Revered chaplain recalls Admiral Dewey’s calm valor
Special to The Washington Poet Bristol Virginia Jan 19 notes Rev John B Frazier who would conduct Admiral Dewey’s funeral in the National Capitol recalls his Manila Bay memories. He praised Dewey as cool determined and positive, saying the admiral wiped out the Spanish fleet before breakfast with serenity and purpose.
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Washington
Bristol
United States Navy
John B. Frazier
Admiral Dewey
National Capitol
Holston Conference Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Street Church
Frazier
Dewey
Hongkong
Virginia
Tyler Frazier
Holston
Lfe
Manila
Manila Bay
Frafazer
Admiral Dewerr
Frasier
Far East
True Sailor Honored by Cushing Camp Veterans
A veterans' group adopted a resolution on the 49th day of January 1917 praising a deceased sailor as a true American in heart and deeds. The resolution expressed sorrow for the loss to the nation and extended deepest sympathy to the bereaved family, noting the admired naval counsel and courage of the departed.
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Wiliam
Cushing Camp
Veterans A & A
William B
Jewish Clergy Attend Admiral Dewey Funeral at Capitol
The Jewish clergy of the United States are represented at Admiral Dewey’s funeral at the Capitol by Rev. Harry H Maver of Kansas City. He came to Washington from the Jewish convention in session in Baltimore to honor the naval hero as a mark of respect. Rabbi Mayer was a personal friend of Dewey and joined with lawmakers and diplomats in paying tribute. G A R delegates and Flag officers of the Grand Army of the Republic also attend the ceremony. The National Press Club roof will host spectators, with ladies admitted by escorts, to view the funeral procession for Dewey today.
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United States
Admiral Dewey
Capitol
Harry H Maver
Kansas City
aMo
Washington
Rabbi Mayer
Benatar Reed
Missouri
Press Club
National Press Club
George Dewey
America
Fairbanks
Mitchel
New York
Dewey
Manila Bay
Champ Clark
Thomas A. Edison
Charlies M. Schwab
LAXATIVE BROME QUININE Promoted for quick cold cure
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative with claims to cure a cold in one day and grip in two. It notes a box signature by E. W. Grove and price of 25 cents. The ad stresses a single product and urges readers to look for the branded labeling.
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E. W. Grove
Funeral Orders From Navy Department for Admiral Dewey
Details for private funeral at his residence at 10 a m January 20 then Capitol services at 11 a m under Congress auspices. Procession from Capitol to Arlington Cemetery with midshipmen escort, officers and enlisted men in rank order, body bearers, and delegations forming on East Capitol Street by 11 a m. Read Admiral J H Glennon commands the cortege.
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Nulton
Midshipmen
Marines
Army
Frazier
Lauing
Leahy
Belknap
Dewey
Capitol
Congress
Navy
Arlington Cemetery
Pennsylvania Avenue
Aqueduct Bridge
General Board
Manila Day Society
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Capitol Rotunda
New Jersey Avenue
East Capitol Street
J. H. Glennon
Police Set Route Clear for Admiral Dewey Funeral
Police ordered major streets around Capitol and Capitol grounds cleared of pedestrians and vehicles at 10 am for Admiral Dewey funeral ceremonies. Detachments led by Sergt Harry and Captains across First Street to M Street Northwest will police crowds, escort midshipmen, and maintain rope barriers with roped intersections and restricted photography permits.
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Admiral Dewey
Sergt Harry
Sixteenth
K Atrests
Capital
Arlington
Siieut Headley
Fifteenth
New York Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Capitol
Inspector Cross
Fence Monument
Twenty-fifth Street
Fifteenth Street
Police Department
Sewer Department
Stores Close One Hour For Admiral Dewey Tribute
Washington stores suspend business from 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m today as a mark of respect to Admiral Dewey. RP Andrews, president of the Retail Merchants Association, says merchants support a tribute and will close in unison during the hour, marking a rare coordinated action by local merchants.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
RP. Andrews
Retail Merchants’ Association
Cess
How Street Cars Will Be Operated During Passage of Funeral Cortege
Washington Railway and Electric Company issued last night an order governing streetcar operation during Admiral Dewey's funeral procession. The funeral leaves at 10:00 a.m. from 1610 K Street NW via K Street and Massachusetts Avenue to Capitol. Cars will avoid certain crossings while the procession passes and will instead use alternate routes and loops, with specific lines restricted or redirected around Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol grounds for about one hour.
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Admiral Dewey
Aqueduct Bridge
Washington Railway and Electric Company
George Dewey
House
K Street
Massachusetts Avenue
New Jersey Avenues
Capitol
Ninth
New Jersey Avenue
Capitol Grounda
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth and
Fourteenth and
Eleventh Street
Pennsyllvania Avenue
Louisiana Avenue
Pennsylvania
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
District of Columbia
Washington
Istrict of Columbia
13Th Street
New York Avenue
L. Pierce Boteler
Notables Condole Mrs. Dewey Admiral Dewey Tribute
Thousands of eminent Americans and world figures sent telegrams and cables to Mrs. Dewey extending condolences and paying tribute to the admiral. Notable messages from Theodore and Alice Roosevelt, Charles Evans Hughes, and others praised Dewey’s service at Manila and his impact on the Navy.
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Mrs. Dewey
America
Theodore
Alice Roosevelt
Last Rites for Dewey Today Honor Follows Navy Salute
Washington honors Admiral George Dewey with a nineteen gun salute at noon by warships, a special admiral rank tribute ordered by Secretary Daniels, and a full state funeral plan. President Wilson, cabinet members, and Capitol attendees will participate, with services at Dewey’s residence and Arlington ceremonies surrounding the Capitol.
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Navy
Dr. Smith
Roland Cotton Smith
St. John's Church
Wilson
Lansing
Baker
Tribute Paid to Dewey in Name of Colored Race
At a joint meeting of the National Evangelistic Ministers Alliance of America and the Henderson National Memorial Civil Rights League of America in the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church last night, resolutions were adopted lamenting Admiral George Dewey's death on January 16 at 5 56 p.m., noting the loss to America and pledging to send copies to the Dewey family, the U.S. President, the Navy Secretary, and the press, with the resolutions entered in alliance minutes.
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National Evangelistic Ministers’ Alliance of America
Henderson National Memorial Civil Rights League of America
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
George Deway
Americana
United States
Navy
West Virginia House Adopts Regret for Admiral Dewey Death
The West Virginia house of delegates adopted a resolution expressing regret over Admiral Dewey’s death and ordered a copy sent to the bereaved family in Charleston.
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Charleston
W Va
West Virginia House of Delegates
Admiral Dewey
Five Thousand Dollar Gift For Ambulance Fund
The American field ambulance service reports success in its appeal at the December 13 benefit hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eustis. From prior efforts of $4,410, an additional $390 from T. T. Gaff and $600 from Mrs. George Ted Ford brings the total to $5,400, with Mrs. Ford becoming the donor of a complete ambulance.
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American Field Ambulance Service
Eustis
T. T. Gaff
George Ted Ford
Ford
Attorney J J Darlington III Ill With Grip at Home
J J Darlington III, a well known attorney, is confined to his home with a grip attack suffered over a week. His condition is not serious and he is expected to recover shortly. The Delta Beta Sigma Fraternity of the United States College of Veterinary Surgeons initiated several members last night.
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J J. Dartington
Delta Beta Sigma Fraternity
United States College of Veterinary Surgeons
W. B. McGrath
G. E. Fergerson
K. T. Redfield
M. Cayle
W. R B. Smith
H. A. Morrey
L. C. Walbaugh
L. R. Gerstung
D. C. Heller
L. R. Getz
H. M. Clarvo
A. G. Hutton
J. B. McClellan
J. L. Hartraft
C. C. Weekes
C. M. Mansfeld
Woman's Rivers and Harbors Congress Meets in Logan
The District branch met at The Logan with retiring president Mrs Leonard H Wider presiding. Miss Huth Morcross was elected to chair and lead the business session. Plans were formed for furthering the organization’s aims and a future meeting this season.
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Woman's Rivers and Harbors Congress
Logan
Leonard H Wider
Creeney
Huth Morcross
Aim
Danish Isles Women Vote Question Raised by Suffrage Conference
The Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference based in New Orleans asks if US control of the Danish West Indies after purchase will strip island women of voting rights. The bulletin notes Danish rule allowed suffrage and questions whether sovereignty changes will disfranchise them.
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Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference
New Orleans
Danish West Indies
United States
Islands
Denmark
Overcoat Sale Draws Buyers to Friedlander Brothers
Men from all city sections flock to Friedlander Brothers at 428 Ninth Street Northwest for a remarkable bargain. Overcoats priced at 12 dollars offer latest styles and shades, with regular values of 20 to 27.50. Shoppers note Pinch-Back, Box Coat, Half-Pinch, and Conservative models in brown blue gray Oxford novelty fabrics.
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Ninth Street
Seling
Man
Friedlander Brothers
Ninth Street Northwest
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