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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
13
Cape Codders attended a large hearing to press Provincetown's claim for recognition in the 300th Pilgrim anniversary. Speakers argued the town’s role in constitutional government began with the Mayflower voyage. Representatives from Cape towns and Plymouth joined in urging official recognition and a state appropriation.
The Provincetown petition for Pilgrim Tercentenary funding draws support from lawmakers and officials. Key figures include Governor Coolidge, Sen Gifford, Rep Smith, and John Adams of Provincetown, with talks on a $75,000 state appropriation and a $250,000 project scope to honor Pilgrims and mark historic sites in Truro Eastham and Provincetown, while awaiting Senate action.
Representatives press for $75 000 to $76 000 for Provincetown Pilgrim Memorial and Cape Cod road improvements, arguing it honors the Mayflower compact and supports national unity. Speakers urge a Cape Cod commission and emphasize educational value, with advocates from Eastham and Chelsea backing the effort.
Massachusetts lawmakers debate an extra 25 000 for a Provincetown easterly historic route marker and monument along the Provincetown Wellfleet Eastham line. Supporters stress statewide tourism value and connections to Pilgrim history. An accompanying testimonial praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for nervous system recovery after surgery, though unrelated to the project.
William Carroll Hill secretary of the Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission urged approving a petition to appoint a new commission to organize a commemoration at Provincetown linked to Plymouth Rock and its preparations already underway.
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