Mayflower Arrival Welcomed by Boston Post and London Guests
The Honourable Artillery Company of London arrived in Boston at 6 o'clock aboard the Mayflower amid a festive welcome. The Boston Post greeted the visitors with a congratulatory message, a ship-to-shore reception, and cheers from both sides as Lord Denbigh and Lady Denbigh expressed thanks. The voyage was praised as splendid despite strong head winds, with news of Sir Michael Herbert's death announced aboard.
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Boston
Vesta
Frank A. Foote
Corps of Reporters
Boston Light
Hull
Lady Denbigh
B. P. Cheney
Philadelphia
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Sir Michael Herbert
Fort Warren
Galloupe’s Island
Lady Dengibh
Mayflower
Honourable Artillery Company
J. W. Williams
G. W. Muir
A. E. Taylor
John
Post tug tops rivals in harbor Mayflower watch
Captain Foote first spotted the Mayflower as the Post tug led broadcasts and landed reporters at Long Wharf. The Vesta arrived at 7 35 pm with Boston Ancients and a crowd braved rain and wind while watching ships, fireworks and illuminated Brewster preparations.
Triumphal Trip Up Harbor After Mayflower Parade
The Mayflower passed quarantine quickly and sailed up the harbor under tug escort. A triumphal scene followed as every craft saluted, sirens blaring and guns firing. Angie’s ship gleamed bow to stern in flags and bunting, crews in uniform, with spectators and women aboard amid bustling excitement.
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Angie
Honourables
Mayflower Night Aboard Foresaw Land and Bomb Signalling
The Mayflower remained restless all night as whistles sounded and the crew awaited landfall and the welcoming torches of the Boston watch. Reporters and locals patrolled the shore and Highland light seeking the nine bombs to signal the vessel, amid several false alarms and a vigilant waiting Sergeant.
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Boston Company
Highland Light
Steamers Taken For Bearers Of Greetings In Boston
In Boston a group of steamers is reported being taken at times to carry greetings from hosts. The activity reflects the seasonal courtesy exchange tied to social visits and official welcome events.
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Boston
Watchers Long Vigil as Mayflower Delays Entry
The Mayflower was hours behind schedule and expected to reach the harbor near midnight. Steamers and tugs carried hundreds of watchers up and down the harbor as alarms and excitement alternated through a long night.
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Portland
Cheney
Mayflower Arrival Sparks Booms and Harbor Welcome
At 6 o'clock the Mayflower came abreast of Boston light as a fleet of steam vessels blasted whistles and guns. The Brewsters and Benjamin P. Cheney fired cannons and fireworks while dredges added their own blasts, making a wild harbor welcome unseen in years.
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Benjamin P. Cheney
Masons to Honor Guests at Tomorrow's Lodge Event
The Masonic Temple hosts a third degree ceremony per the English ritual with Wor shipful Master Frank W. Thayer presiding. Guests include Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild Jr., Grand Lodge officers, Boston Ancients, London Honourables, and about 100 visiting Masons from Halifax. The Fifth Royal Garrison Military Band will entertain. Boston committee asks Masons to welcome visitors and guide them to local sights.
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Masonic Temple
London
Corinthian Hall
St. John’s Lodge
Frank W. Thayer
Curtis Guild, Jr
Grand Lodge
Boston
Love romance behind forged will for fortune
New York October 1. Behind the alleged will of Mrs Alicia Armstrong leaving a 250 000 estate to Eva and Georgiana Bradley, rejected as a forgery, lies a romance dating back fifty years. Mrs Bradley says their mother was fond of the girls from childhood and the fortune was left because of love for their father.
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Alicia Armstrong
Eva
Georgiana Bradley
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