Third Day of Encampment Week Marked by Reunions
The third day of encampment week featured a series of reunions and receptions enjoyed by veterans who met old acquaintances, strengthened friendships, and revived pleasant memories of the past.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
9
Recall of 2000 at Nurses Reception at State House
A crowd of over 2000 gathered at Memorial Hall in the State House to greet army nurses led by Miss Clara Barton. Notables included Mrs. Addiel L. Barlou, Mrs. Fannie Hazen, Gov Bates, Lt. Gov Guild, and Mrs. John C. Black. The event featured handshakes, kissing, a poem by Frances Bartlett, and bouquets from Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Army
Memorial Hall
Clara Barton
Addiel L. Barlou
Association
Fannie T. Hazen
The
National Order
Micah Dyer
Marion A. McBride
Bates
Guild
John C. Black
J. B. Stubbell
Jong
Miss Barton
Henry B. Blackwell
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
David T. Remington
Margaret Hamilton
Masachusetts
United States
Thomas W. Lawson
Jennie G. Moseley
Lillian T. Nutting
Nurses’ Training School
Charlestown Evening High School
Laura Hughes
City
Massachusetts General Hospitals
Bowdoin Street
Crush at the Tickey Office Delays for Veterans and Families
Veterans and families stood in sweltering heat near 75 Federal Street seeking transit validation. Frustration rose as long lines exhausted old soldiers and wives, with many missing trains while officials insisted delays were necessary and no extra facilities could be provided. Secretary Watson of the New England Passenger Association defended the process as the lines stretched through Federal Street and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Franklin Street
Devonshire Street
Winthrop Square
Watson
New England Passenger Association
G.A. R
O. K
Federal Street Blocked by Visitors Seeking Return Tickets
Crowds blocked Federal Street as eager patrons sought refunds or replacements for return tickets. The disruption drew attention to the ongoing exploits of “The Motor Pirate” and overshadowed earlier stories about the Knights of the Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Knights of the Road
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Tickey
Dee
Bsa
Cma
Pirate
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