New Federal Building in Chicago Highlighted by Cornerstone Laying
Governor Wolcott plans a banquet for Admiral Dewey at the Algonquin Club with limited seating while a Friday night parade honors the returning hero. The procession will proceed along a blocked route with a guard of veterans and a Touraine residence for the presidential suite.
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Dewey Day Plans Highlight Chicago Dewey Banquet
Chicago hosts a large fall festival banquet at the Auditorium with Governor Tanner, Mayor Harrison, and Senator Cullom attending. President McKinley speaks on national unity, growth, and the navy's role, while Dewey Day preparations include a 12 000 student mass singing event and pardons consideration for wartime heroes.
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Laying the Corner Stone at Federal Building
President McKinley presided over the corner stone ceremony for Chicago’s new federal building. Secretary Gay and Postmaster General Smith spoke, followed by RK Kremer announcing the stone readiness. McKinley set the first mortar as celebratory music played The Star Spangled Banner.
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Boston Society of Architects to direct Dewey procession decorations
The Boston Society of Architects will supervise decorations on the route from the Governor to the State House with Mayor and reception committee backing. Businesses along the march are urged to confer with the Society for city decorations and planning.
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Mayor Quincy Outlines Boston Dewey Celebration Plan
Mayor Quincy details provisional Boston arrangements for Admiral Dewey reception. Cavalry escort, review by the admiral, 25 000 school children on Boston Common, and a City Hall watch and chain presentation. Municipal Band entertainment and fireworks slated. sword gift proposed post city gift.
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Decoration plan proposes color masses for city route
A committee recommends broad color schemes to decorate the city route with blue white red green yellow and orange tones. Architects and society members offer assistance and list suggested color assignments for streets and public buildings to harmonize the display. The American flag is encouraged at windows and roof levels with draperies enhancing effect.
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Vermont Dewey Celebration Plans Completed
Montpelier Vermont October 9 plans are complete for a grand Dewey celebration to be the largest in state history. The big event is set for Thursday with additional activities planned that night.
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Montpedlier
Dewey Visit to Vermont Highlighted by Nighttime Searchlights
The plan centers on Admiral Dewey's guest trip with Dr. Webb and Governor Smith to view two onmountain searchlights shone across Vermont. The event features a grand parade, fireworks, and a large bonfire on Capitol Hill, with thousands expected in line and widespread visitor arrivals ferrying from multiple regions. The ceremony includes a Civil War veteran escort, formal military processions, and a designated parade route along Canal Street with veterans and G A R members in attendance.
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G. A. R. Plans on Admiral Dewey Reception in Boston
General orders issued yesterday from the Department of Massachusetts G A R outline the planned reception for Admiral Dewey on October 14. The message states the visit offers veterans an opportunity to honor the hero and pay him due tribute for his service.
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Noted Crooks in Town Nabbed by Boston Police
Boston police inspectors detained eight notorious pickpockets from New York in a South End room at 28 Corning Street. Among those arrested is Edward Gormley alias Big Ed, linked to prior thefts from Captain Philo men Warren of Station 14. The group planned to aid Admiral Dewey in Vermont before being jailed.
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Notorious Pickpocket Ring Brought to Light in Cleveland
Police identify six men in a Cleveland theft ring. Silas Harcourt and Edward Kent alias the Postal Kid are named alongside Joe Birch alias John Penult and James Hardy, Charles Williams alias Sikes and the Dayton Kid, Harry Davis English Harry, and John Chilton Caud. They are questioned and held. Gormley may face court if Warren identifies him as Albany station robber.
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Reverend Dr Decosta Leaves Church Over Briggs Admission
The Rev. Dr B F Decosta resigns from the Protestant Episcopal Church after the diocesan convention and Briggs admission. He denounces Bishop Potter and liberal church changes, says the Bible and old faiths are unsettled, and plans to drop out of the ministry.
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Guan
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Riot at Hudson Reformatory Enrages 300 Girls
A riot at Hudson Reformatory, led by Miss McCormick, saw about 60 inmates smash fixtures, pipes, and equipment after chapel service. Police and guards confronted the crowd, with Sergeant Cruise drawing his revolver at one point. A requisition for 25 pairs of handcuffs was placed as inmates continued to cause damage.
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Hudson Reformatory
Jessup
Murder Clue Found in Lower East Side Basements
Captain Schmidtz berger and a patrolman searched basements at 219 and 221 Seventh Street and found a bundle of woman's clothing wrapped in brown paper like that used for body portions. The bundle included a Sept. 27 newspaper with reddish marks that may indicate blood.
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Life Savers Start Rescue From Cahoon’s Hollow
Captain Cole of Cahoon's Hollow and Captain Rich of the Pamet River Life Saving Stations with crews and gear set out at 10 30 P M to aid a large three masted schooner ashore two miles north of Cahoon's Hollow. Reach scene at midnight in dense fog and high wind making rescue perilous. return not expected before daylight. further action unavailable.
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