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Domestic News
February 22, 1883
The Evening Critic
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In New York on Feb. 22, business halted and public buildings closed for Washington's Birthday. Military units hoisted flags at Battery Park and Central Park, with various entertainments held in honor of the day.
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Business Suspended in New York.
New York, Feb. 22.—Business is practically suspended to-day and all the exchanges and banks are closed. The Custom-House was only opened for an hour this morning. The Federal and State courts are closed and also the postoffice. Early this morning the first company Washingtons Continental Guards marched to the Battery Park where they assisted the Veterans of 1812 in hoisting the flag. At daybreak, Adjutant J. Gould Warner raised the flag on the old fort in Central Park. Entertainments of various kinds are taking place in honor of the day.
New York, Feb. 22.—Business is practically suspended to-day and all the exchanges and banks are closed. The Custom-House was only opened for an hour this morning. The Federal and State courts are closed and also the postoffice. Early this morning the first company Washingtons Continental Guards marched to the Battery Park where they assisted the Veterans of 1812 in hoisting the flag. At daybreak, Adjutant J. Gould Warner raised the flag on the old fort in Central Park. Entertainments of various kinds are taking place in honor of the day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Military
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Washingtons Birthday
New York
Business Suspended
Flag Hoisting
Continental Guards
What entities or persons were involved?
Adjutant J. Gould Warner
Washingtons Continental Guards
Veterans Of 1812
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Feb. 22.
Key Persons
Adjutant J. Gould Warner
Washingtons Continental Guards
Veterans Of 1812
Event Details
Business suspended, exchanges and banks closed, Custom-House opened briefly, courts and postoffice closed. Washingtons Continental Guards marched to Battery Park to assist Veterans of 1812 in hoisting the flag. Adjutant J. Gould Warner raised flag on old fort in Central Park at daybreak. Various entertainments in honor of the day.