Spain Replies to President's Peace Terms in White House Conference
The Spanish note to President McKinley was presented by M. Cambon after a 85 minute session at the White House. It is described as about 1200 words and divided into five heads Cuba Porto Rico Ladrones Manila and a peace commission. Observers say Spain may accept some American terms while seeking modifications especially on Cuba and the island’s future government.
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White House
Spain
Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ladrone Islands
Manila
Porto Ztico
Ladrones
Peace Commission
United States
Commission
Cambon
McKinley
State Day
M. Cambon
Legation
M. Thiebaut
Day
State Department
Sagasta
John Moore
Atlee
Bliss
Smith
Griggs
Madrid
Alger
Alger denies retirement amid fever crisis criticism
Secretary of War Alger rejected a London Times report that he would resign. He voiced frustration at claims he failed to address soldiers' needs during a fever scourge and dismissed the suggestion as absurd.
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Washington
Alger
London Times
Movement of Shaffer’s Army to Montauk Point Halted
In July 1900 the plan to bring General Shaffer’s army to the United States faced a halt due to a yellow fever scare from the medical department. Officials concluded it unsafe to land troops here and advised General Shafter to move his forces into the hills.
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Shaffter
United States
Montauk Point
Daring Balloon Ascension Delights Boston Crowd
A 6000 strong crowd in Boston watched Belmont, a pupil of Professor Wolcott, ascend in a 65 foot hot air balloon with a fireworks frame. The craft swayed east then landed on Worcester street roof without injury. The ascent will be repeated Saturday afternoon and evening.
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Cautes
Boston
Mr. Belmont
Professor Wolcott
the Charles
Ocean
Worcester Street
Meagher Club Roxbury elects officers at 18 Swett Street
The Thomas Francis Meagher Club of Roxbury met at their hall in Roxbury with about 100 members in attendance. Patrick Guiney chaired the meeting and new officers were elected: Patrick Guiney president, Timothy McCarthy vice president, Michael J Kennedy recording secretary, David J Murdy special secretary, with John Emery as treasurer.
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Thomas Francis Meagher Club
Roxbury
Swett Street
Patrick Gurney
Patrick Guiney
Timothy McCarthy
Michael J. Kennedy
David J. Murdy
Spencial
Jonn “Emery Guigoa
Pentinel
Admiral Kirkland undergoes risky appendicitis operation
Rear Admiral Kirkland in Vallejo underwent a severe appendicitis operation. His life hinged on the surgery with doctors Wagner Hibbett Carpenter and visiting specialist Dr Taylor assisting. Blood loss was significant and a side incision was made as the Vigilant rushed to San Francisco for another surgeon.
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Vallejo
Cal
Kirkland
W. G. Taylor
Malden Men Accused in Barn Fire and Pig Poisoning Case
Edson Magoon and John FE Foley of Malden faced trial before Judge Pettengill in Malden Police Court for arson and poisoning acts. The defendants were remanded with bonds of 1900 dollars each for each offence and bound over to the Lowell grand jury for October 20.
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Edson Magoon
John FE. Foley
Malden
Fred Libby
Maplewood
Levi Elms
Joseph Higgins
Melrose
Pettengill
Lowell
Brain case witnesses discharged then re detained on murder indictment
Six witnesses who had boarded at Charles Street jail since the case began were discharged from bail on the original charge yesterday. They were immediately rearrested and held as witnesses on the Brain murder indictment involving Second Mate Blom.
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Brain
Charles Street
Blom
Death of Colonel Bogan Revered by Massachusetts Ninth
Colonel Whitney and officers announced the death of Colonel Fred B. Bogan of the Ninth at Camp Dalton. The regiment planned a military escort to Boston. governors and adjutants were contacted. Tributes came from officers including Lieutenant-Colonel Weaver and Major Morrison, praising his leadership, friendship, and service to the militia. A floral tribute was planned, and a social event postponed as the unit prepared for a ten day 60 mile march toward Charleston Tennessee through Ringold Warnell and Cleveland.
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Camp Dalton
South
Framingham
Fred B. Bogan
Ninth
Bogan
Boston
Whitney
Weaver
Fred Bogan
Colonel Bogan
W. E. Morrison
Massachusetts Militia
Stover
Company A
Charlestown
Fred McDonald
Militia
Clare
Company M. Hudson
State Militia
W. C. Butler
Company D
Plymouth
Kincaide
Facey
Massachusetts
Charleston
Tenn
Ringold
Warnel
Cleveland
Wardwell
Company C
Regiments Ready to Move After Camp Review at Chickamauga
At Chickamauga Park Georgia on August 9 the eight month expedition regiments were paid and readied to move. Signal corps left yesterday for Newport News and then Porto Rico. Major Cogswell granted thirty days furlough. Lieutenant Rutherford to fill surgeon position during absence. A late hour review at Snodgrass Hill kept camp from shifting to a new site. Troops from infantry cavalry and artillery marched in heavy order for four hours.
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Chickamauga Park
Signal Corps
Newport News
Porto Rico
Wade
Barrall
Lytle
Cogswell
Rutherford
Fifth Missouri
Snodgrass Hill
Deaths in the Second Massachusetts at Santiago
Letters from Captain Hicks of Company M report Joseph Gravel died July 21 and David Ferguson died July 19 in the field hospital from yellow fever. Sergeant King is the only healthy officer. the rest are sick with malaria and all are not ill with yellow fever now, though in pain.
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North Adams
Hicks
Second
Massachusetts
Santiago
Joseph Gravel
David Ferguson
King
Grievances of Boston Elevated street railway workers reach manager
The Boston Elevated road received grievances from its street railway employees and sent them to General Manager C S Sergeant. He would say only that the matter would follow official procedure and that no definite action could be stated at present. The committee chairman, M L Young, is not currently an employee and his role is unclear.
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Boston Elevated Road
M. L. Young
Doctor Hatch Sentenced to Hang for 1897 Murder
Dr John Ralph Hatch of Ossipee New Hampshire is sentenced to be hanged on August 11 1899 at Concord State Prison for murdering his wife Fannie A Hatch by poisoning on September 11 1897. Judge Blodgett presided with Judge Chase. Hatch showed little emotion during sentencing.
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Ossipee
N. H
John Ralph Hatch
Concord
Blodgett
Carroll County
William M. Chase
Tasker
Sandwich
Dr. Hatch
Rival to Schenck's discovery hailed in Vienna
Dr Lilienfeld introduces artificial albumen as a rival to Schenck's sex discovery. Vienna's Ludwig and Martiner endorse the breakthrough, claiming albumen as a vital body constituent with potential to repair illness or strengthen the weak through injections. The piece outlines albumen as a key histogenetic substance alongside fibrin and casein.
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London
Schenck
Lilienfeld
Vienna
Ludwig and
Martiner
Vienna University
Unknown serum developments praised by Koch and others
The passage notes known mixtures of germ and oxygen with sulphur and discusses serum treatment of disease, citing Koch. It describes albumen serum as the key component of human blood and contemplates artificial albumen and albumen-serum as a way to stimulate human serum and its implications.
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Koch
Brilliant Scientific Achievement Shown by Lilienfeld
Worcester August 9 Professor Leon ard P Kinnicutt head of chemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute says Dr Lilienfelds discovery is scientifically important as albumen is a complex organic substance and building it in the laboratory is a brilliant achievement Chemists have long worked on this problem and the demonstration to the Congress of Chemists confirms its authenticity While quinine remains a major future goal its solution would greatly benefit mankind
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Worcester
Leonard P. Kinnicutt
Department of Chemistry
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Lilienfeld
Dr. Lilienfeld
Congress of Chemists
Will of Julia D. DeForest Filed for Probate
The will of Julia D. DeForest who died abroad was filed in the Surrogate's office. No petition accompanied the will and the estate value is not disclosed. The bulk of the fortune is left to Catholic charities and Archbishop Corrigan for Catholic educational and seminary use in New York.
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New York
Julia D. DeForest
Catholic Charities
Corrigan
Kutnow Improved Effervescent Powder Sample Offer
The notice promotes Kutnow Bros. powder claiming it cleanses bad accumulations, cures digestive derangements, and relieves symptoms like heartburn and dizziness. It pledges a free post paid sample to Boston Post readers who mention the offer and address 13 Astor Place, New York.
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Kutnow
Kutnow Bros
Astor Place
New York City
Boston Post
Lights Go Out As Boston Electric Switchboard Short Circuits
A short circuit at the Boston Electric Light Company shut down most of the city after 8 PM. Divisions 1 2 3 and 16 lost lights from the outage until after 11 PM with repairs finishing around 1:15 AM. A bicyclist collided with a carriage in the darkness, injuring the rider.
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Boston Electric Light Company
Back Bay
Dover Street
Electric Company
Comemon
Pemberton
Scollay
Agents Make Merry Aboard Dominion Line Ship New England
A complimentary dinner for Dominion Line steamer agents was held last evening aboard the New England in Boston Harbor. Over 100 agents attended as speakers and guests shared remarks and music by the Arlington quartet. A vote of thanks went to chief steward Andy Latimer for the fine repast.
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Dominion Line
New England
Boston
Mr. R. Farley
Edwin H. Low
New York
Captain Macaulay
Martin J. Roache
James Kennedy
Providence
James Duckett
Fall River
James Dower
Edwin H
W. A. Nuttur
Troy
N. Y
W.W. Klenck
Buffalo
Mate E. Dacy
A. Flynn
Oo. Mooney
D. F. Lehn
James Kay
Morton J. Roach
Fred Firland
William H. Eaves
T. H. Houghton
Willard Benson
Dennis Murphy
Lowell
T. J. Kearn
Holyoke
C. Show
Malden
C. G. Posene Fitchme
The
Arlington
Andy Latimer
Newport Excursion From Boston on New Haven Line
The New York New Haven Hartford excursion runs Thursday, Aug 11, by special through train. Round trip tickets cost $1. Tickets available in advance at No 8 Old State House and Park Square station. Availability is strictly limited.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Newport
Old State House
Park Square Station
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