Post is the oldest G A R naval group and Farragut is the oldest surviving veteran organization. Admiral Porter's flag travels with them. Banta Hall opens to members and visitors tonight and today.
Salem hosts a large holiday gathering for General Alger and accompanying veterans with a harbor cruise, banquets, and a City Hall reception. The procession includes Post 34 and 46 veterans, a 250 man detail, and visits to landmarks before a Boston departure. California visitors also toured Lexington.
In Boston on Beacon Street, a rally gathered over 800 Vermont veterans led by General L A Grant. Speakers praised Union service, recounting ventures from Manchester to Gettysburg, and urged continued camaraderie as the brigade moved toward Mechanics Building with escort from the Massachusetts Association of Vermont Veterans.
Captain William Fields aged ninety died in Franklin yesterday. Post 60 will drape its flag in mourning during today’s procession. Born Deerfield 1800 he held militia ranks from Ensign in 1830 to Captain in 1833 and served as justice of the peace in 1840 and 1861. He joined Company A in 1862 and served three years. He greatly valued his G A R service with Franklin Post 60 since its founding.
The George C. Strong Post No 534 of Brooklyn visited Somerville Post 139, with 150 members and guests. A grand parade, electric lights, and a large all night campfire in a tent on Highland avenue drew over 1000 attendees, including state officials and city leaders. Key speakers included General Alger and General Veazie, with a letter from General Sherman read.
The St. Botolph Club extends privileges to Loyal Legion of Honor members. Eleventh Massachusetts Veteran Association opens headquarters at 235 Washington street. Many old-timers present after years away. HQ open 8 am to 10 pm this week, with exceptions for parade and Hooker’s brigade reunion. Charles Becker from Philadelphia treated after hemorrhage at Liammopathic Hospital. Charlotte W. Hawes writes a song God Bless the Soldier dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic. bands to play during parade. Post office established at HQ to dispatch mail via executive committee rooms at 24 Beacon street. Entertainment committee meets Thursday at 4 pm in Mechanics’ Building banquet hall. James Randlett of Exeter claims NH’s oldest veteran at National Encampment. age 81. Sickles expected to address comrades. Booker's Brigade to be represented at Girls’ High School, West Newton Street, Thursday 2 pm. ladies invited. Secretary Tracy, Vice-President Morton, and General Sherman set to arrive on the Despatch about 9 am. Suffolk County registry of probate closes today at 10:40 am.
Danbury Conn Aug 11 The strike in New York caused all Western Grand Army men to be transferred to the New England road Nearly 12 000 veterans have passed through this city since midnight Sunday
A grand veterans parade opens the day with events across the city. The Fourth national convention of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic meets at Chickering Hall at 10 a.m. Reunions and banquets follow at English High School, Wesleyan Hall, Parker House, Odd Fellows Hall, and Tremont House, featuring groups from Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington. United States Senator John J. Ingalls is noted as principal speaker at a Kansas delegation campfire event in Music Hall.
Michael Scanion a twelve year old boy is crushed to death yesterday noon when he crawled beneath a freight elevator at 620 Atlantic avenues. The descent occurred without warning and was not discovered until the elevator was raised. The boy's mother awaits details.
In Watertown South Dakota the author extols a bright breezy town with pink jasper stone blocks and wind filled prairie air. He notes rapid enterprise, garden city residences, ample sunlight, and many churches amid hotels, while poking at temperance laws and preferring the original package approach over high license. Proctor Owen signs off awaiting a lakeside follow up.
Renate Winchester writes to Taverner correcting a past article about Professor Webster. She states the murderer of Dr. Parkman was confined in Leverett Street Jail, not Charles Street Jail, and notes his execution occurred on August 30 1350 at Leverett Street Jail.
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