General Miles face uncertain fate as politics roil army
Washington rumors say Secretary of War approves replacing General Miles with Wearless Merritt at the army head. Republican senators and officers debate justice and clemency as McKinley administration weighs mercy versus accountability for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warington
Sulgor Nas
Gener
Miles
Wearless
Merritt
Army
Washington
Sentey
Martinsini
Gorman
McWinley
Tlar
Massachusetts
Bryan
Supreme Court
McKinley
Sampson
Hagan
Corbin
Alger
Hannatie
Record-setting Copper Financing Tops $412 Million Allotment
The article notes a massive subscription for Amalgamated Copper, totaling about $412 million after bids and rejections. It highlights insiders and major financiers like Henry H. Spear, William Rockefeller, Albert Cargage, and Thomas W. Lawson, with Ireland, Germany, France, and New England contributing sizable sums and expectations of further open-market purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suim
Leu Cate Oy Geet Rettara
Iso
Precter and Cally Monre
William Rockefeller
Albert Carrage
Thomas W. Lawson
Ireland
Germany
France
Boston
New England
Welcome for Captain Clark of Oregon in Boston reception
Captain Clark and Captain Wildes were honored in Boston as the Oregon crewman tours postwar receptions. The naval commandant thanked Americans for the honors while recounting the Oregon voyage and his stay with Senator Conness and the Vermont and Boston communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ti. Clark
League Island Navy Yard
Fannie Hersmo
Civins
Oregon
Gonness Ares
Davis
Checine
Ynarthyern
Clark
Conness
Mattapan
Soldier shoots sweetheart then kills self in New York hallway
Private Thomas McGrath of the Twenty second Regiment shot his under twenty one girlfriend Jennie Coyle in the hallway of their home at 42 Tenth Avenue and then turned the revolver on himself. He was taken to Roosevelt Hospital unconscious and expected to die. A sister and brother of the girl arrived at the scene in distress and confronted the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas McGrath
Twenty
Jennie Coyle
Tenth Avenue
Roosevelt Hospital
McGrath
Pon McGrath
Melicath
CGR
WHEEBLAT CO Announces Wringers and Sweepers Supply
A trade notice from A WHEEBLAT & CO and METROPOLITAN MANUFACTURING CO promotes 77 79 Franklin and 59 Areast Boston as suppliers of 40 pound two part wringers mangle and sweepers for P10 full size. Repairing specialty offered with prompt telegraphic orders to Boston 2690.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wheeblat & CO
Gbual CO
Alanover
Metropolitan Manufacturing CO
American Wringer Co
New England
Franklin
TelepaoLue
Boston
Oregon and Marietta Crew Remain Vigilant Near Rio
The Marietta’s commander warned a Spaniard if he neared Rio bay Oregon would fire. Temerario never approached. sighted later at Montevideo. Four days at Rio tested official anxiety, yet Oregon and Marietta crews kept discipline. Captain Clark and Mrs Clark arrived Boston from Bradford Vt, greeted by Conness family and Bradford citizens.
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Marietta
Oregon
Rio
Montevideo
Marieta
Clark
Boston
Bradford
Conness
Milton Station
White River Junction
Samuel ©. Lingree
North Thetford
Norwich
Hartford
Reception for Captain Wildes at Algonquin Club on Commonwealth Ave
Members of the Algonquin Club hosted Captain Frank Wildes of the cruiser Boston for a reception at the club house on Commonwealth Avenue from 9 to 10 80 oclock. Earlier at 620 oclock he dined with officers and committee members and, after a brief address introduced by General Taylor, discussed the Alay du yght ad Manga. Commodore Picking and naval yard guests attended. reception committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin Club
Frank Wildes
U. S. NS
Boston
Commonwealth Avenue
Wildes
General Taylor
Commodore Picking
Othrs
Navy Yard
Leonard Dpd. al
George &. Barnard
F. &. Cappenter
Gieorge I. Carter
Charles HH. He
Pete Mitton
George R. White
William MM. Purine
Vermont Association Hosts Vendome Reception for Captain Clark
The Vermont Association of Boston plans a Vendome reception tomorrow evening from to 11 oclock for Captain Clark. Invitations extended to all members and their ladies, plus the Daughters of Vermont and the Vermont Veterans Association members and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Association of Boston
Captain Clark
the Vendome
Daughters of Vermont
Vermont Veterans’ Association
Boston Crowds Boost Amalgamated Copper Subscriptions
Boston readers show strong interest as subscriptions pour in by mail and telegraph for the Amalgamated Copper Company. A Boston banking house reported to its New York contact that the demand was so heavy they could not accommodate more, crowded at the door with subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Amalgamated Copper Company
New England
Boston Banking House
New York
New OP
Clothing sale offers deep discounts on wool suits from Rochester maker
New stock arrives with indigo blue serge suits priced at 5.95 and many all wool options from 4.85 to 12.95. Styles include square and round cut sacks, cassimere and cheviot, Worsted wool, boys and men's sizes. Upshot: value-packed bargains claimed as worth double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Western War Summary of Filipino Conflict Tactics
War Department reports General Otis approves renewed pressure on insurgents in the Philippines. MacArthur drives toward San Fernando while Lawton blocks retreat, Taunt's movement aims to pin rebels north of the mountains. Colonel Fransen slightly wounded at San Tomas. Tampoco and Mon sim hold positions as Filipino forces retreat toward San Isidro and Ayavati. Spanish envoys push for prisoner exchange with Aguinaldo.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Otts
MacArthur
Calumpit
San Pernando
Lawton
Sinner
San Mernando
Mounta
Cresiéral- MacArthur
San Fernando
Taina Ato
San Tomas
Creneral
Muasin
Moasin
Weil
Fransten
Kansas Volunteers
Gereral Jialeomeved
Wheaton
Fenston
Antonio Luna
Balinag
Quingua
Balsuam
Lana
Aguinaldo
Senor Mabi Aguinaldo
Whoo
Metropolitan's Big Sale draws crowds at 176 Washington St
Reports describe heavy demand for government bond subscriptions across New England with Boston leading. Bank deposits and varied buyers from millionaires to small investors stream to open accounts, with pools formed to share allotments as doors opened at National City Bank and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington ST
Ivsat
New England
Boston
Small Hills
New York
National City Bank
Drowned Medford youths were from church choir and club
Charles Kummer, 21, and Robert Kummer, 26, members of Grace Episcopal Church choir and the Medford Club, were drowned in a 95 foot deep water site. Charles captained Medford High School Cadets in 1880 and Charles and Robert had worked as clerks and salesmen in Boston firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Robert
Grace Episcopal Church
Medford
Charles Kummer
Sligh School
Charlies
Boston
Robert ¢. Kummer
Aguinaldo directs four army corps in Philippines
A long telegram from Aguinaldo, dated days back, places him at San Isidro directing four army corps. Luna’s corps opposes Americans at Calumpit, Garreta’s at Balinag, Pelar’s south of Manila, and Mattuldad’s at San Rafael. He notes the rainy season begins May 15 flooding rice herds and pausing U S operations, aiding Filipino recovery moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Filiphia
Aguinaldo
Batk
Sansidro
Serit
Folfax
Luna
Calumpit
Garela
Balinag
Manila
Pelar
San Rafael
Mattuldad
Aguinaddo
Chelsea Savings Bank Run Triggers Townwide Depositor Rush
A Chelsea run on the Chelsea Savings Bank causes hundreds to withdraw as reports of bank insolvency circulate. Bank officials keep doors open late. officials claim sufficient assets and no outside help needed while deposits pour in, with some customers withdrawing large sums in silver and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Chelsear
Khment
Tee Tae
Bankrupcy Co Hin
Pires Shess
Commercial Nationalbenik of
Boston
Giselrhia
Mae Iuenk
Eiite
Kemet
Lai
Eitier
Creshel
Teo
Sove
Che
Post
Fickett
Mr. Fickett
Mrr. Hinman
Inc
Hem
Savings Bank Jihad
First National Bank
Chelsea Savings Bank
New Uegiand
Anglos French copper combine forms in Paris
Paris reports that a United States senator, or a figure named Aoke Of Aone, has reportedly forged an Anglos French copper cartel. Details remain unclear as sources note the unusual alliance and missing verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Or Aoke
Aone
Ere
President McKinley Plans Hot Springs Rest From Rheumatism
President McKinley, suffering rheumatism and fatigue from months of pressure, will leave Washington next Monday for Hot Springs Virginia for two to possibly three weeks. He will rest and seek hot baths, returning at once if needed. only essential business will be managed during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Washington
McKinley
Abe
Obituaries for Crosby and Hipwell in Newte street notices
In Newton on May 4 Grace Crosby daughter of the late Edward Crusty formerly of Boston and Thomas N beloved son of John Hipwell aged 44 years. Services Pride Topy At Fo Ee Newte street Interment at St John NB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Y
Newton
Grace Crosby
Edward Crusty
Boston
Thomas N
John Hipwell
Topy
Fo Ee Newte Street
St. John, N. B
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General
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Moe
Sas
Lot
Newmarket
Amalgamated Gpper
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The
Captain Wildes
Pacific
Antilles
Association of California Pioneers
Sons of Vermont
Captain Chirk
Elon
Conness Hope
Migat Peni
Bwes
Vermont
Prip
Janeiro
Bria
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Sweetheart
Lighytineld
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Be Ag
Rmonters
Auandin
Ofis
Rigtar Grand Ag
Grand Ghasinsgmant
Gorcrls
Hale Reai En
Emy
Funston
Prothers
Bond
Gov
Chas. F.riordany
Globe Bide
Gia
NEW Copper Trust
Ararvcv Fs. Chase Pouylz Land World Renows Ct Fll
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Ders
Andrew J. Chase
Trustes
Room
Sudbury Bldg
Sudbury St
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