Brave 261H Boys Return From Manila to Boston
The Twenty-sixth Regiment United States Volunteer Infantry left Manila for San Francisco March 9. Most officers and men are from Boston area. arrival in the United States is uncertain. Discharge plans and travel subsidies spark debate as veterans face a quiet homecoming without public celebrations.
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Army and Navy Journal
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Floored His Wife with Leg of Mutton in Sunday Dinner Dispute
In Providence on April 1, George Dunlap was brought before Judge Sweetland for assault after a quarrel over Sunday dinner. He reportedly struck his wife with the leg of mutton she was taking to the table, then uttered threats. The court found Mrs. Dunlap unharmed and gave the husband a light sentence in the county.
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Military Court Probes Booz Death Findings Made Public
Washington April 1 The military court of inquiry into the treatment of the late Oscar L Booz former cadet at West Point has released its findings The War Department received a letter summarizing the court's conclusions on the hazing report and related conduct by personnel.
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Washington
Military Court of Inquiry
Oscar L. Booz
West Point Military Academy
War Department
Military Court
Secre
Court finds hazing not cause of Cadet Boot death
The court of inquiry report states the death of former Cadet Oscar I Boot was not due to injuries from hazing at the academy. It credits academy officers for reducing hazing and improving cadet sentiment following congressional action and March 1901 legislation.
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Commander Roper and Petrel Hero Remembered in New York
Mrs. Roper widow of Commander Roper of the gunboat Petrel mourns after his death saving a seaman in a shipboard fire. Messages from Navy officials acknowledge his heroism as family and friends in New York and Boston cope with grief and praise his brave service from Missouri to Manila.
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Washington
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Buffalo
MacArthur reports ships reach Manila in late March
General MacArthur’s despatch notes the transport Wye field arrived at Manila March 28 and the Pingsuey on March 29. Asterisks at the end suggest other information was omitted, possibly related to Aguinaldo.
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Wyefield
Manila
Pingsuey
Aguinaldo
How to Cure Rupture The Rice Method
Dr. W. B. Rice, famed inventor of the Rice Method, explains that a truss alone cannot cure rupture and outlines a home treatment approach. He notes his Boston office at 499 Broadway and offers mailed instructions from Adams, New York for a low cost, pain free self cure.
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W. 8. Rice
Boston
Legislat ors Victims Of April Fooling In State House
In a lighthearted April 1 incident in the House of Representatives Newton of Everett was duped by a bag of candy left on his desk. Several members including Crosby Buswell and Apsey of Imbridge sampled the sweets while discussing the prank. The candy’s source remains a mystery as no investigation was ordered.
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Negueveld
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Imbridge
Ajor Davis
Funston’s Sister Delights Over Aguinaldo Capture
Miss Ella Funston, sister of Brigadier General Frederick Funston, expresses elation in Chicago after news of the Aguinaldo capture, praising her brother and recalling family pride and hometown memories from Iola Kansas. She mentions Lieutenant Burton Mitchell as a cousin.
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Ella Funston
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Art Institute
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Aguinaldo
Fred
Lieutenant Mitchell
Burton Mitchell
Massachusetts Board Warns of Rising Insanity Commitments
The State Board of Insanity reports increasing commitments for insanity in Massachusetts with elderly patients rising fastest. It cites overcrowding in public hospitals, calls for detached buildings and separate wards, and warns against using asylums to offload elderly relatives while urging care and feasible support.
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Board Calls for Legal Change Over Inebriate Women
The board cites commitments of women to insane hospitals as inebriates and urges reform of the law to address this issue. The remark highlights concerns about gender and treatment within mental health facilities.
Jameson Raid Funding Question Settled in Commons
In London April 1 the colonial secretary says the South African war freed the Chartered South African Company from financial liability for the Jameson raid. He admits Transvaal claims did not pass to Great Britain due to conquest.
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London
Plague Deaths Rise in Cape Town Burden Grows
The bubonic plague in Cape Town claims five lives today including one European and four colored, with six new cases reported—two European and four colored—as virulence increases in the city.
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Cape Town
Boers Arrive in Lisbon Amid Crowded Welcome
Despatches from Lisbon report a festive reception for Boer visitors who arrived Friday from Aeran Bay aboard transports. The crowd cheered as the mission led by Baril Carring to notify of Queen Victoria’s death and King Edward VII’s accession landed, with many European volunteers among the travelers.
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Edward VII
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Labor groups oppose city speedway at Franklin Field
Engineers unions and the Central Labor Union plus other bodies protest a municipal speedway at Franklin Field. They argue parks and public grounds should serve all people, not a minority or majority. The Central Labor Union executive committee sent a committee to meet park commissioners today.
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Franklin Field
Boston Baptist Social Union Elects North Meeting Officers
The Boston Baptist Social Union held a Tremont Temple north meeting in Lorimer Hall last evening. Officers elected include President D. W. Abercrombie, vice president Ty J. Emery, secretary Ray G. Huling, treasurer W. G. Burbeck, and directors Jed A. Sanborn Edward F. Sterns William A. Jepeon Vr. F. Whiteer W. F. Cushing BR. Kimball W. E. Perry Ww. A Marks. Auditors were W. E. Bowdlear W. A. Field and others. Guests included John F. Moore and Henry M. Moore.
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Boston Baptist Social Union
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
D. W. Abercrombie
Ty. J. Emery
Ray G. Huling
W. G. Burbeck
Jed A. Sanborn
Edward F. Sterns
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