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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1891

Page

5

Bennington Banquet Honors Harrison and New England Leaders

In Bennington Aug 19 a grand banquet followed monument dedication drawing about 5000 crowds to a 3500-seat tent. President Harrison led speakers including Vermont’s Governor Page, Massachusetts Governor Russell, General Veazey, ex-ministers, and New England dignitaries. He praised New England’s role, unity, and patriotism, and thanked Vermont women as well. Massachusetts and Vermont dignitaries spoke of intertwined histories and shared heritage in the young republic.

Vermont Bennington New England John G. Carney Citizens’ Committee of Fifty Mr. Harrison Harrison Russell Massachusetts Old Bay Green Hills Ethan Allen Ticonderoga Continental Congress Wolfe Montcalm Green Mountains McDonough Lake Champlain Fair Republic Wat Union Stark and Allen Hill and Valley Lowell

Vermonters and New York salute Bennington monument

A Vermont event honoring the Bennington battle monument brings leaders from Vermont New York and Massachusetts. Speakers praise Vermont women Mohawk Valley valor Fort Stanwix relief and the patriotism of the three states with General Howard General Alger and Governor Rice among those addressing the crowd.

Banquet and Fireworks Highlight Vermont Visit

Busting-ton August 19 crowds witness fireworks at Soldiers Home grounds. A grand historical pageant portrays Vermont’s past. After the banquet the President dined with General McCullough in North Bennington. Attendees include ex-Minister Phelps, John King and family, Attorney-General Miller, Secretary Proctor, Senator Morrill, Seward Webb, Horatio Loomis, Charles Phelps, Russell Harrison, Secretary Halford, and Cole and Kibbett. The President will stay overnight and depart at 9 tomorrow for Mr. McGregor. Massachusetts delegates depart at 3 a.m. A Sons of the American Revolution meeting elected E Barrett president and L L Larbel secretary. a testimonial will be presented for Vermont hospitality.

Sons of the American Revolution Soldiers’ Home

A Very Pretty Affair Flower Parade at Kebo Valley

Aug 19 Bar HaArsor Me a flower parade lit by crowds at 4 p.m. Led by George W. Vanderbilt carriage drawn by six horses with postilions and red white flowers. Other displays featured St Sauveur, Louisburg, Mrs. Shillito of Washington, and pink and white canopies. Parade moved through the village after the procession.

Bar HaArsor Kebo Valley George W. Vanderbilt St. Sauveur L. A. Ball Louisburg Kebo

Fires Hit Putnam & Co Retail Store on Washington Street

Fire erupts at Putnam & Co retail shop at 546 Washington Street, following recent warehouse blaze on Congress Street. Quick extinguisher leaves estimated loss at 200 to 300 dollars. origin unclear, sparked near open window with excelsior mattresses and metallic bedsteads nearby.

Putnam & Co Congress Street Washington Street Cunningham Daniel F. Noonan Chelsea Street New York Christie Street

Hurricane damages Martinique port and homes

A cablegram from the U S consul in Martinique reports a disastrous hurricane striking last night. It destroyed every sail in port, damaged houses, and caused many lives to be lost along the coast.

Washington State Department United States Martinique

French Fleet Arrives in Solent Grenades Portsmouth Visit

The French fleet entered the Solent off Portsmouth on August 19 with British warships displaying flags. M. Waddington boarded the Elan to greet the fleet as the two torpedo boats nearly vanished in rough seas. Crowds lined the shores as houses wore banners and officials observed formal ceremonies.

Portsmouth Eng Solent Marceau M. Waddington Elan Sea Gulland Sea Horse Spithead Duke of Wellington Isle of Wight

China Moves Toward Conciliation Amid Naval Demonstration Doubt

Paris reports official information that powers in China are uniting to push the government toward a conciliatory stance. Local authorities are showing openness and the planned naval demonstration by warships from all powers in Chinese waters may no longer be necessary.

Paris China

Obituary of Major J Henry Sleeper, Marblehead notable leader

Major J Henry Sleeper commander of the Tenth Battery Massachusetts Volunteers died at his Marblehead summer home. Born April 6 1839 in Boston he rose from second lieutenant in 1861 to brevet major for gallant service at Reams Station and near Richmond. He leaves a widow and three sons Deacon Joseph Field of Searsport Maine Louis Paulsen the chess master died yesterday in England.

J. Henry Sleeper Tenth Battery of Massachusetts Volunteers Marblehead Neck Fifth Infantry Massachusetts Andrew Tenth Battery Light Artillery Ream’s Richmond Major Sleeper Boston Jacob Sleeper Sleeper Hall The Loyal Legion Union, Somerset Eastern Yacht Joseph Field Searsport Boston & Bangor Steamship Company Louis Paulsen England Commonwealth of Massachusetts A. D Commonwealth Suffolk Boston Post Hoston

Grand Hotel Renamed and Reopened Under J A Reynolds

The Grand Hotel becomes Grand Hotel under new owner J A Reynolds after extensive interior improvements. New ladies entrance on Holyoke street and fresh access to billiard room from Columbus avenue accompany upgraded Turkish Russian and Roman baths and elegant parlors. The hotel will operate on the European plan with ample suites and private dining rooms.

Flower J. A. Reynolds Boston Adams House Young’s Hotel Reynolds Holyoke Street Columbus Avenue Grand Hotel

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