Spain to decorate Madrid rulers praise blockade hero
In the Senate General Donose extols the Montserrat captain for running the blockade. Admiral Bermejo says a decoration will be conferred. Senator Tocad cites the American blockade of Cuban coasts as violation of international law and harms neutrals. Bermejo to inform powers. Blanco notes unchanged Maine position near Southeast Point. Indiana arrives from Tortugas carrying cargo. Red Cross ship State of Texas arrives from New York with nurses and medicines bound for Sagua la Grande.
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Madrid
Senate
Donose
Montserrat
Bermejo
Marine
Tocad
Flowers
Blanco
Maine
Southeast Point
Naval Station
Indiana
No Tortugas
Red Cross Society
State of Exas
Portugal Blocks Telegraph News On Spanish Fleet Moves
London reports a Portuguese government order halting public transmission of warship movements from Portuguese ports. The action appears aimed at aiding Spain under pressure, likely to curb cables about the Spanish fleet from St Vincent.
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London
Portugal
Spain
St. Vincent
Capa Nerde Islands
Blockade Can Be Forced by Transatlantic Ship Captains
Madrid April 29 captains of a transatlantic steamship line charged with carrying mails to Cuba say they are certain the blockade can be forced. They insist they will push through despite naval opposition and continue mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Comania Transatlantic Steamship Line
Cuba
British Cruisers Ordered to Newfoundland Waters
The British colonial office cabled Bermuda ordering cruisers Cordelia and Pelican to proceed immediately to Newfoundland waters and be in readiness to cope with any emergency that might arise.
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London
British Colonial Office
Bermuda
Cordelia
Pelican
Newfoundland
Prisoners of War Held in Key West Harbor
Prizes captured by the U S fleet remain in the harbor under orders from the Department of Justice. Crew and passengers of the Panama with four 4-0 under guns are to be held as prisoners of war and detained aboard without shore contact.
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Key West
United States
Department of Justice
Panama
Straits of Gibraltar Sail Threats Stir Public Alarm
April 28 report says Spanish torpedo destroyer Destructer and torpedo boats Habana and Barcelona reconnoiter the Straits and nearby Mediterranean waters seeking an American yacht Fleur De Lis and ships carrying sulphur to America. The British cruiser Charybdis departs causing near panic as land guards train and a shot is fired. The Destructor later stops several merchantmen near Europa Point amid US refuge rumors.
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Gibraltair
Destructer
Habana
Barcelona
Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
United States
Italy
America
Lisbon
Charybdis
Charybds
Destructor
Europa Point
Porto Rico War News Reports Siege Preparations
Porto Rican advices from San Juan say four Spanish gunboats are there and martial law is proclaimed. Troops fortify Morro Castle while torpedoes and a sunken ship block the harbor. Armies crowd the interior as supplies mount in warehouses and Spaniards rush to reinforce. No US ships sighted nearby.
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Sr. Thomas
West Indies
San Juan
Porto Rico
Han Juan
United States
Morro Castle
Amiral Rigault de Genouilly
Spain
Arecibo Bay
Mayaguez Juan
Dorchester Carnival Hosts Reception With Gettysburg Talk
The Dorchester Carnival Association gathered at the hall on Pleasant and Pearl streets for an annual reception. Fred J. Taber presided while General Augustus P. Martin spoke on Gettysburg, maps illustrating the battle. Mayor Quincy, Senator Folsom and others attended and praised national unity and support for Cuba.
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Dorchester Carnival Association of
Dorchester
Pleasant
Pearl Streets
Fred J. Taber
Augustus P. Martin
Gettysburg
Quincy
Navy Department
Cuba
Syanin
Callender
Martin
Dorchester Carnival Associates
E. Folsom
Massachusetts Working Women's Clubs Reunion at Tremont Temple
The tenth annual reunion of the Massachusetts Association of Working Women's Clubs was held last night at Tremont Temple despite rain. President Miss Edith M. Hawes and Rev. William S. Rainsford addressed the gathering, with notable singing by the Jordan Marsh Choral Union conducted by Wallace Goodrich.
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Massachusetts Association of Working Women’s Clubs
Tremont Temple
Edith M. Hawes
William 8. Rainsford
Db. B
New York
Jordan & Marsh Choral Union
Wallace Goodrich
West Point Second Class Cadets Not Graduating This Year
Adjutant General Corbin announces that the second class of cadets at West Point will not graduate this year. If conditions do not change materially no changes in the graduation exercises will occur, and the ceremonies will be postponed to a year from June under current rules.
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Washington
Corbin
West Point
Portugal Proclaims Neutrality in Spain and United States Conflict
Lisbon reports that the Oficial Gazette will publish a decree declaring Portugal neutral in the Spain US clash. The decree mirrors Franco Prussian War neutrality proclamations and the government halts warship movement telegraph updates along the Portuguese seaboard and harbors.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Spain
United States
Democrats Oppose Dingley War Bond Scheme Debate
Washington April 28 The war revenue bill debate closes after eight and a half hours with Democrats opposing bond features and pressing for income tax. Speakers from New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Connecticut Massachusetts defend bonds and the treasury plan while criticizing the beer tax and advocating broad taxation to fund the war.
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Washington
Mr. McClellan
New York
Senate
Messrs
Ayne
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
McClellan
McMillan
Tennessee
Henderson
Connecticut
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Rhea
Kentucky
Payne
Rep
N. Y
Supreme Court
Bailey
Wheeler
Dem
Ala
Penn
Lovering
Spain
Evans
Medals Awarded at Patriots' Day Marathon Reception
Cambridgeport Gymnasium hosted a ceremony honoring Donald J. McDonald and Lawrence Brignoli, winners of the Patriots' Day Marathon. The event featured remarks by P. H. McDermott and Thomas J. Gargan, musical performances, and a display of awards including antique Flemish oak shields, gold watches, and B. A. A. medals.
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Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
Donald J. McDonald
Lawrence Brignoli
P. H. McDermott
Thomas J. Gargan
MacVane and
Norton
Harvard
Lopez Banjo, Mandolin
B. Ryan
Thomas Scully
Father Mundy
John Howler
McDonald
Brignoli
Cambridgeport
Father Scully
Tom Burke
Louis
Alexander McLennan
East Boston
A. A
Scully
John Bowler
W. J. Cogan
P. J. Crowley
D. F. Brown
J. Frank Facey
P. Cahill
J. Downey
John F. Moakley
John Graham
Arcanum Talk at Boston Grand Council Session
Royal Arcanum members gathered in Boston for the twenty first annual Grand Council of Massachusetts at the American House. Hon John J Bates of Toulson spoke on protection and fraternity as key ideas, urging unity and universal brotherhood.
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Royal Arcanum
Boston
Grand Council of
Massachusetts
Royal Arcanum Club
John J. Bates
Toston
Joseph A. Langfitt
Pittsburg
Penn
W. Holt Apgar
Trenton
N. J
Bates
Universal Brotherhood
Cuba
Real Republic
Doctor found guilty in fatal operation case in Connecticut
Dr Elijah A. was convicted by a Superior Court jury on a manslaughter charge for causing the death of Miss Grace L Dearborn of Everett Mass. The judge sentenced him to six years in State Prison and a fine of 31.
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New Way EN
Conn
Elijah A
Grace L. Dearborn
Everett
Mass
Shumney
Bottlers Protest Mineral Water Tax in Washington
A Boston bottlers committee traveled to Washington to push back against the Dingley war measure tax on mineral waters. They warned the levy could force about 7 percent of Boston dealers out of business.
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Boston
Washington
Boston End
Ninth as Ready Mobilization Delay Means Next Week
No order yet issued for mobilizing the state militia. Officers of the Ninth Regiment report all men ready to volunteer, with some awaiting muster location changes to South Framingham. Colonel Bogan refutes health rumors and confirms readiness to depart when activated.
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South Framingham
Weaver
Massachusetts
Post
Springfield
Newton Street
Bogan
United States
the Post
Grady
P. B. Murphy
Saxonville
Ninth
Lee
Europe
South Armory
Harvard
Fort Marren
Opening Eastern League season in Syracuse marked by banner raising
The Syracuse Stars beat their opponent in ten innings as Mayor McGuire threw the first ball. Malarky pitched steadier under pressure while both starters showed strong command. President Powers of the Eastern League attended a crowd of about 2500. Score: Syracuse 3 Bumalo 6 0 0 6 11 Qu.
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Syracuse
N. Y
McGuire
Malarky
Powers
Bumalo Sc
Bates Narrowly Beats Lewiston Bowdoin 9-8
In a Bates vs Lewiston Bowdoin match at Lewiston the Pioneers won 9 to 8. In Ithaca Cornell defeated Vermont 9 to 5.
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Lewiston--Bowdoin
Bates
Ithaca
Cornell
Vermont
Browns at Home Boosts Player Growth for Mahoney
Manager Tim Hurst plans to keep George Mahoney as a natural ball player and aid his batting during home games. South Boston’s Michael F Meagher resigns from managing the South Boston A A team and is open for engagement. The Giants showed batting strength against the Senators while Hughes of Baltimore yielded to Brooklyn’s hitters. St Louis loses twice in one day as the National Board of Discipline schedules its first meeting in St Louis.
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Tim Hurst
George Mahoney
Browns
South Boston
Aseman
Michael F. Meagher
A. A
Giants
Senators
Hughes
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Tim Hiarst
St. Louis
National Board of Discipline
Irish organize rapid muster for Boyle O Reilly regiment
The Boyle O Reilly Regiment gains momentum with over ten men mustered in city offices. Sheridan Guards chair Captain Murphy leads a push to offer services to Governor Wolcott as part of the Irish Brigade. East Boston Division 46 plans to form a company to cover fronts, awaiting return of Company H. Recruits flood in despite rain. Cronin and Scannell coordinate efforts. A. O. H. leaders in Massachusetts meet to craft action, presided by State President Blattery, with attendees from county and country offices.
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Boyle O'Reilly Regiment
Sheridan Guards
ES Aere Hmi
Roxbury
John F. Murphy
William J. Cronin
Roger Walcott
East Boston
George J. Lovett
Lovett
T. W. Coakley
Order
Roger K. Scannell
Messrs
EE. C. Fitz- Gerald
J. J. Hickey
Blattery
Washington Senators Boston Battery Showdown At Park Theatre
At the Park Theatre this afternoon at four o clock first plays of the game at Washington will be shown with actors lined on a miniature stage diamond and electricity as motive power. The Boston champions are playing great ball and the Senators will be in good form on their trocha. Battery possibilities include Willis or Kirby and Martin Bergen for Boston and Weyhing and McGuire or Mercer and Charley Farrell for Washington.
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Park Theatre
Washington
Boston
Senators
Willis
Kirby
Martin Bergen
Weyhing
McGuire
Mercer
Charley Farrell
Pairings Spark Heavy Friday Pro Baseball Schedule
Boston visits Washington while New York heads to Baltimore and Philadelphia plays Brooklyn. Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh and Louisville meets Chicago with St. Louis at Cleveland.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Louisville
Wee Ewes
St. Louis
Minstrel Show Delightfully Entertains St Augustine’s Hall
About 1200 people attended the fourth annual minstrel show by the St Augustine C T A Society of South Boston at St Augustine's Hall. The program featured 75 performers in empire costumes with white and blackface ends, including Annie Callahan May Walsh William H Donovan John Hogan. Notable acts included Bertha De Angelis Minnie Curry and John J Kehoe with songs memory and humor. The finale included The Star Spangled Banner and a Goddess of Liberty tableau followed by a bicycle race won by Mr Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine C. T. A. Society of
South Boston
St. Augustine’s Hall
Annie Callahan
May Walsh
William H. Donovan
John (. Hogan
Bones
Teresa Heaney
Teresa McDermott
John J. Kehoe
George P. Brophy
Bertha de Angelis
Neiber
John C. Hogan
Daisy
Lilla Willock
John E. Dignan
Minnie Curry
John McManus
South
Boston
Post
William Dpd. McCarthy
Army
Messrs
Koerber
Peterson
Sunflower
Charles J. Cummings
Becker
Tiger Roadsters
Mr. Hogan
Tremont Cycle Club
Refugees From the Philippines Reach London
A Singapore dispatch to the Daily Mail says the French steamer Saigon and the Spanish steamer Espana arrived in London carrying large numbers of Spanish refugees from the Philippines.
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London
Singapore
Daily Mail
Division 29 A. O. H. Roxbury Holds Annual Concert and Ball
The third annual concert and ball of Division 29 A. O. H. Roxbury was held in Curtis Hall last evening with Doherty's Orchestra providing Irish and national music from 8 to o'clock. Members wore A. O. H. uniforms. hall decorations featured Trish and American flags. Councilman M T Attridge served as floor marshal and President Edmond F Ward as floor director with Major M C Crossen and a large corps of aides.
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Division
Roxbury
Curtis Hall
Doherty
Orcer
M.T. Attridge
Edmond F. Ward
M. C. Crossen
Fought a draw in Detroit bout between McPartland and Walcott
In Detroit at the Auditorium on April 28 Kid McPartland and Joe Walcott fought eight rounds to a draw. The match was praised as the prettiest Detroit has seen in years with Steve Brodie aiding McPartland and Tom O'Rourke handling the fighter's interests. Parson Davies served as timekeeper.
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Detroit
Kid"’ McPartland
Joe Walcott
Insuring National Track Association Members
Henry E. Ducker of Charles River Park plans accident insurance for National Track Association team members after Dudley Marks’s suggestion. Negotiations with several companies aim to place policies within a week to ensure compensation if injuries occur in the racing season.
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Dudley Marks
Tom Linton
Henry E. Ducker
Charles River Park
National Track Association
Bicycle News and Racing Notes From Early 1900s
Registered professional riders include F. P. Kent Rowley Frank Butler Cambridgeport Harry D. Elkes Glens Falls N Y and William Martin Lowell. The Toledo labor boycott on Cleveland and Westfield bicycles is ended with labor approval of Lozier. The National Bicycle Wood Rim Makers Association meets in Cleveland on May 38. A Chelsea C C Alter Ego Club team forms with Zenny Ingraham Otis W Smith J Moran R F Cronin Louis Solari. Gloucester hosts a 17 mile road race June 17. English rider John Robertson expected May 6 in New York to join the international team. Edward Taylor trains to beat Frank Starbuck with fast two minute miles marked by recent 4:15 for eight miles.
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Arthur W. Robinson
The
Racing Board
F. P. Kent
Rowley
Frank Butler
Cambridgeport
Harry D. Elkes
Glens Falls
N. Y
William Martin
Lowell
Cleveland
Westfield Bicycles
Toledo
Lozier Company
National
Bicycle Wood
Chelsea C. C
Messrs. Perkins and
Corliss
Gloucester
John Robertson
New York
Edward Taylor
Frank Starbuck
Philadelphia
Boxing Gossip Sets May Ninth NYC Showdowns and Big Purse Talks
Boxing rumors place Sammy Kelly versus Dave Sullivan in a 20 round New York showdown on May 9 with each fighter receiving 250 for forfeits from April 2 postponement. Ongoing negotiations include Barry versus Casper Leon and a 2000 purse. Other bouts and match chatter fill out the boxing scene.
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Tom O'Rourke
Sammy Kelly
Dave Sullivan
New York City
Tom
Leon
Tommy West
Billy Smith
Benny Leon
Casper
Mike Sears
Benny
Tom Sulivan
Norwalk
Conn
W. C
O.B
Central Hotel
Lynn
Peter Jackson
Maufice Rosenberg
Jack Everhardt
New York
Spike Sullivan
Jack Daly
Frank Bentley
Chicago
Paddy Sheehan
Tom Lansing
Jim Watts
Louisville
Tom Ltroderick
Matt Matthews
Yonkers
Boxing Night Highlights at Columbian Rowing Association Event
At Lyceum Hall East Boston 600 guests enjoyed a smoke talk with fast four round bouts. Maurice Rosenberg defeated Sailor Smith in a lively opener followed by McLean versus Reedy and other light sparring matches. Thomas Curtin of the Somerset Club sang while Eugene Buckley hosted and the Columbian Orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Rowing Association
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Maurice Rosenberg
Smith
Rosenberg
Faust
Messrs
McLean
Reedy
Tom Hefferan
Larry Hayes
Columbias
Jimmy” Davenport
James Barry
Walter Griffin
Billie’ Haneson
Walter Johnson
Jimmy” Galllagher
Stonewall Allen
Charlie Scareville
Paddy Rownan
Lewis Sullivan
Billie’ Johns
Billie” Burns
Thomas Curtin
Somerset Club
Columbian Orchestra
Eugene Buckley
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