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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
2
The tale follows Mrs Agnes L Davis of Kittery Point Maine who after a failed illness left her unable to walk, found rapid recovery after using Warner's Safe Cure. She credits the remedy with restoring her health completely and claims ongoing well being since.
The piece outlines McKinley and Alger favoring Cuba relief as the war’s first duty, with Port Rico and Havana targets. It notes Sampson’s squadron returning to Havana, Schley guarding Santiago, and Cervera’s fleet containment enabling a joint land sea push on Havana to end Spanish rule. The plan requires a large escort and fleet strength to cover transports and repelled Spanish counterattacks. The landing timing aims for a simultaneous land and sea assault on Havana.
Bethe reports Vienna fears a clash with the United States as Austrian warships head to Cuban waters. US refusal to reparations for Latimer deaths and Madrid press exaggerations fuel anxiety. Observes Spain’s reserve fleet, supplies in Cuba, and Blanco telegrams amid growing mortality among reconcentrados.
Key West reports indicate Havana fortifications are being reinforced daily. A local resident asserts Spaniards may field 120000 acclimated troops and cite German French and English officers directing Havana guns. A London Times correspondent also backs prolonged resistance pending supplies.
Admiral Camara conceded Spain has only eight warships ready for service and he has twice appealed to the palace to explain why more cannot be made ready. The admission underscores a surprising naval weakness amid ongoing tensions.
Battleship Oregon arrived off Sand Key Light after a Rio de Janeiro to Callao to Bahia run. Captain Clark reported uneventful voyage with fine weather, coalings in a hurry, and only one alarm at sea. Crew of 42 percent sailors and 25 officers in good health in first class condition.
The Academy of Music in Brooklyn overflowed with friends of General Steward L. Woodford United States minister to Spain as Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences hosted a May 26 reception. Former Mayor Schieren read letters from McKinley and Mayor Van Wyck while Rev. Richard S. Storrs delivered the opening address.
Massachusetts eagerness to enlist exceeds the first call as regimental plans swirl. George Fred Williams presses Governor Wolcott for priority for the first regiment raised, while Coakley and others seek authorization to form companies under the provisional militia act. Governor Wolcott waits for Washington guidance as regimental organizers publicize requests and appeals for decisive action and drill space.
The Tennyson Social Club held its season ending dance at their Dover and Washington rooms. John Jones sang tenor, James Scanlan led buck and wing dancing, Miss Ella Murray performed a patriotic dance, Lester Kemmett acted in a dialogue, Carrole sang baritone, Buck Mahoney danced, Hamiel Eller played violin, Mr Myers did Celtic selections, with Schworer's Orchestra providing music. The event closed with a group singing of The Star Spangled Banner led by Jones and Carrole, under the direction of Fred Buswell.
The Royal Arcanum supreme chapter in Cleveland on May 26 approved a new method of levying assessments creating an emergency fund near 500000 dollars annually. The scheme ends annual certificate cuts after age eight years and mandates an annual eight cent per member assessment for running costs. Current officers were largely reelected with few changes, including Henry Goodwin of Boston declining re election as grand chaplain.
The Old First Regt Veteran Assn announces raising Company F of the Hooker Guards to be named the Cowdin Rifles in honor of Brig. Gen Robert Cowdin. Young men ages 20 to 80 with good character may enroll for active service at American House Room 111.
Police headquarters demoted Sergeant Edward W. Burns to patrolman and assigned him a Brighton beat after a Board of Police finding of conduct unbecoming an officer. The case traces back to Burns pressuring Patrolman Cully for alleged neglect of duty, with Dawson testifying against Burns during prior proceedings. A Station 2 patrolman may be promoted to fill Burns’s vacancy.
In heavy rain more than 40 players entered the first open tournament at Dyker Meadow Golf Club. A D Coch of St Andrews club broke the course record with 89, while sixteen players qualified for the consolation cup.
Matty Matthews defeated Tom Broderick by decision in the fourth round before the Waverly Club at Yonkers. The bout ended in a general row, police intervened and halted the contest, but Matthews held the advantage when the referee ruled for him.
For repair work wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company war ranted. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge. The Americas Wringer Co.
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