Spain Accepts US Peace Terms Aims for Immediate Truce
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta has explained Spain’s reply to America’s peace terms to the Queen Regent. The government expects the note to reach the White House by Tuesday and foresees an immediate suspension of hostilities once the United States accepts. The plan includes talks with American commissioners on a regime for the Philippines and possible Cortes involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Spain
America
United States
White House
Almodovar de Rio
Monsignor
Merry del Val
Vatican
Philippines
Sagasta
Senor Romero Y Robledo
McKinley
Man Arrested in Stamford Street Assault at Engineers Hall
Simon Alexander, 40, of 73 Allen Street, was arrested early today charged with assault on Louis Goldman of 7 Cotting Street. The fight at Engineers Hall 149 Stamford Street left Goldman severely injured and possibly fatally harmed after an operation was deemed necessary by Dr Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Alexander
Allen Street
Louis Goldman
Cotting Street
Engineers’ Hall
Stamford Street
Alexander
Goldman
Parker
Chambers Street
Station 3
Handicap Harness Debuts in Massachusetts July Hart ford Trials
A new handicapped light harness racing trial expands from Hartford to Massachusetts at Old Saugus track during the August meeting. Handicaps for trotters run Thursday and pacers Friday, with George A. Ryan as official handicapper. Entries close the night before races and horses are rated by public performances. Each race uses two heats and a standing start, with the best combined result winning. The meet opens with two events on Tuesday and Wednesday, and three events on Thursday and Friday including the handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Hartford
Massachusetts
Michael Foley Falls In Fatal Chelsea Accident
Michael Foley of 479 East ern avenue Chelsea was involved in a late Saturday night car incident on Broadway near Cabot street. He jumped from a moving car, landed, and fell striking the back of his head. He walked to a store, purchased items, then collapsed and was taken to Frost Hospital where he died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. An autopsy will be performed by Medical Examiner Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Foley
Eastern Avenue
Chelsea
Foley
Broadway
Cabot Street
Frost Hospital
Harris
Boston Emergency Hospital elects officers for year
At a meeting of the Boston Emergency Hospital Corporation officers for the year were elected with Frederick Q. Prince as president and John C. Randall as treasurer. The hospital reports 2900 medical and surgical cases treated, 50000 dressings made, and about 900 ambulance calls responded to last year. Sponsors emphasize the need for adequate funds to maintain efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Emergency Hospital Corporation
Frederick QO. Prince
John C. Randall
Henry P. Jones
Vrederick ©. Prince
Lucius Tuttle
John Shepard
E. H. Capen
D. D
George BE. Smith
Wadward H. Dunn
Thomas H. Armstrong
John F. Winch
Francis A. Harris
M. D
E. T. Willcox
George W. Galvin
Lesller Berkovitz Marriage in Puritan Hall
Miss Rebecca Lessler and Mr Samuel Berkovitz wed in Puritan Hall with Cantor David Rosenthal officiating. The bride wore white silk with lace and pearls. attendants included Becca Masson Anna Berkovitz Annie Fox and Ida Light. Ushers named M Berkovitz Louis Ticknor Alec Horner and PD Rosenthal. They will live in South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lessler
M. Berkovitz
Louis .Ticknor
Alec Horner
Rosenthal
Boston
Elkins Urges Reaping of the Philippine Islands
Senator Elkins of West Virginia urges the United States to retain the Philippines as essential for future markets, shipping, and navy strength. He argues for annexation alongside Cuba and Porto Rico, stressing republican progress and strategic access to Pacific markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elkins
West Virginia
Philippine Islands
McKinley
West
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Germany
England
Pacific Slope
Atlantic
Hawaii
Foraker Voices Annexation Support in Letter
Senator Foraker writes a Mansfield letter advocating annexation of the Philippine Islands. He argues returning them to Spain is a crime and praises U S mission to keep the islands, seek extended commerce, and find new markets in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Foraker
Philippine Islands
Spain
Cuba
United States
Philippines
Far East
Eastern Exports Growing and Atlantic Port Trade Shifts
A Washington report from Aug indicates Atlantic ports as a group saw exports rise 17.61 percent while imports grew 1121.4 percent, with national imports falling 19.3 percent. Pacific ports posted stronger gains in exports at 25.7 percent and imports at 16.3 percent, and northern border ports led in percentage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Atlantic
Pacific
Nonpareil Club Outing in South Boston on Steam Ship
The annual Nonpareil Club outing drew 160 guests aboard the steamer Charles L. Mather. Hon John Quinn Jr Spike Sullivan W T A Fitzgerald and Peter Kelly attended as the party sailed to Strawberry Will and Nan tasket for a banquet with speeches. Return travel followed late in the evening under committee leadership of J J Costello Jere Driscoll Thomas Long William Guiney Jere Morrill and James Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Charles L. Mather
John Quinn, Jr
J. J. Costello
Jere’’ Driscoll
Thomas Long
William Guiney
Jere’’ Morrill
James Sullivan
Troops Arrive at Fort Monroe From Santiago
One hundred seven sick and wounded soldiers including many from the Sixth Massachusetts arrived at Fort Monroe from Santiago aboard transport Lampasas No. 39 and were moved to the post hospital. Few are in serious condition and no fever cases are aboard. About 125 convalescents departed tonight on the Washington steamer for Washington barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monroe
Massachusetts
Santiago
Lampasas
Poet
Washington
Washington Barracks
Merrimac Hero Kiss Sparks Front Page Romance
Miss Emma Arnold of St. Louis says she kissed Lt. Hobson at Long Beach Hotel to honor the Merrimac’s sinking. She explains the kiss was an impulse born from patriotism, not a plan, while Hobson says she kissed him and he kissed her back, deflecting talk and praising the moment as a tribute to courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Arnold
Hobson
St. Louis
Miss Arnold
Long Beach
Mr. Hobson
Leutenant
Pinafores
Pinafore
Arnoldis
Merimac
Maine
Readers debate Miss Arnold and Hobson kiss in misty era
A flood of letters to the Post weigh the Miss Arnold Hobson kiss as praise or peril. Roxbury expresses parental concern about public example, while Boston and Malden writers defend or mock the celebrated gesture and compare it to Dryden and Sherman. Corporal D. Camp Dalton notes Hobson may outdo earlier hero kisses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Arnold
Roxbury
Hobson
Lynn
Arnold
Tilbson
Malden
Sherman
Lieutenant Cushing
D. Camp Dalton
Mc Duffee Wins Willow Grove Race After Protest
Eddie Mc Duffee was awarded the 25 mile race at Willow Grove after Jimmie Michael used 39 pacemakers, exceeding the 32 allowed in the contract. Referee Uhler ruled in Mc Duffee's favor following a protest by his manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eddie Mc Duffee
Jimmie Michael
Willow Grove
Mc Duffee
Uhler
Michael
McDuffee
Unknown Man Found Dead in Ames Street Field
The body of an unknown man who shot himself was found early today in a field off Ames street. He was well dressed and carried a pocketbook with $55.25. A handbill advertising The Fair at 83 Plainfield street Johnston Rhode Island was the only identifying mark. The man was clean shaven with a dark complexion and wore dark clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ames Street
Plainfield Street
Johnston, R. I
Spider Kelly Heads West After Frustrated Bout
Spider Kelly leaves for the West after a recent test against San Francisco opponents. He rails at local boxers, especially Mike Sullivan, whom he accuses of fear. Kelly and Sullivan had signed for a twenty five round bout last week, with Tim McGrath accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spider Kelly
West
New York
San Francisco
Mike Sullivan
Kelly
Sullivan
Spider
Tim McGrath
Tom Sharkey
Spike Sullivan claims Kelly failed to post a forfeit request
Spike Sullivan asserts Kelly did not post a forfeit as agreed. He also says he fears no man in his weight and that Kelly hurried from the East likely to avoid a whipping. If Kelly returns, a match will be arranged swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Sullivan
Kelly
Spike
East
Regimental Tribute Describes O Connor as Brave Frontline Leader
A letter recalls Captain OConnor as a courageous regimental figure who led his battalion at the front and guided movements. Col Isogan believes his death resulted from malarial fever after the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’connor
Cer
Isogan
Health report lists sick count and fatalities in shafters camp
General Shafter reports Aug 6 sanitary data for Santiago command. Total sick 3681, fever 2638, new fever 41, returns to duty 477. Deaths Aug 5 include Private M W Desmond and Major M J O Connor among others with typhoid malaria and diarrhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Desmond of the
Washington
Michigan
George P. McLaughlin
Massachusetts
John A. Levi
Twentieth Infantry
A. J. Sitler
M. J. O’connor
Albert E. Koch
Second
Infantry
Burton Salisbury
Twenty-first Infantry
Anthony Massa
Shafter
Major O'Connor's Body Remains Arrangement Efforts
Father O'Connor of Arlington, brother of Major O'Connor, traveled to New York to meet Congressman Fitzgerald ex-Senator Corbett and Undertaker Maloney to arrange removal of his brother's body to Boston. If not possible, he will go to Washington to seek permission to bring home Major O'Connor's remains and possibly join Major Grady's coffin. A telegram to Congressman Fitzgerald was planned if they did not meet in New York.
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Father O’connor
Arlington
Major O’connor
New York
Fitzgerald
Corbett
Undertaker Maloney
Boston
Washington
Major Grady
Congressman Fitzgerald
Exhaustion illness prompts recovery reports for Captain Murray
Captain Murray and Colonel Bogan report improved health after exhaustion from sleep loss long marches and poor nourishment. Mrs Murray awaits a full letter from her husband while officials consider Murray for major or lieutenant colonel roles. Private John E. Anderson remains critically ill at home after returning from Santiago with exhaustion and fainting episodes.
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Captain Murray
The
Ninth
Colonel Bogan
Bogan
Grady
O’connor
Logan
John E. Anderson
Marion Street
Charlestown
Fred Bogan
Anderson
Santiago
Boston
Cuba
Proud of Grady AOH Honors Late Patrick J Grady
Resolutions adopted by East Boston Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians mourn Major Patrick J Grady Ninth Regiment who died at Santiago Cuba. The member, a beloved citizen and veteran, is remembered with sorrow and reverence for his service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Grady
Boston
Patrick J. Grady
Santiago
Cuba
Amerhe
Division 2
Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets Crown digestion cure
Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets advertised to cure indigestion and all stomach troubles. The claim highlights relief from stomach issues and promises free side effects for a broad range of digestive complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Cary A Favorite Francis W Cary of Company H Ninth Reg
Francis W. Cary of Company H Ninth Regiment, a well known East Boston youth, died. His family believed he was in good health from letters he sent, and the news of his death came as a great blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. Cary
Company.h. Ninth Regiment
Boston
Soldier Cary Believed Lost in War After Camp Dewey Service
Parents of Cary mourn a presumed death after he joined Company H at the outbreak of war and served as a brass moulder. He leaves a brother in Captain Clark's Signal Corps and two sisters. If confirmed, the family plans to bring his body home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
Company H
Camp Dewey
Clark
Signal Corps
Ellen Couch
Cambridge
Couch
Mary Killian
Young Cary
Captain Joubert Returns From War Home Journey
Captain Joubert of the Ninth Regiment arrived in the city on a thirty day sick furlough. He spoke of his company at Santiago, praising their discipline and enthusiasm and describing extreme conditions including scarce water and lack of food. He is worn by exertion and heat, with little to say beyond climate and privations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joubert
Ninth Regiment
Lawrence
Ark Square
Santiago
Ninth
Sick Officers Returning From Quarantine Reach New York
Tampa Aug 7 The Ninth Regiment officers aboard the steamer Seguranca are in good health despite fever earlier illness. Lieutenant Colonel Logan Captain Dunn and other officers convalesce and will reach New York soon per despatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
New York
Thomas F. Clark
Castain
Logan
Dunn
Parnell Associates Meet in Roxbury Elects New Members
The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates of Ward 17 Roxbury met in Room 3 Williams Hall at Hampden and Albany streets. President Joseph F Madden presided as four new members were initiated. The group planned a social in the 41st week of October and formed a committee of twelve to manage hall music and printing. A second committee was named to hire a larger headquarters due to space limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart Parnell
Roxbury
Williams Hall
Hampden
Albany Streets
Joseph F. Madden
Cambridge man jailed after rock attack on hack
Albert J. Hughes of Cambridge, riding a tandem on East ern avenue, threw a rock at a hack driven by Charles A. Barnes on Carroll street. The rock dented the rear of the hack and Hughes was arrested by a Chelsea officer. He faces arraignment on city ordinance charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Hughes
Cambridge
Chelsea
Hughes
Eastern Avenue
Charles A. Barnes
Barnes
Carroll Street
Ex Minister Broadhead Dead
Colonel James O Broadhead former minister to Switzerland under President Cleveland died after a period of wasting illness. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadhead
ST. Louis
James O. Broadhead
Switzerland
Cleveland
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Ohio
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Long Beach Hotel
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Kiss
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