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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1898

Page

6

News Expected by Navy Officials on Santiago Move

Washington reports high naval anticipation as Sampson awaits decisive action near Santiago. Officials note Schley’s limited engagement claim while insurgent aid and Garcia’s proximity may enable a sea assault on the Spanish fleet without Tampa troops. Spain protests coal shipments as Britain labels coal contraband.

Washington, D. C Navy Department Schley Santiago Sampson Tampa War Department Dorst Garcia United States Washington

Coal shipments from Canada to U S navy in ordinary trade

Spain protested but Canadian authorities found coal shipments from British North America and Nova Scotia were private commercial transactions between private parties. They determined that whether the coal reached the U S government for naval use was outside British and Canadian jurisdiction.

British North America San Francisco Admiral Dewey Manila Nova Scotia Atlantic United States West Indies Spain Canada

Quay's Man Nominated Governor by Republican Convention

Congressmen William A. Stone was nominated for Governor by the Republican convention in Harrisburg by 198 votes to 162 for C. W. Stone. Wanamaker had withdrawn, leaving no contest for the rest of the state ticket.

Harrisburg Penn William A. Stone Quay C. W. Stone John Wanamaker

Real Estate Leaders Protest Fire Limit Extension

Roxbury and Dorchester real estate interests criticized the proposed extension of fire lines before the city building committee. They denounced the underwriters petition as a selfish grab benefiting a few at the expense of many. Property valued in the millions was presented by remonstrants.

Roxbury Dorchester City Hall Board of Underwriters

Restormel Released After Cuban Conflict

In Key West on June 2 the circuit court released the British steamer Restor mel which had been captured by the auxiliary cruiser St. Paul off Santiago de Cuba on May 2. Its coal cargo intended for Admiral Cervera’s fleet had been condemned the previous day.

Key West Restormel St. Paul Santiago de Cuba Cervera

Funerals Noted For Two Local Soldiers

Funeral services will be held this morning for Cornelius J. Doherty of Company I Ninth Regiment at 34 Genesee Street Boston at 8 o clock with Governor represented by Colonel Robbins. Later today Colonel Jewett will represent the Governor at the funeral of Private Clarence Bartol of the Highth at Marblehead at 8 o'clock this afternoon.

Cornelius J. Doherty Company I Ninth Regiment Genesee Street Boston Robbins Jewett Clarence Bartol The Highth Marblehead

Cervera Directs Spanish Actions from Cristobal Colon

Madrid reports that Admiral Cervera raised his flag on the Cristobal Colon to direct assault at Santiago de Cuba. Captain Amon, marine minister, in an interview today asserts Cervera led the bombardment, crediting him with strategic skill in the operation.

Madrid Cervera Santiago de Cuba Amon Marine Abil- TV

Burlen Desposed by Commission Amid Political Clash

Democratic members press for removal of Secretary Burlen of the Election Commission. Chief Justice Parmenter backs the dissent, sustaining a claim that Burlen’s partisan ties disturb the commission’s political balance. A deadlock prompts an appeal to the chief justice for a ruling and potential chair designation.

Commission M. W. Burlen Board of Election Commissioners Parmenter Municipal Court McDonough and Corbett Burlen Pearson McDonough Corbett Burien Sanger Howard

Towboat deal near Boston sparks questions on allocations

It is thought the purchase of the New York towboat Fred B Dalzell and a Baltimore built bay and harbor boat connect to the disposal of the Kate Jones to the government. The morning announcement hinted at underlying motives guiding the Navy procurement and local contract choices.

Boston Towboat Company New York Fred B. Dalzell Baltimore Kate Jones Gov

Lootz and Miss Ada Brown Marry in East Boston

A. C. Lootz and Ada Brown wed at the bride’s home on Collins street East Boston with Rev. C. A. Crane officiating. Lootz, son of G. Lootz Boston consul for Norway and Sweden, is an engineer and Boston Tech graduate. The couple depart for a Canadian tour and will reside at 116 Saint Bolotolph street after their return.

A. C. Lootz Ada Brown Collins Street East Boston C. A. Crane Saratoga Street Methodist Church Mr. Lootz G. Lootz Norway Sweden Gill & Scotz Jackson Boston School of Technology East Boston Lootz Rebecca Erland Helen Olsen Annie Quinn Bella Battis John R. Gunnison Harry Tarwood Henry Brown Frank Brown Maurice Walsh John Quinn

Lowenstein Kaffenburgh Wedding Notice at Vendome

The ceremony united Miss Therese B. Kaffenburgh of Brookline and Mr. Edgar J. Lowenstein of Whitehall New York last night at the Hotel Vendome. A large guest list attended under an electric light arch and a horn of plenty arrangement. Reverend Charles Fleischer officiated. The couple will reside in Whitehall New York.

Hotel Vendome Therese B. Kaffenburgh Brookline I. Kaffenburgh Edgar J. Lowenstein Whitehall N. Y Charles Fleischer Messrs C. J. Kaffenburgh A. W. Kaffenburgh Victor Somerstein Neal Migel Martin Weil Edgar Dreyfus Mrs. Lowenstein Whitehall, N. Y

Boston merchant Whitney charged with assault at West Medford

Charles F. Whitney a Boston tea and coffee merchant residing West Medford was summoned to Malden District Court to answer assault charges brought by Frank T. Bisette of Middleboro. The incident occurred Tuesday night in West Medford center with a large crowd present Whitney alleges Bisette abused his horse and Whitney struck him.

Charles F. Whitney Boston Blackstone Street Sharon Street West Medford Malden Frank T. Bisette Middleboro Whitney Bisette

Expedition to Manila preps for June departure

Major-General Merritt and staff finalize details for the second expedition to Manila with a June 10 departure. The First Brigade includes infantry, artillery, cavalry and volunteers, while transport ships remain sought. Zealandia and China have raised the American flag.

New York San Francisco Merritt Manila Zealandia Colon China Centennial Ohio Seattle United States Infantry United States Artillery United States Cavalry United States Philippines Merriam Samuel Overshine Twenty-third Infantry C. McReeve Minnesota Irving Hale Colorado Harry C. Kessler Montana Cleveland Roanoke Valencia

Bryan Named Colonel in Nebraska Regiment for Manila

Secretary Alger telegraphed Nebraska’s governor that the government will accept an added regiment from the state enabling William Jennings Bryan to be appointed colonel of the unit under the second call for troops. The regiment is expected to head to San Francisco and then Manila.

Washington Alger Nebraska William Jennings Bryan San Francisco Manila

Dewey night at Tremont features and theater notes

Last evening at the Tremont Theatre celebrated as Dewey night with Around the Lawn and a cablegram to Manila's admiral. Souvenirs bore Admiral Dewey and the despatch amid a large audience including naval officers.

Tremont Theatre Manila Admiral Dewey Cleveland Boston Louis Mann Hollis Nana Bath Boston Theatre American Art Syndicate Paris George H. Brennan Thomas E. Shea Broadway Theatre New York Music Public Library Chutes Viola Allen Lyceum Theatre Glory Quale The Frank Worthing John Storm Way Down East Manhattan Theatre Keith Bruin

End of The Chorus Girl at the Museum Ends Season

The Chorus Girl show at theMuseum closed early after an attachment on box office receipts halted the performance. Proprietors planned to pay a week’s salary to the cast next Saturday while Miss Mabel McKim and Abbie Beck head a competition for a prize tied to The Telephone Girl. Polls close Wednesday June 8.

Museum Thut Guewit Cummins Cook Mabel McKim Winchester Exchange Abbie Beck Police Hollis Street Theatre Boston

Missing banker still unaccounted after yacht owner speaks

National Bank of Commerce assistant teller Fred T. Moore remains missing as Chief Watts probes his movements. John S. Grassie, linked to Moore in stock dealings, has returned from yachting but cannot locate Moore. Grassie asserts sole ownership of the Say When, though the yacht was registered to Moore in 1897 for racing with the Massachusetts Racing Association.

Fred T. Moore National Bank of Commerce Chief Watts John S. Grassie Moore Grassie Massachusetts Racing Association

Is Arequipa Lost in Vineyard Wreck?

The two masted schooner Arequipa from Bangor with Captain French bound for Providence, reported lost after foundering off Handkerchief in Vineyard Bound. She sailed with Eldora near Thatcher's Island, carried 125 tons of pig iron, crew of three, and was uninsured.

Arequipa French Bangor Providence Vineyard Eldora Thatcher’s Island Vineyard Haven Monomoy Boston Martin Wilson Millbridge Banfor Ess

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