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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1894

Page

8

Loving Duties Honor War Dead Across Cities

Veterans associations across Boston Washington Arlington and beyond mark Memorial Day with grave decorations medallions and speeches. Notable events include Farragut and Grant tributes Admiral Farragut’s park ceremonies and Mrs Logan requested poem The War Cry of Logan. President Cleveland attended Arlington ceremonies and other posts held processions and dedications at Cypress Hills Riverside Park and Gettysburg.

Boston John Boyle O’reilly Admiral Farragut Marine Park General Howard Music Hall Beard Bromfield Street Church Strachan Washington National Cemetery Arlington Ferry Logan Clara Bell Brown Cleveland White House New York General Grant Riverside Park Tenney Union 6 Horace Greeley Greeley Square Broadway Thirty-third Street New National Cemetery Cypress Hills Schieren Sylvester Matone Gettysburg Soldiers National Cemetery J. B. Dolilver M. C Iowa Fredericksburg Ceme

General O O Howard Speaks At Gettysburg Remembrance

Edward W Kinsley Post 113 G A R marched from Irvington street to the soldiers and sailors monument on the Common then to Music Hall for services. General O O Howard delivered a Gettysburg address praising Union sacrifice and the preservation of American institutions.

Edward W. Kinsley Irvington Street J. H. Frothingham Music Hall General O. O. Howard United States Army Hancock Army Gettysburg

Veterans pledge to safeguard children for future generations

A passionate pledge vows that veterans will protect the nation's youth from internal and external threats, ensuring a safe future for children and grandchildren. It emphasizes unity, vigilance, and unwavering defense of the younger generation against harm.

Greeley Statue Unveiling and Commemorative Events

The May 30 unveiling of Horace Greeley statue by Typographical Union No. 6 featured Amos J. Cummings and John W. Keller. The seven foot Doyle sculpture shows Greeley in an arm chair with a newspaper. Boston and Cambridge ceremonies followed with memorials, services, and a war songs concert at Grace M. K. Church.

New York Horace Greeley Typographical Union No. 6 Amos J. Cummings John W. Keller New York Press Club Men of Today Alexander Doyle Greeley John G. Whittier Franklin

Farragut Salute Fired At Marine Park by Veterans

For the first time since the Civil War seven teen minute guns were fired from Marine Park in South Boston to honor Admiral David G. Farragut. The Farragut Naval Veteran Association unveiled a new flagstaff and ensign with a noon salute followed by a band concert, floral tributes, and remarks by Admiral Kimberly and Vice Admiral Belknap.

David G. Farragut Marine Park South Boston Farragut Naval Veteran Association Park Commission Association L. A. Kimberly George E. Belknap Naval Battery Charles B. Moseley Farragut Boston Common George H. Belknap Alexander H. Rice E. A. Horton Loyal Farragut A. I. Royce

Memorial Day Observances by Cambridge Grand Army Posts

Cambridge observes Memorial Day with Posts 30 57 advancing separately while Posts 56 and 186 join parts of the ceremonies. A procession to Cambridge Cemetery includes Post 80 led by George A Henry commander and J C Wellington Camp 14 with 60 school children. Graves are decorated, services held at the Common and Memorial Hall, and Harvard related tributes feature Charles Eliot Norton and the Harvard Glee Club. Banquets, speeches, and a review at City Hall finish the day with multiple post commanders and local officials in attendance.

Teries Montreal Hancock Post Department of Vermont Richmond Libby Hill O’ferrall Wade Hampton Fitz Hugh Lee Morse Rockland Whitman Middleboro Fourth Massachusetts Infantry Samuel Roads, Jr Marblehead Benjamin Stone, Jr Cedar Grove Cemetery Dorchester High School Sons of Veterans First Parish Dorchester Frederic T. Greenhalge Dalhgren South Boston Farragut Marine Park Emerson Street Odd Fellows’ Hall East Cambridge First Baptist Church Alexander Blackburn Bancroft Conant Common Council Grace M. K. Church John A. Logan Grand Army Cambridge W. H. Smart George A. Henry J. C. Wellington Cambridge Fife Cambridge Cemetery Cambridge Common Main Hancock Streets Trade Association Hall G. A. R. Hall J. W. Walker Henry Davis McDuffie Dr. Farnham Rideout Austin A. F. Roberts Ellis and Whitney Baldwin Hastings and Rugg Borrell Charles Beck Coolidge Avenue Cambridge Manual Training School Soldiers’ Monument C. F. Rice George Skene Memorial Hall C.F. Rice First Regiment M. Vv. M Social Union City Hall Norris Dean A. A. Wright Representative Spalding Kk. B. Hale Montague Surbridge Walter Lombard M. L. Brown George Close Jesse Wagner Cogswell Preble Condon Titus Estey Roa Harvard Charles Eliot Norton Lowell Harvard Glee Club Post 66 Commander Beedle Alderman Bradford J. J. Myers Professor Thayer Alexander McKenzie C. W. Biddle Dean Wright Qgommandaz

Newton Honors Parade for Veterans and Memorial Tablet

Six orderlies led by Chief Marshal A. T. Sylvester rode white clad bicycles delivering orders along the Newton ward parade for the G A R post. Veterans graves were decorated as the line moved to Newton Cemetery where a tablet to Edward Secomb was dedicated by the Lafayette Post of New York City. Rev B F McDaniel delivered the dedicatory address.

A. T. Sylvester Charles Ward Newton Fenno Claflin Edward Secomb Lafayette Post New York City B. F. McDaniel Charles Ward Post

Soldiers Honor at Malden Gettysburg Post Event

Soldiers' Home Malden May 30 ceremonies feature Gettysburg Post 191 Boston with Naval Battalion Band. Memorial address by Rev. Dr. James M. Pullman of Lynn. Afternoon services at Forestdale cemetery include oration by Mrs. Julia K. Dyer and song by Mrs. Sarah Wellington. Capts George W. Cressey and Mrs. S. E. Fuller lead grav e decorations.

Association Sarah Fisher Wellington Edith Perry Estes Cora Stuart Wheeler George W. Cressey S. E. Fuller Department of Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps First Baptist Church Tristram Griffin H. O. Hiscox

Gay cycling crowd fills Waltham track in parade of riders

Thousands attend the Waltham event as Sanger Bald Taylor and Sanger lead the day’s races. Tyler struggles in the mile and the crowd roars for Bald who edges Sanger. Porter sets fast times in class A events and Sanger lowers the mile record to 2m 18 25s.

Arthur Porter Walthamites Sanger Taylor Tyler Windle Bald Waltham Boulanger Harry Tyler Plucky Little Bald of Buffalo A. W. Porter Zimmerman Bald, Taylor Carter

Marinates Fort Warren Escort Visit by McKenzie Garrison

Members of General R. B. S. McKenzie Garrison No. 4 march from G A R Hall to Long Wharf by Battery D escort and Fort Warren boat. Sixty graves decorate at Fort Winthrop, followed by a luncheon and ovation by Major Cushing. Annual dinner at United States Hotel with guests Dudley Roche Leroice Harrington Halpin.

McKenzie Regular Army and Navy Union G. A. R. Hall Washington Street Second United States Artillery Fort Warren Long Wharf Washington Dover Tremont School State Streets Atlantic Avenue Fort Winthrop Harry C. Cushing United States A. C. McKelvey A. M. Dudley A. Leroice F. H. Harrington R. G. Halpin Marine Corps Charlestown

Belmont Hotel Proprietor Falls From Roof in Bar Harbor

John C. Manchester owner of the Belmont Hotel fell from the four story roof and was carried away unconscious. Doctors reported serious injuries but expected potential recovery.

Bar Harbor Belmont Hotel John C. Manchester

Bicycle racing results from Malden event in heat finals

Report lists competitors from Malden Somerville and Boston in 110 to 180 yard heats. Times range 2m 14s to 2m 18s with final one mile handicap won by Wettergreen Fuller Marmon and McLaughlin. Class B prizes include bicycle and diamonds with times and placements.

Charles E. Johnquist Boston George A. Howe Waltham Walter P. Brazier M. W F. W. Haskell W. C Somerville William Crozier Jamaica Plain James Driscoll J. A. Armstrong Roslindale A. W. Porter W. B Leon W. Campbell Chicago Gustin Plantiff F. M. Haggarty A. E. Vandell Dan Connelly Eagle John McLaughlin M. Lenfest North Cambridge Co. G. Williams J. C. Wettergreen Malden E. Record Hdgay Lambert Jamaica Cycle Club Clark Roxbury W. ©. Humphrey P. OC. C M. W. Fuller F. E. Wing Framingham W. Reynolds Hyde Park R. Urquart Dorchester C. L. Upham George H. Carter Newtonville C. B. Williams W. C. Marmon W. P. Brazier Ned Mansfield Frank Mayo W. M. Haggarty W.C. C G. Plaintiff A. W. Robinson W C. C C. Doubleday J. McLaughlin W. T. Fuller W Cc. Marmon W. C. Bald Buffalo W. C. Sanger B. C Springfield H. C Sanger Taylor Bald H. C. Tyler

Hoyland Smith Race Crowds Pack New Bedford Finished Line

A 25 mile road race drew about 2000 spectators in New Bedford. L H Snow of Boston’s Press Cycle Club finished 1:11:53 4 5 earning the first prize a diamond worth 100 dollars. Nat Butler and J P Clark won second and third diamonds. Several crashes occurred including M A Kelley injuring his head after striking a carriage and E S Otis suffering arm and knee injuries. Judges were F O Dean Taunton L F Jackson Boston and Dick Sullivan New Bedford.

New Bedford Point Road Cove Street L. H. Snow Press Cycle Club of Boston Linscott Nat Butler Reading J. P. Clark Butler M. A. Kelley Kelley E. S. Otis C. Ford Seeley Otis Seeley W. S. French Percy Batchelder F. O. Dean Taunton L. F. Jackson Dick Sullivan

Manchester Races Open At New Varick Park

Over 7000 spectators attend the opening bicycle meet at New Varick Park Manchester entries exceed 10% including top New England riders. Winners include H D Mattison Eugene Sargent Hugh Robson Christoper Thomas and others across multiple mile and half mile events with times ranging 1 07 2 56.

Manchester N. H New Varick James Clark Boston Press Cycle Club C. E. Snyder Lowell F. J. Johnson Fitchburg Mass A. J. Dyer Lewiston New England Hugh Robson Salem H. BE Caldwell E. A. McDuffee Malden Fred Gillis J. Strader, Jr Boston Eugene Sargent Benjamin Price L. A. C. Kelley Roslindale Christopher Thomas B. H. Garrett Danvers R. W. Emerson Chelsea W. M. Pettigrew West Newton

Irvington Milburn mile bicycle road race crowns Barnett

The Irvington Milburn mile road race attracted 136 riders on a dusty windy course. A. H. Barnett of Elisabeth Wheelmen won in 1 hour 6 minutes 18 seconds with Horace Allen of Asbury Park second and EB Botfinger of Riverside Wheelmen third as thousands cheered along the route.

Milburn N. J Irvington A. H. Barnett Elisabeth Lim Horace Allen Asbury Park EB. Botfinger Riverside

Bay State Bicycle Club hosts sixth Worcester meet

In Worcester on May 30 the Bay State Bicycle Club held its sixth annual tournament. Johnson dominated class B events with fastest half mile and key open mile wins. Notable results include Paulson first in the one mile, Young second, and the two mile relay won by Bay State with Worcester second and Massasoit third.

Worcester Bay State Bicycle Club Johnson Titus Syracuse John John S98. Johnson, First; F. J. Titus, New York Watson Coleman Springfield John Paulson David H. Young Holyoke Walker Massasoit C. Roberts Coleman C. Robrets Newton John T. Bemis Leominster W. H. Spurge

Butler's Record Smashed In 25 Mile Martin Road Race

Joseph Quinlan of the Press Cycling Club won the 25 mile Martin road race in 1 hour 15 minutes 6 seconds. Louis Callahan, scratch, set a time prize record with 1 hour 10 minutes 37 seconds breaking Nat Butler's world mark. 127 starters, 116 finishers, crowd of 35 000 watched from the parade ground.

Buffalo Martin Joseph Quinlan Press Cycling Club Louis Callahan Nat Butler J. W. Linneman Buz Penseveres Weining Ramblers Radway London Ont van Waggoner Syracuse Callahan Goehler Press Club Quinlan

Harvard Cyclers Win One Mile Relay at New Jersey Meet

About fifteen hundred spectators attended a Decoration Day carnival at the New Jersey Athletic Club in Bergen Point. Yale Harvard and Penn entered strong teams in the one mile relay bicycle race. Harvard won with times 6 04 5, 1 40 6, 2 33 5, 2 68 5, just one second off the world record. The Harvard team finished ahead as Hubb Bennett Jordan and Gerard led from start to finish.

Bergen Point N. J New Jersey Athletic Club Yale Harvard Princeton University of Pennsylvania H. C. Hubb F. F. Bennett W. Jordan 8. K. Gerard

Chicago Road Race Winner F Raur Takes Low Handicap Victory

The Chicago road race from Grant monument in Lincoln Park to Evanston and back, nearly nineteen miles, was won by F Raur with a handicap of 7 minutes 80 seconds in 67 minutes 10 seconds. J J Bezenek was second, A V Jackson third, and F Ward fourth. Nearly four hundred started. G K Barrett scratched won the time prize in 63 minutes ahead of A E Lumsden.

Chicago Grant Monument Lincoln Park Sheridan Road Evanston Return F. Raur J. J. Bezenek A. V. Jackson F. Ward G. K. Barrett A. E. Lumsden

Mayo Breaks Fifteen Mile Cycling Record in Erie Race

Otto Mayo won the Foster road race over a 15 mile course in Erie. Forty seven riders started and Mayo set a new best time of 42 minutes 35 seconds, breaking the previous Belle Isle Detroit record of 43 minutes 44 seconds.

Erie Penn Otto Mayo Belle Isle Detroit

Utica Road Race Result and Postponed Track Meets

The Utica Cycling Club hosted a twelve mile road race in Utica New York won by Hall of Yorkville in 812 minutes. Track races have been postponed to June 18.

Utica N. Y Utica Cycling Club Hall of Yorkville

Danbury Wheelmen Race Draws Crowd on Decoration Day

Two thousand spectators watched the Altair Wheel Club of Danbury hold bicycle races at the Danbury fair grounds on Decoration Day afternoon in Danbury Connecticut.

Danbury, Conn Altair Wheel Club Danbury Danbury Fair Grounds

Frost Ruins Nutmeg Crops in Connecticut Towns

Heavy frosts swept Winsted and nearby towns last night destroying potato and corn crops. Ice farmers say losses will be heavy across the region.

Winsted Conn

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