The Michigan Central Station was covered with flags. There was a reception committee of city officials. Aeroplanes circled overhead. A naval reserve unit was at hand to fire a salute. A train swept in, and Edwin Denby descended to meet Detroit's welcome. Factories and steamboats whistled. He marched to his car, and the Police Department band burst into melody.
A motorcycle police guard formed. Straight to the City Hall coursed the procession. Mayor Martin extended his hand: "Welcome home, Ned!"
In the evening, the homecomer and his admirers met again at a dinner...
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