Balloon to Scan Spanish Warships From Navy Balloon
Chicago April 28 Captain J W Lloyd and Illinois National Guard signal troops equip a large captive balloon for the Navy. A unique generator will supply 350600 to 409000 cubic feet of gas daily and ship to Governors Island. The balloon rises to 2500 feet and uses a telegraph cable. A clear day with glasses will scan 50 to 60 miles.
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Chicago
J. W. Lloyd
Western Union Telegraph Company
Illinois National Guards
Navy Department
United States
Governor’s Island
Keeping a sharp watch over the sea tale
The Columbia under the Stars and Stripes chased the steamer Half- Captain Pye nine miles from the Massachusetts coast. Captain Pye reported the dramatic alert as the Columbia burst from hiding near ten miles out, signaling with colors and testing the Britisher’s identity before heading to sea.
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Les
Baker
Pye
Is Port
Halifax
Colonel Rivers
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Port Law Change Extends Daylight Ship Access at Mines
Washington April 28 Secretary Alger modifies War Department rules governing ship ingress and egress at ports with submarine mines to allow daytime entry and departure beyond the sunrise to sunset window. The change eases restrictions after urgent representations from officials.
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Washington
War Department
Alger
Navy accepts offer of yacht Viola for patrol boat use
Dana Estes Jr offers his 73 foot yacht Viola to the Navy Department for patrol duties in Boston Harbor. Lieutenant-Commander Colby of the patrol fleet accepts the donation and will oversee the vessel.
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Dana Estes, Jr
Navy Department
Viola
Boston
Hazor
Colby
Mr. Estes
Playgoers Club Hosts Large Reception in New Rooms
The Boston Playgoers' Club welcomed over 200 guests at its new rooms 212 Boylston Street last night. Attendees included Mayor Josiah Vincy of Boston, Mayor Esry Cobb of Newton, Tufts President H Capen and Mrs Capen, Harvard’s Professor De Sumichrast and Mme De Sumichrast, Major William Quinton and Mrs Quinton, Colonel Henry A Thomas, Boston’s master stater, and many prominent local figures and couples.
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Boylston Street
Josiah Vincy
Esry Cobb
Newton
H. Capen
Tufts College
Seventh Infantry
Quinton
Henry A. Thomas
Stmaster
Henry T
Ids
R.M. Field
Frank J. Bonnelle
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John J. McNally
Isaac B. Rich
R. A. Barnet
Fred Parmont
the Ancients
Mabel Loomis Todd
Amherst College
Everett
Evelyn Sutherland
E. Sheridan Fry
Wringer Repair Services Promoted by American Wringer Co
For repair work wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company war ranted are the best. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge. The American Wringer Co.
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American Wringer Company
The
American Wringer Co
Sampsons Gunners Sweep the Dons at Matanzas Bay
On board the flagship New York off Matanzas Bay April 28 the American fleet led by Admiral Sampson silenced Spanish batteries at Rubal Cava and Maya. The Puritan and Cincinnati supported the attack as the battle lasted about twenty minutes with minimal American damage and reported Spanish losses around 60 to 70 killed.
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Matanzas Bay
Key West
Spain
United States
Havana
Sampson
Matanzas
Puritan
Cincinnati
Point Rubal Cava
Point Maya
Newark
Admiral Sampson
Chadwick
West Shore
Rubal Cava
Navy Secretary Hears No Official Word On Matanzas Shelling
Washington April 28 The Matanzas shelling fuels naval circles as Key West reports reach officials. The Navy Secretary says lack of official information suggests only a few shots fired and not a full bombardment. He adds the President gave no direct orders for these movements.
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Washington
Matanzas
Key West
Navy Department
Bombardment Report From Matanzas at Odds With New York
Madrid reports the U S bombardment of Matanzas says after thirty minutes the Americans retreated. Madrid doubts New York dispatches claiming casualties and town damage while noting Havana forts fired no projectiles.
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Matanzas
New York
Havana
Independent Cuban expedition sails toward eastern Cuba
A large group of independent Cuban volunteers will depart New York early tomorrow for eastern Cuba. The delegation aims to join Garcia's army and take part in the expected final drive on eastern cities.
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New York
Key West
Cuba
Garcia
Doan's Kidney Pills Boost East Boston Man to Health
In East Boston at 172 Putnam Street John McQuade describes himself as under the weather for years due to kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY the lameness and urinary symptoms disappear and he returns to work. The pills cost 50 cents and are sold by dealers nationwide.
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Putnam St
Jno. McQuade
Mr. McQuade
John
Dean
Woodbury Drug
Maverick Sq
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Unknown schooner in gale anchors near Chicamicomico life station
At Old Point Va on April 28 the storm eased and warships reconnected with shore. The Boston and Providence line steamers and Old Dominion ships resumed service after delays. A large three masted schooner, disabled by lost topmasts and rails, lies near Chicamicomico life saving station, ninety miles south of Virginia Beach. Wires to the south are down. none of the fleet vessels were damaged.
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Old Point
Boston and Providence Line
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Chicamicomico Life Staving Station
Saco Captured by Monitor Terror Reported Near Key Largo
The steamship City of Key West reports sighting the missing schooner Saco captured by the monitor Terror with a prize crew led by Paymaster Simpson. The Saco was at Rodriguez Key, seventy miles from Key West, and all aboard are safe, delivering relief to authorities.
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Fla
Simpson
Rodriguez Key
Key Largo
Steamer Cadet Wrecks Near Deer Island Side
The steamer Cadet, chartered to Caterer Valiquet of Lynn supplying the First Regiment at Fort Warren, went ashore on Deer Island side of Shirley Gut yesterday while en route to the fort. Likely total loss. crew and passengers saved. Cadet a 65.63 ton propeller built in 1879 at Newburg New York.
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Lynn
Fort Warren
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Shirley Gut
Newburg
N. Y
Catskill Monitor Reaches Safe Harbor After Severe Blow
Hyannis April 28 The monitor Catskill with part of the Massachusetts Naval Brigade aboard rode out the gale at Bass River with awash decks. She is expected to depart for Boston when weather moderates as heavy seas continue in the sound and outside the cape.
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Catskill
Bass River
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Boston
Cape
Natahdin Drifts Toward Sea From Provincetown Buoy
The ram Natahdin parted her hawser at the buoy near Provincetown early today and drifted about 200 feet before dropping anchors. She rode at her anchorage amid a heavy sea and gale while crews monitor conditions.
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Provincetown
Ram Natahdin
News in Brief on War Movements and Naval Actions
Reports outline swift war actions across the Atlantic and Caribbean. Dewey’s fleet advances toward the Philippines while Sampson targets a Cuban port for a forward base. British ships may evacuate subjects from Cuba as tensions rise. A Spanish steamer is captured near Havana and a Cuban port attack is planned. Officials discuss federal funding for more naval vessels and volunteers mobilize in several regiments.
Dewey to Establish Base in Eastern Waters for Coal and Supplies
Washington reports Dewey must secure refueling and supply bases abroad as European pressure may bar port access. The plan envisions capturing a port in the Philippines or nearby and using native assistance to base operations while blockading Spanish ports. Cuban aid and a Havana strike are anticipated as part of the campaign. News may reach via despatch boat if cables are cut.
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United States
China
Admiral Dewey
Asia
Mirs Bay
Philippines
Navy Department
Manila
Dewey
Monay
Ha- Vana
Hong Ikong
Naval Department
Spain
Sampson
Havana
Cuba
Navy to seize Cuban port for base of operations
Washington April 28 The North Atlantic squadron will move within three days to seize a Cuban port for a base of operations as part of a planned American naval maneuver.
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Cuba
Washington
North Atlantic
German Warships Ordered to Manila to Protect Interests
The German government has ordered part of its east Asiatic squadron to Manila in the Philippines to safeguard German interests in the region. The move was announced on April 28 from Germany.
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Philippines
ITA
Sortlin
Manila
Philippine Islands
East Asiatic Squadron
Spain's Pelayo and Carlos V Movements Revealed
Washington reports confirm the Pelayo sails toward Cadiz while the Carlos V patrols the American coast seeking prizes. Officials note Spain's fleet remains divided and the Pelayo recently stopped at Cartagena for repairs before turning back to Cadiz.
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Pelayo
Our
Washington
Carlos V
Cape de Verde Islands
Carthagena
Naval flotilla anchored with destroyers cruisers and battleship
The second torpedo boat flotilla with eight torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats, the iron battleship Victoria, and three auxiliary cruisers, along with several small gunboats, is anchored.
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Vittoria
Boxer's Fatal Fight Leaves McCarthy Dead in Ring
Bull McCarthy of Philadelphia died after a brutal twenty round boxing match with Griffo in Sacramento. He did not regain consciousness following a knockout in the twentieth round. Spectators wondered at the fatal injury as Griffo sent him to the canvas with a final blow and left for San Francisco.
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Cal
McCarthy
Philadelphia
Griffo
San Francisco
Depositors Invited to Present Bank Books in May
Under Chap 317 Acts of 1894 depositors are requested to present their bank books for verification during May business hours. The 1895 rule requires corporations to call in depositor books every third year under board rules approved by the Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks. By order of the Investment Committee, approved by the Board, Boston, April 28, 1898.
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Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks
Committee of Investment
George Bf, Tait
Boston
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