Arlington Centennial Day Parade and Banquet Planned
Arlington marks its centennial with a mammoth parade and banquet tomorrow complemented by fireworks. Hon. Warren W. Rawson will serve as chief marshal for a parade expected to run about a mile. the day includes bells, salutes, athletic events, a governor’s reception and speeches, school addresses, a pand concert, and fireworks at Russell Park.
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Arlington
America
Warren W. Rawson
J. Q. A. Brackett
Governor Guild
Massachusetts Avenue
Academy Street
Lawrence Field
St. Agnes’ School
Medford Street
Russell Park
Payroll Book Issues Today
The city prints a deluxe third edition payroll book with 1500 copies ready for distribution by City Messenger Leary. Demand is high after last year’s rush that caused all copies to vanish in a day. pages increased from 216 to 224 last year, reflecting greater staff and notable ratings.
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City Messenger
Leary
Naval Band Nearing Mutiny Over New 6 Hour Workday
Portsmouth May 31 Members of the Naval Band at the navy yard face a near mutiny as Rear Admiral Bicknell orders a six hour daily schedule. They must report by 10 30 am and perform until dinner, then again in the afternoon for three hours, with a Sunday evening concert added.
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Naval Band
Navy Yard
Bicknell
Preservation of McKinley home promoted in Canton
Led by Judge William R. Day, Canton citizens discuss preserving the McKinley home as a national monument. The city or donors may fund or gift the property to honor the late president. Meanwhile, flowers were laid on the graves of McKinley’s children and parents in Westlawn cemetery, with over 10,000 visitors viewing the displays.
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Canton
McKinley
Washington
Mt. Vernon
William R. Day
MeKkinley
Westlawn
Lost Fishermen Return to Boston After Fog ordeal
Two Flora S. Nickerson crewmen Charles Olsen and Alphonse Landry reached Boston aboard the Halifax aided by U S consul funds. Olsen went home to East Boston while Landry remains with the Nickerson at Ta Wharf and will be off work for weeks. The schooner earned a record 109 000 pounds of fish on its trip.
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Halifax
Flora S. Nickerson
United States
Mackay Bennett
Charles Olsen
Alphonse Landry
Olsen
Boston
Landry
Nickerson
T Wharf
Four Generation Photographs No 23 Invites New England Families
New England families of four or more generations are asked to submit group photographs for publication in the Post. Selected images will be compiled into a neatly-bound volume and sent to President Roosevelt.
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New England
Post
Roosevelt
Family records from Hyannis date back to 19th century
A Hyannis family lineage lists members born across Barnstable and Hyannis from 1845 to 1904. It notes Mary 8, Hallett 78 and stable, Mrs. grandmother 62, Mrs. great-grandmother born in Barn John A. Peak era, and Captain father of Grace Eleanor Eaton.
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Hyannis
Hallett
South Hyannis
John A. Peak
Barnstable
George E. Eaton
Grace Eleanor Eaton
Little Grace
Putnam, Fivannis
Mary S. Hallett
John A. Peek
George E. Maton
Grace Maton
Family of lighthouse keepers recalls Peak lineage
George K. E. Eaton, commander of the Azalea, notes a long lighthouse service history. The little girl’s great great grandfather Samuel Peak became keeper of Point Gammon light in 1816, followed by John Peak who served until 1839, then her grandfather John A. Peak rose to mate and master in the service.
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George KE. Eaton
United States
Azalea
Samuel Peak
Point Gammon Light
John Peak
John A. Peak
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Mkinleys
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Amanda
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Nipe Day
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Riker
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