Volunteer Army to be Hastened South in War Mobilization
Washington May 1 The administration approves moving volunteer troops from state camps to a southern point likely Florida It plans Cuba bound deployment not later than Tuesday The Mallory Line s Camal will load at Tampa for transport The Puritan will move to Matanzas for shore battery target practice and fort defenses at Fort Constitution Newcastle Captain Curtis rebuilds Fort Schuyler battery from 46 to 200 men
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Washington
Florida
Cuba
Mallory
Tampa
Matanzas
Fort Schuyler
N. Y
Fort Constitution
Newcastle
Curtis
Astor Plans Fully Equipped Light Battery for New York
George F Hawkins describes Astor organizing a light artillery unit. Applications are logged at 22 West Twenty sixth Street but enrollment does not guarantee roster status. The battery would include six guns and about 150 men, with horses and all equipment supplied, funded by Astor, cost estimates around 75000 dollars.
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New York
George F. Hawkins
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Astor Light Battery
United States Artillery
Traitor Yglesias Executed at Fort Taylor for Puritan Plot
A Key West despatch reports Yglesias, the man who attempted to blow up the monitor Puritan, was shot at sundown last night at Fort Taylor in Key West. The execution ends the long- running case against the alleged traitor.
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Fort Taylor
New York
Key West
Yglesias
Vermont to hold extra session for militia support
Governor Grout called an extra Legislature session for May 5 to provide funds for subsistence and transportation of Vermont troops. The body will consider state compensation beyond regular pay and a plan for further organization as the militia is mobilized on May 7 likely at Brattleboro, with Major Joselyn appointing as recruiting officer for a 600‑man quota.
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Chester
Grout
Vermont
Brattleboro
Joselyn
Quiet day at Tampa camp as visitors surge
Regular troops spent a quiet Sunday at Tampa with no news of note. Captain W. P. Evans of the Nineteenth was appointed provost marshal replacing Captain Kell of the Twenty-second, who left with his regiment for Tampa. Kell’s company was posted as guard at division headquarters during departure.
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Mobile
Ala
W. P. Evans
Kell
Tampa
Burglar Shot In North Westport Post Office Breakin
North Westport post office was broken into during the night. The safe was blown open and a burglar was wounded, with blood stains found at the scene. Arthur M. Reed, operator, reports losses of 150 dollars in money and stamps.
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Fall River
North Westport
Arthur M. Reed
Tribute to Fr. O Donnell at St Philip s Church
The new St Philip s Church on Harrison avenue drew a large crowd to hear Rev James J snday of Woburn. A morning feast celebration and evening reception followed the services. Father Gilday preached a sermon using Luke x 2 24 Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see.
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St. Philip's Church
Harrison Avenue
James J. Snday
Woburn
Father Gilday
Painter Philip Calderon Dies in London
London report states Philip Calderon, distinguished Royal Academy painter and keeper since 1887, has died. The news confirms his status as a longtime RA member and official.
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London
Philip Calderon
Royal Academy
Rally in Charlestown for Ward Committee Ticket
A rally tonight at the new ward room on corn Bunker Hill and Lexington streets supports the ward committee ticket led by John J. O Callaghan. Speakers include Joseph J. Corbett Edward L. Quigley Jeremiah F McCarthy Charles S Sullivan Michael W Collins Francis J Murphy Thomas W Berridge James F Haley and David B Shaw. Councilman William F Harrington will preside.
Navy Yard Busy with War Prep and Refit of Vessels
Charlestown Navy Yard accelerates work on the collier Lebanon and the steamer Chatham as monitors prepare for service. Mariners and sailors are drafted to New York and Brooklyn for reinforced commands while Boston fortifications receive continued attention.
Ninth Regiment Marines Prepares for South Framingham Trip
At the East Newton street armory the Ninth Regiment soldiers pack knapsacks and share bravado about marching on to camp and defeating the Spaniards. Company H known as the Sheridan Guards will attend a banquet hosted by John A Hawes Post 159 G A R East Boston in their honor before departure.
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Ninth Regiment
East Newton Street
Sheridan Guards
John A. Hawes
East Boston
South Framingham
Post
Cadets Prepare for East Boston Maneuver
Company H cadets are asked to assemble at the armory at 6 PM and march in uniform to East Boston. First Corps Cadet boys predicted a second government call, recalling earlier revolutionary era drafts and volunteer regiments that aided the country. The cadets expect action only if a second call is issued.
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Company H
Boston
First Corps
Rush Orders At Charleston Navy Yard Push Lebanon Work
Commandant Howison orders all hands at Charleston Navy Yard to finish work on the collier Lebanon now in dry dock. Painters apply dull gray war paint as crews move to ready the vessel for rapid completion. Captain Wallach and Lieutenant-Commander Sturdy dispatch crews to Cuba and to Brooklyn Navy Yard, with Marines boarding trains this evening. A fleet chartered for thirty days includes the black hulled Olivette able to 17 knots, set for Havana runs but possibly unused this summer due to war.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Howison
Navy Department
Washington
Lebanon
Navy
Key West
Havana
Chatham
Navy Yard
Southern
Illawarra
Wallach
Pope
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
WaWach
Charlestown Barracks
Brooklyn
Wabash
Sturdy
Vermont
Boston
Sewell
Grover’s Cliff
Winthrop
Deer Island
Telegraph Hill
Nahant
Lancaster
Park Square Station
Cuba
Olivette
Tampa
Mascotte
Florida
Plant Investment Company
Here
Nova Scotia
Reverend Lorimer Declares Destiny Over Spain at Tremont Temple
The Rev George C Lorimer spoke on The Hand of Destiny at Tremont Temple last evening claiming Spain is in decline and God punishes cruelty. He questioned reports of Matanzas bombardment without warning and warned against bombing sea towns without notifying residents or relevant governments.
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George C. Lorimer
Ll. D
Tremont Temple
Spain
Lorimer
Matanzas
War takes steamers for transport this summer
Tourists face travel slowdowns as nearly all speedy steamers are shifted to military transport duties this summer, reducing available vessels for civilian trips to the provinces.
To Care For Wounded In Event Of Hostilities
The notice states there will be ample surgical attendance if hostilities erupt between the Spanish fleet and the coast, ensuring wounded are cared for. It emphasizes preparedness and medical support for possible naval conflict.
College of Physicians and Surgeons offers military surgery aid
Boston institutions back health support for wounded with the College of Physicians and Surgeons organizing aid. Dr Grinfield Coxwell pledges staff, North End Dispensary, Union General Hospital, and senior students. Evening lectures on military surgery and nurse training begin at 517 Shawmut Avenue.
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Boston
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Grinfield Coxwell
North End
Union General Hospital
Coxwell
Royal College of Physicians
Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons
England
Roxbury
Patriotic Hebrews Resolve to Support War Service
Massachusetts Lodge No. 66 S O A 4 adopts resolutions after a meeting: members who serve in the army or navy, voluntarily or by draft, will be kept in good standing and families cared for until honorable discharge. Hebrew citizens pledge readiness to protect the country when called.
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Massachusetts
United States of America
Spain
United States
Hebrew Progressive Lodge Members Volunteer for Nation
At a Chelsea meeting of Hebrew Progressive Lodge No. 177 I B A three hundred members agreed to volunteer for the government and fight for Old Glory. Secretary L M Davis spoke and a resolution ordered enlistment on the books with benefits to families.
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Hebrew Progressive Lodge No. 177
Chelsea
L. M. Davis
Towboat Nathaniel P. Doane Secured to Tug Wyandotte
The large towboat Nathaniel P. Doane has been secured to tow monitor Wyandotte from New Haven and she will probably arrive here in a few days.
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Nathaniel P. Doane
Monitor Wyandotte
New Haven
Labor Union Actions and Constitutional Amendments Report
The Central Labor Union announced the lifting of a boycott on H A Lozier Co of Cleveland. A proposed constitutional amendment excluding employers superintendents and foremen failed by a large vote. A new amendment would move officer elections from courvary and August to September and March. The Cigar Makers Union said non union cigars were not sold on baseball grounds as cigars were supplied by a union firm. Credentials from Lithograph Packers Bakers and Confectioners' Build ing Laborers The Bottlers and Drivers' Union were received. Two firms signed the new wage schedule per the unions.
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Central Labor Union
H. A. Lozier & Co
Cleveland
Metal Polishers and Buffers
Courvary
Cigarmakers’ Union
Fishing season opens around Farmington amid war scare
Farmington Missouri May 1 the fishing season lawfully opened and ice is out of Varnums and Clear Water ponds. A decree abolished the time limit on salmon allowing togue and trout to be taken. Camps and resorts along Franklin county foresee a strong season as seaboard visitors may come due to the war scare.
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Farmington
Frankin County
Tangeley
Engineers reinforce forts at Marbiehead with local contractors
Members of the engineer department from the Second Corps of Cadets inspected Forts Miller and Sewell at Marbiehead and arranged with local contractors to strengthen the earth works today.
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Marbiehead
Engineer Department
Second Corps of Cadets
Miller and
Sewell
All Will Enlist Roll Will Be Signed Today
Sunday drill and Soma recreation at Fort Warren are scheduled as part of local military readiness activities with enlistment emphasis. Fort Warren events draw residents and officials to mark the signings and rolling of new recruits.
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Fort Warren
First Regiment at Fort Warren to Enlist En Masse
At Fort Warren on May 1 the First Regiment, M V, drills under Captain Nutter and Colonel Pfaff. Officers anticipate full regimental enlistment into the regular service tomorrow, retaining the unit intact with all men enrolling.
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Fort Warren
M. V
Nutter
Woodruff
Horton
Quimby
Pfaff
Italian Arrested After Stabbing in Nashua Street Fight
Italian suspect Guisara Peron was arrested on Nashua Street after a quarrel with Thomas Harnon near 12:25 PM left Harnon with a deep wrist wound and three back slashes. A bloodless knife was found on Peron who denied guilt as Maguire and others witnessed the stabbing.
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Guisara Peron
Hay Thomas Harnon
Nashua Street
Harnon
James Maguire Sa
Wharnon
Massachusetts General Hospital
Peron
Fire at Hotel Plaza Doused by Quick Action
A small blaze on the fourth floor of the Hotel Plaza was put out by Henry Warwick and a pail of water after electric wires tangled in a closet caused sparks. Laundry staff and guests fled in night attire but no damage or injuries were reported. a box alarm arrived to find the fire quelled.
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Henry Warwick
Hotel Plaza
Sarsfield Club Elects Officers and Initiates 25 Candidates
The Sarsfield Social and Athletic Football Club held an officer election yesterday naming J. F. Ahern as president and D. McDonald as vice president. J. Deasey was recording secretary with William Deasey as financial secretary, D. Finn as treasurer, T. Casey captain, J. Lynch vice-captain, and M. Donovan as manager.
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Sarsfield Social and Athletic Football Club
J. F. Ahern
D. McDonald
J. Deasey
William Deasey
D. Finn
T. Casey
J. Lynch
M. Donovan
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