Stage Matters as 1897 98 Season Winds Down
The 1897 98 theater season in Boston nears its end as war news reduces patronage. Park shifts to summer program with Corbett Fitzsimmons fight pictures and baseball by electricity. New York Lyceum and Ada Rehan present key shows while other venues feature Lilli Tse Billee Taylor and Cavalleria Rusticana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Pinero
Hollis
New York Lyceum Company
Ada Rehan
Tremont
Miss Rehan
Peggy
Lilli Tse
Billee Taylor
Lillian Russell
Boston
Marie Celeste
Museum
Oscar Girard
Crab
Cavalleria Rusticana
Clara Lane
Miss Norwood
Arline
Grand Opera House
Creston Clarke
Adelaide Prince
Columbia
Marie Shotwell
Boston Highlands
Joe Hart
Carrie de Mar
Keith
Austin & Stone's
Coontown
Palace Theatre
Busy Sunday at Charlestown Navy Yard amid wartime orders
The Charlestown Navy Yard operated under Sunday war orders with over 700 workers in heavy rain. The Enterprise and other vessels received steady labor as carpenters and machinists toiled to complete urgent tasks. Reinforcements and ship transfers were discussed, with Berths at White Wharf and groves cliff overseen by officers and engineers as work pressed toward readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Navy Yard
Howison
Enterprise
White Wharf
Lebanon
Bancroft
Shears
Key West
Wabash
Sturdy
Washington
Shears Wharf
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Wallach
Charlestown Eaty Yard
Marine Corps
Kane
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
George H. Rock
Chatham
Merchants & Miners’ Transportation Company
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Home Office
Juniata
Howard
Gloucester
Fairfax
Cardiff
Wales
Atlantic Ocean
St. John’s
N. F
Grand Lake
Scranton
Scandia Lodge votes to keep members in good standing for war effort
Scandia Lodge Knights of Honor, meeting at Knights of Honor Hall, votes to retain all members in good standing who volunteer or are drafted to defend the United States in its current war with Spain. The lodge in Boston comprises Swedes and Norwegians and serves nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Lodge
Knights of Honor
United States
Spain
Boston
Al Clyde built liners sail to Wrangell and Skaguay
The Tartar and Athenian of the Canadian Pacific line will depart Vancouver and Victoria for Wrangel and Skaguay after the overland express arrives April 28 and May 6 respectively. The ships are modern first class ocean liners with ample accommodations and safety. Fares from Victoria and Vancouver to Wrangell are first class and 20 second class to Skagway both classes. Reservations at 197 Washington Street Boston.
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al Clyde
Tartar
Athenian
Canadian Pacific Line
Vancouver
Victoria
Wrangel
Skaguay
Overland Express
Wrangell
Skagway
Washington Street
Boston
Doan’s Ointment Promises Relief from Severe Eczema
An advertisement asserts eczema anywhere is instantly relieved and permanently cured by Doan’s Ointment claiming it as the sovereign remedy for all itchiness of the skin.
Boston Cargo Imperiled on Route to Rafusque
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyers near Cape Verde may encounter the Machias three masted schooner H. E. Thompson en route from Boston to Rafusque on the west coast of Africa. Captain Thompson was ashore. Captain Reemie commands. She sailed on the 16th with a cargo of rum machinery breadstuffs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape de Verde Islands
H. E. Thompson
Rafusque
Africa
Spain
Thompson
Reemie
Oregon safety vot continued from page one
Navy Department officials refuse to disclose orders for the Minneapolis and Columbia as they sailed. Reports that they went to escort the Paris home or seize Spanish merchant ships are unverified. The timing after the Oregon and Marietta reached port is viewed as significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Chess Board
Spain
Navy Department
Minneapolis
Columbia
Paris
Oregon
Marietta
Blockade of Havana Reported by Despatch Boats
Despatch boats arriving in Key West report Havana port is blockaded but no shots fired by either side. Detailed aboard the gunboat Helena, Quartermaster Joseph Hansen accidentally shot himself on the Miguel rover's steamer. his injury is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Havana
Joseph Hansen
Helena
Miguel Rover
Spanish Forces Widen Destruction as U S Troops Mar
Fugitives from Guantanamo report Spanish troops mass along the seacoast and lay waste to five inland towns and plantations in Santiago de Cuba province. Fear grows that devastation will end before American forces can occupy the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Guantanamo
Santiago de Cuba
Spain Admirals Plan Campaign Amid Monetary Crisis
Madrid dispatch reports censored despatch noting hidden plans by Spain's admirals to mount a campaign as the country faces a monetary crisis. The April 24 filing at 2 PM mentions believed activity by high command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Militia Regiments Ordered to Quick Readiness in Massachusetts
Governor Walcott and advisory board decide to hold First Regiment in instant readiness for immediate service while the Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Ninth regiments must be ready within twenty four hours. Armories busy as troops prepare to march to Fort Warren and South Framingham with camp to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
State House
Walcott
Dalton
Massachusetts Militia
Curtis Guild, Jr
Fort Warren
Long Island Head
Winthrop
South Framingham
State Sanitary Commission Aides War Relief Efforts
The Governor plans a statewide Sanitary Commission modeled on Civil War relief work. A central body will coordinate supplies and aid for active service members, working with Washington. Local groups will be linked to maximize efficiency, with formation expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Commission
Washington
Harvard Men Urged to Enlist in Heavy Artillery
Harvard instructors with military experience urge students to join the heavy artillery. The First Regiment of Heavy Artillery needs over 400 men to reach war footing and may deploy to Fort Warren in Boston. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. in the south armory on Irvington Street. Harvard graduates in Battery K welcome enlistees and offer placement based on skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Fort Warren
Boston
South Armory
Irvington Street
Huntington Avenue
Campaign plan discussed to oppose United States policy
The meeting yesterday approved a plan of campaign against the United States. Information on the subject is refused. Currency changes for silver have ceased, ending the monetary crisis. A high official says powers are conferring with results expected to aid Spain. Portuguese press remains friendly to Spain with demonstrations at U S consulates in Mexico. Imparcial lists American ships in the Mediterranean as easy prey for Spanish warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Mexico
Imparcial
Mediterranean
Battle Expected At Once In Havana Conflict
Washington reports a probable historic wartime action tomorrow as American ships may bombard Havana. Spanish defenders are restive, the blockade is in place, famine looms, and officials say Blanco aims to strike at Morro Castle once a U S ship comes within range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havana
Blanco
Morro Castle
Walshe Delivers Lecture on Emmet and 1798 Men
A successful concert and scenic lecture last evening under Division 36 A O H Boston featured Professor William J Walshe. The talk centered on the life and times of Robert Emmet and the men of 1798.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 36
South
Boston
William J. Walshe
Robert Emmet
Massachusetts Militia Prepares for Eight Day Duty in War Call
Massachusetts militia regiments including the First Fifth Sixth Eighth and Ninth prepare for eight days of duty awaiting orders from Washington. Adjutant General Dalton stresses state duty and possible front deployment while recruiters rush to fill quotas with volunteers and employers promise job protection. The Eighth Division Naval Brigade departs for the Brooklyn Navy Yard amid a large Springfield sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Washington
Uota
Massachusetts
Springfield
Lttle
D Company of
Holbrook
Muc
Orange
Board of Trade
Captain Barber
EK Company
I Company
Northampton
Greenfield
Adams
Holyoke
Eighth Division
Naval Brigade
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Union Station
Salem
Eighth Regiment
City
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Pmall
Jas. W. Harkins, Jr
Maine
Havana Harbor
Bill Anthony
Sigsbee
Uncle Tom
the Howard
Grand Theatre
Dover and
Washington Streets
the Grand Theatre CO
Koppe
Frank Clayton
Alfredo Holt
Model Playhouse
Mr. Gay
John C. Rice
Sally Cohen
Papinta
Binns
Biograph
Rose Coghlan
Castle Ctuntee
Tremont St
Rosedale
Boston Museum
Klaw & Erlanger
Karnet & Sloane
Jack the
Beanstalk
Uncle Saw
Kellar
Tremon
John B. Schoeff
Theatr
Rekan Daly
Ada
Auga
Mats
Wycherly
N, Fe
Daly's Theatre
New York
Seon Arar
RIC
Daniel Frohman
Lygeum Theatre Company
A. W. Pinero
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Opera-In-Foolish
Taylor Cavalleria Rusticana
Park Lugene Ompreins
Comedy 5
Arto ER Tee
Veriscope Pictures
Taylor's Hat
Corner Court
Hanover Streets
Colunbia
Orchestra Ts
Wilbur Opera Company
Taylor
Taylor's
Melepnhone
Lyriteco
Faust
St. Theatre
EMENT
Beethoven
David Bispham
Lyceum Co
JWI
Adelaide
David Bispham ,Julie Opp
Walcot
Whiffen
Perry Averill
Yvonnde DE Treville
Sam Franko
Bion
Grover’s Cliff
Sper
Boston Harbor
United States Army Engineering Corps
Sewell
Valera
Long Wharf
Woodruff
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Charlestown
Commercial Wharf
Anton
Ben
Camden
N. J
Hoboken
John F. Brooks
Machias
Alaska
American Sugar Refining Company
Oregons
Cuba
Island
Enda
Framingham
Haversacks
James Murph
Captain Watkins
State Sanitary Commission
Wolcott
One
Forts
U. S
MR. Walshe
Regment
Fraimingham
Fifth
Pew
Casto Rua
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