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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1904

Page

8

G A R encampment opens with Blackmar opposed by Shotts

At Symphony Hall Boston delegates open the G A R encampment with National Chaplain Winfield Scott. New York backs Shotts while Blackmar leads in most states. Balloting delayed as Boston protests, President Roosevelt invited, honors given to Black and others. Next session to set commander in chief after lunch.

George H. Innis Boston Symphony Hall Winfield Scott General Black General Blackmar Bay State John C. Shotts New York Shotts Blackmar Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps Department Eli W. Hall Committee On Invitations Roosevelt Commander Black Wome Reuben L. Rand South Acton Faneuil Hall Charles McConnell Stewart Pennsylvania Black Howard Smith Cousins Illinois Massachusetts

Charlestown Veterans Events Day Schedule for Nahant and Boston

A full day of reunions and activities for veterans includes a Charlestown Artillery Veterans Association dinner at Nahant at 9 15 a m and a 10 a m encampment of the G A R in Symphony Halls. An 8 15 p m electrical parade features sixteen large floats depicting national history.

Charlestown Artillery Veterans Association Nahant

Electrical Parade Promises to Be a Great Feature

An electrical parade for G A R encampment week will debut tonight at 8. It features sixteen floats depicting key epochs in US history, illuminated by over 10,000 lights. The procession travels from Tremont and Lenox to Columbus Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, Huntington Avenue, Dartmouth Street, back to Tremont and Lenox.

Tremont Lenox Street United States South End Tremont and Lenox Streets Columbus Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Huntington Avenue Dartmouth Street

Gaston Considered Only Probable Democratic Nominee

Democrats at Whalum Lake say Colonel Gaston is the sole likely candidate for the party’s gubernatorial nomination. State officials and local leaders, including Thomas J. Dwyer and John J. Flaherty, endorse Gaston while stressing party organization and nationwide campaign planning.

Gaston Bpppor Burg Thomas WW. Dwyer State Committee Whalum Lake Dwyer Springfield Richard Olney Olney John J. Flaherty Charles S. Hamlin James Kingsley Acton

Democratic Leaders Gather for Fourth District Roundtable

Democratic leaders in the fourth district held a round room meeting with Chairman Flaherty guiding town by town remarks. The talk centered on anticipated Democratic success in state and national arenas and possible gains in the legislature, with Hamlin and McNary addressing issues and plans. The event included discussion of Parker and Davis clubs and a courtesy performance of The Belle of New York at the theatre.

John J Mlaherty Parker Davis Springfield Flaherty Charles Mamlin Thomas J. Dwyer Wakefield Robert J. Crowley Lowell William S. McNary Charles S. Hamlin Republicx Eingland McNary Parker and Davis Clubs James E. McConnell New York

Choate Brother Opposes Roosevelt Reelection

William G. Choate, brother of Ambassador Joseph H. Choate, signals opposition to Theodore Roosevelt’s bid for a second term. He contends Roosevelt disdains constitutional limits and has shared his views with friends in New York on August 17.

Choate Parker New York William G. Choate Joseph H. Choate Great Britain Roosevelt John Robinson Daniels One Hundred Twenty-fifth Regiment New York Emily Simpkin Emily Robinson Manchester Eng Moraine St Brockton Mass

Hamlin Clambake at Mattapoisett Democratic event

Friday marks the Democratic State committee third outing with the full committee and town and city committees from the 18th and 1st districts visiting Mattapoisett. Hon. Charles S. Hamlin hosts a clam bake inviting neighbors from both parties to attend.

Democratic State Committee Mattapoisett Charles 5. Hamlin

Sterling Junction Camp Meeting Dates Set for 1904

Sterling Junction Camp Meeting is scheduled from August 28 to September 3 with a large anticipated attendance. Eminent speakers will present, and round trip tickets at reduced Boston & Maine rates will be available for travel on the sale dates.

Sterling Junction Boston & Maine Railroad

Lost and Found Notices From G A R Veterans in Boston

War veteran notices from Boston request return of a lost badge belonging to P J Hosler of Company A O V I and a 113 gold post badge with 113 at center. Other items include a lost wallet with money and railroad ticket and a request to contact J J Quinlan at 37 St Botolph St. for recovery. Also inquiries about Ordnance Sergeant Andrew Keefe and a request for George M Springer of Company I 109th NY Volunteers to contact Curtin Bonham in Boston.

Marblehead Thomas Swasey Lincoln Ave Mass. Ave Northampton St Shawmut Ave P. J. Hosler Company A Thervont Defiance County Ohio Edward W. Kinsley Post Hotel Victoria Boston Chicago J. J. Quinlan St. Botolph St Pinkham Andrew Keefe M. J. Canney Parker St Roxbury Michael O'Neil Sixth Missouri Volunteers St. Louis Mary O’neil Collins Wilton N. H Geo. M. Springer N. Y Curtin Bonham Dartmouth St

G. A. R. Posts Listings Across States

A long listing of Grand Army of the Republic posts by state and address includes numerous halls, camps, and rooms in cities such as Boston, Cambridge, Bridgeport, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York, with post numbers and locations at Vendome, Beacon Chambers, and various G. A. R. Halls.

Kansas John Dundass General Sheridan Centralia Peter Quinn S. A. Mooney Emerald St Boston Hugh Gallagher Grand Army New Decatur Ala A. O. Gallagher Bowdoin St California Nevada George H. Thomas Vendome Connecticut Mansfield Bartol Bridgeport Beacon Chambers Meriden Oxford Maine Bosworth Post Portland American House Lee Gilman Jack Adams G. A. R. Hall East Massachusetts Dahlgren Silver Streets William H. Bartlett Washington Street U. S. Grant Melrose General Lander Lynn Charles Russell Lowell Reno Boylston Street George H. Ward Huntington Avenue Abraham Lincoln Green Street Charlestown Horace M. Warren Wakefield John A. Andrew Kk. Wilcox Paine Memorial Hall Frederick Hocker G. A Richard Borden Odd Fellows Charles Beck Newtowne Hall North Cambridge P. Stearns Davis Third Street East Cambridge Webster I Fs Ward Newtonville E. PD. Baker Eaton Hall U. 8 Rexford Hancock Square McLean Post Fred Taylor Walden Centre Streets Roxbury Courtland Saunders Mechanics’ Building Vine Street Dudley Vine Streets Watertown John S’. Reynolds Wome Everett Anna M. Ross Ezra 8S. Griffin Mechanics John A. Koltes the Otis Mt. Vernon Street

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