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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1898
Page
8
Washington May 3 The War Department names W R Blanchard to head the rapid mobilization of volunteers for an advance on Cuba. Regimental centers include Chickamauga Park and Washington D C with Pennsylvania or New York as a third base. A new bill in Congress plans additional regiments.
In Trepassey Newfoundland crowds heard heavy cannonading Saturday night lasting about fifteen minutes and again before daybreak. A two-masted warship was sighted about eight miles offshore earlier that afternoon. Telegraph operators at Trepassey and Cape Race corroborate the distant gunfire as a possible naval engagement with no wreckage seen.
The Mallory steamship Comal arrives at Port Tampa with hundreds of soldiers and civilians cheering. A fleet including the Florida Olivette and Coral prepares to depart from Baltimore New Orleans Boston and New York, advancing a force reportedly 12 000 strong. Cavalry infantry and five light artillery batteries stand ready with 2.2 10 rifles and rapid fire training under Lieutenant Treat.
President designates General Wis on of Delaware Senator Sewell of New ersey General Fitzhugh Lee and Representative Joe Wheeler as majors generals of volunteers. The four nominations were agreed this afternoon and will likely go before the Senate tomorrow.
Washington May 38. Adjutant General Corbin reports mustering in volunteers into U S service to begin in most states today. Only Massachusetts and Arizona had reports so far. With limited staff at muster points the process will take two days or more per state depending on quota. Officials focus on mobilization transportation and subsistence.
A Washington dispatch says General Miles seeks 30 000 American troops to be landed in Cuba at once arguing invasion should not be delayed even with potential Spanish naval moves. It is reported the preliminary invasion may begin Friday and bids for transports to the Philippines will open later in the week.
Governor Ramsdell ordered New Hampshire to raise a twelve company regiment for its volunteer quota. To reach the total eight companies for the Third Regiment he directed Company A of the First Regiment and Company B to report to Colonel Rolfe. He also selected Company H of Keene and one Nashua company from the Second Regiment, names undisclosed tonight.
Secretary Alger has issued 135 permits allowing newspaper correspondents to accompany the army. The first and only woman recipient so far is Mrs. K. B. Watkins of a Toronto newspaper. Numerous other applications are on file.
Fort Ethan Allen Vermont May 3 Colonel Clark orders companies of the militia to mobilize tonight and assemble at the fort Friday morning for deployment and duty.
New York on May 3 reports that companies insuring against bombardment in the state were notified by Louis F. Payn, superintendent of insurance, that their licenses will be revoked unless the business is stopped immediately.
The clergy and laity of Archbishop Corrigan's jurisdiction plan a national event tomorrow. The procession will start from Fiftieth Street along Madison Avenue to St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10 o'clock with chimes ringing. Mgr. Martinelli and visiting bishops will join, and Archbishop Corrigan will celebrate pontifical mass, with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia delivering the eulogy.
In East Cambridge the Middlesex Supreme Court heard the Greely will contest. Benjamin J. Greely of Boston left $15 000 in property to Mrs Beebe of Auburndale. Susie E Corcoran of Auburndale claims to be Greelys widow and wife, alleging a January 1897 marriage by Justice Tyler in Boston without a license, with $25 paid to keep the ceremony secret.
Stenographer Harry Brown at headquarters yesterday nabbed two boys charged with pocket picking. He observed them divide a pocket book's contents which they discarded. Named by the boys were Harry Goldstein, 12, 369 Harrison avenue, and Harry Burnstein, 13 Aten old, same address. Inspectors found a silver pencil with chain and 12 to 15 stamps in a book. The pocketbook held 15 cents.
At yesterday's annual meeting of the Boston Fish Bureau members elected President B Frank De Butts Vice President N P Beaman Treasurer A E Cummings Secretary F F Dimick Executive Committee N D Freeman John McDonald C W Wrightington Transportation Committee C W Wrightington E R De Lone R M Kelley Arbitration Committee J Bennett J W Hill N P Beaman The new slate will guide the bureau's operations and policy for the coming year.
Washington and Oregon races unfold as officials weigh sending troops from San Francisco to support Commodore Dewey in the Philippines. Cuba plans an expeditionary landing amid naval blockades led by Admiral Sampson while interest grows in Manila and the fate of the Spanish fleet.
May 3 reports say Sir Julian Pauncefote will be succeeded by Sir Thomas Sanderson as British ambassador. Diplomats expect Pauncefote to retire with a pension and be honored in Washington. Sanderson becomes ambassador after serving as under secretary of state for foreign affairs.
Representative Grant of Vermont introduced a joint resolution in the House praising Commodore George Dewey for courage and skill and urging promotion to admiral despite existing navy promotion laws.
William Scollans, a contractor, has filed a voluntary insolvency petition in the Suffolk Insolvency Court. No schedules of his property and debts have yet been filed.
In a Faneuil Hall address Hon. George Fred Williams recounts his effort to raise a volunteer regiment for active service. He claims Governor Buckminster rejected his plan and derided motives, urging volunteers to organize militia units with proper licensing and local officials backing. He warns the Governor to authorize drill and parade or bear responsibility for blocking Massachusetts citizens from preparing for future calls.
Governor Wolcott refused to take notice of George Fred Williams's remarks at Faneuil Hall. The governor's attention was called to the speech but he did not respond or acknowledge its publication or content.
In Montpelier Virginia May 3 the Hon Frank Plumley spent six hours defending Mildred Brewster. He urged insanity due to betrayal by her lover and weak mind arguing she sang gospel hymns the night before the shooting and never struck a blow.
The long anti tax report debate in the House ended in a committee victory with only the inheritance tax report held for today. Eastern Cold Storage petition defeated 136 to 8. three new gas and electric bills to be reported. Pilot laws suspended for war. Paris expo funding cut to 5000.
The Post correction notes that William A. Mahoney of Ward 9 should have appeared, not William K. Mahoney of Ward 4. It clarifies he voted for the Post telephone bill and avoids reflecting on the other Mahoney.
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