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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
2
Boston social leaders weigh a proposed boycott of French goods amid tension over France backing Spain. Prominent figures like Mrs Dahlgreen and Mrs Sutro express firm patriotism, while others urge restraint and caution. A Back Bay canvass shows mixed views among Boston matrons about suspending Paris purchases.
The article reports a coordinated female boycott stance against France due to its stance in the war with Spain. Birmingham women reject a Paris exposition trip, St Joseph women refuse French garments, New York society women press a French millinery clothing boycott, and Kentucky's Mary Ransom urges Blue Grass women to avoid French labeled products.
Clarence Murphy, former teller for Salem Savings Bank, faced the court again as counsel urged a bail reduction from $3,000. The judge declined to lower bail or issue a writ of habeas corpus for temporary liberty, and the case was continued to Tuesday.
The Sixth Massachusetts Regiment at Camp Alger endures hard drill amid wet Virginia soil and scarce drinking water. Congressman Sprague provides 300 gallons of filtered water and a 60 foot flag, while a canteen opens with temperance drinks. First Indiana Infantry arrives. British attaché and lawmakers visit.
Thirteen soldiers at Camp Alger are moved to Fort Myer hospital with pneumonia measles and other illnesses. Several cases are serious and recovery is uncertain but officials say the sickness level is not alarming amid new troop arrivals and climate changes.
Colonel Bogan reports to Brigadier General Frank that the Ninth Regiment is ready for orders. He confirms counts of men officers horses rifles and equipment and states readiness to move if required. The inquiry comes as the Ninth is assigned to the Department of the East.
The body of an elderly woman, believed to be Mrs. McKay of East Boston, was found floating off Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester. She had visited friends in East Gloucester and left for the city about 8 this morning. The cause of death could not be determined, whether accident or suicide.
At Lakeland Florida May 24 the Second Regiment Bay State drills awaiting orders for Cuba. A lost rocket is returned to Private Johnson of Company K via Governor Walton. Private James Vanderbilt of Company I is on the sick list from a cut wrist after wrestling camp beef. Assistant Postmaster Private Butler receives a mule to haul mail sacks. Officers often stay in hotels, dodging army rations.
May 24 Gloucester Three Catskill officers are rejected by United States surgeons and return to Minnesota. Lieutenants Sears Pearce and Chief Engineer Hall fail color vision heart weakness and eye defects respectively. The ship will be overhauled with new decks and a rebuilt superstructure.
The International Navigation Company says steamers Ohio and Conemaugh have not been chartered by the U S government and will sail to Alaska as scheduled. The Empire line cuts first class rates by 50 to 75 dollars, second class by 25 dollars, and freight by 25 per ton between Seattle and Dawson City. The Ohio and Conemaugh will join the Yukon River fleet and resume regular sailings on June 15.
The torpedo boat destroyer Terror is being coal loaded by the Spanish steamer Alicante at Fort de France Harbor Martinique. The Alicante poses as a hospital ship and carries coal for Spanish warships. The U S consul warns French officials to limit coal to travel needs. The Terror is expected to depart Martinique tomorrow.
Washington May 24 Secretary Long commenting on circulating war rumors says there is as yet no confirmation from American forces. He notes London would be first to hear news of any engagement due to English control of external wire in the Windward Passage. He adds the location of the Spanish fleet, Cervera, is uncertain and hopes for word from U S ships.
Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers join 35000 blue uniforms awaiting orders as Camp Dewey scale echoes at Chickamauga National Park. First Vermont Volunteer Infantry arrives by four trains under Colonel O O Clark. Drilling continues, quartermaster provisions exceed 295000 dollars, clothing and equipment near equal value. A 3:30 review of the Second Brigade, Third Division is held.
Madrid reports a continued quiet as officials offer no war news. Correspondencia Espana notes an unexplained despondency, suggesting fears of a prolonged conflict despite no adverse reports.
Readers are urged to prepare Postum correctly by simmering fifteen minutes after boiling begins and serving with cream or boiled milk. Proper technique yields stronger nourishment and better taste, avoiding the sloppy method that turns people away from Postum.
A censored dispatch from Key West dated May 24 reports great activity and quiet before a possible Cuban invasion. It notes farewell crowds, rumors flying, and expected news soon with Tampa tied to events. Clara Barton and Red Cross nurses were reportedly to accompany the troops to Cuba.
The President transmitted war nominations to the Senate for the Signal Corps. Major general Eugene O. Fechst of Michigan. captains Martin L. Hellinge Florida Otto A. Her mith California Daniel J. Carr Connecticut Howard A. Giddings Connecticut Carl F. Hartman New Jersey John W. McConnell Illinois William H. Lamar Maryland Edward B. Ives New York. First lieutenants Leonard R. Wildman Connecticut John J. Ryan Texas William F. M. Rogers Connecticut Norman R. Camp Idaho Richard O. Richards Illinois Julian P. Wootan Georgia. Second lieutenants Thomas R. J. Campbell District of Columbia Charles H. Gordon California Charles Rogan Jr Tennessee Alson J. Rudd Minnesota Henry W. Sprague Massachusetts William M. Colt Illinois.
San Antonio May 24 Roosevelt's Rough Riders held a mounted drill as order issued by Colonel Leonard Wood. About 500 troopers gathered around Troop K with the wild horse chase ending when Roosevelt appeared angry at the scene. Willie Tiffany slipped from a girth failure and fell. Reginald Ronald was kicked. Craig Wadsworth tamed a mustang that charged toward Roosevelt's tent.
The regiment was reorganized and moved to a prairie near an old Spanish mission for a routine drill. Colonel Wood received a telegram from the adjutant-general asking when they could head for Cuba, he replied they could move at once. Supplies are being secured and a Wednesday departure is anticipated.
The President plans a second call for volunteers this week to support a sharp war in Cuba and to maintain control of the Philippine Islands. The push comes as heavy drafts for the Philippines deplete available troops and to prevent an invasion of Cuba with insufficient forces. Volunteers will gain training time to reinforce existing units and be ready to depart for Cuba.
General Miles states the United States will bring Cuba under control by judicious means and without unnecessary loss of life. He adds no officer should sacrifice soldiers and vows not to risk lives needlessly in the campaign.
Seven hundred marines arrived from Brooklyn Navy Yard aboard the Panther and set up at La Brisa near Key West. The length of their stay is unknown and the Panther will accompany the fleet as a tow for ships needing her assistance.
The Eighteenth and Twenty-third Regiments of Infantry and the Fifth Regiment of Cavalry departed New Orleans this afternoon. The infantry units, totaling 1220 men, head to the Philippines via San Francisco, while the cavalry, numbering 612, proceed to Mobile.
May 24 report lists confirmed officers with ranks and states. Charles Lincoln Woodbury of Vermont to engineer officer with major rank. Algernon Sartoris of DC and Fitz Hugh Lee Jr. of Richmond named as first lieutenants. George Cook of New Hampshire, James N. Jenne of Vermont, Leonard B. Almy of Connecticut named as chief surgeons with major rank. Charles T. Stanton of Stonington district is collector of customs and Joseph A. West of Provincetown named postmaster.
Postmaster General Emory Smith issues two orders regarding military mail. The Philippines are removed from suspended communication with the United States, and a regulation allows soldiers sailors and marines to send letters with postage collected on delivery.
An advertisement promotes David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder pains. A Binghamton reader testifies to relief and announces a free sample bottle offer plus information by mail from the David Kennedy Corporation in New York.
A telephone message from Granite City Illinois reports twenty workers injured in a gas tank explosion at the American steel foundry near East St. Louis. Kuhns the company chemist is fatally hurt. fire burned the smelter and molding department. Loss estimated at $76 000. Fire controlled by 3 45 p m.
In Chicago on May 2 at Central Music Hall the United Irish societies, led by merchant John M. Smyth, condemned a proposed United States British alliance. Speakers led by John Finer pledged to oppose the policy on platform and at the polls, insisting Americans will defend independence without aiding England.
In the House of Commons the Irish local government bill passed the committee stage. Sir Charles Dilke and allies sought a date to discuss Joseph Chamberlain’s Birmingham speech on an Anglo Saxon alliance and foreign policy. Hicks-Beach and Chamberlain signaled readiness for debate, but only with a proper resolution, amid Whitsuntide adjournment.
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