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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1904
Page
6
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A vast Boston crowd witnessed a remarkable Grand Army of the Republic parade. Veterans, aging yet vigorous, displayed endurance and spirit, proving the strong American stock and civic resolve. The piece asserts peace while ready for future crises, praising the veterans as the republic’s enduring force.
In Statesboro Georgia two black men convicted of murdering a white family were burned by a mob outside the courthouse after their conviction. The incident underscores mob rule and provokes condemnation of lynching as supposed remedy for crimes against whites. Governor Tirrell’s response is noted.
Militias and state troops assist the court as guards protect accused black accomplices in Statesboro jail. The writer blames public attitude and moral decline for replacing lawful authority with mob rule.
The piece condemns mill owners in Fall River for wage cuts that turn workers into paupers. It argues that reduced pay forces self supporting citizens to seek relief, condemning starvation as the alternative to low wages. The author urges radical reform in Massachusetts labor conditions.
Heat and crowding caused many prostrations among spectators during the Grand Army parade. One fatality occurred among marching veterans due to exceptional causes. Officials managed crowds well overall, though some congestion disrupted the march briefly.
The candidacy of General Wilmon W. Blackmar for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic appears popular among delegates. He is praised for qualifications, record, and leadership, with observers calling him the clear top choice over other candidates.
Chicago August 16 a booklet by C F Anderson a discharged Pullman porter heads a push to organize 6000 porters seeking higher wages shorter hours and eased hardships while robert t lincoln president of Pullman Co is sharply criticized for lack of consideration toward the men who contribute to the companys success
A schoolboy James Hadfield aged 16 sends a heartfelt poem to the editor praising the G A R. He recalls uncles and grandfathers who served in the great war and a father taken prisoner. He honors Memorial Day, Lincoln’s call for recruits, and the veterans who saved the country with flowers for fallen comrades.
All sorts by Newton Newkirk includes a satire on news timing and a mock discussion of how political party notification committees surprise nominees. It parodies labor relations and the allure of a kiss as incentive with humorous exchanges between fictional Kansan workers and a playful newsroom voice.
New York City G A R veterans gathered in large numbers for a major parade. The division was led by Grand Marshal Colonel F L Schafer with adjutant-general A H Rogers and past grand marshal George Chappelle, assisted by aides and post leaders from multiple posts including Sumner, McKinley, and Wadsworth.
A Boston parade drew one of the largest crowds in history with streets congested and ambulances delayed. A police officer intervened to stop a Grand Army veteran from fighting, guiding him away without arrest. The Hooker statue in State House Park remained undecorated while Shaw’s monument was remembered.
Dr and Mrs C F McConnell sail for Boston on the Republic Aug 28 arriving Sept 2 after a honeymoon abroad. Woodland company viewed the parade from Tremont Theatre offices as John B Schoeffel hosted. The Globe Theatre closes soon and Edward D Smith becomes Majestic Theatre resident manager opening winter year.
A man asks if it is safe to marry a woman who drinks beer and avoids work while claiming to love him. The columnist notes her poor instincts for wifehood, but suggests giving her another chance to reform if the man loves her enough to risk marriage for peace and happiness.
Mildred Hampagne answers a reader tangled in a ten year friendship with a man who acts as a family friend yet avoids commitment. The advisor suggests the suitor may value more than friendship, hints at pursuing other opportunities, and weighs direct encouragement versus opposition to prompt deeper interest.
A mysterious westbound drummer arrives in port and seeks tales of Jim Haley from old friends. Old man Lemuel Avery recalls Haley as a gifted checker and lifelong loyal friend who mentored him. The stranger learns of Jessie Waldron’s enduring devotion, and Haley reveals his plan to woo her with both name and fortune, reuniting past and present ships, hearts, and loyalties. The scene closes with Capt'n Bill praising the drummer’s steadfast crew.
In a vivid exchange, a niece asks if Mr Bellows has a strong voice while Uncle Hector jokes that without seeing he might think he is back at the stockyards, recalling a past confrontation or event.
Amber Pete notes the tenderfoot’s first trip to Dakota and asks what he said. Bad Bill recalls the galoot claiming no outlaws were seen and jokes that he was told this wasn’t the divorce colony.
In Esopus New York on August 16 Judge Parker was celebrated at Winnisook Club with a porch parade and a sung parody of Mr Dooley claiming Parker will win the presidency in a landslide and outshine Teddy Roosevelt with a playful chorus praising his diplomacy and democracy.
James Riley of Union Park Boston writes of a veteran procession opening in 1904. The poem honors soldiers who fought for Union victory and Freedom, recalling battles near Shaftesbury Warren Concord and the nation’s flag.
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