Booty for Spain Northern Waters See Threat to South American Trade
New York April 4 reports at the custom house warn that Spain would target South Atlantic and West Indian commerce after war begins. Vessels sailing from New York and Philadelphia toward Asia and Africa face seizure, with several ships carrying million dollar cargos toward Singapore Hong Kong and Manila. Shipowners fear losses of about 20 vessels trading with South America and the Far East, while exports to Cuba and other regions may also be at risk.
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New York
Custom House
United States
Spain
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
South America
West Indies
Philadelphia
American
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Verde
Singapore
Auckland
N. Z
Hong Kong
Manila
Cape Horn
Pacific
Unite States
Brazil
Hcnador
H Guiana
Enezusia
Impo
Cuba — S
Rts
Charlestown
Addie Morrill
Buenos Ayres
Linnell
Must dodge the Dons five vessels bound for danger at sea
Nearly a million dollars in value is tied up in five ships and cargoes en route to this port from several countries. The bark Sachem, Olympic, Goddard, Allanwilde, and Merom carry wool, hides, lumber, oars, spices, and pricier commodities. Spanish cruisers reportedly lurk near Cape Verde and off Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachem
Nickels
Chully C. Sampson
Boston
M. F. Pickering & Co
Singapore
W. H. Besse
New Bedford
Bath
Steven B. Gibbs
Beattie
Ark
Thomas A. Goddard
N. W. Rice & Co
Rosario
A. R
Newark
Allanwilde
Fickett
Goddard
Buenos Ayres
Longarf
Merom
Kelly
C. V. Minott
Temararia
Argentina
Montevideo
Mystic Wharf
Spain as she is a constitution and empire overview
A detailed portrait of Spain's 1876 constitution and government structure, Lincoln’s style explainer notes the Cortes and king, and outlines Spain's territory, population, colonial holdings, and military strength. It compares Spain's area to Texas and New England, lists overseas possessions, education, revenue, debt, and armed forces readiness.
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Texas
New England
Spain
Cortes
Congress
Cuba
Balearic
Canary Islands
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Middle States
Canary and
Balearic Islands
Porto Rico
America
Asia
Philippine Ilands
Sulu Islands
Caroline Islands
Palaus
Marianne Islands
Africa
Rio de Oro
Adrar
Iful
Cape Nun
Fernando Po
Annabon
Corisco
Elobey
San Juan
Colonial Army
Fleet speeds and manpower of the Spanish navy in 1989
The report notes a speed of 20 knots and cites a substantial Spanish fleet including torpedo boats, torpedo boat destroyers, and a fighting navy manned by 1002 officers, 900 marines, and 14,000 sailors with about 1000 mechanical units.
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Spain
Westchester Meet Gathers Steeplechasers at Morris Park
Bennings Washington DC hosts its closing meeting as steeplechasers and hurdlers prepare to move to Morris Park for the Westchester Racing Association two day meet. Trainer Ralph Slack oversees Mr Chambliet’s stable including Bona arte who’s recovering from a jump schooling injury.
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Bennings
Washington, D. C
Morris Park
Westchester Racing Association
Country Club
Chambler
Bonaarte
Beig
Bonaparte
Ralph Slack
Mr. Chambliet
Mr. Chamblet
Duke of Abercorn
Chamblet
Persse
Divine Intervention Sermon Weighs U S Cuba Action
Dr George C Lorimer preached at Tremont Temple on divine intervention and U S plans in Cuba The sermon contrasts mercy and force urging intervention to aid suffering Cubans while condemning vengeance The speaker argues nations should aid weak ones and cites moral grounds and papal caution amid looming crisis The address drew frequent applause.
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Tremont Temple
George C. Lorimer
United States
Leo XIII
Spain
America
Holy See
Dr. Lorimer
Sermon by Rev Dr Ames Warns Against Militarism
The Rev Dr Charles Gordon Ames preached at the Church of the Disciples on war time duty. He urged cooperation with the President to confine the war to Cuba and to protest militarism that threatens liberties and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Disciples
Charles Gordon Ames
Government may buy the Sally yacht for harbor despatch use
In Braintree on April 24 the possibility arose that the government will purchase the 60 foot yacht Sally from Fore River Engine Works for harbor despatch use. Built a year ago, she is very fast and on trial exceeded 15 knots, capable of outdistancing most Boston boats. Owner is Arthur Lyman, former Barnacle owner.
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Braintree
Sally
Fore River Engine Works
Boston
Arthur Lyman
Knockabout Barnacle
Tug Right Arm Sold to Government
New York reports the Mearritt Chapman Company sold the tug Right Arm to the government. The vessel had operated towing water barges between Fort Wadsworth the navy yard and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mearritt- Chapman
Fort Wadsworth
Navy Yard
Boxing Week Card in the Northeast and Midwest Notes
Boxers lined up for multiple ten and twenty round bouts across Long Island Pittsburgh Paterson New Haven Chicago and Detroit with stars like Marty McCue Billy O'Donnell Joe Walcott Kid McPartland and Matt Matthews. Projections include two signings for a Paterson event and word of injuries sidelining Steve O Donnell.
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Marty McCue
Billy O’donnell
Larry Eree
George McFadden
Long Island
J. Hughes
Jim Case
England
J. Fox
A. Scott
Dick Connors
Jack Nelson
Kid Trueman
T. Martin
Norwalk
Frank Erne
Harry Lemons
Olympic A. C
Buffalo
J. McClelland
J. Kinlow
Pittsburg
Finnerty
J. J. Lyman
Dunkirk
N. Y
Matt Matthews
Owen Zeigler
Paterson
N. J
Billy O'Donnell
F. Paterson
New Haven
Joe Walcott
Kid McPartland
Detroit
Jim O'Leary
Kid’’ Wanko
Parkersburg
Jim Janey
J. Moffatt
Toney
Eddy Santry
Sally Smith
Johnny van Heest
Chicago
Steve O’donnell
Tom
Stockings) Conroy
Troy
Ed Dunkhorst
Syracuse
Steve
George Munroe
New York
Rotchford
Barry
Cal Hawkins
San Francisco
Martin Flaherty
Carson
Eddy Connolly
Billy Moore
Waverly
Charley Goff
Columbian Rowing Association
Empire
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Pex Theatre
Tim Kearns
St. John
N. B
Charlestown Associates
Main Street
Jig Stone
Copinger
Kid Mackin
John Hanscom
Ack Powell
Robinson
Lewis Sullivan
Larry Hayes
Eorge V. Tuohey
Sullivan Kelly Fight Postponed to May 9
New York April 24 The twenty round boxing match between Sammy Kelly and Dave Sullivan scheduled for tomorrow night at the Puritan A C Long Island City has been postponed to May 9.
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New York
Sammy Kelly
Dave Sullivan
Puritan A. C
Long Island City
Chelsea War Committee Forms Volunteers for Battery H
Chelsea’s war committee met in Grand Army Hall to enroll volunteers. Joseph W. Thayer was elected chairman and Henry T. Holmes secretary and treasurer. Captain Pratt asked for a full complement for Battery H before enlisting Hooker Guards volunteers.
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Chelsea
Theodore Winthrop
Grand Army Hall
Joseph W. Thayer
Henry T. Holmes
Pratt
Hooker
Spain Declares War and Reserves Right to Privateer
Madrid reports the decree breaking diplomatic ties with the United States and declaring war. Spain reserves the right to privateering, crews with letters of marque, and auxiliary cruisers. 30 days for U S ships to leave harbors. five maritime regulations define neutral flags, contraband, blockades and search.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Paris
Mercantile Marine
International cycling notes from Paris and Vienna event details
At a London meeting of the International Cyclists' Association it was decided that current world champions may defend their titles in Vienna this year, though not chosen by their national body. Garin won Paris Roubaix again, with 47 starters on bicycles and 89 on motorized vehicles. The article covers pacing rules, German and English riders, and upcoming races including Bordeaux Paris and the Vienna championships.
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Paris
France
International Cyclists’ Association
London
Vienna
England
Denmark
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
M. D’armand
Union Velocipedique Francaise
Garin
Morin
Jacquelin
Bourillon
Rouquette
Nieuport
Italy
Momo
Singrossi
Passini
Tommasselli
Chinn
America
August Lehr
Lehr
Kurfurstendamm
Berlin
Robertson
Skram
Mile race notes and international cycling updates
The piece covers Eddie Bald and Jimmy Michael pacing a mile race to decide a fair result, with Michael’s best paced mile at 1 36 and Bald at 1 46 4 6. It mentions amateurs Desmoulin training in Cincinnati from Charleroi Belgium and aims to join the pros. Also reports that G L McCarthy abandons plans to send an American team to international championships due to lack of interest, and notes Edward Taylor training at Jacksonville behind pacemakers. A local meeting at the Metropolitan Wheelmen’s house is urged by President Winsor with Trinity C C also meeting tonight for emergency business.
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J. H
Desmoulin
Boulay
Bourette
Cavaillet
Cincinnati
Charleroi
Belgium
G. L. McCarthy
New York
Edward Taylor
Jacksonville
Fla
Winsor
Trinity C. C
Michael to Race McDuffie in Fifteen Mile Meet
Henry S. Ducker of Boston announced arrangements for a fifteen mile race between Jimmy Michael and Eddie McDuffie for 159 dollars at Charles River Park Boston on July 4. McDuffie also drew Fred Perry for the same distance in Boston on July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry S. Ducker
Boston Today
Jimmy Michael
Eddie McDuffie
Charles River Park
Boston
Uly
McDuffie
Fred Perae
Central Juniors
South Boston
Frank Hynes
E Street
Monitor A.A
R. Ambrose
Spring Street
East Cambridge
Victor Juniors
Thomas J. Walsh
Chadwick Street
Roxbury
Beach Street Athletic Association
Patrick Monahans
Michael Conroy
Bunker Hill Street
Spartan Mother's Farewell as Recruits Sail to New York
A Chicago and Milwaukee naval recruit detachment marches to the Pennsylvania Depot en route to active service in New York. A 60 year old widow in black walks with her son amid a 500-strong Illinois Naval Reserves escort, drawing crowds and hushed cheers as the band plays The Star Spangled Banner.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Jackson Boulevard
Pennsylvania
New York
Illinois
Board of Trade
Mile a Minute: Bicycle Race Behind Locomotive Near Hempstead
A record attempt will pair Charles Murphy of Brooklyn and E B Anderson of Illinois to ride a mile behind a Long Island Railroad locomotive near Hempstead. The race aims for 60 seconds with safety pulleys and car trains for spectators, May date to be announced.
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New York
Charles M. Murphy
Brooklyn
E. B. Anderson
Roadhouse
Ill
America
Long Island Railroad
Hempstead
Long Island Railroad Company
Murphy
Long Island
Twenty-second Avenue
Anderson
St. Louis
United States
Jimmy Michael
Cleveland Dominates National League Schedule Today
Cleveland won today as the National League games included Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Baltimore New York at Washington Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburg at St. Louis and Cleveland at Louisville with various matchups across the league.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimore
New York
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cleveland
Louisville
Fraser
Indians
Magee
Dexter
Wilson
A. E. Burkett
Louisville AB PO. Clarke
Teres
Ritchey
S. S. Peewee
Stafford
C. F
Sikarare
Wagner
Nance
Liile
Clingman
Son
Frazer
Diasons
Oreka Yen
Burkett
Carey
Ifraze
Clarke
Smartwo
Woods
Browns Dominate Pirates In Open-Door Victory
In St Louis on April 24 the Browns crushed the Pirates, pounding Killen in the fourth inning before Gardner and Hughey held firm. A large crowd forced ground rules as the Browns led decisively. The score was not yet stated.
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ST. Louis
Browns
Pittsburgs
Killen
Gardner
Hughey
Pirates
Pittsburg
R. B. PO. Padden
Donavan
Brodie
McCarthy
Ganzel
Gray
Hugh
Decker
Clements
Pan— Gardner
Kill
Cushman and Heydler
Baseball Notes From New England and Beyond
Billy Merritt enjoys congenial play in Lowell and shines for the South Ends against the Emeralds before a two person crowd on Patriots Day. Dave Pickett joins Newport in the opening Brockton game as Mike Finn expresses satisfaction. Brockton releases pitcher Reilly after a one night stand. youngsters across teams plan home tickets soon. Norcom signs with Grand Rapids, Hawley stars for Indianapolis, and three Smiths brighten Fall River. George Bone the polo star is a notable draw in New England towns. Harrington and Rube Wiley shine for Fred Doe’s New Bedford. Wallie Woods debuts for Chicago and proves versatile from backstop to outfield. Dolan runs fast in Springfield’s opener. Manchester visits Brockton while Tufts meets Brown. Tom Tucker and Jack Ryan energize the Brooklyn club with strong hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Merritt
Lowell
The
Emeralds
Patriots
Dave Pickett
Newport
Brockton
Mike Finn
Reilly
Norcom
Far River
Grand Rapids
Hawley
Inianapolis
Smiths
Fall Rivers
George Bone
New England
Joe Harrington
Rube” Wiley
Fred Doe
New Bedford
Wallie Woods
Portsmouth
Chicago
Harry Dolan
Springfield
Manchester
Tufts
Brown
Tom Tucker
Jack Ryan
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Jack W
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Charles McKeever
Joe Sheehan
Frank Wa el Joe Hedmark
George Hadden
and Robertson
Joe Carrig
Bicycle Notes
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M’duffie
Boylston St. Franca
H. A. Lozier & CO
Arlington
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Wright Ck Ditson
Washington Street
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Hempstead, S. 1
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Boston Post
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Lowe
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Dooley
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Paul
Disken
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Fifth Street
Cambridge
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Weater
East Botton
Mmets
National League
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C. F. Porter & CO
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