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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
4
Push the War to a Speedy Victory Across Seas
A wartime plea extols U S superiority in naval power over Spain and urges swift offensive action. It argues American sailors guns ships and soldiers stand ready, cites Admiral Sampson and Commodore Dewey, and calls for relentless effort to crushing Spain and hastening peace.
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United States
Spain
Sampson
Matanzas
Dewey
Manila
American Navy Triumph in Manila Bay Battle
Commodore Dewey’s Asiatic squadron defeated Admiral Montejo’s Spanish fleet off Cavite and Manila. The victory, achieved despite forts and heavier Spanish batteries, signals a decisive shift in the Philippine conflict and promises further engagement as American ships restock.
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Manila
Dewey
Montejo
Cavite
Philippine
Baltimore
Olympia
Boston
Raleigh
Monocacy
Concord
Petrel
Spain
United States
Castilla
Reina Christina
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Stock market gains momentum amid war optimism and money ease
Markets show renewed life as war nerves ease. Banks hold excess money, government bonds halt liquidation, and traders expect a strong, advancing market next week unless a decisive naval loss occurs. Commodore Dewey’s Philippine victory remains a key rallying factor.
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Wall Street
United States
Spain
Matanzas
Oregon
Dewey
Philippines
The Post’s Manila battle news tops New England journalism
The Boston Post exclus ively announced the Manila naval battle result hours before rivals. Editors boast of relentless vigilance and comprehensive sourcing across all channels, stating the feat surpasses prior regional news achievements.
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Boston Post
New England
Manila
POST
Boston
Government bonds benefit the people through creditor interest
The text argues that bondholders would strengthen the government financially and that United States bonds appreciate in value, directing profits into the pockets of the people as a direct benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paris to be renamed Yale after safe New York arrival
The steamship Paris reaches New York and will be renamed the Yale. The battleship Oregon also arrives at Rio Janeiro on its way to join the Atlantic squadron. Analysts say the Paris as a fast scout boosts naval reach while Oregon would deter potential intercepts from Spanish ships.
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New York
Paris
Yale
Oregon
Rio Janeiro
United States
Ocean Greyhound
Atlantic
Spain
Call to arms as Cuba’s fate calls forth American aid
The Cincinnati Times-Star editorial praises wartime resolve calling for swift action against Spain. It cites citizens supporting Cuba with funds for families of absentees and urges universal readiness across cities and farms to avenge Cuban suffering and uphold freedom under the starry banner.
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Freedom
Cuba
Spain
Cincinnati Times-Star
A Coquette and the Man She Trapped
Miss Lathrop and Jack Nolan are drawn together after a sharp exchange over her supposed coquettishness. He admits love after a winter walk mishap and the couple’s engagement is announced, leaving friends puzzled by the lesson meant for her.
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Mr. Nolan
Miss Lathrop
Jack Nolan
Prize Awarded to Mrs E M Morgan in Medford
The Post menu prize of % for last week is awarded to Mrs E M Morgan of 4 Court Street Medford. Her menu was published in The Post on Tuesday April 26.
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E.M. Morgan
Medford
Post
E. M. Morgan
Court Street
the Post
Dorchester Cook Shares Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
A Dorchester recipe by Elizabeth Brown lists a full menu including fruit Wheatena cream and sugar broiled beefsteak and supper items. The strawberry shortcake recipe details butter eggs flour baking powder milk and a meringue topping with strawberries and sugar.
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Graham
Elizabeth Brown
Hamlet Street
Dorchester
Mass
Brooklyn's James S. T. Stranahan Celebrates 90th Birthday
James S. T. Stranahan, titled the first citizen of Brooklyn, marked his ninetieth birthday on April 26. Despite his advanced age, he remains sharp and engaged with state and national affairs.
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O— James S. T. Stranahan
Brooklyn
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