Dewey Arrives in New York Hours Early Aboard Olympia
Admiral Dewey surprised the nation by entering New York harbor aboard the Olympia at 7 a.m. Tuesday, nearly 60 hours ahead of the expected time. The famous cruiser anchored in the lower bay, away from shore as reception plans stirred, with reporters flooding the city for details.
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Dewey Welcomed as Olympia Enters New York Harbor
Hundreds of vessels gather around the Olympia after its return from overseas. Fort Hancock salutes, flags dip, and sirens blare as Dewey signals gratitude. The admiral appears on deck, smiles, nods, and waves to shore while sailors relay telegrams and plan a stop at Tompkinsville.
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Dewey Sends Telegram on Olympia Voyage
Washington dispatch dated September 26 reports Admiral Dewey informing the secretary of the navy that the Olympia will proceed to Tompkinsville on Wednesday after 10 a m. The message notes the Olympia’s movement and is signed by Dewey.
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Tompkinsville
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Dewey Surprises Washington With Quick Arrival
News desk reports Admiral Dewey arrived earlier than expected at the bureau of navigation shocking officials. His telegram, dated Sandy Hook, notes he will proceed to Tompkinsville to clear his flagship and finalize ship duties.
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Tompkingville
Dewey and Family Attend Republican Big Event
New York September 26 Admiral Dewey and relatives arrive at the Waldorf for a major Republican gathering. The family presence signals strong campaign backing during the significant event.
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Dewé
Waldorf
Welcome Dewey visits disrupt Brooklyn as crowds gather
Business and social leaders speak of Admiral Dewey as crowds arrive by Tuesday night. Another brother and his family are en route while the admiral’s sister remains ill in New York. Charles Dewey asserts the admiral is a republican, not a politician. Hotels fill and Brooklyns and nearby towns prepare to shelter visitors amid showery weather and a broken light display on the Brooklyn bridge.
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Dewey's Itinerary From Manila To New York Voyage
Admiral Dewey returned to New York after an 118 day voyage aboard the Olympia visiting ten ports. Manila left May 29. Hong Kong June 6. Singapore June 11. Colombo June 22. Suez July 12. Port Said July 13. Trieste July 20 for 11 days. Naples August 5. Leghorn August 18. Villefranche August 22 to 41. Gibraltar September 4 before home stretch toward New York aboard nine knot speed.
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Dewey Upsets Plans for Welcome in New York
The anticipated formal reception for Admiral Dewey on Thursday night is upended by news of his earlier arrival on Tuesday. Warren L. Voster, secretary of the reception committee, expressed uncertainty about new arrangements and said committees must convene at City Hall to decide how to greet Dewey.
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Battery A Heads to New York Parade for Manila Hero
Battery A soldiers march from the armory on N Senate to Union Station for a special train to New York. They join a parade honoring the Manila hero, carry new guns, and face forfeit stakes to ensure duty. The trip includes meals on the train and a strict marching route amid hopeful crowds.
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Dewey Celebration Fireworks by Indianapolis Detachment
Sergeant Dunlap with a detachment of the Indianapolis light artillery moved a cannon to the east court house yard at noon Tuesday to celebrate Dewey s return. An admiral s salute of 17 guns was fired at intervals of one minute each beginning at 12 05 p m.
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Indianapolis
Recovery Doubtful Gen Vaughn Remains in Serious Condition
Report states General Vaughn remains in a serious condition with recovery doubtful after his undisclosed injury. No further details released by official sources.
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Vaughn
Market stalls list a wide range of prices for produce
A downtown market vendor recites prices for eggs beans beets cabbage melons grapes pears tomatoes cucumbers turnips radishes lettuce cranberries apples peppers onions and more. Prices vary by item, weight, and size with many items offered in nickels and dimes and a few as high as a dollar per unit.
Egypta to Be Given by St Pauls Church
Preparations are under way for the presentation of Egypta a sort of opera by St Pauls Episcopal Church on Oct 9 and 10 with a matinee Oct 10 Drills began Monday and 600 to 800 may take part Clarence I Stephens a noted singer is here drilling the choruses The play will be beautifully costumed and the music is said to be of a high order
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Clarence I. Stephens
17 Year Old Sentenced to Nine Months for Brass Theft
Ed McGee, 17, was sent to the works for nine months by Judge Alford on Tuesday after being caught stealing brass from Pennsylvania cars, marking a stern juvenile justice action in the case.
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Works
Alford
Pennsylvania
CHICKERING PIANO SOLD BY WULSCHNER & SON
Wulschner and Son of Indianapolis advertise the Chickering piano for sale. The offer highlights monument place data and the lowest prices as part of their musical instrument listing.
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Chickering
Wulschner & Son
Indianapolis
Victory Told As Insurgent Losses Plunge Near Cebu
Washington cable from Sept. 2 reports a Manila dispatch dated Sept. 26 detailing Sept. 22 and 23 actions near Cebu. Snyder led 265 Tennessee and 517 Nineteenth Sixth and Twenty-third infantry with Sixth artillery, capturing seven forts and 14 fortified places. Our losses were one killed Private William N Hawley and four wounded. enemy losses estimated at 40 killed. Snyder returned to Cebu with Tennessee troops from transport Indiana.
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William N. Hawley
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Otis
Insurgents Reported Near Release of American Prisoners
Two Englishmen reaching the American line at Angeles claim insurgent general Garcia will release 14 American prisoners at Tarlac by Tuesday or Wednesday. They say Lieut Gilmore and his party will be freed soon under Aguinaldo decree to free all prisoners. Three Americans captured have reportedly accepted commissions in the insurgent army, one a California regiment corporal.
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Cadet Wood Killed in Insurgent Capture of Urdaneta
Rear-admiral Watson reports Cadet Wood killed by insurgents who captured the river gunboat Urdaneta. Nine Americans of the crew are missing and unaccounted for. names include Green, Mitchell, Herbert, Burke, Powers, Drummond, Farley, Gray, and Stone. Insurgents refuse to respect a flag of truce, hindering crew information.
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Carpenters Cite Jungclaus as Non Union Contractor
Walking delegate Decker warns architects that William P. Jungelaus and Co. have not signed the carpenters ultimatum and a non union listing will persist. The issue, to be reviewed by the Central Labor Union Monday, centers on whether Jungclaus may keep non union foremen and seek a rehearing.
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Decker
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Southside Market Opens With Union Band Performance
Owners of stands in the new South side market plan a formal Wednesday opening. The Indianapolis union band will play from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and stand owners offer extra inducements to marketers throughout the day.
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Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Region
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the next 26 hours ending at 2 p m The outlook is fair with a warm spell ahead Tuesday night and Wednesday The morning thermometer stood at 45 degrees with noon at 51 and 2 p m readings at 53 degrees
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Discharge of Andrew J Williams and streetcar line changes
Discharged soldier Andrew J Williams of Company I 120th Indiana dated January 8 1866 found and sent to the G A R office state house. Street car company retains part of the old Indianapolis line from Market Street to Senate Avenue now served via Indiana Avenue. Shelbyville as appellee filed a brief in the supreme court Barrett law suit challenged. Adams supported constitutionality for an injunction but demurrer sustained.
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120Th
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Enthusiastic Singers at Egypta Rehearsal in Parish House
The first adult chorus rehearsal for Egypta at St. Paul's parish house drew many singers. The inspiring score pleased the group, showing Indianapolis performers can read the difficult music almost at first sight.
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St. Paul’s Parish House
Indianapolis
Padded Poll Allegations Shake City Campaign Turmoil
In a heated row over alleged padding of a 20 day poll chairman Logsdon accuses Democrats of a scheme to rig precinct results. A second poll was taken amid claims of nine extra names. Secretary Sahm denies evidence, while Republicans push meetings across Ward 6 with scrutiny of poll books and raucous clashes in local gatherings.
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