Boston Elevator Disaster Ends in Seven Deaths
A colossal 120 foot fall in a South Boston brick building under construction killed seven men and left one dying after the Columbian Fireproofing Company elevator failed. The accident crushed eight workers including Leborde Cardamone and S. Henry. investigations point to a failed cable fastened with a half hitch.
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Twenty Seven Steamers Sighted Near Tortola
It was reported from St. Thomas that on Sunday last, twenty seven vessels slowly steamed westward north of Tortola Island, forty miles east of St. Thomas, from noon to 6 p m. One steamer close to land showed the Spanish flag.
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ST. Thomas
Danish West Indies
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Flag Raising At Maverick Oil Plant In East Boston
About 500 people gathered at the Maverick Oil Company plant on Chelsea street opposite Curtis street East Boston for a flag raising yesterday afternoon at 4 oclock. Superintendent French released Old Glory as engines whistle shrieked in the yard from the Boston Maine railroad branch. Joseph A Conry President of the Board of Aldermen and Andrew P Fisher addressed the crowd before all joined in singing the Star Spangled Banner.
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United States
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New York
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Hi-Hi
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Andrew P. Fisher
Roxbury Military Historical Society May Meeting
The Roxbury Military Historical Society held its May meeting at the Norfolk House Roxbury with N A M Dudley presiding. A five member nominating committee led by Francis Ward was formed for 1899 officers. The cemeteries committee reported progress at Walter Street and Eustis Street Cemeteries and noted the Roxbury High Fort nearly completed. A discussion proposed forming a volunteer company to represent Thomas G Stevenson Post G A R led by Captain Isaac P Gragg. The group voted to march on Memorial Day to decorate Colonial and Revolutionary graves.
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Roxbury
Lords Debate on Wei-Hai-Wei Alliance and Allied Policy
In the House of Lords Liberal leader Earl of Kimberly questions government aims regarding Wei-Hai-Wei and mutual defense with a European power. Salisbury declines to discuss Chamberlain speech and says the port's occupation aims to encourage reform and show naval power while pursuing commerce and friendly ties.
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Wei-Hai-Wei
Joseph Chamberlain
Russia
United States
Mr. Chamberlain
Marquis of Salisbury
Japan
Corea
Spanish Warships at Martinique Reported Leaving
Spanish torpedo destroyer Terror and hospital ship Alicanta remain at Fort de France with repairs rumored to finish soon. A Spanish vessel entered the harbor unseen, earthquake shocks rattle the area, and locals expect the fleet to head toward Cuba or Porto Rico after lingering near Martinique.
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Associated Press
ST. Pierre
Martinique
Terror
Alicanta
Fort de France
Spaniards Still Off Venezuela Coast in Report
Curacao May 17 The Spanish fleet remains near the Venezuelan or Colombian coast. A portion of the fleet reached this harbor for provisions cattle and coal. It is confirmed one torpedo gunboat was left at Fort de France Martinique.
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Associated Press
Curacoa
Dutch West Indies
Venezuela
Colombia
Fort de France
Martinique
Merritt Denies Interview Clarifies War Secretary Relation
Secretary Alger received a telegram from General Wesley Merritt denying interviews published in New York papers as incorrect and unauthorized. Merritt notes he planned no response but acknowledges the articles were taken seriously in Washington.
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Alger
Wesley Merritt
Governor’s Island
New York
Russell A. Alger
Second call delayed on volunteers for now
Washington reports there will be no immediate call for more volunteers. The War Department will focus on organizing and equipping the men who answered the first call. No steps are planned to mobilize reserves after dispatch of forces to the Philippines and Cuba.
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War Department
Philippines
Cubba
First New Hampshire Volunteers Leave Concord for Chickamauga
The capital city sent off the First New Hampshire Volunteers with a full royal send off. Reveille at 4 a.m. and the regiment marched from camp at 9:15. Governor Ramsdell reviewed them at the State House and Moses Humphrey presented the colors. The three train sections departed for Chickamauga amid cheers.
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New Hampshire
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State House
Ramsdell
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Volunteer Army Nears Completion With 92 5830 Enlisted
Reports to Adjutant General Corbin show 92 5830 men mustered in as eighteen states finish their quotas. States listed include California Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Maine Maryland Minnesota Massachusetts New Hampshire Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming.
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West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Cruisers San Francisco and Prairie Patrol Massachusetts Coast
The protected cruiser San Francisco and auxiliary cruiser Prairie patrol off the Massachusetts coast tonight. They move up and down slowly to safeguard neutral or American vessels from entering mined protected harbors.
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United States
San Francisco
Prairie
Massachusetts
War News In Brief From Page One Update
Havana reports no damage to San Juan during bombardment and eighteen hurt as Spanish warships head toward an American port. Sampson near San Juan. Merritt denies criticizing plans. Sixth and Ninth Regiments busy at Camp Dewey awaiting orders. Carnegie predicts peace within ten days and leans to an England alliance. More regulars needed in the Philippines. three Tampa regiments may move to San Francisco. Charleston sailing delays continue. Eighth Regiment arrives Baltimore to cheers.
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Dewey
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Andrew Carnegie
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Europe
United States
Philippines
Alger
Tampa
San Francisco
Eighth Regiment
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Gresham Splits and Sinks on St. Lawrence
The revenue cutter Gresham broke in two while being moved through the St. Lawrence Canal system near Ogdensburg New York. The bow section forty eight feet long settled on its side in twenty five feet of water after top deck overloading caused a pontoon to submerge and shift. No injuries reported.
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N. Y
United States Revenue
Gresham
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Naval engagement rumored near Tortuga reported from Port au Prince
May 17 reports from Port de Paix say the Isle of Tortuga commandant arrived by canoe with news of loud cannonading east of an island. He told the Hay tian War Department the duration and intensity suggested a serious sea action, though fog hindered vessel identification.
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Associated Press
Port AU Prince
Isle of Tortuga
Hayti
Port du Paix
Haytian War Department
Port de Paix
War Office
Spain's Fleet Details and Armament Summary
Fragmentary OCR list notes the Cardenal Cisneros and Cataluna fleets with Princess de Asturias, compact destroyers, and armament including 14-pounders 12-pounders 6-pounders and 1-pounders. It references torpedo destroyers and quantities like 7000 20 and 400 70, but specifics are unclear. The entry appears to catalog ships and weaponry with inconsistent figures.
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