Battery G to Man Long Island Head Guns From Fort Adams
Battery G, from Fort Adams, will move to Long Island Head to man newly mounted guns arriving in Boston tomorrow. The transport from Newport starts at 7 a.m. and should reach Kneeland Street by 9:30 a.m. Recruiting at 35 Kneeland Street shows only three of twenty applicants accepted. about twenty men enlisted since the order ten days ago. Charlestown Navy Yard reports quiet but steady work amid heightened security and preparations. A Manhattan message from Appleton in Aiken notes a sighting near Cock’s cottage at 5 p.m. The blue messenger with red stripe, brass buttons, and shielded cap was observed. the sender, from New York, appears to be Thomas Hitchcock Jr. A visitor knocked. the message was not alarming.
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Fort Adams
Long Island Head
Boston
Newport
Kneeland Street
Quartermaster Hyde
Long Island
Leo
Lady Ellen
Charlestown Navy Yard
New York
M. Appleton
Aiken
Randolph Mao
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Cock’s
Messer
Representative Democratic Paper OF NEW ENGLAND
A Boston Post item references Democratic paper status for the New England region with figures 133,209 and 118,001 noted in the text.
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Boston Post
Democratic Paper
New England
Notable Boston Petition for Telephone Rate Supervision
A large, involuntary petition from subscribers and users in the Boston area demands stronger tele phone rate oversight. Petitioners, leaders across trade and professions, seek full power for gas and electric light commissioners to order rate cuts after hearings. The bill now limits the commission to recommendations, strengthening the Post bill’s moderate plan.
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Boston
Gas and Electric Lght Commissioners
Open Senate debate on Hawaiian annexation urged
The Senate committee on foreign relations finally brings Hawaiian annexation into open session. The piece argues secrecy failed to secure a two thirds ratification and favors open doors and joint resolution to involve the people and the House in the debate and votes.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
House of Congress
Boston Dry Dock Plan Faces Congress Amid Naval Debate
The argument for a government dry dock at the Charlestown Navy Yard gains support in a naval appropriation bill, with parallel docks at Boston Portsmouth and Kittery. National safety priorities may decide the fate as Congress weighs the project against broader maritime needs.
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Boston
New England
Congress
Charlestown Navy Yard
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Maine
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
Kittery
Atlantic
Spain Faces War Funding Crisis and Likely New Loan
The money for Spain's next war must come from a probable popular loan after bonds trade abroad at 58 to 53 empties. Interest due April 1 raises questions how Spain will raise funds, as previous franchises and income are mortgaged. Cuba and the Philippines have consumed most credit, leaving only patriotic sentiment to buoy a fresh issue.
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Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Philippines
United States Moves $50 Million to Ready for Trouble
The United States, with its 4 per cent bonds, withdraws $50 million from cash reserves to prepare for potential trouble, while remaining able to access additional funds if needed.
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United States
Telephone magnates split on Post bill and rates
An interview with Charles P. Curtis Sr a Bell stockholder and R M Saltonstall a Bar leader shows bias toward the telephone companies and opposing the Post bill others among telephone stockholders favor some supervision and endorse the measure.
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Charles P. Curtis
Bell Company
R. M. Saltonstall
Boston Observant Citizen Notes Wheels Firemen and Theater
The Observant Citizen reports mild weather boosting riders led by Quincy Kilby of the Boston Theatre as a seasoned mapmaker of city routes. It notes George H. Dearborn becomes secretary of Fire Insurance Company after long service, plans for a Boston University event honoring Judge Bennett, and mentions actor Charles Hopper inheriting millions from his Standard Oil family. It also covers weather impacts, Old Corner Bookstore plans, and Fire Commissioner Russell praising Engine 33.
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Firemen’s Fire Insurance Company
George H. Dearborn
Henry S. Russell
Sunshine and the Crocus Under Spring’s Warmth
The poem describes Sunshine searching hillside gray for a sleeping crocus and awakening it with a kiss. A yellow gown and gold crown are bestowed upon Sunshine, symbolizing triumph over cold as spring returns. The vivid imagery centers on renewal and the crowing sun’s gentle power.
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Sunshine
Daisy Dodd and the ideal of an old maid in The Post's Original Short Stories
Daisy Dodd, a Boston teacher, cherishes independence and writes poetry to ease troubles. She navigates suitors, fearing a harsh marriage, and aging gradually reshapes her dream into a life devoted to helping others rather than wedlock. By Anna P. Beebe.
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Daisy Dodd
Daisy
Bruce
the Spider
Love
Notable speeches spark invitations to Jefferson Day banquet
In the House Representative R. C. De Graffenried of Texas gave his first war speech, impressing a St. Louis delegation that invited him to address the Jefferson Day banquet. The text also notes political moves including M Zola’s new trial, Edouard Detaille’s mural piece, and Lee’s Senate bid discussions.
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R. C. de Graffenried
Texas
House
St. Louis
Bill to regulate telephone firms under state commission
A legislative measure seeks to bring telephone companies under the gas and electric light commission similar to railroads. Telegraphs are not included to avoid delaying regulation of charges. Support urges the bill as proper, fair, and in the public interest, calling for its passage.
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Gas and Electric Light Commission
Railroad Commission
Breakfast and dinner menu for Mrs Clark
The column lists a full day’s menu including grape fruit Pettijohn and Cream liver and bacon baked potatoes hot biscuit baked omelet coffee and dinner courses such as mock bisque soup boiled turkey oyster sauce mashed turnips squash and onions with browned egg custard sauces and two desserts prune fruit pudding with custard and a prunes gelatine jelly. It ends with a recipe for baked omelet and prune pudding attributed to Mrs S H Clark of Newton.
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H. Clark
Orchard Street
Newton
Walshe Performs as Robert Emmet in East Boston
William J. Walshe appeared in East Boston under Catholic Order of Porengi’s auspices portraying Robert Emmet of the men of 988. He will stage the same portrayal in Fall River at the Academy of Music this evening, his ninth consecutive appearance there.
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William J. Walshe
East Boston
Porengi
Robert Emmet
Walshe
Fall River
Academy of Music
Senator George Attacks Fire Dept Over Whiskey Claim
In the Senate, Senator George of Haverhill attacked the Boston Fire Department claiming excess whiskey. He asserted the chief and Commissioner Russell were implied in the charge, while the bill to pension firemen advanced to engrossment. The session also moved a 100 foot building height limit and gypsy moth eradication funding.
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George
Haverhill
Sam
Altgeld
Chicago
Mr. Altgeld
Boston
Gallivan
Russell
Committee On Cities
Senate
House
Quincy
Bunker Hill Chapter D A R Holds Memorial Meeting
The Bunker Hill Chapter D A R met at Memorial Hall Charlestown. The regent recalled the 122 year old Boston evacuation and urged unity in the current national crisis. Officers announced stock transfers and thanked the donors and Charlestown members for hall support.
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Bunker Hill
Memorial Hall
Charlestown
Boston
America
George H. Pendergast
Whimsical Passages From Tit-Bits Teasers
A collage of light quips and social chatter from various papers. Bits include flirtatious exchanges, tea room overhears, a would‑be soldier’s jokes, and a child noting parental limits on dessert.
Dead soldiers named by Burke Kelly and Shea in poem
The passage lists Burke Kelly and Shea among honored dead in a martial ode. It recalls Ireland and battlefields from Marye's Heights to Ramillies and Fontenoy, praising fighting blood and shared sacrifice across nations while hinting at dates and places from Waterloo to a distant march.
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Burke
Kelly
Shea
Jack
Maine
Peek
Saidurke
Bedad
Marye
Ang
Ireland
Vinegar Hill
Bapa
Ramillies
Fontenoy
Puvrennees
Dunkirk
Lxanden's
Cremona
Lille
Ghent
Austria
France
Spain
England
Waterloo
Dargas
Michael
Gabriel
Jehosaphat
Golden Gates
Joseps Lo, Glartaé
Overhauling Lancaster Aims for Rapid-Fire Guns On Cruiser
The Lancaster is being overhauled with plans to move its rapid-firing guns to one fast auxiliary cruiser. Old cannon and thousands of shots are being removed as junk. At Winthrop Lt. Ketcham is prepping rapid-fire stations for a soon practice drill. At Fort Warren crews finish mounting the 10 inch disappearing rifles.
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Winthrop
Ketcham
Fort Warren
Evacuation Day Echoes at University Club Meeting
The Sons of the American Revolution gathered at the University Club to mark Evacuation Day with speeches by Col. William Olin Major Frank H. Briggs General Francis Appleton and Captain Cain. They praised the patriots spirit and warned against any war threat to the old city, reflecting on possible actions if conflict with Spain arose.
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Boston
Old City
University Club
Sons of the American Revolution
William Olin
the Commonwealth
Francis Appleton
Frank H. Briggs
Charles E
Messenger's Errand and the Idle Appleton
A messenger delivers a note to Mr. Appleton who arrives from Ipswich Massachusetts, takes the reply, signs the ticket, and vanishes into his famed disdain for practicality. He moves through a world of costly messengers and trips, unshaken by the news of travel expenses.
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Appleton
Ipswich
Massachusetts
New York
Funeral of Margaret Smith at St Patrick's Mt Pleasant
Crowds filled St Patrick's Church Mt Pleasant for the funeral of Mrs Margaret Smith wife of Felix Smith of Blue Hill Avenue. The high mass was led by Rev Thomas Walsh with deacon Rev Nathaniel Merritt and sub deacon Rev James Walsh. Assistants included Rev Andrew Carey and Rev Father Tierney. Intimate friends and ushers listed among pallbearers and floral tributes. Org anist Walter Hesson directed a select quartet with Edward McHugh singing final hymn I love to hear my Saviour's voice.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Smith
Felix Smith
Blue Hill Avenue
Thomas Walsh
Nathaniel Merritt
James Walsh
Andrew Carey
St. James’s Parish
Father Tierney
Salem
Charles Quinn
James M. Connell
John O’brien
James McCabe
Joseph Robertson
James O’brien
William J. Ryan
Thomas Hall
Worcester
Harry Norton
Andrew O’brien
Joseph Ryan
Walter Donovan
Joseph O’brien
Frank A. Krim
Joseph Daly
Will J. Johnson
Walter Hesson
Edward McHugh
Burial Service For Local Notables At St Patrick’s School
The ceremony at St Patrick’s School was led by Father Walsh with Andrew Carey and another priest officiating. Interment followed at a local cemetery for several named residents and family members including Mr Frank Daly Mr Kiernan Mr Scofield and Mrs Flynn with extended relatives in attendance.
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Frank Daly
Will Jt Kiernan
M., Clarke
Edward JT. Flynn
James Finn
M Scofield
James O
Patrick’s School
Josej
Thomas Walsh
Andrew Carey
Ww Salem
Hartshorn Burial Follows Life in Grenada and Boston
Fred M. Hartshorn of Grenada Mississippi formerly of Boston 87 years old was buried in Mt. Auburn. He led J A Shinglear Co cotton business and served as vice president of Merchants Bank of Grenada. He chaired the City Council and belonged to Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Services were held at Emmanuel Church with prayers at the grave.
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Fred M. Hartshorn
Grenada
Miss
Boston
Mt. Auburn
J. A. Shinglear & Co
BE. H. Hartshorn
Leighton Parks
Emmanuel Church
W. L. Hoops
Mr. Hartshorn
Mississippi
Merchants’ Bank of
Hartshorn
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythfias
Portuguese Celebration Marks India Disaster Centenary
Viscount de Valle da Cottra Portuguese Consul notes the fourth centenary of the supposed Indian disaster by Portuguese subjects in Lisbon on May 3.
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Viscount de Valle da Cottra
Portugal
India
Lisbon
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