Rear Admiral Sampson Dead
The obituary recounts Samuel L. Sampson’s rise from Naval Academy entrant in 1857 to captain and fleet commander. It notes his heroism at Charleston Harbor on the Patapsco, his rescue after the explosion, and his later service including command of the San Francisco and New York during the Cuban crisis.
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Morgan
Naval Academy
Sampson
Naval Emty
Potomac
John Adams
Academy
Patapsco
Tae Pa- Oo
Atlantic
Charleston Harbor
Arbor
Strec
Colado
Staton
Naval Academy Arm
Congress
Ert
Naval Cademy
Naval Observatory
United States
Washington
Admiral Sampson's Career and Passing Noted
The article recounts William T. Sampson's rise to acting rear admiral under McKinley, his torpedo expertise and lectures, co invention of the double deck turrets with Lieut. Strauss, role as chief of ordnance, Maine inquiry president, Spanish War service, command of Charlestown Navy Yard until 1901, retirement in 1902 at age 62, and his family details amid lingering health decline.
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McKinley
Sampson
War College
Joseph Strauss
Bureau of Ordnance
Washington
Board of Inquiry
Maine
Havana Harbor
Admiral Sampson
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy
Sampson-Schley
Maclay
Morgan
Rochambeau Day Programme Unveiling Statue May 24
Washington May 6 The Rochambeau statue unveiling programme has been announced by the committee. It includes remarks by Herbert Peirce and Cardinal Gibbons, French ambassador Cambon and General Brugere, Marine Band and a tribute by H C Lodge. A grand military display has likely been axed.
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Washington
Rochambeau
Herbert Peirce
James Gibbons
United Sates
Countess Rochambeau
Ferdinand Hamar
M. Jules Cambon
Horace Porter
United States
France
Marine Band
H. C. Lodge
Marine
Brugere
Bish Satterlee
Fort Myers
Washington Barracks
Clover Club presents Mr. Bob by North Bennet street home group
The Clover and Pastime clubs staged the two act drama Mr. Bob at the Industrial and North Bennet Street home last evening. Grace Gibbons sang Promise Me and Agnes Thompson performed Just a Little Piece of String. Henry Alexander John A. Hearn and George Wiess provided comedy. Leading female roles were Agnes Corcoran Grace Gibbons Ella Nowlan and Agnes Thompson.
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Bob
Ome
North Bennet Street
Clover and
Grace Gibbons
North Fond
Agnes Thompson
Charlestown
Coopers Union Rules Against Boston Beer
Coopers Union 58 voted in Spelman Hall to fine members for a first offence of drinking Boston beer and expulsion for a second offence.
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Coopers’ Union 58
Spel’man Hall
Boston
Admirals Sampson outdoorsman and loyal servant
Washington May 6 report details Admiral Sampsons fondness for outdoor sports especially lawn tennis. He built courts near the Naval Academy, played fiercely and evenly, declining a large five figure offer to join a private company, and credited his mother for instilling hard work and discipline in his rise to prominence.
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Washington
Daniel R. Randall
Annapolis
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Cano
Uncle Sam
Will
Palmyra
William
Master Williams
Congressman Morgan
Frederick Clemmons
John D. Corning
Union School
Will Sampson
Farmer
Sa Nm
Controversy Over Schley and Sampson Ends in Navy Inquiry
The long running dispute between Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley over the Santiago battle culminated in a naval board inquiry. The hearing, urged by Schley, examined charges of cowardice, reviewed their Spanish American War service, and concluded Sampson commanded at Santiago while Schley led the western division. President Roosevelt endorsed the finding.
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Nannitie
Cluverius
Boston
Brooklyn
Schley
Texas
Wainwright
Gloucester
Santiago
Sampson
Admiral Schley
Naval Board
Maclay
United States Navy
Army
Navy
Sampson-Schrey
Roosevelt
Battle of
Jersey Ribbed Balbriggan Undergarments Offered
Lightweight Jer sey ribbed balbriggan underwear advertised for sale. The notice presents a fine grade product aimed at consumers seeking comfortable apparel.
Bargain Suit Line Advertises Deep Discounts
A local ad promotes suits at 75c each as an unusual inducement. Regular price $1.50. Stock includes shirts sizes 84 to 46 and drawers 82 to 44. No suits broken.
Massive Clothing Sale Booms Despite High Prices
A Boston retailer touts enormous profits and low rents while selling overcoats suits shirts and hats at deep discounts. The ad boasts one price plain figures and marked reductions with hundreds of items from $3.35 to $9.85 and guarantees money refunds if unsatisfied.
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Boston
Prince Albert
Ontury Dept. Stores, Inc
Hanover St
N. B
Old Man Held Up in Roxbury
A quiet Roxbury assault left an elderly Highland Street resident unconscious after three youths attacked him near All Saints' Church on Centre Street. The victim, found severely injured after alighting from a Norfolk House car, required a physician as assailants snatched his bag and fled. Police refuse to release further details.
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Roxbury
Highland Street
Centre Street
All Saints’ Church
Norfolk House
Eliot Square
Boxing raid ends bout in Charlestown stable
Patrolmen Crockett and Gould interrupted a boxing match on Stacy street Charlestown when the mill operated, arresting Daniel Driscoll 22 of 6 Benedict street and Joseph Rogers of 7 Johnson avenue on assault charges they will face arraignment in court. Police detained three spectators for questioning.
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Crockett
Gould
Stacy Street
Charlestown
Daniel Driscoll
Benedict Street
Joseph Rogers
Johnson Avenue
Rutherford Avenue
Schoolboys Regatta Plans Set for May Races at B A A
Plans for the annual schoolboy four oared regatta were approved by team captains at the Boston Athletic Association. Races set for May 25 and 27 with joint sponsorship by the B A A and Union Boat Club. Heats feature Mechanic Arts High School Wal tham High Noble and Greenough De Merritt s School English High School Boston Latin Browne and Nichols Cambridge Latin and more.
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Boston Athletic Association
Union Boat Club
Mechanic Arts High School
Waltham High
Noble and Greenough
de Merritt's
Barc Latin
Stone’s School
Hopkinson
Volkmann
English High School
Boston Latin
Browne and Nichols
Cambridge Latin
NCOs Meet In Charles Town For MA Regiment Assembly
The second regular meeting of the Non Commissioned Officers Association of the First Massachusetts Regiment, A B B A, was held at Corporal Edward Casey's home in Charles Town. Corporal A P Coleman presided as the constitution was read and adopted. The group discussed topics to advance religious and military efforts for the NCOs of the regiment.
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First Massachusetts Regiment
Edward Casey
Charlestown
A. P. Coleman
Death of Archbishop Corrigan Embalmed in New York
Early today the body of Archbishop Corrigan was embalmed and placed in the archbishop’s residence hall awaiting transfer to St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10 o'clock tomorrow. He will be robed in archbishop vestments with a mitre and chalice. a pastoral staff lies beside him as Masses announce his repose. Bishop Ignatius de Loyola of San Luis Potosi attended a Cathedral Mass, honoring a 82 year friendship. Bishop Henry C. Potter called, noting Corrigan’s rare intellect and entertaining nature.
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New York
Corrigan
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Corripen
Ignatius de Oce
San_luis Potosi
Mexico
Europe
Henry C. Potter
Father Curley
Bishop Potter
Witness Describes Water Cure and Manila War At Senate
R V Hughes of Philadelphia testified to water cure on a native during a search for information and to an instance of a native being beaten. He said insurgents did similar work and described burning native houses including a crippled woman’s dwelling. He noted prisoners sometimes carried officers wives and that native treatment varied. He claimed natives were generally treated well and fed comparably to American troops.
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Washington
Senate Philippine Committee
R. V. Hughes
Philadelphia
Company H
Eighth Infantry
Lodge
Mr French Chosen For Wolcott Memorial
The Roger Wolcott memorial committee selected sculptor Daniel Chesitier French for a memorial to the late Governor Wolcott. The governor will designate a suitable likeness for the memorial at the state house grounds or building. McKim Mead & White will assist with architectural aspects of the memorial.
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Roger Wolcott
Daniel Chesitier French
Governor Wolcott
McKim, Mead & White
French
Halifax Welcomes Canada’s Fourth Contingent of 2250
Halifax hosts Canada’s fourth contingent of 2250 volunteers bound for South Africa. The Third Regiment under Colonel Williams is inspected by Major General Sir Charles Parsons and General O Grady Haley before sailing on the Leyland line steamer Cestrian. Six squadrons totaling 750 men are mounted, with 14 hundred horses in parade and 800 to sail aboard the Cestrian.
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Halifax
N. S
Canada
Dominion
Williams
South Africa
Charles Parsons
Imperial
O’grady-Haley
Suffolk Savings Bank Buys Building for 425000
Bargain district sale ad details a bank purchase of a building for 425000. The copy lists extensive merchandise prices for jewelry, leather goods, toiletries, stockings, parasols, ribbons, shirts, and household items as part of a clearance.
St James Parish Reunion Draws Nearly 10000 Attendees
Nearly 10 000 past and present St James Church parishioners gathered at Mechanics Hall for a reunion. Mayor Collins arrived with Christopher McCaffrey guiding him to a seat on the stage. The event featured a drill by the First Battalion Ninth Regiment M V M led by Major George F H Murray, with music by the Letter Carriers Band. Notables including Donald Henry Ireland Assessor John J Murphy Timothy F Quinn and former representatives Philip J Quinn Ed Sullivan were among those present near 10 o'clock.
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St. Jamies’ Church
Harrison Avenue
Mechanics’ Hall
Collins
Christopher P. McCaffrey
St. James’ Church
March event led by McCaffrey with crowd of 300 couples
March processional featured Floor Marshal Christopher P McCaffrey and Mrs. C P McCaffrey followed by Floor Director John J Foley and Miss Helen G Shea. A long roster of dignitaries and priests attended including Senator W T A Fitzgerald and Mrs Fitzgerald and many city officials. About 300 couples participated as prominent clergy and local leaders gathered for the occasion.
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March
Pver
Christopher P McCaffrey
C. P. McCaffrey
John J. Foley
Helen G. Shea
William F. Donahue
Rose Donahue
Lawrence Murphy
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
James H. Stone
Bessie Stone
Joseph KH. O'Neil
O'Neil
James Lee
Revere
William B. Whalen
SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
South Boston
M. J. O'Connor
Vermont
Joseph H. O'Neil
John Guinn, Jr
James Kenefick
Mackey
W. T. A. Fitzerald
John Leahy
D. M. Oreell
James J. McDermott
Clanc Iman
A. H. Crowley
D. J. Donnelly
James J. Stone
James Sweeney
John L. Donovan
William L. Donahue
Arthur Harrington
John McKenna
Jeremiah McCarthy
Patrick F. Mc
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