Honors to the Dead Programme at Memorial Day observances
Memorial day events went ahead despite rain with the E W Kinsley Post oration by Rev George A Gordon at New Old South Church and graves decorated across the city. Sporting events included two league baseball games won by the Bostons, plus yacht and canoe races and theatre openings with strong attendance. The day featured orderly streets due to dry weather and a saloon closing ordinance.
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E. W. Kinsley
George A. Gordon
New Old South Church
South Boston
Great Head
Point of Pines
Memorial Day Address Honored by Edward W. Kinsley Post 1138
Edward W. Kinsley Post 1138 observed Memorial Day with a ceremony at Winslow's Rink and march to the Common. The program included an oration by Rev. Dr. George A. Gordon, a poem by Captain Jack Crawford, musical numbers, and references to Civil War leaders and the Union cause.
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Thomas R. Mathews
Integer Vita
Eugene H. Richards
J. Edward Hollis
Ucken
E. A. Horton
Jack W. Crawford
George A. Gordon
America
Scout
Jack Crawford
Bragg and Lincoln Memorial Day Remembrance Observed
Memorial day services honored Civil War figures with recitations of Bragg and Lincoln. Comrades decorated graves at Copp's Hill Granary Burying Ground and other sites in Boston and surrounding towns, including Mt. Auburn and Mt. Benedict cemeteries, with further observances at local churches and schools.
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Bragg
Lincoln
Grant
Winslow
Young's
Copp’s Hill
Granary Burying Ground
King’s Chapel
South Burying Ground
West Roxbury Burying Ground
Chauncy Hall
Berkeley Street
Church of Emmanuel
Park Street
Warren Street Chapel
Post
Mt. Auburn
Forest Hills
Cedar Grove
Mt. Benedict
Weston
Ipswich
Brookline
Salem
Newton Lower Falls
Georgetown
West Medford
Quincy
Nashua
N. H
Babylon
Long Island
Harrison Gray Otis
Dahlgren Post Observes Decoration Day With Wide Processions
About 125 Dahlgren Post members gathered at Memorial Hall South Boston and led a parade along E Street to Emerson Street Cemetery to decorate graves of three soldiers and a mound for unknown dead. The observance, led by Dahlgren Women’s Relief Corps No. 20, included poems, prayers, and a band, with subsequent ceremonies at Mt Hope and Calvary cemeteries and a train excursion to Riverside grounds. Other posts across the area joined in parades, services, and grave decorations at Holy Cross, Maverick Church, and St James Church, marking a large, multi-site Decoration Day observance.
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Dahlgren
Memorial Hall
Boston
E Street
Lindall
Broadway
N Street
Fourth
Emerson Street
Dahlgren Women’s Relief Corps No. 20
M. Brown
York
Commodore Clerke
Wheeler
Wood
Melton E. Wood
Providence Railroad
Calvary Station
Mt. Hope
Forest Hills
Cedar Grove
Joston
Women’s Relief Corps
D. B. Jutten
South Baptist Church
Ninth Regiment
Saugus
Kneeland
Eliot Streets
Providence
Calvary
Pythian Hall
Robert A. Bell
Joseph Hooker
Suffolk
Chelsea
Woodlawn
Maverick Congregational Church
James K. Applebee
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Abraham Lincoln
Holy Cross Cemetery
George J. Steans
Ezra J
Sons of Veterans
Monument Square
Mr. Taylor
Trinity Methodist Church
High Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Charles Russell Lowell
Whiting
St. James’s Church
Harrison Avenue
William P. McQuaid
Massachusetts Order of Foresters
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
Haydn
Eri. C. Bullard
Teresa Flynn
R. H. McMunn
Michael Sullivan
Harrison
J. Phippen, Jr
Eli, C. Bullard
John A Andrew
Wich
Willard C. Kingsley
Somerville
Watertown
Cambridge
Hazel Dell
Ezra Trull
E. J. ‘Truit Corps
Shaw Veteran Association (Colored
Charles Sumner
Lowell
Shaw
Judge Ruffin
Anson Burlingame
Fannie Parnell — Branch
The
Land League
Violet Path
Veterans Decorate Forest Hills Graves in Roxbury Ceremony
Admiral Winslow and 333 other veterans were honored at Forest Hills cemetery by Thomas G. Stevenson Post 26 Roxbury with Admiral Winslow Camp 31 Sons of Veterans. A parade from Washington and Dudley streets to the cemetery featured Commander John E. Gilman, a cadet band, and a hearing by State Treasurer Beard followed by a scripture reading and prayers.
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Admiral Winslow
Forest Hills
Thomas G. Stevenson
Roxbury
Sons of Veterans
Washington and
Dudley
John E. Gilman
Washington Street
Guild Row
Shawmut Avenue
Ball, Washington, Dudley, Warren and
Dale Streets
Forest Hills Cemetery
C. W. Hill
Gilman
Beard
O’brien
Grand Army
Waterea
The German Comrades Frederick Hecker Post 21 Holds Services
Frederick Hecker Post 21 German veterans held morning services at Turn Hall under Commander Theodore Leutz. Charles Rothenberg delivered a German oration. The group visited Providence station Forest Hills Mt Hope cemetery Gethsemane Forest Hills and back to Turn Hall for a Ladies' German Aid Society collation. Evening social and music by Boston Turnverein followed.
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Turn Hall
Frederick Hecker
Theodore Leutz
Charles Rothenberg
Providence
Forest Hills Station
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Gethsemane
Memorial Exercises in Dorchester by Local Posts
Dorchester commemorations were led by Benjamin Stone Jr. Post, with C. D. W. Marey as commander. A procession from the Town Hall via Natick Band and Dorchester High School Battalion visited several cemeteries for graveside rites, followed by a post-ball dinner. Afternoon honors at North burial ground and the soldiers’ monument on Hancock Street included Woman’s Relief Corps No. 68 services and an address by L. I. Townsend of Boston University.
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Dorchester
Benjamin Stone, Jr
C. D
Woman’s Relief Corps No. 68
First Parish
L.I. Townsend
D.V
Boston University
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Marsy
Washington Post No. 32
South Boston
B. Crane
Pythian
Cambridge G A R Veterans Parade and Banquet Observed
Thousands of people thronged Cambridge to honor fallen comrades as post 56 and others paraded from Memorial Hall to the Cambridge cemetery. The day included orations by Harvard graduates, prayers, music, and banquets at Armory and Odd Fellows halls with remarks by civic leaders and veterans.
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Cambridge
Memorial Hall
Post 56
Sons of Veterans
Sanders Theatre
Harvard
C. KE. Norton
A. P. Posboty
Washington Grammar School
Mt. Aubarn Cemetery
Memorial Day Observances Across Suburbs Highlight Graves
Across the suburb, stores closed at 10 am and crowds joined parades and grave decorations. Veterans groups from Melpes to Watertown and Arlington led processions to cemeteries such as West Somerville Belmont and Arlington Mt. Pleasant, with orations by Col. E C Bennett and Rev. Woolley, and concerts at churches.
Orations and commemorations honor fallen heroes at multiple posts
In the afternoon Hon C J Noyes delivered the oration at the Institute while readings by Miss Daisy echoed. At Beverly the John H Chipman Post 89 address was given at Townall by Rev Blackburn of Lowell. Beverly Farms saw Preston Post 188 and three fire companies with the Relief Corps parade and Comrade Churchill speak at the church. Marblehead saw John Goodwin Jr Post with Richard Phillips Camp escorted by the Marblehead Light Infantry and Rev Bacon speak at Abbott Hall. At Peabody General John L Swift gave the oration and Comrade M L Wiley read an original poem. graves of 114 heroes were decorated.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Cemetery
North Avenue
Day
East Cambridge
Ninth Regiment
Keefe
Boston
Shepard Street
Soldiers’ Monument
D. N. Beach
Central Square
S. of W
Fifth Regiment
United Train of Artillery of
Providence
Brattle Square
Woman's Relief Corps No
Pipera
Russell
C. E. Norton
Alexander McKenzie
D.D
Sleeper
Saunders
Bradford
Alexander
Hderxa
Moses Howe
G. G. Wright
A. A. Whitney
Dr. Flowers
Woman’s Relief Corps
Jonas C. Wellington Camp
Sons of Veterans
Temple Hall
Relief Corps No
Odell
George ©. Bent
M. E. Rideout
F. H. Teele
R. W. Sutton
Mass Bradpury
Dr. Spencer
Odd Fellows
Cambridgeport
Chester W. Kingsley
John D. Billings
P. J. O’ Donnell
Church of the Sacred Heart
Fourth Streets
Weltc
Driscoll and Coveny
Nion Hall
Charles 1. Noyes
House of Representatives
Company A
United ‘Train of Artillery of
C. J. Noyes
Institute
Daisy
Beverly
John H. Chipman
Townall
Mr. Blackburn
Lowell
Beverly Farms
Preston Post
Relief Corps
Churchill
Marblehead
John Goodwin, Jr
Richard Phillips
Marblehead Light Infantry
Abbott Hall
Bacon
Peabody
John L. Swift
M. L. Wiley
Blaine's Latest Manifesto Reflects Split Ambition
The Philadelphia Times comments on Mr. Blaine's new letter declining a nomination while signaling possible leadership bids. It notes the tension between party leaders and Blaine supporters, predicting continued influence and a rally around an alternative candidate. The Springfield Republican and New York Times pieces stress Blaine’s decisive stance against a Chicago convention bid.
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Springfield
Whitelaw Reid
Blaine
Magnanimous self abnegation in Florence letter decision
The piece notes Republicans still wish to nominate him despite himself. He states he is bound by his Florence letter to refuse any nomination, even if urged unsought. The act of magnanimous self abnegation earns admiration from a regretful but admiring nation.
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Chicago
Blaine
N. S. Tribune
Florence
Blaine withdrawal reshapes Republican path to power
The N. Y. Herald and other papers view Blaine's withdrawal as a pivotal act. It signals a possible dissolution of his faction, shifts blame for campaign stances, and underscores the stakes for Republicans facing Cleveland's presidency. Opinion argues for a united platform and a leader who can rally diverse factions.
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N. ¥. Herald
Ind
Blaine
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Republican Party
Whig Party
Blaine Party
Chickering Building Sale Near Tremont Street
The Chickering building at 1651-23 Tremont Street sold for about 280000 to the William H Hill estate trustees from Warren Sherburne. The irregular lot fronts Tremont and Mason streets, measures 6435 square feet with nearly forty feet on Mason, and the lower floor houses the Chickering piano firm while the upper floor is the well Hall. The buyer expects annual rent around 11 percent on the equity.
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Tremont Street
Chickering
Piano Company
Warren Sherburne
William H. Hill
Mason Street
Women’s Work Made Easy with Pylo’s Pearline
A short feature extols Pylo's Pearline as a aid for washing and cleaning chores. It promotes easier domestic work and highlights the product as a time saver for households.
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Pylo
Trustees Meeting Delayed to June After Quorum Issue
The Universalist Publishing House trustees postponed yesterday’s session to June 18 at 2:40 p m due to lack of a quorum. Massachusetts Wheermen league spring meeting canceled because of bad roads. plans included a ride to Barrows estate on the Charles River with sports, dinner, and entertainment. A Tre mont Temple reception honors Supreme Master Workman William H Jordan of California. Boston working girl outing at Lily P Waltham noted. Rev James McGlew of Chelsea donated 500 dollars to the Little Sisters of the Poor for a Somerville house.
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Universalist Publishing House
Massachusetts
League of American Wheermen
Copley Square
W. E. Barrows
Charles River
William H. Jordan
California
Tremont Temple
Boston
Lily P Waltham
James McGlew
Chelsea
Little
Theatre News Through A Busy Schedule At Boston Venues
Yesterday crowds filled Globe, Athenaeum, Hollis Street and Boston Theatre as Mazuli ends at Globe, Pete succeeds Dawn at Hollis Street, and The World benefits doorkeepers at Boston Theatre. Mansfield readies Prince Karl and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, with four performances left. Merry War charms Grand Opera House crowds all week, plus Irish music concerts at Boston Theatre, Lawrence City Hall, and Lowell Music Hall featuring Ludwig finale.
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Globe
Tteward Athenaeum
Mr. Harrigan
Pete
Hollis Street
Boston
Richard Mansfield
Beaton Museums
Prince Karl
Dr. Jeykis
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Mansfield
Strauss
Grand Opera House
William Seymour
New York
New Broadway Theatre
Boston Theatre
Ludwig
America
Lawrence
City Hall
Lowell
Music Hall
Sion
English Serge Suits for Gentlemen in Boston
ImporTaD English serge suits for gentle men at 887 dollars are proclaimed as the greatest bar gains in Boston. G W Simmons & Co at 82 to 44 North street display them and state that 2000 suits will not satisfy the demand.
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Boston
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
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Edward W. Kinsley Post
Gordon
Winslow's Rink
M.V.M
M. Dow
L. Louis
George W. Want
A. C. Wellington
Myron W. Whitney
Dean
Sheridan
Mr. Crawford
Oliver Cromwell
Westminster Abbey
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Hamilton
Webster
Calhoun
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Eult
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Pacific
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National House of Representatives
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Sherman
Cade
Stevenson
Melpes
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Puritans
G.A.R. Veterans
E. B. Richardson
Norton Brass Band
Baptist Church
Walnut Street
Walnut
Hilll
Holyhood
Bow Street
D. Leighton
Company M
Eighth Regiment
Henry Pitman
E. C. Bennett
St. Louis
West Somerville
Bow Street Hall
Central Club
Highland Avenue
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Brackett
Milton Cemetery
Huntington F. Walcott
Jedidiah Strangman
Ds Je Woolley
Pawtucket
R. A
Brighton
Francis Washburn
Brighton High School Regiment
Brighton Drum, Fire and Bugle Corps
Evergren
T. J. Valentine
L. Mabel Brock
Isaac B. Patten
F. Stearns
Malden
Arlington
Francis Gould
Charles B. Marsh
Bay State Bari
Mt. Pleasant
Belmont
J. J. Kelly
Mr. Gray
Lexington
George G. Mead
A. A. Sherman
Shawmut
Adelphi
Charles 8. Parker
Holy Cross
Everett
James A. Perkins
R. P. Bush, Jr
Theodore Winthrow
Marine Hospital
Camp $1
Naval Hospital
City Square
Garden
Wocession
Academy of Music
Mitchell
A. A. Hilton
A. C. Monroe
Wart Ham
Sreerau
Church Street
T. Brosnahan
St. Mary’s Choir
Grove Hill Cemetery
B. M. Fullerton
Rumford
Calva Cemetery
Brosnahan
St. Mary’s
Mt. Feake
L. P. Blackford
Concord
Charles E. Snell
George E. Pratt
Edward Vallery
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Newton
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Sarum
Sreda
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Philadelphia Times
Mr. Blaine
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Walter Q. Gresham
Sale OP Chickering Building
Boston Post
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Live Stock Commission Agency
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Medford St
Charles
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Murray’s
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Quinsler
Goddard Buggies
Clarendon Hote
Tremont
Berkeley
Clarendontreets
Risteen
Read & Sons
Dlxon Bros
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Paine
South Side
B. M. Depot
Revere
Bowdoin Square
Boston, Mass
Health Food CO
New England
Coventry Machinist CO
Columbus Ave
Gea
Ruggles St
J. D. Packard & Sons
Chardon St
Pitast
Very
Tuttle
Hyde Park
Merrillias Etre Wsbol
CLTY
News OF the Theatres
Tayloe
Chester HM
Graves & Sons
Baker’s
Baker & CO
Mass
Chauncy-Hall School
Boylston Street
Norman McDonald & CO
Brattle Street
James Russell Lowell
J. & C. Fischer
Chicking
Weber
Steinway
Kriges
Lyon and Healy
Oliver Ditson
VIA
Pullman
Tescket
E. P
Vining
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Kendall
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