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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
8
President Wilson announces Admiral George Dewey's death and honors his service. He recalls Dewey's rise from midshipman to admiral, his role in the Manila Bes, and his leadership qualities. The nation vows to perpetuate his name in honor and affection.
A Washington reader endorses Plant Juice as a nearly miraculous cure after two bottles. She claims long gastritis, gall bladder, and nervous issues improved, and praises the remedy's effect and a public testimonial from Elizabeth Roth. The note cites a local store at 7th and E streets and political admirer lines.
A long list of individuals appears in a social or household notes page, naming Mrs Clark, Miss Grace, Dr W Gill, Mrs Dawson, Mr Bryant, and numerous others. The fragment shows numerous marriages engagements and social acquaintances, likely from a local society column. The text reads as a roster of attendees, relatives, and households, capturing a snapshot of community social ties.
Naval officers at the station expressed regret at Admiral Dewey's death and organized plans to send the Midshipmen regiment to Washington Saturday to form the main part of the college incident for the burial. Governor Harrington directed national flag raisings at half mast on public buildings in the city today.
Montpelier plans a half day adjournment to honor Admiral Dewes a local native as the legislature adopts a sympathy resolution. Graham said he will appoint a three member committee to represent the state at the admiral funeral tomorrow.
President Woodrow Wilson ordered all national flags lowered to half mast in memory of Admiral George Dewey who died at his residence in the city on January 16 at 3 o clock. The order applies to all public buildings forts military posts naval stations and vessels in commission until after the funeral. Executive offices in Washington to be closed on the funeral day.
Dewes Oklahoma mourns Admiral George J Tiewes hero of Manila Bay who died yesterday. The town named after Dewey was founded by Col Jake Bartley on the day Dewey sailed into Manila Bay in May 1898 and now has about 3000 residents.
The California Senate adopted a Resolution of Sorrow today in Sacramento noting the death of Admiral Dewey. Burlingame Johnson of Pasadena, a Dewey admirer, seconded the resolution. Plans for a mass meeting on suffrage interests for the District are being considered and may be called soon. Moran, recently retired as Chamber of Commerce president, says he may take the matter to Washington civic bodies soon.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt issued a tribute praising Admiral Dewey as an officer a gentleman and a patriotic American. He lauds Dewey for chivalry and dauntless courage shown at Manila Bay and compares him to Farragut, emphasizing humane conduct and devotion to the flag.
The Society of Manila Bay, veterans who fought under Admiral George Dewey at Manila Bay, adopted resolutions mourning his death. They praised his commanding personality and lovable character, and expressed deep sympathy to his family and the nation.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels plans to abolish the general board of the navy. The ten remaining officers would be placed under the chief of the Bureau of Naval Operations as a planning section. The move follows Admiral Dewey’s death and his naming of a successor for the board head. The board has pushed for a larger building program than the department has recommended.
Judge Sidney Bailou urged universal military service as essential protection, placing it on par with taxation and education. Speaking at Theodora Bailey Myers Mason House before the Navy League’s women’s section, he criticized the volunteer system and warned it breaks down in crises, advocating training from the outset to meet wartime needs.
Southern groups at the Capitol honor Admiral George Dewey with an eloquent eulogy citing Manila Bay, praising his courage and naval service. A Senate resolution orders a public funeral and adjournment, while a joint committee plans events and a Willard meeting adopted strong resolutions from many Southern organizations mourning the nation’s loss.
Members of Admiral George Dewey Naval Camp No 7 United Spanish War Veterans met at 1115 New Hampshire Ave NW to adopt resolutions on the death of Admiral George Dewey. The group offered heartfelt sympathy to his family, bowed to the Great Admiral, and ordered the resolution placed in minutes and sent to the bereaved family.
A wartime naval hero, Admiral Dewey, 62 years in service, is praised for leadership from Manila to the general board of the navy. Senate and House adopt resolutions of grief. Navy yards fly flags half mast and 19 guns ring noon salutes. Air Department shuts Saturday by executive order.
Lawmakers considered authorizing the committee to hire counsel and expert accountants with stock market expertise and to hold hearings outside Washington. Debate centered on Samuel Untermyer or Charles Evans Hughes as potential counsel, with strong opposition citing impropriety and partisan bias.
Amsterdam reports Leipzig news critique of New York Stock Exchange speculation during Wilson note. It argues Jupiter Mammon governs these states, mocks American politics, and praises monarchies while denouncing democratic reforms as inferior to legitimate rule.
The Southern Railway system reorganizes into two groupings named lines east and lines west. No consolidation is planned, but corporate identity remains. Key execs including Fairfax Harrigan and T Powell receive leadership shifts as traffic and operations chiefs are reassigned to oversee the split with new headquarters in Washington and Cincinnati.
Cold weather promises Washington a historic skating season as Tidal Basin ice reaches a smooth seven inch thickness. Public Buildings head Col W Harts reports enhanced safety with six policemen and six watchmen stationed and two policemen on skates on duty. About 300 residents join dawn skating, with a wooden walk from land to the ice. Rock Creek Park remains active, but the tidal basin offers the largest area for skating in the city.
A Census Bureau report released yesterday shows births exceed deaths in 191 in most states. Foreign born parents have more children. death rates are higher among colored populations and lower among whites. Without migration, the U.S. population would rise about 1 percent annually. Maine records the lowest birth rate, Connecticut and Massachusetts the highest. Minnesota has the greatest birth over death excess, while Maine has the smallest.
A man describes regaining strength and appetite after taking Dreco, reporting he avoided days off work for weeks and gained about twenty pounds while improving digestion and energy. He credits Dreco with curing gas, bloating, constipation, and overall fatigue after years of decline. He first tried a stomach specialist but saved money by using the remedy. Local drugstores advertise Dreco availability.
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