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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
4
The advance guard of the great host of G. A. R. veterans arriving in Boston signals the main influx next week. Boston is fully ready to receive them and a continuous stream of arrivals is expected from now on.
The Hartford flagship of Farragut from the Civil War, now a training ship for lands men, anchors off Central wharf after 10:30 forenoon. Commander Veeder U S N in charge, arriving from Gloucester to host veterans during the Grand Army encampment. Des Moines shifts to Rowe's wharf as more warships head in, including Minneapolis under Rear Admiral Wise with Marix aboard and other ships at Gloucester.
A Boston veteran writes to the Post lamenting veterans cannot obtain seats for a city parade. He argues grand stands are filled by well-heeled friends of ticket distributors while deserving veterans travel from afar and must stand. He urges the worthy veterans be prioritized. August 12 Boston.
Captain Edward 8. Gay writes he will urge General Fitzhugh Lee to accompany him to Boston for a brief visit. Gay expects to arrive tonight and stay at the Victoria. Colonel A. R. Blakely, with his New Orleans daughter, arrives tomorrow with General Eshleman and Mayor Behan. they will stay at the Westminster.
State House officials prepare for a large public reception for Massachusetts army nurses in Memorial Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. No tickets required. expected to be a highlight of Grand Army week. Red Cross nurses from the Cuban war and Civil War survivors will attend, with Miss Clara Barton as a guest.
Indignation erupts as Secretary to the Mayor M. P. Curran requires that all invited guests be approved by him before the Grand Army parade. He will review lists from offices and officials and strike names not meeting his standards. Aldermen and officials fear mass cuts and expect possible passes for access, highlighting political friction in Boston City Hall.
Massachusetts Governor Bates issues a proclamation urging civic tribute for the Grand Army of the Republic gathering in Boston. He calls for state offices to close on parade day and asks businesses to close or decorate, as veterans are honored for their service.
Clara Barton recalls a morning scene where two thousand children stand in perfect drill and sing in patriotic praise. She hopes the martial banner’s blood stains fade as future generations grow to love and honor the country.
Boston shops stage an elaborate patriotic display welcoming Grand Army of the Republic members next week. Buildings on Washington, Tremont, Boylston, and surrounding streets showcase red, white, and blue bunting, flags, and large portraits of generals and battles.
Hundreds of crippled G A R veterans and widows condemn seat allotments for the Tuesday parade. Chairman George H Innis says no tickets were available for 48 hours while G A R headquarters drew long lines. Delegates from posts were refused even single seats. Women in black sought seats their husbands earned, some given two tickets apiece. Suburban veterans from Quincy and Dedham report postal card promises unfulfilled, leaving many unable to attend the procession.
Noonday visitors included Clara Barton famed army nurse and late Red Cross president. She appeared healthy and bright eyed in a cloth and lace suit with violets on the bonnet, accompanied by Mrs Harriett L Reed. She will be the official guest at the Vendome next week and attend rehearsals at the English High School and Hall of Flags at the State House with veterans and other army purses.
In Cambridge Newton Highlands on August 12 Darius Cobb will march with Post 30 Of Cambridge on Tuesday instead of Post 35 as previously stated.
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