Admiral Dewey Receives Sword at Capitol Ceremony
Washington Oct 6 Admiral Dewey accepted the sword of honor presented by Congress in a Capitol ceremony. President McKinley spoke of his harbor victory and valor, while Secretary Long and Secretary Dit spoke on behalf of the nation. The Marine Band led the Star Spangled Banner as the crowd saluted and Dewey expressed gratitude, promising the sword as an heirloom of republican gratitude.
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Admiral Dewey
United States
Congress
Marine Band
Dit Speutay
Long
Dewey
Washington
Lhotd
Hla Nfe
McKinley
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Cardinal Gibons
Dines
White Stouke
MelInley
White House
Supreme Court
Hopges
Army
Navy
Tong
Lymps
Wompkingville
Hou Ment
Philipps
Somerton Hills cemetery dedication spurs new burial reform
A crowd of thousands attended the Somerton Hills cemetery dedication in Bomerton Missouri, showcasing a reform plan by New York and Philadelphia leaders to create a bright cheerful burial site with fountains and gardens. Rev. Dr. R. S. MacArthur urged fellowship with any who beautify graves, as music replaced dirges with Coronation March and Gloria in Excelsis while 3000 voices sang Nearer My God to Thee. Leaders include Bishops Hurst and Foss and Rev Madison Peters plus Col A K McClure.
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Somerton Ills
Bomerton
New York
Philadelphia
New York City
Surtalia
Oliver Wendall Holmes
Spiertoh Hills
MacArthur
Meyerbeer
Haydn
Gloria
Hurst and Foss
Madison
Peters and
Gol
A. K. McCture
Dog Drowns Itself in Lincoln Park North Pond
Report from Chicago describes a large black dog that leaped into Lincoln Park North Pond and swam toward the center before sinking. Spectators and Park Police attempted to rescue it as the dog repeatedly surfaced and then disappeared for good. Authorities note the dog died by its own action and the motive remains a mystery.
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Lincoln Park
Chicago
Edward O'Connor
North I'ark Avenue
Wis
Exhibit of Farm Products at Paris Exposition
Charles Rit Dodge, agricultural department representative, attends Paris exposition to collect farm products. The exhibit highlights strong prospects of success and broad appeal in showcasing American agriculture and related innovations.
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Charles Rit Dodge
Agricultural Department
Britons Ready as War Moves Toward Border
London observers report full government mobilization and parliamentary recall as Britain girds for conflict with the South Africa Republic. Forces at Mafeking strengthen defenses while transports and reserves are organized for rapid action. Reports detail frontier patrols, armored trains, lyddite experiments, and preparations to protect civilians. Parallel items note American banking losses and a Colorado millworker's death.
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London
Groat Hrtlain
South Afric
Hut
War Office
Lord Salighury
Mr. Balfour
Admiralty
Liverpool
Toer
South Africa
Mofaking
Mafeking
Robert Stéphenson
Smyth Bagen-Powell
Firth Aragooh
Natal
Bechuanaland
Kimberley
Cape Argus
Toers-y
Mont 1a Purnell UrgPan allan the i Jord 7Hyo
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places without clear actions or dates. Readable items include Purnell Allan and Jord 7Hyo with scattered terms like gray, rail, ston. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome for a proper summary.
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Purnell
UrgPan
Allan
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