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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
2
Admiral Dewey returns home aboard the Olympia to a grand harbor welcome in New York. Officials greet him with salutes as crowds line the piers while a detailed parade plan and civic ceremonies unfold for his reception and city hall audience.
Rear Admiral Dewey steps from the Undine at Brooklyn Navy Yard to a welcome on native soil. He is hosted by Rear Admiral Philip with aides and officers, greets friends, declines a salute, and departs aboard the Olympia. Mrs Philip greets him. Miss Wildes noted among well-wishers.
A fragment shows a proverb about wisdom and a wartime style ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to be the best blood medicine. The text hints at a half truth about silence and knowledge and includes a stray typographical cue.
General Howard confirms a large parade of 1000 G A R veterans, with or without official representation. He expects a strong showing in both armed and unarmed divisions and urges veterans to appear in uniform and wear the Grand Army badge.
Mrs Judge Hamilton Staples of Worcester and Miss Maria Dewey sisters related to Admiral George Dewey are in Boston at Parker House. They attended Tremont Temple sessions, plan to visit New York but will wait for crowds to ease, and expect to meet the admiral in November. They note family ties through Charles Dewey and discuss their lineage.
Richard Croker met Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia to brief him on city plans and penned a personal portrait. He calls Dewey a polished gentleman, physically strong, youthful, and right for the role, noting careful dress, steady eyes, and brave leadership with concern for officers and men.
New York on Dewey days sees a flood of novelty souvenirs with Dewey images. Makers and sellers offer countless designs from plates to rugs and doormats, with the hero’s face appearing on boxes, vases, books, and pins. The Olympia ship, admiral sword, and portrait appear in many forms for patriotic buyers.
Harvard opens its 263d year with new and expanded facilities. Four buildings near the Yard include Brooks House Randall Dining Hall and Stillman Hall infirmary funded by donors James Stillman and others. Plans for two Holmes buildings and a new boat house are noted with work to begin soon. Bloody Monday looms as students return amid crowded quarters.
The Immocratic Club would be pleased to tender him a reception, but I do not believe that he will have the time at his disposal to attend.
Kansas City report quotes Albert D Shaw commander in chief denouncing Dewey Day actions in New York. He criticizes 2000 white haired veterans denied honor in parade and calls it an insult aimed at all Union Civil War veterans. He heads to Topeka to address a reunion today and tomorrow.
Boston Board of Aldermen traveled by train to New York for the Dewey celebration with headquarters planned at the Grand Hotel. Mayor Quincy joins later and both men will attend receptions in Philadelphia and New York. extra train cars and six parlor cars were used on the Bay State express.
By day’s end Boston saw about 30 extra sleeping and parlor cars emptied of passengers to join the Dewey celebration. The influx reflects high public turnout and organized rail service for the event.
Admiral George Dewey finally met his son George Goodwin Dewey in New York after two years apart. The reunion occurred aboard the Olympia as Rear Admiral Sampson departed, to be followed by a day of bustling parade preparations across Fifth Avenue. Attendees included Mrs. William Tod Helmuth and other prominent club leaders, with numerous stands and decorations planned for a grand Dewey welcome.
New England women will figure prominently in a welcome for Admiral Dewey in New York on September 27 1898. The event marks regional involvement in the commemorative greetings for the naval hero.
The city designs a costy jewel studded gold medal to be presented to Admiral Dewey with a loving cup on Saturday morning at City Hall. The enamelled rose gold cannon, ruby sapphire diamond border, and a D pendant underscore the Manila 1898 inscription and the 1899 reception tribute.
Governor Roosevelt plans a conspicuous visit to Admiral Dewey aboard the Wild Duck with General Francis V. Greene aboard, will call on Dewey at Olympia, and participate in naval and land parades. The party includes senior officers, Mrs Roosevelt and guests, with arrangements for comfort and official duties in the celebration.
The North Atlantic squadron will escort the flagship Olympia to Hampton Roads early next week so she may anchor in deep water near the capital. Hotels at Old Point are preparing for a great rush. Rear Admiral Farquhar aboard.
The commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard is expected to raise his flag as commander of the squadron during the ships' stay in New York, succeeding Admiral Sampson who will move to the Boston Navy Yard the following week.
The yachting section of the Dewey parade in New York on Sept 27 assigns 101 yachts numbers up to 212 with Rhada a late entry. Corsair Commodore J Pierpont Morgan's flagship will lead the division while Sir Thomas Lipton's Erin leads the starboard column and Howard Gould's Niagara leads the port column.
The New York market sees a surge in rough lumber for parade stands. Typical lumber used at parades costs about 18 per thousand dollars previously, but offers jumped to 50 per thousand as buyers need lumber that will be returned after the event.
Grave fears for the safety of the Dominion liner Scotsman under Captain Skrimshire, sailing Liverpool to Montreal September 14. A cable says another ship passed Scotsman 300 miles east of Belle Isle. delays blamed on ice and storms, with a green crew aboard due to a strike.
In New Haven the Yale freshmen and sophomores staged their traditional rush and wrestling night to open the college year. A brass band led a campus parade with Captains McBride and Allen in front. The three-event competition ended in a draw with each class winning one event and the third tied.
City police force faces rumored department shakeup with proposed shift of day men into night work. Five year veterans on the day force may be reassigned, with commissioners keeping silent on plans while officers expect action by week’s end.
Circular offers excursion from Boston to Albany and New York on October 5 with options for night or day steamers on the Hudson. Application for details to C M Burt G P A Fitchburg railroad.
An advertisement touts cures for chronic diseases including cancers and tumors without pain via electricity and Swedish massage. It promotes Dr G H Hatch and A F Christian with references, claims to treat nervous troubles and rheumatism, and offers free consultation at 150 Bowdoin Street Boston.
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