Hobson Seeks Salvage of Spanish Warships at Santiago
Hobson argued before naval bureau chiefs to continue raising sunken Spanish warships near Santiago. Secretary Long favored quitting government funding but allowed Hobson a chance to persuade the board. He pressed Merritt & Chapman salvage plans, proposing payment only if a vessel is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hobson
Naval Bureau
Santiago
Long
Board of Bureau Chiefs
Colon
Merritt
Merritt & Chapman
Allen
Merritt Company
Massachusetts Ninth Regiment Muster-Out Extended
Lieutenant Colonel EB M Weaver chief mustering officer for Massachusetts extends the Ninth Regiment muster-out from November 6 to November 16 due to pressure from the US pay office and the need to pay off volunteers whose service ends nearly simultaneously.
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EB. M. Weaver
Massachusetts
United States
Humprey Wins Writ For Fosten Marine Society Meeting
John Humphrey of the Fosten Marine Society obtained a mandamus from the Supreme Court to force the by laws dated meeting to the second Tuesday in November and prohibit suspensions. The court ruled the charter fixes the date by the by laws and the society must assemble on election day.
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John Humphrey
Fosten Marine Society
Viet
Supreme Court
Humphrey
Is your flat crowded
A brief quoted from the Chicago Record notes a crowded flat and a snappy quip about yawns and a window, illustrating a humorous living space exchange.
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Chicago
Trials of the Sixth Infantry At San Juan Hill Unfold
Testimony from Cincinnati details poor tents and transport in Cuba. Dr Menage describes delays, scarce beds, limited medical supplies, and the Miami transport. Troops suffered in heat and rain, with only partial rations and assistance secured by General Kent.
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Cincinnati
War Investigating Committee
Dodge
Sexton
Connor
Menage
Sixth Infantry
Cuba
Santiago
Montauk Point
Schendel
Eighth Infantry
Tampa
Miner
Fort Thomas
Miami
San Juan Hill
Egbert
Kent
Harvard Penn Rivalry Sets Before Big Game At Soldiers Field
Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania clash in a decisive gridiron battle at Soldiers Field with about 20 000 spectators expected. The game will influence the championship outlook as Harvard seeks to upset the favored Quakers and possibly shape the ensuing Yale contest.
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Auburndale
Pennsylvania
Soldiers Field
Cambridge
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Quakers
Yale
Princeton
John Harvard
Eli
New Haven
Boston
Quakerbackers
Crimson
Indians
Woodland Park
Woodruff
Deland
Hare
McCracken
Penn
Forbes
Philadelphia
Haughton
Mills
Boal
Defective Cuban Campaign Supplies Cited by Officers
Testimony details severe shortages and poor nourishment for troops during the Cuban campaign. Officers cite lagging clothing and arms, bad water, and ventilation issues on ships like the Seneca. Executive care at Tampa and transport Miami praised, but overall supply failures blamed on command discipline and transport conditions.
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Cuba
C. B. Hunt
First
Ohio Infantry
Chickamauga
William H. Davis
Cincinnati
H. C. Egbert
Volunteers
United States Infantry
Sixth Infantry
Cochran
Tampa
Miami
Doughty
Wholesale Shoe Trade to Be United in Boston Block
A Boston Syndicate plans a six story wholesale shoe building on the former Boston and Albany site at Beach street. The block bounded by Albany Beach Kneeland and Lincoln streets will house twenty four stores fronting Lincoln and Albany with ten leased to major firms. Expected cost about $600000 with land valued similarly. Construction may not start for six months. Ground broken by Howe Bradlee and Meredith Grew firms.
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Boston
Boston & Albany
Beach Street
Albany, Beach, Kneeland
Lincoln Streets
Adams Express Company
Lincoln and
Albany
Lincoln Street
J. Murray Howe
Howe & Bradlee
State Street
J. M.meredith
Meredith & Grew
Congress Street
East Boston tunnel opponents draw line to block project
John H. Sullivan of East Boston argues against delaying or repealing the subway tunnel act. He cites hearings, political support, and fears that opponents Matthews Harding and Co. will seek injunctions to stall work as the 1899 session approaches. Sullivan appeals to voters and senators to back the tunnel for regional benefit.
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Sir
Nathan Matthews, Jr
William G. Thompson
Herbert la Harding
Col
Thomas Livermore
Causten Browne
Boston
Matthews
East Boston
House of Representatives
John L. Bates
State House
Matthews, Harding & Co
Bates
Massachusetts Senate
Ward 2
William J. Donovan
Senate
Charlestown
Cambridge
Malden
Everett
Suffolk
Essex
Middlesex
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Ironsides
Kersey Overcoat
Leopold Morse & CO
Washington Street, Cor
Brattle
Adams Square
Washington Street
Cor
Subway
Ecetv
Marine Society
Elis
Ati
Dr. Warren
Warren
Woodward's
Horticultural Hall
Men's and Boys’ Clothiers and Outfitters
Washington & Beach Sts
Carr
Dobson
Schnabel
Skinner
Belding
Pioneer
John H. Sullivan
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