Dewey to Visit Vermont and Boston in October Tour
On October 9 he leaves Washington for Shelburne Farms Vermont as guest of W Seward Webb. October 12 he visits Montpelier October 13 Northfield Academy and October 14 Boston as guest of city and State. Governor Wolcott postpones militia mobilization to this date. Dewey arrives by special train night before to review regiments and aid Wolcott in reviewing marching columns. He will be guest of Northfield Academy Alumni Society at the Brunswick.
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Governor Wolcott Announces Dewey Visit to Boston
Governor Wolcott returned from Washington with Admiral Dewey to visit Boston on Saturday October 14. A parade civic organizations and a noon procession led by Dewey with Olympia sailors is planned with a large public banquet still uncertain due to hall issues. Military units including cadets naval militia and ambulance corps will participate.
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Boston preps for Dewey Day parade Oct 14 visit
Nine days remain before Admiral Dewey’s Boston visit on October 14 as Governor Wolcott confirms a jubilee program. The mobilization plan includes a naval parade with Olympia in harbor and North Atlantic squadron arrival. The committee meets at the Chamber of Commerce and weighs a dinner or banquet and school chorus participation.
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Government Telegrams Claim South Africa Fighting Begins
In Bloemfontein on October 4 the government cites a telegram from Boshof reporting British forces crossed the border and fighting has begun. A second telegram says troops crossed the border but no fighting occurred, a claim the government discredits.
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Boers Move Toward Natal Front as Defences Mobilize
A Newcastle Natal despatch says Boers left Volksrust and head for the frontier. Magistrates and town officers prepare defense in the Town Hall as women and children are sent to Natal frontier. Durban will receive 100 men and a gun per H M 8 Philomel. Transvaal claims £800000 gold seized for mint indemnities. Reports of a Boer attack and Joubert enforcing orders circulate. UK papers flag warlike acts.
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Warships Ordered to Manila in Presidential Conference
Several warships were ordered to Manila with their leaving date set, announced by the President after a conference. The move follows discussions about naval deployment and security in the region.
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Admiral recommends reinforcing forces for Philippines
President orders immediate dispatch of Brooklyn, Machias, and Marietta to the Philippines after Admiral Dewey’s interview. Navy to deploy vessels at once to bolster Asiatic squadron and hasten hostilities end while Dewey urges relief of Otis and firm action to quell the Tagal rebellion.
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Yachting duel ahead as Columbia Shamrock prep for race
North winds forecast from Gililee New Jersey suggest southwest morning breeze veering to south then southeast by noon for tomorrow's cup race. Columbia and Shamrock ready at New York with Iselin and Lipton teams trimming sails. Captain Rhodes may join Columbia, while crew note recent mainsail fix.
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Boston Man Found Dead in East River
The body of a man, possibly George B. Smith of South Boston, was found in the East River near Williamsburg Brooklyn. He appears about 55, well dressed, with a forehead wound mistaken for murder but deemed water impact damage. Papers in his pockets identify Georg E. Smith of 862 East Seventh Street, South Boston.
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Saloon Passenger Dies at Sea Aboard New England
Mrs Mary Boland of Boston died Sept 30 of phthisis while aboard the Dominion liner New England from Boston. She was buried at sea as the steamer arrived at Queenstown on Oct 4.
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New England Forecast Thursday to Friday
Forecast for Thursday and Friday in New England calls for partly cloudy conditions on Thursday with variable winds and rain on Friday as winds shift to a fresh northeasterly direction.
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Duke and Duchess d Arcos Arrive at Hotel Brunswick
The Duke and Duchess d Arcos arrive at Hotel Brunswick after the Duke served as Spain s minister to the United States. The Duchess Miss Virginia Lowery, once wooed by Admiral Dewey, is now married to the Spanish nobleman who praises the hero of Manila. They plan to travel to New York and may watch the yacht race on Saturday.
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