Washington Light Demonstration Prompts Outdoor Illumination Push
The Washington Light marks its first outdoor display in Boston with tests by the Fire Underwriters and endorsements from insurance exchanges. Notices from Osborne Rowes and Col G W Turner confirm new installation rules, while Prof. Derr notes solid winter performance. Public demonstrations and sales efforts target offices, manufacturers, and color-focused exhibits across downtown Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Washington Incandescent Co
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Col
G. W. Turner
Washington Light
Bedford St
Mass
C. M. Goddard
L. Derr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Globe Newspaper
Geo. M. D. Legg
Quincy Market
Kingston Street
Messrs
Doll & Richards
Bedford Street
Adams Express Company
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
Rain Drenches Thames Regatta Delays Yale Harvard Race
New London June 2 Thames boat race delayed three times by weather and a railroad wreck. Cornell and Harvard crews spent hours at the Harvard quarters while spectators endured rain and crowds in drenched observation trains. The start was postponed to 12:30 tomorrow with hopes for better weather.
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New London
Conn
Thames
Metkelham
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
New Haven
Regatta Committee
Fornell
Vanish
Cornell
Harvard Boat House
Lehmann
Courtney
Meikelham
Yale
Cook
Harvard
Mr. Cook
Red Top
Square
London
Senator White Opposes Annexation and Hawaii Coalitions
In the Senate debate Mr. White argued against annexing Hawaii as a step to Manila and warned against imperialism. He noted San Francisco and San Diego distances to Manila and Nicaragua Canal defenses, suggesting Pearl Harbor as a coaling station if needed, and urging Hawaii’s own destiny instead of a global expansion.
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Washington
Senate
White
Manila
San Francisco
Unalaska
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
San Diego
Philippines
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Islands
China
Yale Oarsmen Suffer Poor Report Amid Quarters News
Yale oarsmen at Yale quarters in Gales Ferry Conn report disappointing conditions and the crew sounds discouraged. The update comes as editors note continued details on page six.
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YALE
Gales Ferry
Conn
Landing of troops at Daiquiri reported by Shafter
Secretary Alger received a dispatch from Shafter stating the landing at Daiquiri this morning was successful with little resistance. Playa del Este lies west of Guantanamo Bay and midway to Santiago. Daiquiri is east of Santiago and near Guantanamo. Cabanas lies near Santiago Harbor.
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Alger
Washington
Shafter
Playa del Este
D. C
Daiquiri
Cuba
Guantanamo Bay
Santiago
Guantanamo
Cabanas
Santiago Harbor
Sampson's Report On The Cuba Landing Progress
Cable report from Playa Del Este dated June 22 describes steady progress at Daiquiri with little resistance. It notes engagement by the Texas against the West Battery, recovery of submarine mines, and telegraph communication established with Guantanamo, as Sampson signs the dispatch.
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Washington
Alger H
Shafter
Long
Playa del Este
Daiquiri
New Orleans
Detroit
Castine
Wasp
Seine
Cabanas
Texas
Guantanamo
Sampson
Cuba Cigar Ros Six Minute Smokes Ad
A purge time saver ad promotes Cuba Cigar ros rolled into six minute smokes for 10 cents a packet. Distributed by Estabrook and Eaton and James Quinn and Co agents at leading hotels clubs and stores.
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Havana
Cuba
Estabrook & Eaton
Y Distributing
James Quinn & CO
Landing of Shafter's Troops Reaches Daiquire Coast
War brief reports 3000 Shafter troops ashore at Daiquire fifteen miles east of Santiago with Cuban cooperation. Texas casualty during bombardment of Cabanas. Plans to attack Santiago from multiple routes. Cable station near Playa Del Este established for coordination. Noncombatants and crew of captured ships to be handed to French and German ambassadors. Manila expedition slated to start next week with General Merritt aboard transport.
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Shatfter
Daiquire
Santiago
Sampson
Cabanas
Texas
Playa del Este
Guantanamo
France
Germany
Spain
Manila
Merritt
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Bernard M. Wolf
MY Clothier
Col. Hanover and
Portland Sts
Cor
Hanover and
HUA
Ver
Hong Kong
Dewey
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
Masonic Temple
Kilby Street
Tom
Osborne Rowes
NEW England Insurance Exchange
American Tool and Machine Co
Beach Street
Adams Express Co
Franklin Street
Washington National Bank
State St
F. A. Low
New England
Hace
Constantinople
Kizil Toprak
THE
Maine
Maine &c. Cigar
Cutler Bros. & CO
Lt. Kahner & Co., Manufacturers
New York
Renown
West Sc
Water St
H. White & CO
Poulston St
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Senator White
Frank Rock
Montclair Avenue
Station 13
Waltham Watch
Newts
Berwee T
Waltham
Boston Diamond Coo
Washington ST
Adams House
Pope Mfg. CO
Columbus Ave
Titremont
Montpelier
E. C. Smith
St. Albans
H. C. Bates
St. Johnsbury
Rockland
Lewis Allen
Creighton
Adams Square
Dock Square
Silo
Washburn Credit Co
Bis
Jordan, Marsh & Co
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