Exploits of the Post in Securing Manila Victory News
The Boston Post reportedly published first authentic details of Commodore Dewey's Manila victory, a feat praised as journalism worth and speed. The piece contrasts this early report with Waterloo news, noting the delay in London and U.S. awareness, underscoring press swiftness in wartime reporting.
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POST
Boston
Commodore Dewey
Manila
Spain
London
United States
War and the canal demand a Pacific to Atlantic route
The war highlights the strategic need for a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific, either at Panama or via Nicaragua. A ship canal would enable rapid redeployment of fleets, reduce voyage time around the continent, and cement U S control crucial for national security and commerce.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Nicaragua
Manila Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Copley Square Bill Stance Praised by State Senate
The State Senate appears inclined to resist amendments that would weaken the Copley square bill. Support is urged if the bill remains unchanged to ensure protection. The current ninety foot limit is seen as a generous compromise and no evasion should be allowed.
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State Senate
Copley Square
Senate
Roberts
Suffolk
Putnam
Middlesex
Westminster
Chamberlain
Plymouth
Holden
Committee of Fifty
Ellain
Westminster Chambers
Gallivan
Towle
Next Step in War Strategy Shifts to Porto Rico
The plan argues moving from Manila engagement to neutralizing Spain by reducing San Juan defenses and seizing Porto Rico. It posits Cadiz as a home base for Spain and emphasizes occupying Puerto Rico to cut off coal and base access, with Cuba kept as fallback once Porto Rico is secured. Admiral Sampson’s fleet leads the approach.
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Cuba
Blanco
Spain
Porto Rico
Atlantic
Canary Islands
The Militia Bill Leans Toward Armory-Based Enlistment
The State House faces difficulties with the militia bill seen as hasty and unjust. It restricts new companies to armory cities, burdening areas without armories and delaying broader enlistment. Supplementary legislation is urged if amendments cannot be made.
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State House
Sword gifted by Congress to Admiral Dewey
The sword voted by Congress for Admiral Dewey is a significant arm and a fitting gift from the American people. The cost is about $10,000, chosen to honor the admiral with a decoration representing public gratitude and national pride.
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Admiral Dewey
United States
Medals Voted for Dewey Crew Represent Citizens Pride
The passage honors the commander and all sailors who fought with Dewey, noting medals voted by Congress as cherished souvenirs of the brilliant sea fight that spanned the nation from coast to coast.
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Dewey
Boston Plans Public Celebration for Dewey Victory
Citizens in Boston urge an official public celebration for Acting Admiral Dewey's Manila Bay victory. The Post notes New England's pivotal role and the desire for a mass meeting to express local gratitude and national pride.
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Boston
Dewey
Manila Bay
New England
Committee of Patriotic Gentlemen to Take Action
A group described as patriotic gentlemen plans to take the matter in hand, signaling organized civic effort and potential public actions to resolve the issue.
Wandering rider on Beacon Street sparks call for safety laws
A hurried bicycle rider without handlebars caused concern on Beacon Street near Charles Street as traffic and pedestrians filled the thoroughfare. The Observant Citizen urges law action to curb such dangerous behavior and protect others.
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Beacon Street
Charles Street
Awakening of Uncle Sam by Sam Walter Foss
A reflective poem credits Uncle Sam with strength restored after earlier slights and tears over American actions abroad. It recalls his the guns before Manila silencing taunts as public opinion shifts from critique to pride in his power and resolve.
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Uncle Sam
Jong
Manila
Violets Decide Dorothy and Jack in a Short Story Moment
In a scene of choice, Dorothy weighs two romantic options with boxes of violets and yellow roses. She selects the violets signaling love over wealth, with Jack awaiting at Lady Lamberts. The piece closes with a collage of brief notices on notable figures and relics.
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Dorothy
Lady
Jacs
Jack
Dorothy Drew
Eliot
Quips on Love War and Pride From Era Newspapers
A collage of light dialogue from multiple papers shows marriages and pride, with exchanges about patriotism, infidelity, and social vanity. Characters debate genius, romance, and duty as they navigate personal and wartime tensions across Chicago and other cities.
White Piqua Middy Jacket in Navy Facings
A middy jacket made of white piqué features navy blue facings. A white piqué gown for summer is seen as essential for young women, with many outfits fashioned as simple dresses plus blouse waists and embroidery trimmings.
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Dalton
Daily Table Hints From Winchester Menu by Jennie Truax
Menu hints list banana and flaked wheat dishes for dinner and supper. It covers tomato soup cream of tartar biscuits and desserts. A pot roast method stresses fat and no water and timing twenty minutes per pound. Jennie Truax signs from Winchester, Massachusetts.
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Winchester
Mass
Jennie Truax
New England Veteran Firemen's Home Efforts Progress
Boston firefighters plan a June bazaar at Faneuil Hall to raise funds for a veteran firemen's home. The New England Veteran Firemen's Home Association seeks to acquire real estate in New England to house and support needy members. Governor and Mayor will attend with state governors invited to participate.
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Fire Department
Massachusetts
New England Veteran Firemen’s Home Association
New England
Boston Firemen
Faneuil Hall
New
Nsland
School Board Debates High School Cost and Rules Recommit
The School Board sparred over a planned high school in East Boston with cost estimates ranging from 260 000 to 1 300 000 per room and rules recommitment debates. Members urged timely action while noting past fiscal recklessness and urging adherence to appropriations and judicial spending.
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Fleischer
Mast
Boston
Messrs. Strange, Taton
Gallivan
John Lyman Faxon
Seaver
Eaton
South Boston
Home
Faton
East Boston
Dorchester
Roxbury
Strange
Lowell
Allen
Paul
Committee On Rules
Anderson
Morton Street
Charlestown
Robinson Street
Dorcheser
Bogan
Ninth Regiment
Quincy
Fifield
Mechanic Arts High School
Hubbard
Water Department
Thomas Park
Electrical Plant Leads Discuss at Younes Hotel Banquet
The Electrical Potential Club met at Younes Hotel for its annual banquet with Colonel Edmund A. Hewins presiding. About thirty members attended to hear George RB. Francis and Henry T. Conant describe the large electrical plant under construction for the new South Union station providing lighting elevator work and running cars and touted as the largest electrical power producer in New England.
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Electrical Potential Club
Younes Hotel
Edmund A. Hewins
New South Union Station
New England
George RB. Francis
Henry T. Conant
Dearborn School Reunion Honors General Dearborn Portrait
Dearborn School in Roxbury held its annual reunion in the school hall with Mr. E Yv. Wright providing orchestral selections. Alumni presented a portrait of General H. A. S. Dearborn. The program featured patriotic songs and speeches, hall decorated with flags, and refreshments served after the Star Spangled Banner.
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Dearborn School
Roxbury
E Yv. Wright
H. A. S. Dearborn
Session adjourns as 12 30 start voted for after tomorrow
Governor Wolcott vetoes the appropriations for George P. Smith the Ipswich special police officer injured while attempting an arrest. The Senate rejects the veto by 185 to 7 and 185 to 7 and moves to agenda delays. Debate continues on state charitable board reform and a public child wards department.
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Mr. Stone
Springfield
Wolcott
George P. Smith
Ipswich
Board of Charit
Lamacy Charity
Senate
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