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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
9
The parade of G. A. R. veterans today is expected to be a most impressive spectacle and likely the most remarkable event of its kind in Boston's history.
The Union ex Prisoners of War held their annual convention in the House of Representatives hall with delegates from Libby Andersonville Saulsbury and Macon. Officers were re elected including John D Walker national commander and others. A call to petition Congress for a pension bill passed while a proposal for congressional medals was rejected.
A visiting party praises Boston for charm and courtesy. They express appreciation for locals who provided information and tours, plan to see historic spots, and note the visit will be brief. The remarks emphasize warm reception and eagerness to explore key city sites.
The note praises Boston as a fine place and expresses admiration for its patriotic display. It mentions plans to sightsee during the visit and acknowledges much of interest to be seen in Boston.
The headline spotlights a daring motorist dubbed The Motor Pirate whose high risk escapades captivate readers. This feature claims the driver’s exploits outshine the famed Knights of the Road era, framing a sensational automotive adventurer as the era’s top danger figure.
A group of about 20 Confederate veterans met with Governor Bates in the State House morning. Notables included Major Edward Buford of Nashville Cyrus B. Watson of Winston Salem Colonel James Bates Simpson of Dallas Colonel Wilson B. Lamb of North Carolina and Captain Thomas C Timbalake of Kentucky. The veterans exchanged a five minute chat and were given a tour of the building with Judge Emmons introduced to many celebrities.
A Huntington and Dutton window exhibit features a central facsimile of the Star Spangled Banner with today’s flag by Wendover, the 1777 Washington flag, Betsy Ross portrait, the 1795-1818 Bradley flag, and related images including Barbara Frietchie and General Dix with his gun-spot dictum.
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