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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1898

Page

5

Two Scientific Men Endorse Warner's Safe Cure Observers Praise Its Value

Prof. Lewis Swift the astronomer and Prof. A Lattimore of the University of Rochester endorse Warner's Safe Cure after testing its ingredients and processes. Lattimore says the formula is safe and free from poisons. Swift notes the Cure has helped many and warrants public confidence. The piece also references political fallout from the Maine explosion and Spain's war stance.

Lewis Swift A. Lattimore University of Rochester New York State Board of Health Lattimore Warner Swift

Naval Battle Hinted Near Manila Amid Fleet Movements

Reports indicate a possible naval engagement at Manila with figures like Professor John B. Moore and Colonel Wood involved in planning. United States orders and deployments include the Vesuvius and Minneapolis while a coast guard picket line from Newport to Barnegat tightens security.

Dewey Invades Manila Bay Clash Looms Today

The United States Pacific squadron under Commodore Dewey sails from Hong Kong toward the Philippines to engage Spain’s fleet. American ships include the Olympia, Boston, Raleigh, Baltimore, and gunboats Concord and Petrel with McCulloch, facing Spanish cruisers Castilla Reina Christina Don Juan de Austria Velasco and several unarmored gunboats. The expected showdown tests rival tonnage and armament as both sides move toward a probable Pacific battle.

Pacific Olympia Baltimore Hong Kong Conmodore Dewey Philippines Spain Dewey Boston Raleigh Castilla Reina Christina Don Juan de Austria Velasco United States Concord Petrel McCulloch Elcano General Leso

Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius Sails Toward Havana Mission

The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius sailed from Newport Rhode Island bound south with unknown final destination. It is believed to reach Key West and then join the fleet off Havana. The ship carried a large supply of projectiles and was delayed by missing equipment. Torpedo boats Gwin and Talbot and the Morris remain at the torpedo station.

John B. Moore Columbia College Moore Roosevelt Wood West Medical Department Army State Department John Wynne Key West Washington Philippines Vesuvius Newport R. I Havana Spain United States Asiatic Atlantic Minneapolis Highland Light Massachusetts Bay Provincetown Columbia Boston Faneuil Hall John Boyle O'Reilly Quincy T. W. Coakley Father Cummins France Philadelphia General Lee Sigsbee de Carranza Cval Gwin Talbot Morris

Spain's Naval Tactics Allege Surprise Move on Atlantic

Washington dispatch reports naval experts fearing Spain may lure the American fleet with the battleship Pelayo nearing America and a torpedo fleet held at Cape Verde. The note outlines a double maneuver and cites possible quick relief claims for naval readiness.

Spain Cape Verde Islands

Temerario Awaiting Orders Off Buenos Aires

A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Buenos Ayres says the Spanish torpedo boat Temerario remains in the area awaiting orders as of April 26 reported by London officials.

Buenos Vas London Temerario Daily Mail Buenos Ayres

Spanish naval officer challenges Lee and Sigsbee to duels

Lieutenant Ramon de Carranza of the Spanish navy challenges General Fitzhugh Lee and Captain Charles Sigsbee of the Maine to duels after testimony accusing Spanish officers in the Maine explosion. The minister forbade the move while Carranza remained on the legation staff and no replies have been received.

Washington Ramon de Carranza Fitzhugh Lee Charles Sigsbee Maine de Carranza Lee Sigsbee Polo Legation Toronto

General Fitzhugh Lee to receive command in Washington

Washington April 25 General Fitzhugh Lee has been summoned by the President and is expected in Washington today to receive a formal command. He reportedly promised Algernon Sartoris grandson of General Grant a staff position once confirmed.

Washington Fitzhugh Lee Lee Algernon Sartoris Grant

Admiral Sampson Seeks Orders on Retaliation Fire

Commodore Sampson cables Washington requesting permission to fire back at the attacking ships. He is directed to adhere to criminal orders and await Navy Department guidance as reported by The Post.

Sampson Washington Navy

Spanish Fleet Coals Up at St Vincent Bay

A Daily Mail dispatch from St Vincent Cape Verde Islands reports the Spanish fleet forbidden to maneuver or practice and all ships painted black since arrival. Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo coal at Ciudad de Cadiz while stores medicines and supplies are purchased for the squadron as Poerine vessels are pressed nearby. The bay swarms with launches delivering goods.

Washington England Hong Kong Philippines Portugal Spain Cape Verde St. Vincent Canaries Cadiz Sampson Cuba Ialy Great Britain Navy Department London Daily Mail Cape Verde Islands Vizcaya Almirante Oquendo Ciudad de Cadiz

Detectives Exonerate Suspect in Drug Store Murder

Chief of Detectives Watts reports John H. Chance, jailed on suspicion of killing Charles H. Russell at Chapin's drug store near United States Hotel on April 4, is not the murderer. Chance says he and the co conspirator planned to gag and rob the store, the accomplice killed Russell, and Chance has not seen the man since.

Watts John H. Chance Charles H. Russell Chapin United States Chance Russell

Timely Word on Dean's Kidney Pills for the Elderly

A Boston man 79 and long connected to the street railways testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills improve back pain and urinary issues. He reports better sleep and relief from colds’ back impact, urging others to use the remedy. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. distributes.

Wright M Street South Boston Boston Street Railways Mr. Wright Dean Foster.Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.S

Cruiser Minneapolis Passes Boston Area at 6:45 PM

The cruiser Minneapolis steamed rapidly up the coast and was sighted near Isin Hihland Mass at 6 45 PM heading toward Massachusetts Bay as the auxiliary fleet awaits readiness for duty.

Ihland

Columbia Arrives at Newport Patrols Under Orders

The cruiser Columbia under Captain Sands reached Newport Rhode Island at 11 10 am after leaving Hampton Roads. Signal station at Block Island notified her approach and officers said they were unaware of the visit. She is awaiting orders and expected to sail at daybreak to patrol the area.

Newport R. I Columbia Sands Hampton Roads Oregon Block Island The Washington

Map Of The Philippine Islands And Naval Actions

Admiral Sampson guided fleet actions in range of Spanish batteries and stressed sticking to original orders to avoid pointless duels. Naval reserves from Massachusetts and the state are to join for coast patrol duty with the north patrol squadron led by Commodore Howell aboard the San Francisco. Yosemite and Dixie will join the squadron as soon as prepared.

Cod Sampson Massachusetts North San Francisco Howell Yosemite Dixie

US Coast Defense Ship Katahdin Reaches Provincetown

The U S return Katahdin left Vineyard Haven this morning for Provincetown and passed Chatham Bar at 11 oclock amid northeast wind and drizzle. She docks at Provincetown for coast defense, with visible white foam under her bow and ships fast progress.

Chatham United States Vineyard Haven Provincetown Chatham Bar Provencetown

Navy Yard Dry Dock Transfers Firepower to Patrol Vessels

The cruiser San Francisco left dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and moored at the coal dock as overhaul delays continue. The yacht Restless entered the dock for conversion into an armed patrol boat, while cruiser New Orleans nears completion. The auxiliary Yankee had its first guns mounted, with ten 5 inch guns on the upper deck and two on the forecastle, and both Yankee and Prairie near readiness.

New York San Francisco Brooklyn Navy Yard Restless New Orleans Yankee

Sagasta's War Speech Opens Spanish Chamber

In Madrid on April 25 Senor Emilio Castellar, Republican leader, appeared in the chamber for the first time since 1883 and took the oath kneeling with his hand on the Gospel beside monarchists. Senor Romero Robledo asked if there was a cabinet crisis and whether constitutional rights would be suspended on the peninsula.

Madrid Senor Emilio Castellar Romero Robledo

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