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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
6
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Hazen wed at the rectory with Father Mackin officiating. The couple then traveled by carriage to the McLean residence before starting their honeymoon to New York. Root offered his congratulations at the depot, and Dewey showed interest in a church trusteeship with St John’s Episcopal.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey traveled from Washington in the Madeline railcar to Philadelphia then Jersey City where crowds greeted them. Secretary Root and others rode alongside. at Waldorf they stayed in Mr Boldt’s private suite with dining arranged.
The narrative profiles Mrs. Dewey noting her music languages and charity, her daughter Mildred who died young, son John who died last summer, and links to Admiral Dewey. It covers wealth from a large Washington residence once leased by cabinet figures and her sister Mrs Ludlow, with a background on Dewey’s first wife and his early naval career.
Lieutenant Caldwell, secretary to Admiral Dewey, sought a marriage license for George Dewey and Mildred Hazen. Clerk M J Clancy, 60, asked standard questions and noted ages 61 and 43, quizzing about ethnicity and relationships, then humorously concluded both are single citizens, the fee being one dollar.
Admiral George Dewey and Mrs Mildred McLean Hazen wed at 9 50 A M in St Pauls Rectory Washington The ceremony lasted about three minutes and was conducted by Rev Father Mackin with assistats From Baltimore dispensation secured pairing Mildred Hazen catholic faith vows ensure religious upbringing of future children and no interference by Dewey The bride wore gray ashes of roses gown with lace and edging The best man Lieutenant Harry H Caldwell procured the license and accompanied the admiral
Furnishings pour into the Dewey residence as furniture dealers rush to ornament the home. Admiral Dewey is receiving presents hourly, including a rare seven foot tail spread pheasant from Singapore and a bird from Pratt, the former consul-general.
A gray traveling cloak and a velvet toque marked the admiral plus his companion in travel attire. An attending jackie in uniform carried a bag on the game train. Dewey did not register at the hotel and guests were unaware of his presence that night.
Mrs Dewey daughter of Ashington McLean of Cincinnati and widow of Brigadier General Hazen ranks among Washington's most fascinating women. She is sprightly witty quick at repartee and makes guests feel at ease. Her engaging manner, brilliant conversation, broad knowledge and humor charm all in social gatherings.
At 43 she appears youthful and stands just over five feet. Born in Cincinnati, Mrs. Dewey was a thoughtful, studious child who never sought intimate friends. Her sister and brother were constant companions and she preferred quiet study to games, later attending a private school in Cincinnati and then Ursuline Convent in Brown County Ohio to finish her education.
In 1890 Admiral Dewey formed a close acquaintance with Mrs Hazen once known as Miss Mildred Mean. He noticed her during visits to Washington where she appeared as a cultured woman of charm and character. After Hazen’s death, Dewey frequented the McLean mansion on Fifteenth and I streets, drawing mild gossip for his marked attentions.
Atlantic weather keeps the Furness liner Bostonian three days overdue awaiting arrival from London while the Leyland steamer Cestrian reaches East Boston with freight and 12 passengers. Other ships, cargoes, and local maritime notes fill the waterfront scene.
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