26 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1899
Page
1
Admiral William D. Dewey arrives two days ahead of schedule to a warm reception in Manila. The veteran naval hero, credited with decisive action in the Philippine conflict, steps ashore amid cheering crowds and calls for quick peace.
News reels tell of the Olympia entering Sandy Hook with Admiral Dewey aboard amid cheers and a planned reception. Officials rush to coordinate a welcome, while crowds and ships line the harbor as the fleet prepares for ceremonies and a possible parade.
Admiral reports that passage over the Atlantic was pleasant and the signal officer is kept busy with saluting duties as he does all he can to manage the workload during the voyage.
New York reporters note the Olympia with Admiral Dewey aboard enters New York harbor and anchors near Sandy Hook. A dispatch rider arrives with news from the admiral and officers, signaling a pleasant Atlantic crossing. The ship is bound for Tompkinsville as officials confirm its arrival and movements.
The sixteenth annual reunion campfire featured Rev. E. B. Aken of Marion delivering a moral tale on the Philippines while old soldiers and Modocs cheered. Captain Titus praised veterans on the ground and Comrade Ginger performed a German poem to rousing audience response. Comrade Coulter noted Topeka attendance and pension concerns surfaced, with speakers urging expansion of the Philippines islands for strategic reasons.
Hutchinson delegates totaling about thirty traveled to the state reunion on a Super Chief train. Names listed include Blackburn, Franken, Forsythe, Clark, Parcom, Go townhome, Snyder, Stratton, Curryheart, Wellh, and Clark. The group comprises prominent residents from Hutchinson and surrounding areas attending the event.
The report details Coulter asserting that old soldiers know how to place ballots. The scene involves a Marmoe camp gathering, remarks about Dewey and By MecKigtey, and implied political manipulation claims. Multiple names appear garbled in OCR.
Veterans and their families gather around campfires to press demands as they march toward the secretary's office. The scene shows sustained protest by former soldiers seeking redress and support, with ongoing coverage indicated on later pages.
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