McKinley Pushes War to Take Havana, Core Goal
The author argues that President McKinley must intensify war against Spain in Cuba, with the fall of Havana as the essential objective. Santiago and eastern Cuba are secondary, while Porto Rico is needed to block Spanish naval access and secure indemnity. The piece frames Havana as the decisive seat of Spanish power in the hemisphere.
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McKinley
Spain
Cuba
Congress
Havana
United States
Santiago
Porto Rico
Atlantic
Patriot Bunker Hill Day Celebrated With War Spirit
Bunker Hill Day was observed with renewed patriotism as a wartime nation effort. Citizens made it a broad holiday with parades, displays, and recreation from shore to mountains, while sports drew large crowds and the day blended celebration with national resolve.
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Bunker Hill
Republic
Impending Fall of Manila Shows Insurgent Pressure
Reports from Admiral Dewey and insurgent accounts indicate Philippine forces under General Aguinaldo have intensified attacks on Manila. The city is land-locked, supplies are cut, and Spanish troops are captured and treated well.
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Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Manila
United States
Pacific
Dewey
Vesuvius test signals possible naval revolution in war
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius has been tested in the Cuban theater near Santiago. Explosions from 200 pound charges caused local quakes and heavy destruction, hinting at a new level of naval warfare potential though full value remains to be proven. Experts compare the possible impact to the Monitor’s Hampton Roads effect decades ago.
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Vesuvius
Santiago Harbor
Hampton Roads
Santiago
Cuban
Spain
The Captain's Gig Ladylike Rules
A poem by June McClure about James Barnes in the captain's gig. It describes strict etiquette aboard the boat, from clean uniforms and shaving to steady strokes and proper behavior under the captain's eye and observers. The verses note social patrols at yacht club walks and the routine of waiting ashore for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barnes
June McClure
Notable Honours and Overseas Links Across 19th Century Figures
The Earl of Lucan, newly knighted in the Order of St Patrick by Queen Victoria, heads the Bingham family and is linked to the Crimean War’s Light Brigade. Admiral Sigsbee, named for a foreign decoration, recalls German honor and a Prussian Cross for a deep sea sounding invention.
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Earl of Lucan
Order of St. Patrick
Sigsbee
Germany
Nautical pique suits with sailor collars and blue trim
White pique suits feature blazer or sailor style cuts with broad blue collars and white braid trim. Navy and white harmony dominates with blue cuffs belts and trimmings. red substitutes are allowed for national colors in the skirts.
Haying Begins Amid Folklore and Stage Buzz in Whittenton
The Observant Citizen notes haying starts on the Addison Taylor estate in Whittenton after decades of rain delays. The piece also follows touring actor Jack Leyser, “White Squadron” star, racing down Huntington avenue and reflects playful claims about Schley pronunciation and Senator Quinn’s past remarks.
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Addison Taylor
Whittenton
Taylor Meadows
Huntington Avenue
Jack
L Leyser
False love and fate entwine two lives in a tragic tale
Ella Strong rejects her fiancé Paul Harlan after discovering his affair with her cousin Jennie Ballard. Paul dies in a train crash the next day, and Jennie marries another man. The second part argues for a Anglo-Saxon alliance between the United States and Great Britain amid European tensions, viewing Spain as a catalyst. J. H. Morse.
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Ella Strong
Paul Harlan
Strongs
Harlan
Ella
Jennie Ballard
Miss Ballard
Jennie
Paul
Paul Haran
Post Letter Box Seeks Anglo American Alliance in Turbulent Era
The writer argues that Britain must seek a strong alliance with the United States to counter Russia and maintain global influence. He discusses Russia’s moves in Asia, the risk of China, and the possibility of Germany or the US as partners. The piece suggests Europe may rally against Anglo American leadership, pushing the US toward an alliance.
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Sir
Great Britain
United States
Russia
Fingland
Bai
India
England
Asia
Europe
Germany
France
Heaven
Washington
Spain
Request for Sand on North End Park Beach
A reader asks the city to spend funds to spread sand along the North End Park beach to cover sharp rocks and stones that injure bathers, especially at low tide. The letter notes boys reporting cut feet while swimming in Boston on June 15.
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Post
North End Park
Boston
Framingham Woman's Club Credit for Soldier Bags
Mary C. Fuller corrects a Post report stating the Fram ingham Chapter D A R did not make the bags. The Framingham Woman's Club produced the bags for Company FB Sixth Massachusetts to replace knapsacks, and wer e credited for the effort.
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Post
the Post
Framingham
Framingham Woman's Club
Massachusetts
Woman’s Club
Flag Unfurling Service At People's Temple
Tomorrow evening at 7 o clock a flag unfurling service will be held in front of People's Temple. Pastor Dr. Brady will preach on The Meaning and Mission of Our Flag at the temple and will discuss what he calls Young Glory.
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Brady
Jests and Jibes From Bright Daily Snippets
A collage of quips and cartoons from Chicago News and other papers features Friday wedding bets and divorce woes, a kitten oiling tale, ribbed wit from Household Words, chestnut family trees, a singer wife, and a French donkey joke from Fliegende Blatter.
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Mary
Kitty
Whiston
Lady Jekyll
Ned
Grace
Harlem
Jackson
Fairleigh
Miss Ancient
Crabtree
Puck
Daily Table Hints and Pineapple Pudding Recipe
Menu and home recipe notes from Mrs Clara Dyer of 17 Fifth Street Chelsea outline a cereal breakfast with mackerel and potatoes, luncheon items, dinner of mock bisque and roast beef with pineapple pudding. Includes recipe steps and ingredient quantities, ending with iced tea.
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Clara Dyer
Fifth Street
Chelsea
Carriers Honor Boston Postmaster at Banquet
About 400 Boston letter carriers gathered at the American House to honor Postmaster Henry A. Thomas. Speakers included Mayor Quincy and ex-Postmaster Dayton as they praised his leadership, with Thomas praising carrier fidelity and service at home and abroad.
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Boston
American House
Henry A. Thomas
Thomas
Charlestown
Quincy
Dayton
New York Post Office
A. A. Berle
Brighton
Evans
Post Office
Frank J. Dunn
George F. Clark
John C. Langdon
Jeremiah D. Holland
Francis P. Turnbull
T. J. Crowley
Dennis Meehan
James H. Morrison
J. W. O’hara
Dunn
Cuba
Greenhalge
Bride-to-be and groom fail to appear in Marlboro wedding
The ceremony for Miss Fannie Epps and Mr. Gentry Easton collapsed as Easton vanished after the 7:30 p.m. hour. Easton, about 24, had secured licenses in Hyde Park and Marlboro the day before, leaving Miss Epps awaiting at 14 Williams Street with guests departed and bridal finery locked away. Easton, a stone worker, had recently lived in Marlboro and traveled from Chicago.
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Miss Epps
Mrs. Stanley
Williams Street
Easton
Hyde Park
Marlboro
Judge Ferry
Ames Grammar School Dedicated in Dedham
The new $50 000 Ames Grammar School was formally dedicated in Dedham with ceremony in the school hall. Frederic B. Kingsbury delivered the keys to Julius H. Tuttle. The event featured remarks by Frederick Db. Ely and others. A portrait of Fisher Ames was unveiled and praised by Winslow Warren on behalf of the town.
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Dedham
Ames Grammar School
Frederick B. Kingsbury
Julius H. Tuttle
Frederick Db. Ely
David Neal
Joseph B. Seabury
F. W. Swan
Albert W. Cobb
Frank Hill
State
Flag Raising and Musical Event by the Jackson Club
The Jackson Club with local businessmen will raise a flag at the junction of Mid Heath Street Centre Street and Columbus Avenue Extension next Wednesday evening. Prominent speakers will attend with Mr Joan F F Sullivan presiding. A wand concert will be held from 7:30 to 10 pm followed by fireworks and an electric display.
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Jackson Club
Mid Heath Street
Centre Street
Columbus Avenue
Joan FF. Sullivan
Man and horse drink choice reflect careful water selection
Readers consider a truth: a man may lead his horse to water, but the horse or the man decides whether to drink. The piece notes that many educated people reach the same conclusion about choosing quality water.
Knickerbocker Quarters Clash in Cuba Bound Transport
Two battalions of the Second Massachusetts Regiment await transport on the Knickerbocker off Cuba. The ship is leaky and unventilated, with crowded cramped quarters and officers sharing a stateroom. After chaotic loading and a steam burst, Private Kane is the only reported injury, as heat and poor air worsen conditions.
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Massachusetts
U.S. W
Knickerbocker
Cuba
Tampa
Second
Clark
Lieuttenant
Shumway
Orizaba
Theen
Columel
Lawton
Orinzaba
Kane
Company D
General Sherman
Remarkable May Sales by Boston Post Agent
James Duckett, Boston Post Agent, reports May 1898 sales in Fall River exceed all prior months. Daily Post total 70,200 and Sunday Post 8,475, with 25,000 more Daily Posts and 2,000 more Sunday Posts than ever before.
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Boston Post
Fall River
Sunday Post
Boston
James Ducketdt
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Martin Munroe
Homer Albers
Albers
Boston Law School
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Zola
John McDonald
The
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Kansas
Commodore Schley
Schiey
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Sly
Dinnis
Pischzley
Eix
Quinn
Senate
Juinn
Corbett
Madalins Hafner
West List Street
New York
Gibraltar
America
J. H.morse
Appeal OF Bathers
Framingham Woman’s Club
Dakota
Chicago News
Jake
Kalb K KS
Yi Freee
Sps
Berle
Ames
Lincoln
Lincoln Spring Coc
Saratoga Springs
N. WY
Cornhill
Fitchburg
Alexander Bosquet
Cleghorn
Ed Gaudet
John D. Hay
Max Kulwinski
Montpelior
Daniel Sweeney
Winooski River
Caroline Holman Huidebro
Kensington and Cottages
H. A
W. F. Bang
Stuvavene Henge
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