Boston mobilizes 5000 workers for defense against Spanish invasion
City officials plan to use the police, firemen, and 3000 street department workers as an auxiliary defense corps if Boston faces bombardment. Superintendent Wells says plans aim to mobilize districts quickly with a central signal system. The street department houses 500 draft horses to aid debris removal and emergency work. The fire department, about 800 men, will support the effort as a defensive force.
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Commonwealth
City Hall
Street Department
Board of Aldermen
Post
Mr. Wells
Alexandria
Fire Department
Boston Police Regimental Plans Reported as War Prep
A rumor circulates that Boston police may form a police regiment to bolster defense in case of bombardment. Chief Inspector Watts confirms commissioners would set orders and plans, with 1200 officers ready to act for public protection if needed.
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Boston
Watts
Proclamation Declares Cuban Port Blockade By President McKinley
The White House announces a blockade of Cuba's north coast from Cardenas to Bahia Honda and the port of Cienfuegos. The measure aims to enforce a Joint Resolution of Congress dated April 20 1898. Neutral ships are warned and allowed 30 days to depart occupied ports.
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Police prepare for wartime duties near harbor
The text outlines police roles if the city faces imminent danger. Duties include protecting lives and property, aiding the fire department after fires, caring for residents near the harbor, and tending to the wounded. Superintendent Eldridge notes no orders have been received yet, echoing Inspector Watts.
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B. P. Eldridge
Watts
France Plans Naval Readiness If Spain Declares War
Brest France April 22 Naval authorities say French northern squadron to be fitted out and the Atlantic division kept near the Antilles during hostilities should Spain and the United States go to war.
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Spain
United States
Antilles
Senate blocks secret trials bill amid war era chatter
The Senate rejected the Attorney General’s bid for secret trials as unwise. Debate over a Boston aldermanic bill and a West Boston bridge bill continued with amendments, while the governor issued Arbor Day remarks. The secret-trials measure failed on a 146 57 roll call. the bridge bill advanced to third reading.
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Quirk
U S Cruiser Topeka Believed Sunk After Collision
London reports via the Daily Mail that the U S cruiser Topeka once the Diogenes left Falmouth April 19 and is believed to have foundered after a collision with the dark Albatross near midnight on Tuesday. Albatross captain says the other steamer flashed a light and vanished.
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Secretary Long seeks auxiliary navy to man coast defense fleet
Secretary Long asks the House to authorize a United States auxiliary naval force for coast defences. The plan enlists sea faring men from naval militia with pay matching regular navy ranks for a one year term. Enlistment may occur with state governor consent. action expected soon after today’s delay.
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Secretary of the Navy
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Auxiliary Naval Force
Long
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Committee On Naval Affairs
Miantonomoh Sails From League Island Navy Yard
The double turret monitor Miantonomoh sailed from League Island Navy Yard at 2:30 this afternoon. Her destination is believed to be Charleston, South Carolina. The Miantonomoh is in full war paint and ready for action.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Charleston, S. C
City Council Opposes Official Welcome for Polo y Bernabe
Toronto council members condemn public demonstration for Senor Polo y Bernabe visit. They state they favor sympathy for the States and will not recognize the Spanish minister as an official figure, though he will be received as a private citizen.
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Havana Defences Map and Boston Accident at Public Garden
A fatalily damaging crash occurred at 10:55 last night at the Public Garden entrance to the subway after an open switch on the West End line caused Longwood avenue car 361 to collide with a Back Bay horse car bound for the Vendome. Three passengers were injured including John Hennessey and Walter Sawyer.
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Public Garden
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Church Street
Walter
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St. Botolph Street
Accident on horse car injures passengers in darkness
Dead Man's Guave suffered a severe leg injury and John H Beebe of Wakefield was cut on the face by flying glass. Passengers were treated by physicians and sent home. The motorman blamed darkness and an open switch. the company will investigate the cause today.
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John H. Beebe
Wakefield
Murderous assault and attempted robbery in Centralville
On Ennill street in Centralville a well-dressed young man attacked Mrs. Worthy F. Parker age 65 of 192 Hildreth street at an early hour. He gave a brutal scalp wound with a blackjack fractured her wrist and kicked her. No arrest reported.
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Ennill Street
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Worthy F. Parker
Hildreth Street
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