New York Glows with Dewey Welcome Parade Spectacle
Admiral Dewey's return to New York sparked a vast citywide celebration. The Olympia led a glittering fleet of warships through an illuminated harbor, as crowds packed piers and riverbanks, while fireworks lit the skyline. Officials marked the moment with ceremonies at Grant's Tomb, and the starry spectacle drew hundreds of thousands to witness a historic ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dewey
New York
Olympia
Manila
State of
Goy. Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
Suniit
Grant
Riverside Park
Gix How
North Atlantic Squadron
Mast River
North River
Great Land Parade in Dewey Manor Draws 60,000 Crowd
New York on October 3 witnessed a massive land parade honoring Admiral Dewey and the fleet. Tens of thousands lined Broadway and surrounding blocks as Dewey, Schley, and other naval and military leaders rode past. Cheers rang through the city from the Olympia to Madison Square, with veterans, militia, and West Point cadets marching in synchronized displays. The event capped a week of celebrations including a naval parade and a Waldorf Astoria smoker for sailors aboard the Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manor of Dewey
Manin
Broadway
Dewey
Wim
Jackies
Olympia
Sousa
Admiral Dewey
Montejo
Gridley
Howison
Sampson
Philp
Bla
North Atlantic
Mhes
Merritt
Seiler
Thedas
Lita
Santiago
Carvera
Sehley
Evies
Ine
Indy
Fino
Madison Square
Schley
Yoses
Stey
Landsman
Theron
Brooklyn
Phe Provisional Brigade
Army
West Point
Roosevelt
National Guard
State of
Madison Stgnare
Steet
Iere
Waldorf-Astoria
Admiral Dewey Exhausted After Crowded Welcome in New York
The article reports Admiral Dewey worn by nonstop receptions since arriving off Sandy Hook, exhausted from crowds and handshakes. He rested, met Chicago committee members, and declined further public salutes, saying future visits to Chicago might occur when his engagements permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey Almont
Sirain
New York
Admiral Dewey
Bandy Hook
Baturiuy
Admiral Dawey
Chicago
Genta
Larrison
Percy
van Wyck
Chicago Delemelon
Tartigan
T Ie
Dewey
Dewey Hidden From Crowds At Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria corridor crowds swarmed all day as Dewey avoided public view. He was escorted to meet the Chicago delegation via private stairs and kept away from onlookers to prevent disruption by the persistent crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
Nanuval
Dewey
Chicago
Volunteers Home Again North Dakota Daya Welcome
After seventeen months away with a year in the Philippines North Dakota volunteers returned home amid continuous demonstrations from Bad Lands to Fargo. Dickenson led a grand welcome at the Flickertail state capital and crowds in Mandan Bismarck Jamestown Valley City and other stops roared with excitement as Company B was honored along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fargo
N. D
Philippines
Northh Dakota
Dickinson
Mandan
Bismarck
Jamestown
Valley City
Bargo
Company B
Tug Run Down and Sunk by Lake Propeller
In a near tragedy off the Niagra river channel south entrance the tug 36 B frost bound for Towsada was struck by the New Orleans bound for Chienzo and sunk in twenty feet of water Captain Cole in the pilot house was carried down but escaped after the boat righted and he freed himself engineers and fireman floated on a raft and were rescued by the tug Gee all four aboard survived with no official explanation yet given
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niaghra
B. Frost
Towsada
New Orleans
Chienzo
Capt
Cole
Tie
Gee
Massive Norfolk Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless
A blaze in West Norfolk, Virginia, destroyed sixty houses, two large stores, and a new mill, threatening the town at the Elizabeth River entrance. About 120 families, all colored, are left homeless and penniless after wind driven flames from the Hannah block consumed four city blocks. Loss estimated near $75,000 with scant insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Enlire
Speeial
West Norfolk
Elizabeth River
Hannah
Bonn
Colorado volcano sighted near Santa Maria lakes
Remsen of Creede reports witnessing a volcanic eruption about twenty miles from Creede on Friday afternoon near Santa Maria lakes. The event lasted under an hour and heat was uncomfortable within six hundred feet. A party travels to the scene for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TD. Remsen
Creede Sayn
Creeda Golo
S. Baremsen
Santa Maria
Kidnapped boy found in Montpelier Ohio after tramp captivity
Albert Headley once missing from Marlon Indiana was discovered in Montpelier Ohio yesterday morning. He had been abducted by tramps and deprived of food, sleeping while the kidnappers rested. he escaped as they dozed. A reward had been offered, while Philip Reginald Cocks, Baron Somers, is reported dead in London at age eighty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Albert Headley
Hig
Marlon
Ind
Montpelier
Oho
Philip Reginald Cocks
Baron Somers
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jersey
Yompkinsylle
Stitiog
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
Lancaster
Marietta
Grants
Old Wort William
Governor's Island
Island of
Manhattan
Ort Wadsworth Aml
Hamilton
Siston Ishynd
Sarragut
Farragut
Sandy Tool
Nurmersus
Thomas Lipton
Brooklyn Bridge
Mira Bay
Staten Island
Admiral George Dewey
Paradr
Vounteers
Colorado
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!