07 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
1
Spanish outposts retreat along the line as insurgents mount a broad assault around Manila. Fierce hand to hand fighting lasts seventy hours despite a raging typhoon. Insurgents control the city suburbs amid heavy casualties on both sides.
The report notes Sampson again shelled the forts while volunteers from Tampa prepare for Porto Rico and Santiago. Officials anticipate an early San Juan siege with twenty five thousand US troops to occupy San Juan.
Lasell Seminary in Newton observed class night with juniors as ushers and graduates in gowns. The 28 graduates listed include Helen Abbott, Elizabeth Allen, Anna Ampt, Emilie Anderson, Emma Aull, Martha Baker, and others from multiple states.
Despatch from Port au Prince dated June 6 describes a morning cannonade near Agua dores, intensifying to violent levels by 8 o'clock. Report says Spanish ships in the bay may be holding back insurgents attacking the town, with unconfirmed claims of a US troopship landing under American squadron protection.
Cure claims promise a one day relief from a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Genuineness noted by 1L. B. on each tablet. Also offered as a Maine souvenir pipe by Susmann Bros at 22 Water Street with refund if ineffective.
Gibraltar and Vienna report the Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Camara is at Cadiz and not ready for sea. Admiral Sampson negotiates with Cervera for the exchange of Lieutenant Hobson and his sailors from the Merrimac. Hobson’s promotion depends on his wishes in the matter.
A local retailer touts huge stock of suits sold well under price with a promise to pass items as they arrive. The ad notes high grade clothing marked down to lower prices and offers cash or credit sales with the same prices.
Discounted suits, overcoats, jackets, skirts, silks, hats, and boys school suits offered at low prices. Nobby business suits 15 for 10, workingmen's suits 8, natty bicycle suits 6 8, hats 8 to 8, skirts 3 to 8, waists 4 to 8, boys' school suits 3 to 5. Visit 316 Union St for viewing.
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