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Taft Parade Thrills Boston crowds on Fourth of July
President Taft's itinerary in Everett Somerville Cambridge and Boston drew massive crowds along the waterfront and Commonwealth Avenue. Notable moments included a flower of cheers from 2000 school children two bomb salutes and a reunion with Mayor Fitzgerald and Governor Draper. The day featured the grand review at Charles Street and Taft's remarks to children urging a safe thoughtful Fourth of July celebration.
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Revere
Everett
Everett Square
Mr. Taft
Lynn
Bruce
Fred Beals
Beals
Somerville
National Lancers
John S. Barrows
Lancers
Governor Draper
Frothingham
Brigham
McCall
Glidden
Wood
Glines
Somer Ville
Central Hill
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Beacon Street
Charles Street
Taft
Commonwealth Avenue
Arlington Street
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Boylston
Boston
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Union
Beacon Hill
Beverly
Draper
Woods
City Club
New England Educational Association
Harvard Stadium
Elks
Somerville Lodge