Veterans and visitors flood Boston hotels for G A R event
Over 12,000 G A R veterans and visitors registered at city hotels with more arrivals expected. Kansas delegation of 500, led by Department Commander Charles Harris, wore sunflowers and stayed at Hotel Lenox. Adjutant-General Bedell, from Topeka, age 61, also accompanied. he served under Sherman and Grant and fought at Gettysburg. Boston praised as up-to-date by visitors.
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Encampment Notes Highlight Massive Room Shortages
The encampment draws hundreds of veterans seeking lodging as 3000 rooms plus free quarters prove insufficient. The W R C press committee expands hospitality, with Massachusetts headquarters at 657 Washington St open all week for visiting press. Notable attendees include veterans from many states, with the event featuring badges, open houses, and a parade lineup led by figures such as General Huidekoper and Clara Barton.
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Philadelphia
Courtland Saunders
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Francis Washburn
Woman's Relief Corps
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Gettysburg Command
Blue and Gray Hear War Song Concert on the Common
Veterans from both sides gathered on the Beacon Street mall to hear the Municipal Band of Boston play Civil War era songs. North and South veterans united in remarks and encores, with favorites like John Brown’s Body Dixie and My Mary America among the selections, despite overcast skies.
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Dixie
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Rev Van Ness Defends War as Honor Driven by Truth
The Rev. Thomas Van Ness of Berkeley Church spoke to a large crowd of G. A. R. veterans on War and the Soldier. He argued war is costly but sometimes necessary to preserve justice and honor, praising Civil War veterans and urging courage, loyalty, and civic duty while denying personal advocacy of war.
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Kinsley Post
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Russia
Detroit Post 3384 Arrival Sparks Widespread Enthusiasm
Detroit Post 3384 of Michigan arrived amid great enthusiasm as leather trade men and Fusilier Veteran Association members led a large procession in Boston. The visit drew groups from Woburn and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, with British Naval and Military Association and Amoskeag Veterans among participants. About 100 leather men joined, all in Prince Albert coats, each with a black cane, creating a kaleidoscopic parade viewed by thousands.
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Boston
Fusilier Veteran Association
Michigan Post
Woburn
S. Howes
C. H. Knowlt
Thomas McGraw
Ribbons From S. J. Swan Stock at Our Price
From S J Swan Co stock bought at our price from the administrator. 3 inch all silk taffeta ribbon 9e 34 inch ribbons in cachemelle 4 inch ribbons all silk taffeta. Various widths in black with few colors.
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S. J. Swan & Co
Reduction Sale of Allovers and Torchon Laces
Sale ad reports reductions on allovers priced from 75 cents to 1.50 and includes Torchon laces. items listed with bold price cuts for a quick sale.
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Torchon
Which has the greater love parent or sweetheart
The Post raises in its Letter Box a moral puzzle centered on Nan Patterson, asking readers which love endures more in hardship. It quotes Patterson’s father pledging unwavering support, then invites letters from readers to weigh whether parental devotion or romantic affection proves stronger in trial.
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Nan Patterson
Dear Miss Champagne Love and a woman swayed by family duties
A 29 year old man asks if his engagement to a 20 year old orphan is viable given she has siblings to support. The adviser notes her actions show little true love and suggests ending the relationship if they cannot be friends and remain apart. A dependent household and work earnings are mentioned.
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Washington
Miss Champagne
B. M
Too Young for Theatres Dear Miss Champagne
A 17 year old writes seeking advice on a man 30 years older taking her to theatres her mother would disapprove of. The adviser cautions she is too young for such outings and should avoid theatres that may be questionable and consider ending the relationship to protect her.
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Miss Champagne
Henry Clay Barnabee to Enter Vaudeville Act in New York
Henry Clay Barnabee veteran singer comedian and Boston Bostonians proprietor will perform a thirty minute vaudeville sketch in mid September in New York.
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Henry Clay Barnabee
New York
Girl Bruised by Car Fender in East Boston Incident
Nellie O Rourke 27 of 188 London street East Boston was knocked down by an east bound Orient Heights car while crossing Bennington street yesterday morning. She was rolled under the fender and unconscious when help arrived. She was taken to the Relief Hospital with a severe scalp wound and internal injuries.
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East Boston
Orient Heights
Bennington Street
Miss O'Rourke
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