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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
5
Broad crowds of G A R members and their families gather in Boston for events and hospitality. The bustling program features numerous human interest moments and a day’s activities that could fill a bulky chapter.
John Adams Chapter D A R hosted a reception for General John Black, commander in chief of the G A R, at Pierce Hall. Mrs Belinda Bailey and Mrs S D Winans led the guest list with Lt Gov and Mrs Curtis Guild and other dignitaries. Attendants wore festive decorations and refreshments were served by young women amid a musical program.
The Ladies' Aid Association invites G. A. R. men and affiliated groups to open house at the New Century Building on Tlantington avenue from 10 to 6 all week. Mrs. H. D. Cutler of Medford, chair, asks veterans, their wives and daughters, and visitors to pay at least one visit to share Boston hospitality. The independent order promotes comfort for Chelsea Soldiers' Home inmates.
Detroit Grand Army Post 384 commander Thomas S McGraw was welcomed at the Point Shirley Club Winthrop by 75 members while about 200 Boston shoemen attended a noon banquet. The entertainment committee raised around 1000 dollars for G A R week events.
At the Langham Hotel the Eleventh Maine Regiment held its 38th annual gathering noting four deaths in the past three weeks after securing rooms for encampment week and twenty five deaths in the past year. About 80 members attended and Judge James M Farribee of Gardner presided. Officers elected were President R W Googins of Fastbrook first vice president Thomas J Holmes of Ellsworth second vice president Charles M Rugal of Brewer and secretary treasurer Thomas J Taber of Bangor.
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A volatile New York delegation caucus failed to unite behind Colonel Shotts for commander in chief. On the first ballot Shotts led, Bakewell had one vote, and three abstained. A subcommittee tried to sway the minority, but Bakewell’s backers demanded a promise to appoint two women to high office if Shotts won. Shotts refused, adjournment followed, and no candidate emerged. The split likely improves Blackmar’s odds.
We have received a great reception in Boston and have been treated cordially. This will be a memorable event in the history of Boston as well as with the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans and other visiting conventions.
By Mrs. H. D. Clapp of 5 Sheridan avenue New York Ladies of the G A R recounts the Civil War era. She recalls losing her brother Captain Joel A. Foster of the Thirteenth Indiana at Murfreesboro and her sweetheart returning frail, describing hardship and fear for loved ones in war.
Alexander N Millet 63, of 48 Central avenue Chelsea, shot himself in a police station cell shortly before 1 pm yesterday. He was unconscious at Frost Hospital with a 22 caliber revolver wound through the head after officers failed to search him before locking him in.
G A R Waltham carnival scheduled for Friday evening along the Charles River features 500 to 600 illuminated canoes and floats. Major E D Donnell directs the event with George H Doty of the Waltham Canoe Club as commodore and John B Meisel of the Crescent Club as vice commodore. The grand stand by the Waltham Ice Company seats 3560 guests for Grand Army visitors and the American Waltham Watch Company buildings will be lit and decorated.
In childhood a war era left joyless days and dolls without charm. Children heard whispers of brothers going away and never coming back. The writer notes a child’s blind fear, felt amid mothers and sisters, shaping life in wartime.
The Third Massachusetts Cavalry Association held its annual business meeting at Tremont Temple blue room, followed by a reunion and dinner with President Nathan G. Smith as toastmaster. Speakers included Brigadier-General Perry retired, General Loud, and F. H. Buffum. Officers elected for the year: President Nathan G. Smith, second vice-president G. Byron Loud, Treasurer Frank E. Frothingham, Secretary George H. Tymill, Chaplain D. W. Downs.
The Boston W. C. T. U. will set up seven lemonade stands along the parade route to greet soldiers and G. A. R. veterans with free cups of lemonade and a souvenir, declaring the drink contains no alcohol or disease.
Mrs. Rachel E. Harris of Marengo Illinois arrived at the Army Nurses headquarters as the only registered colored army nurse of the National Army Nurses Association. She is 72, joined in 1894, and has attended every national encampment except San Francisco 1903. Accompanying her is daughter Mrs. Jennie Tyler White from Minnesota, a national delegate of the Ladies of the G A R.
Judge Emmons accompanied by Police Commissioners Adams and Curtis toured the Public Garden and the Common last night. Crowds of sightseers jostled him as he left, but he remarked that with many police and detectives on duty there was no confusion or excitement. Superintendent Pierce oversaw the Garden and the Common with Captain Cain of Division 4, patrolling much of the night.
The opening meeting of the National Army Nurses' convention was held at Tremont Temple Social Hall yesterday. Mrs. Addie L. Ballow, national president, presided and gave her annual address. Reports from six state departments and the treasurer were read. An emblem designed by Mrs Ballon was adopted. Mrs A E Gridley, mother and grandmother of the late Captain Gridley and Lt John Gridley, attended as a delegate.
George F. E. Johnston age 23 of Melrose was arrested yesterday afternoon on Chelsea street Charlestown by Patrolman Bailey for taking a watch from the pocket of William H. Warren a G. A. R. veteran.
Columbia Post 706 of Illinois paid respects to Commander-in-Chief Black in Vendome headquarters. J. T. Darling led the salute, praising shared campfires and loyalty as Black thanked the crowd, affirming he represents Boston in a patriotic moment in a most American city.
Tomorrow at 10 a m the national encampment of the Sons of Veterans convenes in Faneuil Hall while Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple hosts the National Ladies Aid Society session. Headquarters are at Revere House as delegates arrive. about 125 attendees expected for the Ladies Aid Society with 2000 national members. Miss Addie May Wallace and Miss May Durler, both of Indianapolis, presided over delegate arrivals yesterday.
Englishman Robert Bell served in the Civil War ranks of ex prisoners of war carrying the Libby flag. He doubled as a British Naval and Military Association member and an officer of the Boston Ice Company. Bell fought in India after volunteering in the Civil War, later standing at a recruiting station in London and accepting the shilling before serving again in India.
Naval veterans gathered yesterday at the old Franklin schoolhouse on Washington Street for a banquet after a parade. The Kearsarge Association hosted with the National Association of Naval Veterans as guest, led by Admiral Andrew Houghton and a roster of officers and guests from both groups. Special guests included Lt. A. Crenshaw from the battleship Massachusetts and Captain William J. Toozes of the Anglian. special entertainers amused the veterans between speeches.
Boston drew large throngs as Western visitors arrived early for the G A R parade. Bass Point and Nahant saw the biggest business of the season with vast beach crowds both Sunday and yesterday.
Report notes a Russian vessel sank on August 10 with limited details available. No survivors or casualties confirmed, and authorities investigate the incident.
Tokio reports Admiral Togo stating a protected cruiser Pallada type ship was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. The action occurred as Japanese forces engaged an enemy vessel, with confirmation of loss from the fleet commander.
In St Petersburg on August 15 observers foresee Port Arthur’s collapse at any moment. The note of significance centers on Lieutenant General Stoessel's wife and children leaving for Chefoo aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Rveshti telni.
After a 39 year separation following a Civil War comradeship, Deputy Superintendent Orrinton Hanscom of the local police and Lieutenant Robert H. Mathes of Cleveland met at Tremont Street near Adams Square. Both served in Company K of the Seventeenth Maine Volunteers and wore the red diamond insignia, sparking a dramatic reunion at a veterans’ encampment with Brooklyn Post 368 present.
A crowd-filled serenade last night for U S Grant Post 28 G A R Illinois. Led by General John Smith of Chicago the fife and drum corps performed tunes from the Civil War era as the post formed in front of its building on Washington street amid strong civic cheer.
This travel note promotes a Gloucester and Cape Ann visit via Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Company from Boston Harbor. It extols coast scenery, the short daylight daylight journey, and the comfort and anticipation of traveler needs provided by steamboat staff.
The Eastern Steamship Company reports peak travel in late summer with a heavy influx of passengers aboard the white flyer excursion steamers. August and September see strong patronage from Maine New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as the line demonstrates its popularity and luxurious service.
The Pleasure Bay and Attaquin steamers depart Snow's Arch wharf on Atlantic avenue at 9 30 a m daily for Nantasket Point, the popular south shore summer resort. Special attractions and band concerts enhance the visits with care for women and children aboard and at the Point.
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