Lieutenant Gill Receives Orders for Miantonomoh Duty
Navy Department orders Lieutenant William A. Gill to report to the monitor Miantonomoh on March 10. Three new officers join the Miantonomoh crew while 30 seamen are drafted, including 12 from Boston. Coast defense discussions and a Maine monument committee form in city affairs with subscription drive led by Kidder Peabody & Co.
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Hydrographic Office
Miantonomoh
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
William A. Gill
Navy Department
Monitor
William Parks
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
Matthews
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Boston
Columbia
Minneapolis
Sands
J. J. Reed
Mt. Holly
N. J
Emmet Day Observances Honor Robert Emmet in South Boston
The Celtic Association of South Boston marked the 120th birth anniversary of Robert Emmet with a banquet at Clan na Gael Hall. Attendees included leading figures from state politics, business and Irish groups. speeches praised Emmet and the Patriot era, and a poem titled Robert Emmet's Memory was performed.
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Ireland
Robert Emmet
Emmet
Celtic Association of
South Boston
Boston
Clanna-Gael
D Street
Edmund Cussen
Celtics
Thomas W. Flood
Henry F. Naphen
Thomas I. Doherty
Thomas H. Devlin
Martin M. Lomasney
James S. McKenna
Edward J. Leary
John J. Teevans
Denis M. Calnan
Terrence Cavanaugh
John A. Tobin
John J. Teevans, Jr
Thomas F. Teevans
Thomas J. Collins
Thomas J. Carey
Joseph Patten
William O’donnell
John J. Scanlan
Cornelius Delaney
M. J. Jordan
Richard Dwyer
Patrick Green
Thomas Cotter
William King
Michael Sheedy
John E. Shea
John Geary
John Golden
John Concannon
Daniel F. Mahoney
Frank Daly
H. N. Bresnahan
Joseph J. Keany
James Lee
John Haggerty
Michael Kerr
Eugene Curran
Flood
James E. Hayes
Jeremiah O'Sullivan
John P. Brawley
William Beals
Fusileer Veterans of
Grand Army Hall
South End
Charles T. Chapin
Navy tests old monitors at League Island Yard
Arrangements are made for the cruiser Montgomery and gun boat Nashville to Cuban ports with relief supplies. The Maine relief fund under Mrs. Long’s management reached 3133 dollars. An order calls for testing machinery of old single turret monitors at League Island Navy Yard including Canonicus Mahopac Manhattan Catskill Jason Lehigh Montauk Nahant to assess engine power and turret operation for potential emergency use.
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Montgomery
Nashville
Maine Relief Fund
United States
League Island Navy Yard
League Island
Canonicus
Mahopac
Manhattan
Catskill
Jason
Lehigh
Montauk
Nahant
Foreign Legations Probe Maine Crew Nationalities
German and Swedish legations joined the Japanese inquiry on the Maine crew count with others likely to follow. The vessel housed a diverse crew and several deaths occurred in one ward during the stay. Senator Proctor called the situation peculiar and noted Matanzas residents could route letters to General Gomez for quick replies.
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Maine
Navy Department
Proctor
Maximo Gomez
Matanzas
Gomez
Wainwrights Testimony Seen Key in Maine Inquiry
A Havana naval officer cites Wainwrights testimony as important as divers in the Maine explosion inquiry. A U S officer notes an expert photographer will send armor plate images to Washington. Senator Proctor prepares to address the Senate on his Cuba trip findings.
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Proctor
Cuba
Havana
Key West
Fla
Maine
Wainwright
Naval Department
Washington
Senate
Matanzas
Miss Barton
Senator Proctor
United States
Brice
Covas
Ball for Spanish Officers in Havana Hailed as Grand Social Event
Captain-General Blanco plans a formal ball at the Casino to welcome the cruiser Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo. The event promises one of the island’s brightest social functions in years. A Maritime incident update notes one unidentified body recovered from the Maine. Volunteers will not be disarmed despite rumors. calm returns as authorities assure safety.
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Havana
Vizcaya
Blanco
Maine
Sigsbee
la Discussion
Matanzas
Parker
Senator Proctor
Colonel Parker
Seguranca
Two New Torpedo Boats Exceed Speed at Trial
Bristol Rhode Island March 3. The torpedo boats Gwin and Talbot built by the Herreshoffs were officially tried in Narragansett Bay. Both exceeded the contract speed of 20 knots with Gwin averaging 20.9 knots and Talbot 21.1 knots.
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Bristol, R. I
Gwin
Talbot
Herreshoffs
Narragansett Bay
One Thousand Colored Militiamen Offer Service
About 1000 colored militiamen from South Carolina offered their services to Governor Elleren in case of war. The offer was conveyed through Colonel Robertson of Charleston.
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South Carolina
Columbia
8. C
Ellerben
Robertson
Charleston
General Merritt Returns From Southern Fortifications Tour
General Wesley Merritt arrived in New York from his inspection tour of the Southern fortifications. He plans to visit Key West later this month to personally inspect troops there, stating no cause for alarm and that conditions at posts he visited were excellent. He noted potential minor improvements but declined to discuss them now.
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New York
Wesley Merritt
Key West
Merritt
New York Arsenal
Governor’s Island
Phipps
Fort Preble
War Department eyes Atlanta as operations seat
General Merritt declined to detail plans for a visit to Key West or discuss the significance of the fleet, noting he would not reveal any operational details while hostilities remained a possibility and Atlanta could become a command center.
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War Department
Atlanta
Merritt
Key West
Little 7 Year Old Donates Stamps for Maine Relief
Indianapolis boy Dan Wallingford, age seven, sent 48 cents in two-cent stamps to Secretary of the Navy cordially requesting funds to build a battleship to replace the Maine. Secretary John D. Long replied praising his patriotism and directing the stamps to a Washington fundraiser for Maine relief with thanks and encouragement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dan Wallingford
C. A. Wallingford
Savings Bank
Long
Maine
Ewin Stuart
New Hampshire Avenue
Washington, D. C
John D. Long
Navy conference on docks equipment and manpower
Washington reports Secretary Long and Representative Boutelle discussed docks equipment and other items in the regular bill. Captain Crowninshield was consulted on adding men and apprentices but no emergency measures were raised or needed at this time. Congress is expected to act promptly if emergencies arise.
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Washington
Secretary Long
Representative Boutelle
House Naval Committee
Long
Crowninshield
Congress
Weaver replies to critics on Boston coast defences
Lieutenant Weaver U S A addressed the Chickataubut Club to defend his remarks on Boston coast defences. He said his paper was a general study and that his comments referenced older reports and evolving conditions. He denied intending any criticism of individuals and lamented public misreadings of his statements.
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Weaver
Endicott Board
Tshali
Washington
U.S. A
Fitzgerald
Kuhns
War Department
Boston
Chickatawbut Club
City
Maine Monument Fund Names Local Committee Members
Mayor Quincy reports responses from invited gentlemen for the local Maine monument fund committee. Early replies include P A Collins Olin Bates ONeill and General Matthews, supporting a popular subscription to raise funds for a Maine battleship Maine monument. Lions Club and other officials expected to join, meeting planned Monday in the Mayor's office.
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Quincy
Maine Monument Fund
Boston
New England
Congress
New York Journal
Maine
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
National Committee
Josiah Quincy
P. A. Collins
Olin
Bates
Joseph H. O
Ready to Fight for Cuba Organizes 80 Men in South End
Frederick D. Whiting leads eighty South End residents to join the American Volunteer Legion for Cuban liberty. The unit aligns with General E. L. Colby, a Civil War veteran, who is organizing companies nationwide and has offered the legion to President McKinley. About 25,000 men are already enrolled regionally. The Cuban-American League may fund outfitting if military action occurs.
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South End
Frederick D. Whiting
Dover Street
Whiting
E. L. Colby
American Volunteer Legion
Colby
McKinley
Orangemen Offer 200000 For Defense To McKinley
James Ray, supreme grand master of the Loyal Orange Institution of the United States, writes from Boston on March 8, 1898 to President McKinley offering 200,000 Orangemen to defend the flag in any danger. He states members are citizens obligated to uphold the Constitution and laws.
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James Ray
The
Loyal Orange Institution of the
United States of America
McKinley
Boston
Mass
William McKinley
United States
Washington, D. C
James T. Ray
John A. Andrew Military Club Formed in Somerville
A volunteer company organized last night at A. H. Hines home 9 Preston street Somerville to mobilize at first indication of outbreak. The John A. Andrew Military Club already lists about fifty members.
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A. H. Hines
Preston Street
Somerville
John A. Andrew Military Club
Carpenter Steel Works to Double Pace for Government Work
In Pennsylvanias Rushinng section, Carpenter Steel Works will start double time next Monday to produce projectiles for the government, increasing employment from 225 to 350 workers.
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Reading
Penn
Carpenter Steel Works
Kent's Hill Alumni Dinner At Hotel Bellevue
The Kent's Hill Alumni Association held its annual dinner with 115 attendees including members and guests. A pre banquet reception and concert featured speakers Rev. A Fitzroy Chase G H Marston H L Shepard S P Smith Thomas Fillebrown L W Staples and others. Oscar E Young read an original poem.
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Kent’s Hill
Hotel Bellevue
A. Fitzroy Chase
G. H. Marston
H. L. Shepard
S. P. Smith
Thomas Fillebrown
L. W. Staples
Oscar E. Young
Edward F Stevens Dies Suddenly in Everett
Edward French Stevens a longtime Herald staff member died suddenly near Bradford and Buckman streets in Everett shortly after noon. He was stricken likely by apoplexy. T L Goodey Son care for the body and Medical Examiner Durrell was notified. He lived on Bradford street near his home.
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Edward French Stevens
Herald
Everett
Mr. Stevens
Bradford and
Buckman Streets
T. L. Goodey & Son
Durrell
Stevens
Bradford Street
No Boat From Fall River to Newport and New York Friday
The Fall River line will not operate a boat from Fall River to Newport and New York on Friday March 4. Passengers should seek alternatives or check for rescheduled service from other routes or dates.
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Fall River
Newport
New York
Fall River Line
Mrs Moulton’s At Homes In Boston Called Sun Day Post Feature
A quiet Boston street hosts Louise Chandler Moulton’s residence described as a literary Mecca for New England. The Sunday Post invites readers to order a copy to learn what happens inside the hospitable house, noting weekly Friday carriage lines in winter.
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Boston
New England
Poe Louise Chandler Moulton
Alik
Sunday Post
Allright Shoe Opens Boston Store Amid Trade Mark Drive
D Barry and Co Brockton stamp Allright on soles as trade mark. They open a new Boston store at 602 Washington Street with C F Porter as manager. The line includes Lowell calf and French enamel stock and Snell bicycles. Memory medallions issued for 20 000 fallen Boston firemen given away in promotion.
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Allright
Boston
Merrimac Street
Bond
D. Barry & Co
Brockton
Tra
Messrs. B & Co
Pennsylvania railroad tour to Washington April special train
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted tour to Washington on a special Wagner Palace car train via Fitchburg railroad. The trip targets New England teachers with a $25 rate and Easter vacation timing. J R Watson Fitchburg railroad will send itineraries on application.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Wagner Palace Oa
Fitchburg Railroad
No England
J. R. Watson
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Thomas R. Mathews
Joseph H. O'Neil
J. Payson Bradley
E. A. Grazier
Charles H. Taylor
William E. Barrett
Torrey E. Wardner
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William N. Olin
Monument Fund
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
Mmet's
Celtic Glub’s Banquet
John J. Coffey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Fr. J. Collins
Coufesso
Thomas F. Doherty
Worcester
Edward J. Lear
Terrence Caanaugh
Gorsmith
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Buffalo
Edward F. Burns
Joseph J. Casey
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Orangemen
Edward F. Stevens
Colonel Beals
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