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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
4
Ten colossal battleships, pride of the overseas fleet, moved homeward through snow flurries with pennants flying as they passed the Statue of Liberty at ten this morning. They headed the largest naval review in U S history.
Thousands of sailors march into New York crowds as Secretary Daniels and War Secretary Baker greet the returning fleet. The Arizona leads the parade through snow, with Nevada Oklahoma Utah and Pennsylvania following, ships firing salutes and crowds braving the weather for a history making homecoming.
In New York the Mayflower made a run of nearly 10 miles while inspecting vessels before dropping anchor at the morning berth. A fleet of gigs surrounded the ship bearing admirals and captains to pay respects to Secretary Daniels and Vice Admiral A W Grant of the home fleet who arranged the day's programme.
In New York on December 26, two collie mascots from the battleship Oklahoma drew most of the crowd's cheers along Broadway and Fifth Avenue. One dog wore a gold chevron signifying six months overseas service, while another smaller dog sported a gold chevron on a velvet collar.
Thousands braved snow and wind to greet returning troops as the Mayflower and accompanying ships steamed up the Hudson. Secretaries Daniels and Baker drew cheers while the Saxonia carried doughboys who shouted for the President. The fleet gathered beyond 189th Street and crowds packed Fifth Avenue and upper Broadway for the afternoon parade.
New York on December 26 reports a remarkable spectacle on the Hudson. Ships glowed with electric lights creating a six mile river of fire while the New York shore lit up with Roman candles placed by the city committee of welcome and thousands of rockets arced overhead.
In a grand Fifth Avenue review, Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels stood with high dignitaries including Admiral Gleaves and General March as the parade rolled by. The reviewing stand hosted a host of officials and relatives amid a holiday atmosphere in New York City.
The Sixth Fleet battle squadron and British grand fleet are greeted with roaring cheers on Broadway and Riverside Drive as sailors, officers and families celebrate the return from European waters. A banner reads Bolsheviks in the navy, while crowds line the streets awaiting liberty passes and shore leave through January 8.
Under the New York shore the vast bridge of steel stretches six miles from 55th street to Fort Washington Park with 300 yards between supports. The span recalls the iron chain once laid across the river in Revolutionary days to hinder hostile ships.
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In New York on December 26 a touching scene unfolded in the Mayflower main saloon as Mr. Daniels hosted guests including wives of naval officers returning home after 18 months abroad. Officers showed courtesy to the secretary before greeting their wives, with no reproach from Daniels for such politeness.
In New York on December 26 a parade marked Admiral George Dewey’s birthday. Dewey, famed for Manila Bay, would have turned 81, and his legacy was honored as sailors and officers hailed their shipmates. His widow attended with Secretary Daniels, welcoming the sailor lads marching overseas.
The Federal Food Administration in New England announced that 18000 tons of cereals, once a wheat substitute for bread, will be taken off the market as whole wheat use resumes. A. I. Merrigold said the cereals, now with dealers, will be disposed of to European nations, with shipments beginning after 31 and first going to food-short areas. all grain will leave Boston port.
Samuel Rogers Plummer 87 years old Groveland oldest man receives the Post cane from Charles H. Pike chairman of the board of select men. Born West Newbury May 16 1831 at Plummer Spring Farm he has lived in Groveland about a year and is a cane collector with many valuable pieces. The original Post cane for Groveland was burned in the Rowell house fire but a replacement was obtained.
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