Naval Authorities Claim Spain Uses Medieval Hostage Tactics
Washington reports officials denounce Spain for not exchanging Hobson and men, arguing hostage status arises from his treatment. They cite modern warfare norms, noting rank governs prisoner exchange and criticize Morro Castle flag actions as misapplied protection or exposure.
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Blanco
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Morro Castle
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Hobson Seen Safe After Bombardment Says British Consul
Halifax dispatch reports British consul in Santiago de Cuba confirms Hobson and others were unharmed during the bombardment. Frazer, World Correspondent, quotes Ram sden stating no incidents occurred. The message arrived at 4 15 p m today.
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J. Watson Frazer
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Farewell Exercises On Board New York Night Before Sinking
On Wednesday June 1 a programme of farewell exercises was held aboard the New York the night before the Merrimac was sunk. Most of the flagship crew believed it would be the last evening concert Hobson and his men would hear.
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Merrimac
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Banquet Honors Theobald Tone at Clan-na-Gael Hall Boston
A 134th birthday observance for Theobald Wolfe Tone was held by the Wolf Tone Association in Boston with a banquet of about 150 attendees. Speakers included Senator David B. Shaw and John A. Ryan who denounced Anglo-Saxon alliance and praised Tone’s Irish liberty mission alongside American loyalty. The event featured songs, recitations, and a closing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
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P. J. McMahon
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Richard Dwyer
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J. c. Vaughan
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Trial of Mulvey Kimball and Scollans Postponed
The trial of J Richard Mulvey Frank R Kimball and Thomas J Scollans was postponed due to Scollans absence Judge Stevens will decide whether to default him Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin and Moran Hannigan represent the defendants McLaughlin cited Scollans Seattle trip and Ala injury as reasons for default Moran cited physician notes of Scollans inability to travel to Boston Mulvey appears in good health despite weight loss and gray hair as he acknowledges his condition
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Thomas J. Scollans
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Hobson Promoted to Lieutenant Commander in Navy
Washington June 2 The Merrimac hero Lieutenant Hobson will be moved from the construction corps to the line of the navy and elevated to lieutenant-commander likely this week. The administration approved the plan and congress will be asked to authorize the transfer immediately. The decision comes after Spain refused to exchange prisoners.
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Washington
Hobson
Merrimac
Construction Corps
Navy
Ong
Buccaneer Despatch Boat Receives New Commander
Washington June 20 Lieutenant A N Mayer takes command of the despatch boat Buccaneer a craft tendered to the government by W R Hearst of the New York Journal for wartime service Mayer previously worked at the naval observatory in Washington Hearst offers to clothe and provision the crew while the vessel serves the government with officers financed by the government only.
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A. N. Mayer
Captain Williams and Company L Attend Chickering Hall Benefit
Captain William J. Williams of Company L Sixth Infantry, on furlough, joins Sergeants Luther Dandridge and Frank B Turpin at a Chickering Hall concert in Tremont Street to aid Company L. Williams says the all colored regiment from the North is well and loyal, and urges camaraderie with New England and New York regiments at Camp Alger.
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Luther Dandridge
Frank B. Turpin
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Tremont Street
Williams
New England
New York
Camp Alger
New England Conservatory Final Recital Closes Semester
The graduation class held a final recital in Sleeper Hall with praised vocal and instrumental numbers. Encores greeted pianoforte performances by Alice Herr Maude Hudnut Lillie Decker and Stella Davis while Susan Dinsmore Belfast and Annie Gonvon Cottage City impressed with classical selections. Commencement at Tremont Temple will list graduates including Mary Armstrong John Beach Stella Davis Lillie Decker Susan Dinsmore and many others.
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Alice Herr
Maude Hudnut
Lillie Decker
Stella Davis
John P. Beach
George Heinzelman
Susan Dinsmore
Belfast
Annie Gonvon
Cottage City
Matches cause two alarms fire near Mixer home
Small boys playing with matches caused two alarms to be rung for a fire in a shop adjoining Martin W. Mixer's home on Eastern avenue. The blaze spread to a barn with five horses. two were so badly burned they were shot to end their suffering. Total loss on building, contents, and horses runs to $1500.
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Red Cross steamer State of Texas sails with Miss Clara Barton
The Red Cross Society's steamer State of Texas sailed this morning from Key West Florida with Miss Clara Barton aboard.
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Key West, Fla
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Mrs Furness Rites Held at Holy Redeemer Church
The funeral of Mrs. Furness wife of Richard Furness of Chelsea street East Boston proceeded from the Church of the Holy Redeemer. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Father McCaulay with deacon Rev Father McCarthy and sub deacon Rev Father Sheehan. The choir and Mr Crowley sang Only Waiting. Pallbearers were William Dwyer Jeremiah Collins William Ayward and James Molloy. The service drew a large attendance. interment followed at Malden with many floral tributes.
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Maine Day at Latonia Funds Maine Monument Effort
Latonia race day in Cincinnati sees all entries and gate receipts donated to a national fund for a monument to the dead of the battleship Maine. Latonia's contribution will be a handsome sum toward the cause.
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Latonia Track
National Fund
Latonia
Shafter Fleet Arrives Off Santiago Guantanamo
General Shafter's army of 15 700 men and forty transports have reached the off shore area near Santiago and Guantanamo. Landing is expected after a conference with Admiral Sampson. Marines at Camp McCalla reinforced. heavy artillery and camps to be set. Minor skirmishes possible on landing but no major battle until movement toward Santiago begins.
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Haiti
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Dewey’s Victory Details From Manila Battle Come Home
Dr Kindleberger and Gunner Evans arrive in Washington to report first hand on the Manila Bay engagement. They describe the crews’ readiness, the dawn to daylight transition, and the sunk and burned Spanish ships. Evans notes ships’ armor and guns and the crew’s sturdiness amid tropical heat and action.
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