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August 7, 1884
Weekly Phoenix Herald
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
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Portsmouth, Aug. 4: Greely relief squadron heads to New York with dead victims; survivors under War Department care. Quiet reception by General Hazen today; formal demonstration planned for Greely's return, including naval parade and congratulatory meeting.
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A DEMONSTRATION.
Portsmouth, Aug. 4. - The Greely relief squadron leaves for New York on Tuesday night and proceeds to Governor's Island, where the dead victims of the expedition will be turned over to General Hancock.
This afternoon the survivors of the expedition were put under the care of the War Department. A reception, by General Hazen, of the survivors was held quietly here to-day, and to-morrow or on Monday a formal demonstration in honor of the return of Greely will be held.
The organization of the Naval Division is on hand to participate in the completed naval division of the parade which will consist of six sub-divisions comprising the naval cadets, naval apprentices, marines and sailors from the North Atlantic fleet. Besides his division the parade will comprise military and civil organizations, five companies, the municipal government of Portsmouth and of Newburyport, and the State authorities. On Monday evening a congratulatory meeting will be held at Music Hall, at which Secretary Chandler is expected to preside.
Portsmouth, Aug. 4. - The Greely relief squadron leaves for New York on Tuesday night and proceeds to Governor's Island, where the dead victims of the expedition will be turned over to General Hancock.
This afternoon the survivors of the expedition were put under the care of the War Department. A reception, by General Hazen, of the survivors was held quietly here to-day, and to-morrow or on Monday a formal demonstration in honor of the return of Greely will be held.
The organization of the Naval Division is on hand to participate in the completed naval division of the parade which will consist of six sub-divisions comprising the naval cadets, naval apprentices, marines and sailors from the North Atlantic fleet. Besides his division the parade will comprise military and civil organizations, five companies, the municipal government of Portsmouth and of Newburyport, and the State authorities. On Monday evening a congratulatory meeting will be held at Music Hall, at which Secretary Chandler is expected to preside.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Greely Expedition
Relief Squadron
Survivors Reception
Naval Parade
Congratulatory Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Greely
General Hazen
General Hancock
Secretary Chandler
Where did it happen?
Portsmouth
Story Details
Key Persons
Greely
General Hazen
General Hancock
Secretary Chandler
Location
Portsmouth
Event Date
Aug. 4
Story Details
The Greely relief squadron arrives in Portsmouth with survivors and dead victims; survivors placed under War Department care. Quiet reception held today by General Hazen; formal demonstration and parade planned for Greely's return, including naval divisions and civil organizations, followed by a congratulatory meeting.