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11 May 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
1
Naval moves and mixed signals in Atlantic war theater
May 10 report from Washington says Spain’s Cape Verde fleet is at Cadiz prompting talk of Sampson bombarding San Juan and blockading Puerto Rico while troops from Tampa prepare to occupy Porto Rico. Debates linger over a possible decisive fleet battle and the timing of Havana bombardment and Cuba invasion as US forces gather and ships move toward the Caribbean and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cadiz
Navy Department
Sampson
San Juan
Tampa
Porto Rico
Spain
Atlantic
Cape Verde
Havana
Cuba
Behia
Oregon
George Downing
Gussie
United States
Mannian
Dewey
Shanghai
Admiral Montejo
Cavite
Manila
Harvard
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Antonio
Texas
McKinley
William A. Bancroft
Congress
Brass and Iron Bedsteads Marked Down by Local Furnishers
Morris Murch and Euan advertise a large line of metal bedsteads at low prices, claiming to sell more brass and iron bedsteads than all Boston furniture houses combined due to their market pick and light expenses. Republicans in Madrid debate a government. Spain urged to cede Cuba and finance war indemnity with Manila occupation. Second Regiment completed mustering. calls for a statewide monster demonstration as volunteers depart Camp Dewey. Montserrat reportedly broke blockade to Havana. mass mobilizations ordered for Cuba with troops sailing from multiple ports. Miles heads embarkation in Tampa. Wabash reports 59 enlistments with near 400 men on wait list. Newport to receive apprentices. Lebanon and Lan caster ships set for operations. Ninth Regiment potentially to Washington if state detachment sails. Hawaii offers coal station site. Ambitious relief expedition planned. Cadets begin service. signal corps monitors for enemy. Inspector General discusses regimental organization. hospital corps of 167 to accompany state troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Madrid
Spain
Cuaba
Manila
Dewey
Montserrat
Havana
New Orleans
Mobile
Tampa
Chickamauga
Cuba
Parbeck
Pew
Signal Corps
Hoys
Carter
Myles Standish
Manila Bay
Bever
Olympia
Purdy
Chancellorsville
Cavite
Wood
Lamberton
Petrel
Tve
Soston
Manila Bay battles and the Petrel's bold harbor actions
The article recounts Dewey’s fleet at Manila Bay with Lt Calkins guiding a close approach to the Spanish line. It highlights the Petrel's daring probes into Cavite, Lt Wood’s toy warship forcing surrenders, and Cavite’s fortress surrender after a tense standoff.
Clothing price cut at Browning King & Co
The firm offers suits priced previously at ten dollars now marked down to six dollars a suit. The message stresses a rare buyer opportunity from Browning King & Co the largest clothiers in the world located at Washington and Kneeland Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning, King & Co
Washington and
Kneeland Sts
Lynn Man Believed Murder Victim In Maine Case
A murdered man found at East Dering yesterday may be Daniel Kennedy of Lynn Massachusetts. Police say the description matches closely. Relatives report he had been in Maine for months and a family member will view the remains in Portland tomorrow. No clue to the killer yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
East Deering
Daniel Kennedy
Lynn
Mass
Maine
Cambridge pastor arrested sparks church protest
The Broadway Baptist Church in Cambridge and Rev. Lyman R. Swett denounce his arrest by Boston police while en route to a funeral. Witnesses place him in Newton at the time of the alleged crime and a judge promptly discharged him. The Baptist Ministers' Association plans action against the station captain as church members vow to pursue the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Baptist Church
Cambridge
Lyman R. Swett
Boylston Street
Boston
Newton
Baptist Ministers’ Association
Swett
Cheney
Roosevelt Bids Farewell to Navy Department Staff
President Roosevelt said farewell to all officers and clerks of the Navy Department inviting all bureaus to call at the assistant secretary's office. He departed for San Antonio Texas to join his cowboy regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Department
San Antonio
Texas
Rough Riders Reach San Antonio Before Tampa Start
Four hundred men forming Roosevelt's rough riders are in San Antonio May 10, mostly from Arizona and Oklahoma. The camp sits three miles from town as officers plan a Saturday departure to Tampa. West men passed strict campaigning tests and Fort Sam Houston officials are purchasing horses, with about 100 secured so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Arizona
Oklahoma
Tampa
Cuba
Fort Sam Houston
Harvard Cowboys in Camp with Rough Riders
Harvard sent twelve men to join Roosevelt's Rough Riders in San Antonio Texas. Listed are P. D. M. Goodrich W. S. Simpson Dallas Charles C. Bull San Francisco S. Boelster California W. M. Scudder Chicago Guy S. Scull Boston S. Gerald Chicago Guy Marchie Maine H. J. Holt Colorado O. Wells Michigan W. H. Sanders Michigan L. G. Coleman Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Harvard
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
PD. M. Goodrich
Simpson
Dallas
Charles C. Bull
San Francisco
S. Boelster
California
W. M. Scudder
Chicago
Guy S. Scull
Boston
Gerald
Guy Marchie
Maine
H. J. Holt
Colorado
O. Wells
Michigan
W. H. Sanders
L. G. Coleman
Georgia
Havemeyer Heir Seeks Silence with Fatal Bullet
Charley Havemeyer son of Henry O Havemeyer a sugar magnate shot himself at 10 30 last night in Roslyn Long Island home His wife and two children were in the house The revolver lay smoking beside him as servants and Dr Bogart arrived to find him dead The motive remains undisclosed He was 35 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charley Havemeyer
Henry O. Havemeyer
Young Havemeyer
Roslin
L. I
Dr. Bogart
Havemeyer
Newport bonds sold for city hall and improvements
Bonds of the city of Newport amounting to 163000 dollars were sold to Lee Higginson Co of Boston at 111.91 with seventeen bids. The terms run for years at 4 percent interest and bidders ranged from 111.91 down to 103.33, mainly from Boston bankers and brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Lee, Higginson & Co
Boston
Dress for Spring: Credit Ready Men and Women Suits
Try our plan and fine goods to update personal appearance. Our credit system helps with Spring clothing needs offering Clay Dress Suits at 15 dollars, Nobby suits and overcoats, bicycle suits, hats, ladies jackets, trimmed hats, boys school suits, all at affordable prices. Lynn Branch at 316 Union Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Branch
Union Street
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