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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
4
The G A R extends the deadline for the oldest and youngest Civil War veteran entries in New England. Eligible veterans or their friends may submit a photo and war record to the Boston Daily Post office before Sunday July 1 1906. Photographs will be preserved and returned if desired.
Cc G Allen born January 18 1849 served in Third Massachusetts Volunteer Militia in North Carolina and Fifteenth Unattached Company Fort Warren. Henry Quimby Candia New Hampshire born ninety years ago enlisted August 15 1862 discharged June 25 1866 fought in 11 battles will parade today with David B Dudley Post No 79 G A R.
A floral tribute from the Jamestown Centennial Exposition officers arrived at the Virginia State House as a memorial to Massachusetts Civil War soldiers. Governor Guild turned the gift over to G. A. R. commander Colonel J Paygon Bradley to place on Boston Common’s monument, with Guild praising theCourtesy and recognizing Virginia’s stance during the siege of Boston.
The Work Horse Parade Association recalls road rules to avert blockades and mishaps. It emphasizes keeping vehicles near the curb, passing on the right, signaling with a whip, and yielding to north south traffic with fire, ambulance and police vehicles always having right of way.
Three Grand Army of the Republic members compete to replace Captain George W. Hudson as city messenger after his ill health resignation. Candidates are Major Willis W. Clarke sealer of weights and measures, William Peabody a day policeman, and Samuel Clark from the Wal tham watch factory. Aldermen to decide next Monday evening.
Mayor Fitzgerald travels to Malden to visit his parents' graves and review the workhorse parade at 11 a.m. In the afternoon he addresses the Spanish War Veterans at South Boston and the Edward Kinsley Post, G. A. R., at Young's Hotel. He then goes to Concord with Mrs. Fitzgerald to visit her parents' graves.
In Waltham on May 29 public school scholars heard speeches from delegates of F. P. H. Rogers Post 2 G. A. R. Judge Enos T. Luce Colonel Ephraim Stearns Dr J A McCollester Frost Lord George T Jones Thomas Glancy J L Wellington H A Clark T W Childs and Major Willis W. Clarke.
A thunderstorm Friday followed by the heaviest rain in months has raised rivers in Lebanon New Hampshire. The Connecticut River is at high water and the Mascoma River and Mascoma Lake are bank full. A landslide opposite the Bailey Mill at Warrenfield covers the railroad track to a depth of several feet.
Boston and surrounding towns publish a chorus of views urging reverent Memorial Day observance. Mayors from Medford Malden Newton and Brookline stress decorating graves, avoiding work and celebrations, and honoring veterans of the Civil War.
The Spanish War Veterans camps plan processions from Dartmouth Hall to Forest Hills, Mt. Auburn, and Garden Cemeteries for memorial orations by Col. William D. Sohier and Hon. John E. Beck. East Boston, Chelsea and South Boston units decorate graves and attend services with a post event banquet.
Harvard hosts memorial services at Sanders Theatre at noon under the Harvard Memorial Society. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Harvard alumnus of 1902, will be chief orator. he later aided Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute. Undergraduates march to the theatre in gowns led by seniors in senior caps.
Judsey F. Holtz of Concord guided by Will Royce caught 168 trout in a single day at Mt Sunapee New Hampshire, the season’s largest haul reported so far.
The Boston Elks hold Memorial Day services this afternoon at Mt Hope Cemetery. A monument to founder Charles Algernon Sydney Vivian will be unveiled, and a tablet honoring John H. Dee will be revealed. Joseph F. OConnell of Dorchester will deliver the annual oration. The committee includes John W. Linnehan Daniel F. Lehan James A. Gallivan and J Frank Keating.
Numerous posts and veterans groups hold decorations and services across Boston for Civil War heroes. Memorial ceremonies occur at Woodlawn Holy Cross Mt. Auburn and Mt. Calvary with parades, orations, and graveside wreaths. Major attendances include governors, judges, and civic leaders at Tremont Temple Abington Waltham and Dorchester venues.
At Martin School Huntington Avenue yesterday Captain Isaac Gragg spoke on Regan's Flag created by Union prisoners in Richmond during the Civil War to celebrate the Fourth. The graduating class presented a silk State flag to the school while Joseph E. Mooney and Augustine N. Rafter addressed attendees.
Washington May 29 doubt rises on whether the Beveridge meat inspection bill will become law without packer amendments. Rep Crumpacker argues constitutional and federal overreach issues while Sen Beveridge cites Attorney General Moody’s opinion in support. Rep Sulzer introduces a resolution seeking Neill and Reynolds reports on packing house conditions, with findings to be a summary of observations rather than affidavits.
The commission extending its inquiry into the meat trust cites the stockyards and packing houses in Chicago and other sites with data exhibits and correspondence tied to the matter. It was announced today that the Mesers Neill and Reynolds report, special commissioners of the President, is related to the inquiry.
In Worcester on May 29 a 13 year old orphan named Nellie Sargent living with widow Mrs. Lydia Balcom asked philanthropist Helen Gould for aid to buy a piano. Nellie aims to study piano and become a great musician amid her uncertain parental background.
A historical ad claims Piso's Tablets free women from embarrassing exams or dangerous surgeries. The phrasing emphasizes relief and safety in women’s health, reflecting period marketing tone.
A free sample offer targets suffering women with Piso Tablets claimed to remedy womb disorders irregularities and back pain. The Piso Company asserts 50 years of favorable results and invites inquiries, promising full directions with the sample and noting availability through druggists or by mail from Piso Building Warren Pennsylvania.
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