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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1890

Page

8

Rise of the Grand Army Founder and early growth

The article traces the Grand Army of the Republic from its 1866 origin in Springfield Illinois with Dr K F Stephenson and Rev W J Rutledge, through the Decatur Illinois post, its vows of unity beyond party, the first national convention in Indianapolis, and its rapid expansion toward 100000 members with widespread charitable work and auxiliary groups. It notes leaders, milestones, and the Milwaukee 1889 session.

Boston K. FP. Stephenson Springfield Ill W. J. Rutledge Grand Army Stephenson Dlinois Cavalry Sherman Meridian John S. Phelps Decatur Lil Department of Hiinois M. F. Kanan G. K. Steele George H. Dunning L .C. Pugh J. H. Nale J. T. Bishop C. Reidsame J. W. Routh B. F. Sibley I. N. Coltrin Joseph Prior A. Toland Grand Army of the Republic Macon Department Slinois B. F. Stephenson United States of America Indianapolis Stephen A. Hurlbut Illinois The Chronicle Rock Creek Menard County Ilt Petersburg Rose Jill Cemetery Sangamon Rver John A. Logan General Hurlbut A. E. Burnside Charles Devens, Jr John F. Hartranft John C. Robinson William Earnshaw Louis Wagner George S. Merrill Paul van der Voort Robert B. Beath John S. Konitz 8. S. Burdett Lucius Fairchild John P. Rhea William Warner Russell A. Alger Milwaukee Wis Warner Union Quartermaster-General Grant Memorial Fund Order Comiates Atlantic Pacific Eres Republic

Rise of National Woman's Relief Corps Unfolds

The text traces the formation of women's aid groups linked to the Grand Army of the Republic. It notes 1879 Fitchburg Massachusetts as the first state body named Woman's Relief Corps, and 1883 meetings in Denver led by Commander in-Chief Van Der Voort to unify these societies. The corps aims to aid the Grand Army and memorialize its fallen.

Grand Army Ladies of the Sons of Veterans Union Veterans’ Legion Union Veterans’ Union Veterans’ Rights Union Milwaukee Wis Annie Wattenmeyer Philadelphia Lizbeth A. Turner Boston Caroline H. Bell Sarah Mink Syracuse N. Y Augusta K. Henderson Denver, Col Amanda J. Newcomb Montpelier Massachusetts Fitchburg Woman's Relief Corps van der Voort Denver Col National Woman’s Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic

Grand Army Encampment Preparations in Boston

Boston prepares for Encampment Week with President likely to attend on Aug 12 and Cabinet members possibly joining. A naval display in Boston harbor may feature Cush ing Vesuvius and Enterprise, while Horace Greeley Post visits plan events and a printers delegation arrives. Pension Commissioner Raum and Senator Ingalls are noted among guests for the week.

George L. Goodale Eli W. Hall Lander Lynn George H. Innis Massachusetts Richard F. Tobin Boston Dalton Washington Sarrison Redfield Proctor Benjamin F. Tracy Navy John W. Noble Interior Jeremiah M. Rusk Agriculture Morton Goodale James Russell Soley Executive Committee Cushing Vesuvius State House Charles Carleton Cottin George 3. Merrill Grand Army Gammans Representative Pickering Haile United States Commonwealth Hovey Legislative Committee Hotel Pines Thayer Point of Pines Empire City Risteen Pines Greeley Post Amos J. Cummings New York City Press Club Bancroft Gherardi United States Naval Forces North Atlantic C. H. Arnold H. P. Huse F. K. Hill Baltimore W. S. Schley Sebre Dolphin Stirling Dunlap Adams Gleaves Benson Blish Maxwell Cloke Winsor Griffith Chapman Petrel Brownson Mason Upper Chambers Spiel Raum Hudson Wiil Kansas Grand Army of the Republic Senator Ingalls of

Bequests of Dr Ryder Totaled 281 783 40 for Universalist Causes

The estate of the late W H Ryder D D of Chicago shows 70 000 for universalist churches and conventions. Five residuary legatees receive 161 783 40, including Divinity Schools at Tufts St Lawrence Lombard and Buchiel College plus the Universalist Publishing House and Boston. Chicago benevolence adds 40 000 distributed to Old People's Home Hospital for Women and Children and lectures on welfare.

DR. Ryder W. H. Ryder Chicago Universalist Church First Universalist Church Provincetown Doss Ericia St. Paul's Lombard University Salesburg Ilinois St. Lawrence University Lombard U Buchiel College Akron Old People’s Escceses Hospital For Lidcaiys Ca Vr. Weston N. BR. Wricht

Clarkson in Good Form as Nine Plays Strong Defense

Our League Nine delivers another perfect fielding game while the Cleveland team stalls against Boston Players’ fast hitters. Other games follow with varying results.

Clevelands Boston

Bostons Close Series Win Over Cincinnati

Boston defeats Cincinnati 1 to 0 in closing game of the series behind a strong pitching effort from Clarkson and faultless support. Attendance 1,786. Key plays include Beard two-base hit and Hines three-base hit with defensive plays by Rhines and Reilly.

Bostons N. L Cincinnatis Cincinnati Clarkson R. Bh.po. A. F. R.bh.po. A McWhee Tucker Beard Sullivan Marr Brodie Holliday Hines Hosiotiisis Long Mel’hee Kelly Rhines Bennett Reilly McPhee McGarr Long Mullane McDermott

Boston Wins Over Cleveland In Seven Inning Game

Boston defeats Cleveland 4 to 2 as Radbourn held to limited hits after Cleveland produced two runs in the third. Boston collected runs through the first on a two bagger and single, again in the sixth via a walk steal wild pitch and single, then sealed it in the seventh with another walk steal and a double. Attendance 1436.

Bostons P. L Clevelands Cleveland Boston Radbourn Brown Stricker Stovey Delehanty Srouthers Browning Rich’dson Larkin Nash O' Brennan Quinn McAleer Madden Radford Swett Sutcliffe O’brien Storey Rowning Brennan Richardson Raabourn Donbdie Lrouthers Brouthers O’ Brien Ferguson Holbert

Pittsburg Beats New Yorks In One-Sided baseball game

New Yorks winless on July 30 as Baker’s pitches are smacked around by Pittsburg. Accurate hitting yields New Yorks ten runs to Pittsburgs three with 24 hits to 9, three errors, and five innings in attendance around 250.

NEW Yorks N. L Pittsburgs New York Baker Lonesey Pittebh Catia See Oresley Laker Gumbert Becker Rasie Buckley Uansett Denny Henry Osborne Berger Wilson Tiernan L. Littsburgs Pikeburgs Siy Rasie Lowers

Brooklyns Beat Clevelands In Lively Exhibition Game

The Brooklyns defeated the Clevelands 9 to 5 in a July 30 exhibition at Indianapolis. Attendance was about 500. Brooklyn produced 15 hits to Cleveland's 16 with three errors to four. Pinkney and Terry hit home runs, with Fontz also collecting a three-base hit.

Brooklyns N.L Clevelands Indianapols Smith Garfield Zimmer Terry Clark Davis Pinkney Ponovan Fontz Smakey McKean Virtue Dowse Thinkney Foutz Gilks Lyons Collins Caruthers McQuaid

Phillies Edge Chicagos In Ninth Inning Thriller

The Philadelphias beat the Chicagos 9 to 8 as Gleason and Clements failed to hold. Hutchinson issued walks and Chicago built a late lead before Philadelphia rallied in the bottom of the ninth. Myers and McCauley hit homers, Cooney and Kurke stole bases, attendance about 1400 at the park.

Philadelphias N. L Chicagos Curiaco Gleason Hutchinson Chen Red Stockings Chicros

Giants Sweep Doubleheader Over Pittsburgs in Two Games

In a July 380 date, the Giants won both ends of a two game set against Pittsburgh. Keefe dominated the first game while New York capitalized on fielding lapses in the late innings. The second game saw 15 hits by the Giants and 12 by Pittsburgh with New York prevailing 12 to 8.

Giants Prtrspura Epwo Pittsburgs New Yorks Keefe

Brooklyns Edge Chicagos In Tight July 30 Game

The Brooklyns defeated the Chicagos 6 to 5 in a close, action filled game before 2544 fans. Weyhing allowed two runs in seven innings with Kinslow backing. King allowed five over seven as Earned runs were balanced by timely hits from Bastian Pfeffer Orr and Stolen base Brooklyns.

Brooklyns P. L Chicagos Cuicano Brookling Ncc Acceess Gbatteries Weyhing Kinslow King Farrell Bastian Pfeffer Orr Pbrooklyns Omiskey Weybing

Bisons Fall to Philadelphias in Rainy Open

The Bisons lost to the Philadelphias 12 to 7 amid heavy rain attendances of 258. Haddock left with an injury in the seventh. Twitchell replaced him as Buffalos miscued on defense and timely hits by Beecher Mulvey and Fogarty aided Philadelphia.

Philadelphias P. L Buffalos G. Burra Bisons Haddock Twitchell Romaion

Scores From Recent Association Games

In American Association play, Brooklyn defeats Columbus 13 to 5 while Philadelphia beat Tuledos 7 to 6 and Syracuse tops St Louis 6 to 1. Atlantic Association results show Wilmingtons edging Hartfords 3 to 2 and Newarks defeating Harrisburgs 3 to 1. Washington-New Havens outpace Washingtons 6 to 3.

American Association Brooklyn Columbus Brooklyns Philadelphia Tuledos Athletics Syracuse St. Louis Newark Newarks Harrisburgs Washington New Havens Washingtons

Rival Yacht Wins Cedar Point Regatta Despite Early Escape

Norwalk, July 30. The Cedar Point Yacht Club hosted its second regatta with about thirty vessels. The New York Yacht Racing Association joined as guests, but most boats slipped eastward at the start. Rival of Greenwich won first class, Fern of Isridgeport second, Ada of Southport third, Rival of Saugatuck fourth. Rival posted the course fastest time at 2h 4m over a 15 nautical mile triangular course.

Norwalk Conn Cedar Point Yacht Club New York Yacht Racing Association Cedar Point Club S. 8. Dayton, Jr A. D. Sanford James K. Crowfut William M. Thomas Legrand B Hotel Stanley Westport

Fleet Meeting Draws 100 Yachts to New London Harbor

More than one hundred yachts anchored off the Pequot House in New London as New York club flag redounds at sundown. Electra greeted at 6:15 pm amid a gala harbor scene with flotillas and a reception at Pequot Point Casino. Governor Hill attends Stakes on Fra Diavolo with plans to race for the Goelet cup and Iselin special cup before Newport and Vine Yard Haven.

New London Conn Pequot House New York Club Electra New E. D. Morgan Catarina Sanspear Wayward David Lear Burgess Titania Gerry Clara Barrow Viking Columbia Daring Water Witch Horus Oneida Genone Corsair Anita Waif Montauk Minerva Phantom Linus Intrepid Lurline Palmer Wanderer Miranda Grayling Huron Volunteer Nirvana Varuna Pocahontis Atalanta Clochette Curlew Mayflower Gevulia Adelita Ambassadress Psyche Kelpie Marguerite Dauntless Haginda Nymph Active Harbinger Quickstep Unguowa Halcyonn Aimaranth Fannie Vivienne Gracie Dagmar Peerless Puritan Merlin Oneonta Norna Madeline Fenella Viator Fedalma Troquois Magnolia Cho Adelaide Ray Crusader Cinderella W. McDonough Jessica David B. Hill New York Newport Vineyard Haven Pequot Point Casino

Great Head Yachts Set Sail From Camden Maine

Camden July 30 Yachts Katherine Owl Alda and Eye of the Great Head Yacht Club sail for Boston via Boothbay and Portland at 3 o clock in the morning if clear Commodore Cook on the Widgeon will remain a few days He gave a party aboard last night and a dance in town tonight

Great Head Yachts Camden Katherine Owl Alda Eye Great Head Yacht Club Boston Boothbay Portland Commodore Cook Widgeon

Yachting notes from Vineyard Haven matches ahead

Sloop Circe owned by T. R. Brown from Newport to Nantucket and Boreas owned by W. L. Nichols of the South Boston Yacht Club arrived at Vineyard Haven yesterday. Mr. Witham Fife Jr. heads to the United States to transact business and watch matches between his forties Jessica and Minerva and other American yachts. Fife’s latest racer is for the Zuyder Zee, owned by Mr. Kohl of Amsterdam with Tom Sloan sailing. Jessica sailed July 3 and should be near Sandy Hook, while improved Minerva joins the fleet.

Circe T. R. Brown Newport Nantucket Boreas W. L. Nichols South Boston

Lawrence Cyclone Funds Drive for Outside Aid

Relief committee in Lawrence reports funds raised to help cyclone sufferers. About 12 000 dollars collected. militia withdrawn. city guards focus on police detail. Second Baptist Church contributed 1000 dollars for Deacon Cutler whose home was destroyed and daughter killed. Many families housed temporarily.

Lawrence Second Baptist Church Deacon Cutler

Unknown Man Killed by Train Near Hyde Park Factory

The body of an unknown man about forty was found near a spur track at the New York & New England railroad in Hyde Park behind Glaner and Wilcomb's hair factory. He stood 6 feet 7 inches tall, had dark hair and a red mustache. His back was crushed and he had two broken ribs or arm. He wore decent clothing and carried two spools of thread, needles, and laundry work.

Kypr Park New York & New England Railroad Glaner & Wilcomb Hyde Park

Second District Democratic Convention Nominates Allen for Congress

Baru Missouri July 30 The Second District Democratic convention nominated the Hon Charles E Allen of Dresden for Representative to Congress and elected district committeemen including D J Callahan Androscoggin E M Fuller Sagadahoc Joseph Nickerson Lincoln 8 Clifford Bergher A S Kimball Oxford W S Irish ux0x

Baru Charles E. Allen Dresden D. J. Callahan Androscoggin E. M. Fuller Sagadahoc Joseph Nickerson Lincoln Clifford Bergher Ieee A. S. Kimball Oxford Irish

Universalist Publishing House Adopts Annual Report

The adjourned meeting at 30 West Street elected Hon. Newton Talbot as chairman in the president's absence. Treasurer John D. W. Joy reported year’s business at 71 185 58 and detailed permanent funds totaling 149 759 45 including General fund 40 000 and several named publication and mission funds. Since year end Ryder fund receipts reached 17 356 68 and Edwin Evans estate contributed 2 036 47 to a publication fund.

Universalist Publishing House West Street Newton Talbot John D. W. Joy Mary T. Goddard William H. Ryder Benjamin Abbott Charlotte Stuart Rachel Collamore Daniel Russell George Smith Mission Ryder Fund Edwin Evans

Outdoor attractions draw crowds to Point of Pines scenery

Sweltering heat yesterday sent thousands to the Point of Pines for ocean breezes and entertainment. Baldwin's Cadet Band performs daily while the outdoor equestrian fireworks show The Apaches lights the evenings with a grand spectacle at the seaside resort.

Point of Pines Baldwin

Mound Builders discussed by Professor Perkins in Old South series

Professor George H. Perkins opens eight lecture series on American Indians with focus on mound builders. He describes size and distribution of mounds, animal and burial forms, fortifications and sacred enclosures, and interpretations of their origins and way of life. He notes copper, shells and ornaments from Lake Superior and reflects on who these ancient people were. The next lecture, by General Carrington, surveys Indians our forefathers found.

George H. Perkins Edwin Mead Chicago Madison Milwaukee Bloomington Indianapolis Providence Franklin Mass Boston Perkins America Boston Common Ohio Valley Wisconsin Lake Superior Dr. Morgan Israel H. B. Carrington

Woman Found Unconscious in Nashua Street Doorway

Last night at 9 10 Officer Rich located Mary Kennedy on a Nashua Street doorway in an unconscious state. She died at Massachusetts General Hospital about an hour later from overheated conditions. Her husband sought news of her ability to work today, amid reports she may have been employed as a cook or waiter.

Rich Station B Mary Kennedy Nashua Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Waltham Plans Fundraising for G A R Encampment Week

A Waltham citizens meeting in the aldermanic chamber discussed providing entertainment for visiting G A R posts during Encampment Week. About fifty prominent residents attended and a committee was formed to solicit subscriptions. The local G A R post has $700 pledged and seeks about $500 more to carry out its plans.

Waltham

Lawrence City Seeks 25000 for Cyclone Sufferers

Boston officials receive appeal from Lawrence mayor for 25000 to aid cyclone victims. A public Boston meeting at City Hall Aldermen's room is scheduled for tomorrow at noon to discuss relief measures.

Boston Lawrence Aldermen’s Room City Hall T. N. Hart

Stars and Stripes Correct Flag Star Count Questioned

A letter to the editor corrects claims about the U S flag counts. It cites 1794 and 1818 acts and notes state adoptions in 1890 changing stars from 38 to 43, with 42 never being the correct number. The War Department letter dated July 26 1890 is cited.

Congress United States Idaho Washington North Dakota South Dakota Montana War Department Adjutant-General’s Office

City notes on fraud arrest and theatre exhibit

Edward Warren is jailed in Manchester for swindling Ida Crown of $100 in a matrimonial scheme. Authorities claim his real name is Edward Melien, formerly of East Milton. The Bunker Hill Cyclorama will reopen next Monday for final showings over three weeks. Luther Prentice, brought from Manchester, is jailed in Boston then Lynn on a stolen horse case involving James Goldthwaite of Lynn with a $74 sale.

Edward Warren Ida M. Crown Manchester N. H Edward Melien East Milton Bunker Hill Lynn James Goldthwaite Prentice Boston

Record Heat Surges To 93.4 In City July 1889

A scorching day pushes the Signal Service thermometer to a new high of 93.4 degrees as humidity stays near 69 percent. Comparisons with St Paul Chicago and Cincinnati show hotter readings elsewhere while forecasts of relief remain uncertain.

St. Paul Chicago Cincinnati New England Eastport Nantucket

Six Boys Rescued From Dory Off Governor's Island

The Patrol harbor steamer, under Officers Russell and McCarty, rescued six youths adrift in a leaky dory behind Governor's Island at about 2:30 pm. Names and addresses include Cornelius Dunn 40 Genesee St, John Dunn 40 Genesee St, John Quinn 87 Cove St, Richard Collins 838 Cove St, Edward Murray 485 East First St South Boston, James McIntyre 66 Cove St. The boat was sinking within hours if not saved.

Russell and McCarty Governor’s Island Cornelius Dunn Genesee Street John Dunn John Quinn Cove Street Richard Collins Edward Murray East First Street Boston James McIntyre

Harbor police arrest mate for assault on crewman at Vader's wharf

At about 5 20 yesterday afternoon Rus sell and McCarty of the harbor police arrested James Doyle first mate of the bark Lillian from Harrington Maine for assaulting crewman Michael Cleary with a belaying pin while the vessel was being towed from Vader's wharf to an anchor in the stream Cleary sustained a dangerous head wound.

Russell and McCarty James Doyle Lillian Harrington Michael Cleary Vader’s Wharf Cleary

Brooklyn Boy Runaway Returns Home

Thirteen year old John Leahey of 793 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn was picked up in Boston and delivered to officers of Station 4 after running away two months earlier.

Brooklyn John Leahey Fourth Avenue N. Y Boston Station 4

Electric Car Victims Improve After Shawmut Avenue Crash

Two boys Hyar and Baxter injured in a Shawmut avenue electric car crash are improving. Baxter is out of danger and Hyar shows good recovery prospects.

Hyar Baxter Shawmut Avenue

Haverhill and Lawrence Steam Route Talked Over

Captain Joe Meigs met with Charles Corliss and others in Haverhill to discuss a rail link to Lawrence using the Meigs elevated system. They predicted strong odds for soon implementing the plan with a 5 cent fare and half the current travel time.

Haverhill and Lawrence Joe Meigs Meigs Elevated Railroad Charles Corliss Haverhill Meigs Post Corliss

Electric car victims price demand letter to editor

Boston letter writer Laurence Curtis proposes raising the price per death from electric car incidents to 10000 or restricting it to Shawmut avenue. He argues the issue has moved beyond seriousness and mocks the authorities while urging action.

Shawmut Avenue Boston

Lovell Arms Chief Made Civilian Beacon of Integrity

A portrait of John P. Lovell head of the John P. Lovell Arms Company tracing his rise from an apprentice to partner in 1840 and to founder of the firm later known for sound goods and fair prices. The article notes his banking ties civic roles and lifelong community standing in Weymouth and East Weymouth.

John P. Lovell Boston Mr. Fairbanks Jaben Hatch Congress Street Grover Lovell Masons Oda Crescent Lodge Neim

Ladies' Suits From Drew & Co At Discount Prices

Messrs Silas S Drew and Co offer an extensive stock of ready-made ladies suits in black and colors at low sale prices. The stock comes from a New York importer and manufacturer and is available at their Tremont Row store with some items moved to the Parisian Suit and Cloak Company on Hanover Street. Full sale details appear in the ads.

Silas S. Drew Parisian Suit & Cloak Company Hanover Street

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