Greedon and Stift Fight Ends in Draw at Tatter Sall's
Dan Creedon and Billy Stift boxed six rounds amid boos for a poor display. Creedon refused to engage and Stift was only marginally better as no solid blows landed. The bout ended in a draw. Imm y Barry and Billy Rotchford also met for six rounds with a decision none. Everhardt and Grace were ordered out before half a round due to lack of action.
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Chicago
Dan Creedon
Billy Stift
Tattersall’'s
Creedon
Immy Barry
Billy Rotchford
Jack Everhardt
New Orleans
Jack Grace
Chaotic Day at Charlestown Navy Yard Amid Ship Reassignments
The Charlestown Navy Yard saw rapid changes starting at 10 am with Lt Pond detached as executive officer of the Lebanon. Captain Eaton loses command of Solace and Enterprise crews await possible reassignment as repairs to Bancroft and Enterprise loom, with five ships due for service and no liberty for naval reserve men.
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Lieutenant Pond
Lebanon
Secretary Long
Pond
Navy Yard
Eaton
Enterprise
Solace
Hampton Roads
Captain Eaton
New York
Wabash
Steamers arrive as Cuban bomb news spreads in Havana
The City of Washington, Santo Domingo and Mortada reach Havana and Vera Cruz from their routes. A dynamite blast near a church in Alfonso XII killed two. In Washington a bill to raise volunteers up to 70 000 is introduced. A marine detachment heads to New York as crews muster, cheering their departure.
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City of Washington
Santo Domingo
Vera Cruz
Mortada
Santiago de Cuba
Alfonso XII
Senor Steegers
Guanabacao
Washington
Hull
Iowa
House Committee On Military Affairs
Departure of Navy Yard Detachment Regretted by Home Guard
Corporal Murphy, a well known navy yard man who has served nineteen months on the battleship Maine, will be among the detachment leaving the pen y yard at five o clock this afternoon in heavy marching order, a departure mourned by the few men remaining with the home guard.
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Pope
Marine Corps
Washington
New York
Wabash
Navy Yard
A. C. Kelton
Charlestown Navy Yard
Corporal Murphy
Maine
Home Guard
Peny Yard
Halpine Torpedo Shown En Route to Navy Yard
The Halpine torpedo moved from Clark's marine shop in Dorchester to the Charlestown Navy Yard yesterday where crowds watched the exhibit. It is expected to be shipped to New York on Wednesday for further display and use.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Clark's Marine Shop
Dorchester
Navy Yard
Charlestown
New York
Mass Naval Reserve doubles as Lehigh and Montauk crews sail
Philadelphia April 18 The Lehigh and Montauk monitors sailed toward Boston and Portland for duty after squadron assembly at League Island Navy Yard. About 35 Massachusetts reserve men aboard Lehigh and over 100 on Catskill. Catskill ordered to Boston next morning. Delegates named for national Zionist convention to meet in New York May 10 include Rabbi Moses S. Margolis and J. Rose among others.
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Falls River
Sturdy
Washington
Brooklyn
Wabash
Bancroft
Navy Yard
Juniata
Shawmut
Lehigh
Catskill
Wyandotte
New Raven
Samuel Margolis
All
New England Zionists
New York
Moses S. Margolis
E. Asikowitz
A. Wolfer
J. Rose
H. Smith
Providence
Hymon Wee
Abraham Feingold
Provience
Philadelphia
Montauk
League Island Navy Yard
Boston
Portland
Massachusetts Reserve
Honored Paul Revere Night At Partridge Hall
The Meagher Literary Association commemorated Revere with a large audience at Partridge Hall. Speakers included Peter Dolan as chairman, M. J. Jordan of South Boston, Thomas F. Keenan, and Hon. J. J. Kelley of Cambridge.
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Revere
Thomas
Bicycle Thefts Arrest in Cambridge
Last evening Officer Bernard McCaffrey of Station 2 Cambridge arrested a young man on larceny of a bicycle. He claimed name Harry Wilson and address No 23 Fulton Street New York City, occupation salesman, and was taken to the station house.
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Bernard McCaffrey
Cambridge
Harry Wilson
No. 23
Fulton Street
New York City
Zionist Convention in New England closes with delegates
The first Zionist convention of New England ended at Baldwin Place Hall last night with sixty delegates from twenty five societies. The conference, under the auspices of a national association, opened by president Mr Milas Asikowita, then proceeded to discuss the Hebrew state in Palestine.
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Zionists of
New England
Palestine
Baldwin Place Hall
Sierrey National Associaton
Milas Asikowita
Morales Arrives at Provincetown Amid War News and Sightings
The Morales reports eight Spanish torpedo boats from the Canaries and two warships at Ponce, Mona passage sighted a Spanish cruiser. Captain Hobbs says ships left Ponce on April 7 and observed late-night arrivals by searchlight. The Arcadia, the US torpedo boat Somers, collided with the dock entrance causing stem damage and likely delays before further repairs.
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Barkentine
Morales
Ponce
Porto Rico
Canaries
Mona
Hobbs
P. R
Arcadia
United States
Somers
Germany
Pinafore On Stage At Orient Club Event
The Orient Club at Union Hall presented Pinafore Up to Date with Lewis Terry and Mrs. A. Terry directing. William Richardson led, George Ruffin played Captain Corker, William Hare Jr. Josephine, A Payne Dick Deadeye, and E Bell Hebe. A vaudeville dance contest featured Allie Gilbert Sam B March and E S Glover.
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Orient Club
Union Hall
Lewis Terry
A. Terry
Wiliam Richardson
George Ruffin
Captain Corker
William Hare, Jr
Josephine
A. Payne
Dick Deadeye
Ww. . Jackson
Little Buttertub
E. Bell
Hebe
Allie Gilbert
Sam B. March
Glover
Torpedo Boat Activity Report Data from Caribbean Ports
A correspondent notes anchored ships in Ponce from March 27 to 29 and an April 7 sighting of a Spanish cruiser at Mona Passage. Despatches from St Vincent dated April 14 report two flotillas of torpedo boats and destroyers with cruisers Cristobal Colon and Santa Maria Theresa at that port.
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Mona Passage
Gomez
Porto Rico
Spain
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Cristobal Colon
Santa Maria Theresa
Somers Unlucky Again In German Torpedo Boat Collision
The German built torpedo boat from the Somers class is involved in a collision off Falmouth England as officials report the incident on April 18. Details remain scarce as investigations begin and ships check for damage and crew safety.
City approves sewer bonds and street watering fund
Aldermen voted to issue 1,000,000 loan and 500,000 in bonds for sewerage. Deputy Sheriff served notice for court action on April 29 to halt Wells from issuing permits to Eastern Cold Storage for underground pipes. An order to spend 7,000 on watering streets was debated as Aldermen clashed on haste.
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Wells
Fennessey
Supreme Judicial Court
Quincy Market Cold Storage Company
Streets Wells
Eastern Cold Storage Company
Market
Lott
O'Toole
Charles
Quincy
Public Music
Frank A. Drew
John M. Maguire
William P. Fowler
Thomas Sproules
Edith P. Wolcott
Frederick W. Day
Louise
Navy to purchase yachts for Cuban coast fleet
The board recommended four of the inspected yachts for the Cuban coast fleet and the Navy Department will purchase them and fit them with small rapid fire guns. Lieutenant-Commander Reeder Chief Engineer Dixon and Naval Constructor Tawresey will tour Philadelphia for further inspection after leaving Boston Saturday.
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Dixon
Tawresey
Naval Auxiliary Board
Warren Line
Cambroman
Allan Line
Peruvian
Leyland Line
Ituna
Peregrine
Illawara
Chetola
Viola
Mindora
Lawley, Sons & Co
Navy Department
Boston
Philadelphia
War Department seeks to raise regular army to 48,760
The President will ask Congress in a few days for authority to enlist recruits for the regular service up to the maximum regimental limit. The present law caps enlisted regulars at 26,610 and the proposal would add 17,070 men to reach 48,760.
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War Department
Congress
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