Preparations for Cuba and Philippines Expeditions Reported
Washington May 11 Preparations in the War Department show quartermaster and commissary units gearing up for expeditions to Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. Hammocks food and transport supplies are being stocked with millions of rations for tens of thousands, while some aid may go to starving reconcentrados in Cuba. Manila bound troops are planned with San Francisco supplying most quartermaster needs and over a million rations for five thousand men. Brigadier General Anderson may command the Philippines expedition, possibly succeeded by General Wesley Merritt. A corrected list of volunteers bound for San Francisco is published, detailing infantry, artillery and cavalry units from multiple states.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Forto Rico
Philippines
Meiklejohn
Commissary Department
Gulf Points
Tampa
Spain
United States
San Francisco
Anderson
Wesley Merritt
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Utah
North Dakota
Idaho
Schley Praises Dewey Victory and Squadro n Readiness
Commodore Schley, in an official view, called Admiral Dewey's Manila Bay victory one of history’s great naval feats and praised the daring harbor entry under heavy guns. The fleet’s return to Cadiz and readiness drills suggest an early chance for active combat, with ships like the New Orleans coaling and officers noting improved readiness aboard the Brooklyn and Massachusetts.
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Dewey
Manila
Perry
Farragut
Cadiz
Strategy Board
Schley
New Orleans
Brooklyn
Higginson
Massachusets
Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps Sets May Party for May 12
Following the death of Hon. John Povorney of East Cambridge the Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps voted to indefinitely be the May party and to set May 12 as the event date.
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John Povorney
East Cambridge
Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps
May
Uruguay Refuses Red Cross Society Permit
The government of Uruguay on May 11 via Galveston ton refuses permission to establish a Red Cross Society to aid wounded Spaniards.
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Galveston
Uruguay
Red Cross Society
Resolute Coals at New York Navy Yard for Cuba Deployment
Transport Resolute arrived from Morgan Iron Works and began coaling. Coaling to be finished within 24 hours as troop transport to Cuba may be needed soon. Commander J G Eaton in command. Nahant ordered to sail at slack water tomorrow to Tompkinsville. The Viking, Lt Minnett, goes into commission today.
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New York
Resolute
Navy Yard
Morgan Iron Works
Bluejackets
Cuba
J. G. Eaton
Nahant
Slack Water
Tompkinsville
S. I
Viking
Minnett
Miles Goes South Tonight for Tampa Duty
General Miles orders, with staff and officers, a move from Washington to Tampa Florida for temporary field duty. Lt Col A L Wagner leads the military intelligence bureau with Lt Edward Anderson assisting. more officers to be detailed as needed. Headquaters will be set in the field and military papers packed for shipment.
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Washington
Miles
Army
Tampa
Fla
A. L. Wagner
Bureau of Military Intelligence
Edward Anderson
Teachers Association Dines at Young's Hotel
The Teachers Association held its annual meeting and banquet at Young's Hotel with sixty members present. Mrs. B. FE. Burgin presided as Rev. Edward E. Hale delivered the speech on Moral Education after dinner at six, followed by attendees moving to another room for the talk.
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Teachers’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Tranquillity Claimed in Kingdom as Cereal Export Rumors Ended
A semi official note from Rome says tranquility prevails throughout the kingdom. It also states Russia has informed Italy that rumors of blocking cereal exports are unfounded.
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Rome
Italy
Russia
What an island is said by the Chicago Record
A playful classroom exchange defines an island as a body of land surrounded by United States ships. The witty exchange frames geography with a maritime joke, reflecting early 20th century newspaper humor.
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United States
Chicago
Death in Play Missing Brighton Children Found in Closet
Ariel Frye four and Bertie Davis six disappeared Saturday from 22 Aldie street. Bertie led rescuers to a small kitchen closet in 9 Aldie street where Ariel lay dead after four days locked inside. Bertie survived, found fainting beside Ariel as neighbor Mr. Frye forced the swollen door.
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Brighton
Ariel Frye
Bertrand C. Davis
Aldie Street
Bertie
Ariel
Everett
Aldie
Aldrich Street
Bertie Davis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to sharpen appetite purify blood and boost energy. It proclaims Hood's as America's greatest medicine and directs readers to buy from all druggists today.
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America
Wringer and Sweeper Repair Service Ad
Repair work for wringers and sweepers offered by the American Wringer Co. Wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company war ranted. Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge.
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American Wringer Company
The
American Wringer Co
Veteran Fusileers Recall Maine Legend at May 11 Anniversary
Secretary of State William M. Olin lauded the Fusileers at the United States Hotel as they began an enlistment roll led by Major Charles T. Chapin in a twofold observance. The group, organized May 11, 1778, has served in multiple wars and plans to present the roll to Governor Wolcott, with a pledge to answer calls to duty wherever needed.
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Boston Fusilier Veteran Association
United States
Charles T. Chapin
Pusileers
Heavy Artillery
Wolcott
Fusileere
Washington
Jackson
Grant
George Bleiler, Jr
Thomas J. Kelley
Clarence Knowlton
William J. Power
John A. Bascomb
Charles H. Porter
John $8. Camrell
William Beals
Henry A. Snow
W. B. Dawson
Massachusetts
Manila Bay
Maine
United We Stand as One People in War's Lesson
The essay extols unity and friendship for the oppressed, likening the Stars and Stripes to a beacon. It recalls Mike Scannell of Lynn, stoutly guarding the flag in the War of the Rebellion, quipping that being called a Yankee was new to him after twenty three years in America. Other speakers included Captains Camrell Porter and others.
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Star of Bethlehem
Liam
Mike Scannell
Lynn
Massachusetts Regiment
Scannell
John S. Camrell
H. A. Snow
Blumenthal
Charles H. Porter
Rushforth
Volunteers Ready for Muster in Rhode Island and New Hampshire
War Department reports show rapid mustering of volunteers. Rhode Island reports twelve First R I Volunteers companies complete with 43 officers and 840 men. Massachusetts notes Tampa regiment is uniformed armed and equipped and ready. New Hampshire reports First Regiment fully armed and equipped.
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Washington
War Department
Rhode Island
R. I
Massachusetts
Wolcott
Tampa
New Hampshire
War talk at 113th Protestant Episcopal convention
The 113th annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts opened at Trinity Church with Bishop Lawrence presiding. The sermon was by Rev. Alexander Hamilton Vinton. the bishop urged Christian citizens to support the Spain war with steadiness and sacrifice, rejecting vengeance or political gain.
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Protestant Episcopals of
Massachusetts
Trinity Church
Lawrence
Alexander Hamilton Vinton
D. D
Worcester
Spain
Manila
Sound Line boat train leaves Boston for New York
The Norwich Line boat train still departs Kneeland Street station Plymouth Division N Y N H and H R R at 7 02 p m This is the latest Sound Line boat train leaving Boston for New York
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Norwich Line
Kneeland Street Station
Plymouth Division
N. Y
N. H
Boston Police Notice of Liquor Licenses 1898
The Boston Board of Police announces applications for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors. Rudolph Munz & Co. seek wholesale Fourth Class A at 1909 and 2 Shawmut Avenue and door onffingham Street. Charles H Reinhart & Co. seek wholesale Fourth Class A at 189 Shawnint Avenue. Edward C Boyden with Asbel Orden & Son seek a Sixth Class draught license at 20 Myrtle and 24 Joy Streets. THOMAS RYAN, Clerk.
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Boston
Martha T. Pavor
Frank Quennell
John E. Breslin
Patrick J. Kenney
Breslin, Kenney & Co
Blackstone Street
Cross Street
Hampton House
Michael J. Ternan
James H. Piplar
M. J. Ternan & Co
Tremont Street
Thomas Ryan
Board of Police
Dennis J. Bergin
John F. Sheehan
Bergin
Jeremiah A
Mary L. Sullivan
J. A. Sullivan & Co
Pleasants Street
Newman Place
Rudolph
Lizzie Pi
Charles H. Reinhart
John J. Reinhart
Charles H. Reinhart & Co
Shawnint Avenue
Trastan
Edward C. Boyden
Asbel Orden & Son
Myrtle
Joy Streets
Heston
Whomas Ryan
Board of Pati Neston
Ghven
David A. Direy
An& Davis
Barry & Ae
Washington Street
Alleay
Dever Street
Suawamint Avenue
Tae Imperial
Frank Jones
Charles L. York
Charles L. York & Co
Ordway Place
Province Court
Houston Tavern
University Club
Francis H. Appleton
Feacon Street
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Alderman O'Toole
George O. Whitaker
Commonwealth Coffee
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Riss Mercantile Collection
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My Life Insurance CO
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Alfred D. Foster
Trull
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Wilson Brothers
Henson — Richards
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Japan
Harry Vernon Henson
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Gardiner, Me
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Dorchester
Kate
George Smith
Milton Avenue
Old Colony Station
New England Railroad
St. John
N. B
M’gonnigle
Minton Street
Ann M. McGonnigle
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Calvary Cemetery
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Cyrus Andrew_ Page
Mt. Auburn
Griffin
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Jala
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G Street
Boston Caledonian Club
John M. Bruce
Hie
Montgomery Ave
Somerville
Woodlawn
WM. H. Grieve
Flowers
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