Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-30
FIRST NEBRASKA HONE
Soldier Boys From the Philippines
Arrive at Lincoln and Are
Warmly Welcomed.
A Magnificent Reception Given the
Returning Troops Riot in
Cleveland
Ohio Street Car Strikers Making
Trouble Again The Chicago
Coliseum Tragedy.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 30.-Lincoln well
coined home the fighting First Nebras-
ka regiment last night with the boom
ing of cannon, red fire and an open
armed display of hospitality and en-
thusiasm which the boys themselves
confessed outclassed anything they had
seen or heard since their departure
from here nearly sixteen months ago.
There was holiday crowd in the city
from early morning, due to the UNDER
standing that the regiment would reach
Lincoln before noon, but many delays
occurred, and it was after 10 o'clock last
night when the last of the three sec
tions rolled into the Burlington depot.
The people not only occupied every
inch of space on the station, but
blocked the streets and sidewalks for
three blocks around. They gave vent
to the widest enthusiasm as the boys
stepped from the cars. There was not a
sick man among them and all We're able
to display their joy at meeting relatives,
sweethearts and near friends.
Those who live in Lincoln did not
linger at the depot, but went to their
homes, many comrades from other COM
panies accompanying them. Four COM
panies nearly intact and most of the
regimental officers proceeded to Omaha
at midnight, a reception having been
arranged there.
The progress of the trains bearing the
First Nebraska through the state was
one continuous ovation. AT every sta
ton where stop was made the people
We're present in great crowds to cheer
the returning soldiers, and where the
trains did not stop the depot platforms
were crowded with Nebraskans eager to
catch even a fleeing glimpse of the re-
turning heroes. A cheer and waving
of flags was answered in kind from the
men on the trains, who went through
the same thing when the next town was
reached. Even in the country flags
We're flying from houses along the rail-
road and the people on the farms
waved a glad greeting to the soldiers,
who are the idols of all Nebraska.
The first opportunity for a formal
greeting came at McCook, where the
train arrived at IL O'Clock. Here a stop
was made for combination meal of
breakfast and dinner. The people of
the town and surrounding country We're
all on hand when the trains pulled in,
and the soldiers received a greeting
they are not likely to forget soon. Me
Cook has one of the finest bands in the
west and this was on hand TO discourse
music while the hungry men satisfied
their cravings.
/ At Hastings the regiment stopped for
supper and a few whose homes are on
Hines centering In that city took their
leave of the regiment and Went home.
4 The remainder continued on 10 this city.
4 The men are in high glee over the re-
4 ception accorded them on their trip
! through the state and anticipated a
great time in Omaha today.
4 Omaha, Aug. 3G.-The First Nebraska
arrived home from the Philippines this
morning. They were greeted with tbs
footing of whistles, changing of bells
and acclaim from thousands of throat:
amid scene of greatest enthusiasm
4 The boys tumbled out of the trains ane
marched through the decorated street,
to the city hail, where they We're for
nlally welcomed by Governor Poyneer
Later the regiment was entertained a
the exposition.