Recruits Pour Into Massachusetts for Second Call
Massachusetts regiments gear up for a second call to arms as recruiting offices open in Boston Wakefield and Concord. Major Darling and Major Taylor oversee units while colored enlistments expand the pool at Company L in Boston.
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Boston
Concord
Wakefield
Darling
A. B. Edmunds
Georgea B. Reed
Luther Dandridge
McNeilly
Taylor
H. 38. Brockbank
Frank Dodge
John R. Gilson
C. T. Kittredge
Cyrus H. Cook
A S&s. Ewan
Old Boston
Camp Alger
New Regiments Under Second Call Recruits Guidelines
The War Department issued instructions for volunteer officers recruiting to full strength under the President's second call for 7,000 men. Applicants aged 18 to 45 must be of good character, able-bodied, disease free, and English speaking. married men need approval, minors require parental consent. One term is two years with weight limits: infantry and artillery 129 to 190 pounds, cavalry up to 165 pounds, with some flexibility. Maximums apply to totals per regiment and company, and selection of a company should be honored when possible.
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Massachusetts
Provisional Militia
Washington
War Department
Volunteer Army
Old Glory goes up at Donovan business
The O'Donovan Clan raised a flag at 300 Harrison Avenue on Wednesday with Oliver J. O'Donovan as master of ceremonies. The event drew over 200 attendees and featured speeches, instrumental music, and a collation, with many prominent Hibernians in attendance.
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O'Donovan
A. T. Donovan
Harrison Avenue
Oliver J. O'Donovan
Bailiwick
Flag Raising in Crescent Beach Honors Patriots in Revere
Residents of Crescent Beach gathered in Wilson Square for a flag raising with a parade led by the Boston Letter Carriers Band. Speakers included Hon Willard Howland Senator Ernest W Roberts of Chelsea and Representative Scott F. Bickford of Revere. Miss Edna Anderson dressed as the Goddess of Liberty sang the Star Spangled Banner with Frank Lewis as a sailor and Lawrence Haynes as a soldier nearby.
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Crescent Beach
Wilson Square
Revere
Boston Letter Garrers
William B. Eaton
Willard Howland
Ernest W. Roberts
Chelsea
Scott F. Bickford
Edna Anderson
Goddess of
Liberty
Frank Lewis
Lawrence Haynes
Brookline Flag Raising At Brookline Baptist Church
A flag raising occurred at Brookline Baptist Church led by the Christian Endeavor Society with Post 143 G A R and Y P S C E groups from Brookline Allston and Brighton in attendance. A patriotic rally featured hymns, addresses by Rev A A Zerle and W Y Gross, and a 49 by 20 foot flag raised outside with a national salute performed by Mrs T Colby Brown.
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Brookline Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Post 143
Brookline
Allston
Brighton
A.A. Zerle
Brighton Congregational Church
W. Y. Gross
T. S. Barbour
Miss Barbour
Flag Raising Demonstration At Boston Boot and Shoe Shops
A flag raising demonstration is planned for this evening at 8 o'clock at the Boston Boot and Shoe Tool Company shops on Boston Street in South Boston. Prominent peninsula district citizens are invited, along with officers and members of Division K of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in that city area.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Tool Company
Boston Street
Boston
Peninsular District
Division K
Flag Unfurled at South Boston Coal Docks
Thousands gathered as a large flag was raised at 12 30 p m at the New England coal docks in South Boston. The flag, funded by dock employees, was raised by 38 year old Dorothy Mason of Charlestown, with speeches by Captain L C Legro and Aaron Wolfson and music from the Georgia Quartet of Augusta Georgia.
Racing to Death Promises Ruin for Top Athletes
The Sunday Post flags a grim trend among current stars, noting how champions like King Wefers decline despite training and care. Physicians back the claim that modern pro runners face career-ending wear, risking total loss of former form.
Navy plans for Santiago bold and transport security kept
Report notes Admiral Sampson could deploy 2500 men to seize Santiago if Cuban forces aided by the United States act, with 1500 marines aboard plus a thousand bluejackets for a landing party. Officials anticipate action today amid shipyard progress across battleships and torpedo boats, including Kearsarge Kentucky and Wisconsin nearing completion and multiple boats under construction.
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Santiago
Sampson
United States
Navy
Hichborn
Newport News
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Illinois
Cramp & Sons
Alabama
Union Iron Works
Wisconsin
Rowan
Moran Bros
Seattle
Dahlgren
Bath Iron Works
Bath
T. A. MI. Craven
Farragut
San Francisco
Davis and Ivox
Wolff & Zwicker
Portland
Ore
Mackenzie
Charles Hillman
Philadelphia
Stringham
Harlan & Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Del
Goldsboro
Bailey
Gas Engine and Power Company
New Jersey
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
Flag of truce seen near Santiago as fleet lies at harbor
Kingston Jamaica June 9 A tugboat with a flag of truce approached the Iowa while the fleet lay outside the harbor. Spanish officers believed a truce flag was flown but were told it was only an awning over the lookout, and no truce was sent.
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Santiago
Kingston
Jam
Evans
Floating torpedoes found after Jamaica night attack
Kingston Jamaica June 9 The Porter sighted two torpedoes floating two miles from shore east of Morro Castle during a battle with American warships believed to be attacking either Terror or Furor Ensign Gillis recovered one torpedo and Commander Fremont brought the other aboard A fourteen inch Whitehead torpedo worth about 3500 and in pristine condition was saved and could have sunk a ship if struck The action demonstrates Vigilant night torpedo defense under Admiral Sampsons policy and smooth combat maneuvering.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Terror
Morro Castle
Gillis
Fremont
New York
Sampson
Fleet commander warns of torpedo boat threat near firing range
An experienced observer notes that if an enemy torpedo boat approached within the fleet’s effective fire range, it would have been torn apart by the fleet’s guns. The remark emphasizes the danger such boats pose and the fleet’s readiness to engage.
English capitalists urge US to retain Philippines
London financiers representing major Philippine interests pressed Ambassador Hay to urge the US to keep permanent possession of the islands. They argue a stable government would attract investment, claim Spanish rule blocks business and bribes officials drain profits, and insist liberal investment is needed for any operations under Spain.
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London
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Hay
Cuba
Spain
Blockade breached as Spanish ships reported near Havana harbor
Reports from Key West state three Spanish warships forced into Havana harbor after a clash while four suspicious vessels attempted to slip past the blockading squadron off Havana. A government tug relayed signals to Commodore Watson and a gunboat pursued. observers suspect Cervera’s fleet, with theories naming Vizcaya and potential Isabel II among the vessels.
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Key West
Havana
Nicolas Channel
Cardenas
Commodore Watson
Salt Cay
Padre del Cruz
United States
Watson
Talbot
Cervera
Eulate
Vizcaya
Santiago
Porto Rico
Porto Rico Expedition Under Strong Porto Rico Forces
The U S government shifts to Porto Rico after Santiago de Cuba. Major-General Coppinger named commander with Lee as second in command. An army of about 20 000 regulars and volunteers will sail from Tampa to Jacksonville area. Col Torrey’s mounted rifles stay with cavalry for Porto Rico. War Department ships large supplies to Jacksonville.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Coppinger
Lee
Shafter
Tampa
Jacksonville
Torrey
Philippines
War Department
Public mood in Madrid over Philippine crisis
Madrid observers voice strong criticism of the government for alleged laxity in the Philippines. Public opinion shows ominous calm as people await cabinet decisions, with expectations of significant moves once the worst is revealed.
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Madrid
Philippines
Harvard To Be A Fighter Auxiliary Cruiser
Acting Secretary Allen orders conversion of the Harvard into a formidable auxiliary cruiser able to scout and fight. The move aims to strengthen naval reconnaissance and combat capability in wartime operations.
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Washington
Allen
Harvard
Schley praises Hobson and crew in historic tribute
Commodore Schley lauds Hobson and his men after their action at the harbor entrance. He recalls the Merrimac’s fiery assault, calling it Balaclava like and lauding Hobson for leading a forlorn hope. He hopes for recognition and promotion, declaring Hobson’s name will endure among heroes.
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Kingston, Jr
Commodore Schley
Hobson
Light Brigade
Last of four steamers fitted to defend and attack
The four steamers from the American line are prepared to defend themselves or strike if needed. The St. Louis awaits eight inch guns and will be relieved by the Yale or Harvard to Newport News for battery installation.
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St. Louis
Yale
Harvard
Newport News
British official expelled from San Juan harbor clash
A St Thomas dispatch reports Walter Bett secretary at the British consulate banished from Porto Rico by Governor General Macias for allegedly sharing San Juan Harbor mining info with American consul Hanna. Bett endured 56 hours in a dungeon amid maltreatment as British protest rises. officials doubt Bett’s identity in the consulate.
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New York
St. Thomas
Walter Bett
Porto Rico
Macias
San Juan Harbor
Hanna
San Juan
United States
Philip Hanna
Washington
Foreign Office
Bett
Spain faces looming disaster says reformer Salmeron
Don Nicolas Salmeron y Alonzo, noted Republican thinker and reformer, says Spain is heading toward a major disaster with no escape apparent. He claims free elections would yield a large Republican majority in the Cortes, but royalist power uses tactics to secure control. He warns lethargy of the people could give way to a terrible campaign.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Senor Salmeron
House Passes War Bill Amid Cash Revenue Debate
Washington June 9 The House debated a war revenue bill and volunteer voting rights for soldiers. After a three hour session the conference report was adopted 154 to 107 and the election measure proceeds to a vote tomorrow. The clash between Grosvenor and Swanson sparked controversy as Hawaiian annexationists push to finish the bill.
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Washington
House
Pierce
Dem. Tenn
Grosvenor
Rep. O
Swanson
Dem. Va
War revenue bill authorizes $400 million Treasury borrowing
The war revenue bill lets the Secretary of the Treasury borrow up to 400 million dollars to cover war expenditures. It authorizes coupon or registered United States bonds in twenty dollar multiples, redeemable in coin after ten years, payable twenty years from issue, with 3 percent annual interest, offered at par as a popular loan.
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Washington
War Revenue Bill
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Priests as Warriors in Historic Revolts
The Sunday Post recounts a long history where priests and kings shared duties, notes how in antiquity warrior-priests fought as rulers, and explains how Christian eras separated church from war even as holy leaders later commanded armies. It promises a feature on priests leading a revolt against Spain.
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Egypt
Spain
German American Festival at Riverside to Feature Athletics and Singing
A June 17 Riverside event will celebrate German American culture with athletic exhibitions, track and field contests between Americans and Germans, and a large singing program. Over 200 German singers join Harvard and Doctors' glee clubs, plus gymnastic displays and a river illumination.
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Riverside Recreation Grounds
Riverside
Harvard
Doctors
Boston
Roxbury
Malden
Manchester
Turner
Herman J. Boos
Posse Gymnasium
Institute of Technology
Hospital hearing at Somerville tests Hartwell dispute
At Somerville Hospital a committee interrogated Dr G A Hetherington and Dr A H Carvill amid a probe into Miss Hartwell. The discussion covered surgeon attire and a leg injury case where amputation was urged but not performed, leaving the patient to recover with a leg described as improved but slightly drawn.
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Somerville Hospital
G. A. Hetherington
Dr. Hetherington
Mr. Sprout
Miss Artwell
Sven
Miss Hartwell
Hetherington
A. H. Carvill
Minnesota
Somerville
Leavitt
Lane
Riverside Aquatics Meet Draws Local Entries At Riverside Grounds
The Boston Physical Education Society hosts a full day of water sports at Riverside recreation grounds with 75 entries listed for diving swimming and canoe events. Notable competitors include Ralph R. Rumery Cambridge George P. Moore Brookline Gwynne Evans Waban and Thomas Foster West Newton among the participants.
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Riverside Recreation Grounds
Boston Physical Education Society
Peter S. McNally
Frank Johnson
New Brookline
Chester Rich
Newton
Walter Fletcher
Brookline
Laurence D. Somers
G. R. Ainsworth
Thomas Foster
West Newton
Ralph R. Rumery
Cambridge
George P. Moore
W. G. Garrison, Jr
B. James
Walter Flecher
Gwynne Evans
Waban
M. B. Phipps
Charles W. Sears
R. D. McCormick
Boston
Frank Phillips
Philip Foy
Newton Centre
F. J. McCormick
R. C. Batchelder
W. D. Hennen
James BR. May
William J. Osgood
Wellesley Hills
George R. Hickle
Roxbury
L. W. Chandler
Auburndale
PRESS CLUB ENTERTAINMENT IN BOSTON LAST EVENING
At the Boston Press Club the final club evening of the season drew about 20 members and notable figures. The Me Gatherum Quartet and guests performed, with dialect numbers, Shakespearean selections, comedy sketches, and various vocal numbers. Robert Hall premiered a tenor solo "At Evening" written by Ella Thomson.
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Boston Press Club
Hazewell
D. S. Knowlton
Megatherum Quartet
C. B. Parker
W. B. C. Fox
H. E. Whiting
F. F B. White
Mr. Fox
L. W Harris
Boston
Modjeska Company
Charles Willard
Lewis Morrison
Alfred Walter
Bor Bullard
T. S. Wood
Gilberte
Robert Hall
Archie McDonald
William Chute
Mr. Bullard
Ella Thomson
Castle Square Theatre Company
Frank Edwards
Tony Cummings
Eaward Mayburn
May Irwin
Hobson's Exchange Delayed By Flag of Truce
Admiral Cervera sends a flag of truce to Sampson concerning the Hobson incident. Prisoners are under military authority in Santiago and their exchange is referred to the Governor General Blanco, stalling any immediate release.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Blanco
Sampson
Cervera
Chow Chow Rebellion Report From Canton and Ningpo Areas
Despatches from Canton report a Chow Chow rebellion in Chow Chow Fu Kwantung. Rebels captured the city and killed a magistrate his wife and others and burned the Yamen. Troops have been sent to suppress the outbreak. A serious disturbance also reported at Ningpo Chekiang.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Chow- Chow-Fu
Kwan'l Tung
Yamen
Ning-lVo
Che-liang
Odell H Wood Wins Prohibition Oratorical Contest
Worcester June 9 Odell H Wood of Newton Theological School won the Massachusetts Intercollegiate Prohibition Association oratorical contest. Boston University and EPerson College of Oratory competed. Wood earns a round trip to the intercollegiate contest in Chicago July 18 and may participate.
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Worcester
Massachusetts Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Association Hall
Boston University
E Person College of Oratory
Newton Theological School
Odell H. Wood
Chicago
Cuban Forces Rout Spaniards at Basilio Alvarez Pinar del Río
Special to the Post reports a decisive battle on May 28 in Pinar del Río province. Major Jose A. Cruza led 5 pany B of the Cacarajicara regiment in a hard fought rout of Lieutenant Colonel J. Ramirez’s Spaniards at Basilio Alvarez. Spanish losses included eight dead and fifteen wounded, with the retreating force burning dwellings and sabotaging fortifications before fleeing toward Bahia Honda. The Cubans captured provisions, ammunition, and horses, then repossessed the abandoned supplies after the victory.
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Washington
Pinar del Rio
Pany B
Basilio Alvarez
Anl
Bahia Hend
Carras
Leutenant
Bahia Honda
Spain seeks peace as Madrid backs diplomatic push
The Madrid correspondent reports Spain plans to approach the great powers for an honorable peace. Duke Almodovar de Rio is authorized to pursue diplomacy with ambassadors and ministers to Madrid and Vienna. Augusti may yield to terms with Admiral Dewey if reinforcements fail to arrive.
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London
Madrid
London Mail
Spain
Almodovar de Rio
Vienna
Senor Aguara
Spa
Austria
America
Augusti
Dewey
Philippines
Las
Barge Wreck in Waltham After Park Show
A barge returning from a Wild West show at Central Park struck a telegraph pole in Waltham on June 9. Fifty people aboard lost the top of the vehicle, many injured lightly, while driver Archie F. Kidstone suffered a broken hip and multiple wounds. Horses fled but no pedestrians were harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Central Park
Archie F. Kidstone
Bicycle Races in Buffalo Draw Crowd at National Meet
In Buffalo on June 9 the nation circuit bicycle races drew a large crowd. Results include half mile open professional won by Arthur Gardiner of Chicago with Tom Cooper of Detroit second and Eddie Ald of Buffalo third in 1:04. One mile open professional won by Arthur Gardiner in 2:02 with Tom Cooper second and Eddie Ald third. Five mile professional handicap won by Kiser of Dayton with Farland of San Jose second and M Tavior of New York third in 1:43.5. An exhibition mile was paced by a triplet in 6 34.5 seconds.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Natton
C. Dirnberger
A. A. Kaliska
Tim
ArthUr Gardiner
Chicago
Tom Cooper
Troit
Eddie Ald
Tn Time—2:02. One Mile Amateur Handicap— Pint M Schwab, Second E. H. Mullet
Kiser
Dayton
YY A
Farland
San Jose
Ma Tavior
New York
Liddie Bald
Dean Ames Honored At New York University Commencement
The New York University commencement honors James Barr Ames with the degree Doctor of Law. Ames is Dean of Harvard University Law School in Cambridge Massachusetts. The ceremony recognizes his leadership and contributions to legal education.
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New York
New York Universit
James Barr Ames
Harv University Law School
Cambridge
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