Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1909 — Salt Lake City Now In Control of G. A. R. [ARTICLE]

Salt Lake City Now In Control of G. A. R.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 9 —The occupation of the city by the Grand Army of the Republic is complete. Coming in overwhelming force from all directions, the veterans have won every strategical position and command all communications. Walled canvass villages are springing up from the greensward of the parks. The beginning of the encampment finds the army fanned by cool mountain breezes and the summer sun in retreat. Edgar Allen, commander-in-chief of the Sons of Veterans, was among the arrivals today. He will be tendered a reception by his organization this evening. The national executive committee of this association will meet at the headquarter of the commander this evening. The railroads have poured their heavy passenger traffic into this place with but few mishaps. The arrivals yesterday were estimated at 6,000. All who have come have been accommodated without difficulty and there is still a large supply of rooms upon which to draw. Two camp fires, one at assembly hall in the Temple square and the other at the armory, will be attended by the Grand Army members tonight. A celebration, the entrance of the wizard of the Wasatch and his satellites, Will afford a brilliant outdoor spectacle at 9 o’clock, and throughout the evening Commander Nevius, of the Grand Army of the Republic, his staff and officers of allied organizations meet the visitors at a reception under the auspices of women citizens in the Commercial Club parlors.