Ancient company sails for England amid Boston sendoff
The Ancients boarded the Servia amid cheers as Boston bidders waved flags and roses. A sailor leapt into the river and was rescued, while silk flags and cigars greeted the voyage. Relatives and notable guests joined in the farewell as tugs and deco rated vessels escorted the Servia from Battery Wharf toward England.
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Colonel Walker
England
Boston
Horton
Mr. A. Shuman
Cormorant
Mayflower Views the Servia's Ocean Departure in Harbor Parade
From the Mayflower’s decks the Servia glided seaward in a grand harbor procession. The crowd thronged the piers, flags fluttered, and cannons boomed while crowds cheered as the giant ship began its voyage to the sea. The scene offered a dramatic backward view of city, docks, and ships fading into the distance.
Escorting Fleet Dazzles Boston Harbor For Servia Sail
A vast escort of small craft led the Stanford Servia from Boston Harbor including nimble launches private yachts and heavy tugs. Dignitaries led by Waite F Robinson of the Chamber of Commerce and officials from the Ancients and building commissions joined the send off aboard the Mayflower and other vessels. The scene featured salutes whistles flags and a festive, crowded waterfront as the Servia backed out and headed to sea amid cheers and dynamic harbor pageantry.
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Boston
Vim
al Melvin
W. Snow
Fitchburg Railroad
E. B. Smith
National. Despatch
John H. Marey
Childs Coal Company
George Gourley
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
W. H. Bar Randal
C. F. Webb
The
Emery & Co
John W. Fiel
Haskins &Gons
H. L
John E. Soper
Benjamin Hinckley
Alden Speare
William A. Bowdlear
Clinton White
F. A. Noyes
G. A. Fales
James B. Webster
William O. Blaney
Charles H. Robinson
Lyman E. Pierce
George L. Stevens
Juno
Stubbs
Mr. Stevens
Wellington
Ferris
L. G. Burnham
Frank Lewis
Thomas C. Sloane
New York
Davidson
Robert Gray
Capelle
Bunting
Emily
Fred Stubbs
Thomas I. Winsor
Boston Towboat Company
T. I
Tug A. W.chesterton
Jack Nugent
Watts
Tug Vesta
William Kemp
Fred Farrand
Johhny Degen
Elsie
Alfred Ashley
Cunard Company
Dolphin
Alexander Martin
Colgan
Customs Service
Kate Jones
William Sprague
Peter B. Bradley
William H. Gallison
Cunard
Camilla
Harry Roussel
Chattac
Halifax
Indian
Parthian
City of
Voyage Home Sparked Cheers as Mayflower Sees Servia Off
On the open sea the Mayflower and Servia witnessed a boisterous farewell as hundreds of passengers cheered. The Servia cleared the coast by 2:30 pm with the crowd flooding the scene, while Mayflower crews attempted a longer voyage but were forced to turn back due to crowding. A reception committee at the armory planned a safe return and urged calm to keep Atlantic paths clear.
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America
Georgia
Charlestown
Fred McDonald
Armory
A Terrible Danger to Navigation in England
The Sun prints an editorial decrying the Company of Boston voyage to England as a danger to navigation and public morals. The piece mocks its lavish preparations and the idea of signing autographs on bottles, while praising the voyage’s grand ceremony and the ship’s display. It contrasts with a joint Anglo American toast in Gainsborough celebrating U. S. and British ties. Ambassador Bayard attends and vows continued friendship.
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Atlantic
Boston
New York
The
Sun
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
England
Massachusetts
Harvard College
College At
Newton
Medford
Deep
London
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
John Robinson
Pilgrim Fathers
Thomas F. Bayard
Bayard
United States
Great Britain
America
McKinley Address Sentiment in Columbus Visit
Crowds in Canton gather as a 400 strong Columbus delegation parades to McKinley’s home. Congressman Watson praises the visitor. McKinley recalls his Capitol years and thanks Columbus for its support. He affirms belief in American prosperity and future unity under the United States government. Senator Thurston offers a brief remark before 4 pm departure.
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Canton
Columbus
Mc Kinley
Watson
McKinley
Men of Columbus
Congressman Watson
United States
Major McKinley
Thurston
Nebraska
Governor McKinley
Tug Servia Farewell From Boston Harbor Pageant
As the tug Elsie skims toward Boston, the Servia departs with a lively send off. Stowaways are escorted to a tug bound for Boston while Captain Watts and Pilot Fawcett steer past green harbor islands. A farewell chorus and band accompany the final waves and cheers.
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Boston
Watts
Joseph Fawcett
Elsie
Women Tow Boat Company
Servia
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Colonel Rockwell
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Forsythe
Manning
J. A. Ratshesky
N. N. Lindsey
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Frank McDonald
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E. W. Selters
Cc. H. Telz
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L. M. Wyman
J. H. Potter
Professor L. Eaton
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Charles Bray
Michael Kiley
William Perry
John H. Mahone
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Rowe's Wharf
John P. Dore
George Inis
John
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Charles Barron
Samuel R. Mosely
Hyde Park
Ned Morrissey
Collector’s Office
Joseph H. Parsons
Clair P. Sibley
Henry M. Dexter
Hovey
John Galvin
William Seymour
Tremont Theatre
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E. B. Bishop
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F. M. Harrington
United States Marine Corps
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George Moore
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George Going
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Atlantic Avenue
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Servia Centre
Revenue Cutter
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the Sun
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