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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1899
Page
5
An interview with Admiral Dewey discusses autonomy for the islands as the path to peace and prosperity, favoring self government before annexation. The piece also presents Dewey’s offhand demeanor during a Naples photo session, his dog, and anecdotes about his smoking habits and retirement leisure in Washington.
New York gears up for Admiral Dewey with a grand arch and civic decorations on Fifth Avenue. Artists mold statues in Madison Square Garden while planners urge uniform, patriotic color schemes and laurel festoons along the parade route. In Vermont Montpelier warns of crowds for Dewey Day with 60 000 expected and limited lodging and food capacity.
A narrative recalls Admiral Dewey’s farewell on the Olympia and meeting the English admiral’s family. The piece cites gifts for Dewey, a Colorado cigar delegation, and mentions Richards and Canfield’s tour. It also notes theater plans in Schenectady and Boston with new productions and management changes.
The London interview with Admiral Dewey, published by the Daily News, drew strong reactions with readers casting doubt on its authenticity as papers seek verification from the admiral. He has refused to confirm or deny the interview.
General Leonard Wood reports to the War Department on Santiago noting rich opportunities for industrious Americans and potential quick returns if a stable government is in place. He cites agricultural banks offering four to five year loans and estimates the province population at 310000 to 315000, recommending local self government stay under military control until self-sufficiency is proven.
Four theaters Bowdoin Square Park Hollis Grand Dime and Grand Opera House begin season today with new stock company debuting at Bowdoin Square. Casts include Horace Lewis in Zorah and Ruth White in A Little Host. Grand Opera House opens with Graham Southern company.
Yesterday services were held for Matthew Lavin an old and respected citizen at the Mission Church Roxbury. The funeral was well attended with over sixty five carriages following to Mt Calvary. Flowers included a pillow of roses marked Father cross marked Brother from his sister Mrs Dermody and other wreaths from the Parker Associates the Sligo Social Club and Mrs Saul. Pallbearers were P J Pana J Lavin T Mcv T Gilligan D Cohen and D May.
An advertisement extols W L Douglas all leather shoes priced at 3 50, claiming quality equal to 5 to 7 dollar brands. It cites a quarter century of experience and a nationwide network of 60 retail stores and millions of customers, listing Boston addresses for orders.
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