Death of Miss Madie Houghton at 17 in Waterbury
Boston April 27 Rain tonight and Friday continued cold winds. Death of Miss Madie Houghton daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Houghton at her home this morning about six oclock age 17 cause spinal meningitis she was a high school class of 99 member with many friends she leaves a brother Harry and a sister Mrs J F Smith funeral to be held Sunday at 2 oclock in the Universalist church with Rev Effie K M Jones officiating
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Madie Houghton
C. L. Houghton
Camp
Jones
Waterbury
Het
Harry
J. F. Smith
Universalist Church
Effie K. M. Jones
No Report of Sampson Fleet Spanish Version of Bombardment
Boston and LoNpox dispatches recount U S retreat and militia plans. Gov Wolcott proposes four colonels raise four volunteer regiments from state militia while enlisting rolls open. Militia opposition grows as mobilization shifts to South Framingham and Lisbon dispatches deny any U S call to Portugal over the Spanish squadron at Cape Verde.
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Boston
LoNpox
Lisbon
Portugal
Bape Verde
Portugese
United States
Aml
New Hampshire National Guard to Camp Saturday
Governor Ramsdell says the state's quota under Col. Rolfe will begin camp at Concord Saturday and proceed to Portsmouth soon.
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N. H. National Guard
Coscoro
N. SE
Ramsdell
States
Col. Rolfe
Concor
Portsmouth
Pennsylvania Guard Mobilizes Amid Sleet Storm
Mount Gretna hosts the first brigade of the National Guard as 2000 troops depart from Pinladepha for training, marching through a sleet and rain storm this morning.
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Pinladelpuea
National Guard
Mount Gretna
On the Corner Club Hears Loud Demands and Plans
A lettered tale from On the Corner describes tension at a club gathering with insults toward an Inspector. Plans emerge to quiet dissent, install a vigilant ward, and discuss the Special session of the Legislature. The crowd talks of engineers and Home Guard drums as city politics and public safety loom.
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Gawieville
Minster
Billy” Marsh
Giles
Howe
Howland
eClub
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Warren
Wrexter
Home Guard
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Phare
Sixty Torpedoes Transferred from Brazil to United States
A Brazilian government order lines sixty torpedoes transferred to the United States in a special dispatch from Brazil dated April 28. The report notes the weapon shipment was prepared for export and confirms the transfer to American authorities.
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Finnie Hesxenry
Brazil
United States
Still Watching for American Ships in the Straits
GipraLtar reports two British torpedo boat destroyers still cruising the straits and approaching all vessels leaving the Mediterranean, continuing to monitor American ships.
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GipraLtar
Sprish
Minneapolis Sets Sail From Eastport
The cruiser Minneapolis departed early this morning from Eastport with the destination not disclosed.
Columbia Leaves in Uncertain Direction
Boston April 28 The cruiser Columbia departed this morning heading northeast with destination unknown officials stated no further details were available about its voyage or cargo the move prompted speculation among maritime observers.
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Boston
Columbia
Spain’s Ports Well Defended Say Cuba Porto Rico Isles
The Spanish embassy informed the foreign office that the ports of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands are well defended by torpedoes. Entry could only be gained by pilots who know the way and buoys would be removed if needed for port protection.
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Foreign Office
Cuba
Porto Rico
Phillipine Islands
England to Interfere with Spanish Ambassador
London April 28 The Spanish ambassador who opened a fund here to bolster the Spanish fleet is viewed as a serious abuse of diplomatic privileges. The matter will be raised in the House of Commons today.
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London
House of Commons
Portugal Delays Public Telegraphs Over Spanish Warships
In Lison on April 28 officials announced Portugal has halted dispatches of public telegraphic information about Spanish warships in Portuguese harbors. The move aims to avoid complications with other governments as Portugal seeks to influence naval tensions.
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Lison
Apr
Portuese
Portu
Portugal
Spanish Squadron Moves Toward Subig Bay
Apr 28 report says nine Spanish warships left Manila Monday and will position off Subig Bay to await the passage of American merchant vessels. Authorities believe they lie in wait for the American squadron.
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Manilla
Subig Bay
Vesels
Most Valuable Prize Yet Captured Spanish Steamer
The monitor Terror, aided by the Machias, captured the 2000 ton Spanish steamer Guide off Cardenas after a running fight. The vessel sailed from Coruna bound for Haeyaitt with provisions to fund Spanish troops. The pilot was injured but survived.
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Coruna
Spain
Haeyaitt
Armed Navigation Company of
Bilboa
Cardenas
Terror
Big Fight Expected Soon at Mantanzas
At noon on April 23 the Navy department had no report from Sampson about the bombardment of Mantangras. It is believed the move may be a feint to draw fire from Spanish batteries, but it is expected he will soon begin a heavier bombardment of Mantanzas.
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Navy Department
Sampson
Mantangras
Simpsons
Mantanzas
Steamer Guido Valued at 400000 in Capture
Key West April 27 news that the steamer Guido captured this morning is valued at 400000 pounds. The report notes the vessel’s capture amid ongoing actions in the area.
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Key West
Guido
City Comptroller Warns NYC Debt Limit Breached
Comptroller Coler announces New York City has exceeded the debt limit by about 850 million dollars, signaling a dire financial condition for the city. He notes the long awaited report outlines pressures on the city’s finances and potential implications for future expenditures.
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New York City
Coler
Oes
Bombardment of X by US Navy Fails to Hold
The Spanish version reports the bombardment of X by United States forces lasting about half an hour before the Americans were compelled to retreat. The fragment suggests a brief engagement with a tactical withdrawal.
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Maprin
United States
Dishonest Justice and A Legislative Pass Prank
A Sioux City anecdote recalls a for justice of the peace taking a $20 bribe to convict a defendant, a case ending with a $100 fine of which $20 was paid. An Albany legislator tale follows, where a member’s pass hoax led to deadly caution from officials at headquarters.
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Forrier Justice of the Peace
Sioux City
Sioux City Journal
Wheels at Basement Nichols Block sale draws crowd
A large stock of second hand wheels is offered at bargain prices in the Basement of the Nichols Block. Visit to inspect and buy.
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Thanes Postreet
Vora Til
Wheat
Whitehill's
No. Main St
Nichols Block
Americans Said to Have Retreated From Matanzas
From Mapnip on April 28 a report questions New York despatches about the Matan zas bombardment. It says Americans were obliged to retreat and acknowledges some deaths and damage to the town. It notes no fort at Havana fired a projectile. cannon sounds were signals.
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New York
Matanzas
Havana
One Large Kerosene Stove for Cash to Close
L My Averill offers a large size kerosene oil gas stove listed at 22.00, now selling for cash to close at 17.00. The stove is advertised as non exploding and suitable for all users.
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Owen
L. My Averill
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