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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
2
Boston's City Council and Board of Aldermen honor Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge with solemn resolutions and a joint committee to attend his funeral. Speakers praise his courage, liberty, and public service amid a citywide and state grieving period.
City officials met at City Hall due to Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge’s death. The Board of Aldermen and Common Council planned to act at an evening session after Chairman John H. Lee opened the meeting with praise for the late governor as a scholar orator soldier statesman and ideal American citizen.
Advertisement claims Hill medicine cures rheumatism with one bottle and offers a circular from Hill Medicine Co. at 38 Broadway, New York City.
Taunton held a special meeting to adopt resolutions honoring the governor and set a public funeral meeting. Salem and Lawrence followed with resolutions and eulogies by Councilmen Morton and Arundel. Lawrence ordered city work suspended during funeral hours.
Both chambers received the lieutenant governor’s official notice of Governor Greenhalge’s death and adjourned. A joint committee was formed to confer with the lieutenant governor and report proposed action for the General Court. President Lawrence named senators Pearson Galloupe Roe and himself to the panel.
A House resolve proposed by Mr. Lowell and approved under Suspension of the rules provides for funds to cover the Governor's funeral and related expenses. The House adjourned to 1 30 as a mark of respect, and a joint committee met with the council to discuss funeral arrangements. Colonels Kenny and Winslow, and Mrs Greenhalge were briefed with the committee's suggestions.
Mayor Courtney chaired the Aldermen session and announced the funeral arrangements. Aldermen expressed disappointment that the body would not lie in state at Lovell but supported Mrs. Greeshalge's wishes. Both bodies adopted resolutions expressing sorrow for the city’s loss.
The Supreme Judicial Court adjourned for the day after Attorney General Knowlton announced the Governor’s death. Chief Justice Field ordered a day’s pause to honor the memory. Equity and Superior Courts also halted business, with adjournments until Monday in one case due to Judge Lilley’s residence near the Governor.
In Newton on March 5 a special city council session led by Mayor Cobb adopted an order to display flags at half mast on all public buildings and to urge citizens to suspend activities on the funeral day. A committee including the Mayor and presidents Degen and Wing was appointed to represent the city at the funeral.
The executive committee of the Republican State committee met at headquarters Thursday afternoon and adopted appropriate resolutions on the death of the Governor. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Massachusetts Reform Club at 4 p.m. yesterday resolutions were unanimously adopted and the secretary instructed to forward a copy to the widow of the late Governor of the Commonwealth. Charles Warren was secretary.
At a Wakefield town meeting March 5 resolutions on the death of Governor Greenhalge were unanimously adopted by an important vote.
Republicans of Melrose adopted resolutions last evening mourning Governor Greenhalge and expressing condolences to his family. The action reflects a formal party response to the governor’s death and outlines expectations for tributes and remembrance.
The first annual banquet of the Harvard Street Temperance Cadets Company A was held at the United States Hotel with over forty members attending. J Henry Davenport presided and Arthur H Slader served as secretary and toastmaster. Charles C Earle pastor of Harvard Street Church was guest and responded to the toast Our Church.
The American Wringer Company at 13 and 18 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill, Boston offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
Sympathy letters from leaders and citizens nationwide express grief over Governor Greenhalge's death. Notable signers include George H. Lyman, R. A. Alger, William R. Derby, Rabbi Charles Fleisher, Charles Warren Lippitt, H. C. Lodge, Francis H. Appleton, and Helen A. Brigham, among others.
Officials and citizens nationwide join Massachusetts leaders in heartfelt tribute to Governor Greenhalge. Many praise his independence and courage, noting his high-minded, uncompromising service to the Commonwealth and mourning his loss and the bereaved widow.
Boston resident George H. Dunning of Faneuil Hall Market recounts a life changing cure after two years of illness. He credits Puritana with restoring health, appetite, sleep, and clarity, claiming he nearly died but now feels younger and plans to keep using the remedy.
A collection of tributes from prominent figures across politics and society recalling Governor Greenhalge's public service. They praise his courage, honesty, and leadership, noting his devotion to duty and the impact of his untimely death on Massachusetts and the Republican party.
An advertisement extols Puritana as the key to lasting cures beginning in the stomach. It claims the formula by Prof. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College builds health across blood liver kidneys lungs nerves brain and skin.
A compilation of tributes from politicians clergymen and citizens honoring Frederic Greenhalge governor of Massachusetts. Leaders from both parties praise his courage independence and devotion to the commonwealth noting his integrity and public service. The page closes with Lowell reflections and a continued note on the mourning across the state.
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