Young testifies on Cuba campaign and Montauk camp
General S. B. M. Young describes the Guasima battle, delay over Caney, and Cuban aid. He criticizes faulty reporting, details Montauk camp conditions, and defends hospital stocks and leadership. The investigation also covers camp selection and surgeon Foswick's defense of Camp Wikoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caney
Wheeler
Shafter
General Young
Young
Cuba
Montauk Point
Wikoff
Mobbed in China in Peking attack on missionaries family
Private letters from Bishop Earl Cranston report a mob scene in Peking on Sept 30 during a festival celebrating the Emperor's removal. The bishop and Rev Dr Lowry were attacked with mud, sticks and stones as they escorted women and children to safety. Lowry sustained a broken rib. other foreigners faced similar abuse. American minister in Beijing has made representations to the Chinese government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Earl Cranston
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. H. Moore
Lowry
Peking
China
Pekin
Indictment Names Kidnappers in Cleveland Case
A grand jury in Cleveland indicts Frank A. Magowan his wife Helen Edith Magowan and her sister Constance Winn for abducting Edith Berg Barnes from the Durham Avenue School. A telegram to Erie Pa reports the arrest with the child in custody. Requisition papers are being prepared. The trio is held in Erie at $1000 bail each awaiting December 1 court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frank A. Magowan
Helen Edith Magowan
Constance .Winn
Edith Berg Barnes
Erie
Dee
Formidable Battleship Launch at Portsmouth England
Thousands witness the launch of the Formidable the world’s largest warship at Portsmouth Dockyard. The 15000 ton vessel measures 400 feet long 75 feet beam and 26 feet 9 inches draft cost over 5 million dollars and is expected to steam about 1 knot. Attendees include Sir Michael Hicks Beach Mr Goschen and Admiral Sir Michael Seymour. The ceremony features entwined British and American flags. Armament includes four 12 inch guns twelve 6 inch guns eighteen 12 pounders twelve 3 pounders eight Maxim guns with 900 tons coal and a crew of 750. powered by two propellers and 15000 indicated horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Eng
Michael Hicks Beach
Admiralty
Goschen
Formidable
Supreme Court clears commissioners claim against Massachusetts Benefit Assoc
Judge Knowlton ruled that George F Morse Benjamin F Peach George J Perrin Frank D Allen and Henry W Bragg the Governor appointed commissioners may share pro rata with other ordinary debt claims in the funds held by the receivers of the Massachusetts Benefit Association Their bill asked 5142 for expense and services and they sought priority over other claims to payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Knowlton
George F.morse
Benjamin F. Peach
George J. Perrin
Frank D. Allen
Henry W. Bragg
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Benefit Association
Heir to a Million In Love and Jewels Stolen Mystery
New York story spans Inez Rae once with Weber and Fields and Jack MacWilliams heir to nearly one million. A stern Presbyterian father hates the daughter-in-law then relents as Inez nurses Jack back to health and wedlock follows. Inez formerly Amalie De Kalb from Carolina line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Inez Rae
Weber & Fields
Jack MacWilliams
Jersey City
Jack
Inez
Presbyterian Church
Miss Rae
Inez Raee
Amalie de Kalb
Carolina
Baron de Kalb
Baltimore
Big Gem Thefts In New York Hotels
New York police investigate a major jewel theft case with a missing, high status suspect. Miss Alys Schroeder of Brooklyn is the only clue as police keep details secret, while thieves target top hotels and affluent areas, eluding capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alys Schroeder
Brooklyn
N. Y
Captain McClusky
Schroeder
Henry Richards Lane
Manhattan
Waldorf-Astoria
Holland House
Millionaires’ Club
Savoy
Imperial
Labor Bulletin outlines domestic service hours and Philippines trade
The October issue of the Labor Bulletin analyzes hours of work in domestic service, objections to domestic service, and a quarterly review of employment and earnings in Massachusetts. It details wages for chambermaids, cooks, and general housework, plus on call times and average daily hours. It also covers industrial conditions in Boston sectors, employment trends, and notes potential Philippine markets and trade prospects including textiles, shoes, and tobacco, with Manila exports to the United States totaling $566,548.58 for the quarter ending March 31, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Bulletin
Horace G. Wadlin
State Bureau of Statistics of Labor
India
China
Philippines
Commonwealth
Boston
The
Bulletin
Congress
Attleboros
Spain
Massachusetts
Manila
United States
Old Boys Dine at Nineteenth Boston Banquet
Nearly 100 alumni who attended Boston schools in 48 or earlier gathered at Young's for the Old School Boys Association anniversary. Speakers recalled youth era, praised Boston schools, urged McKinley support, and celebrated public education. Officers elected for 1898 99 include Pierce president, Turner vice president, Lawrence secretary, Williams treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old School Boys’ Association of
Boston
Young's
S. Stillman Blanchard
Blanchard
Lake Cochituate
Boston Common
Josiah Quincy, Jr
Spain
McKinley
Major Darling
Porto Ricar
Massachusetts
FE. Bentley Young
William W. Dougherty
Spencer A. Richardson
Richard J. Monks
Ous
Association
George F. Pierce
Alfred T. Turner
William
Indians Win Suit Over Kansas Lands Donation
The Court of Claims awarded New York Indians 1,961,400 in a case against the United States. The lands were donated in Kansas as a reservation but not occupied and later disposed of by the U S. The Supreme Court mandate directed the award after a five year legal fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Claims
New York
Sail schooner Alofa wrecked near Cozumel Island
Private telegraphic report from New York says the Bath Maine schooner Alofa Captain Wilson bound from Guantanamo to Port Tampa in ballast was wrecked off Cozumel Island. Captain and seven men survived to Progreso Mexico. two men are missing. Vessel of 1139 tons net, 200.7 by 40 by 17.6 feet, built in Bath 1884. owned by Arthur Sewell Co valued about 25000 dollars and partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telecam
Alofa
Bath
Wilson
Guantanamo
Cuba
Port Tampa
Cozumel Island
Yucatan
Progreso
Mexico
Telosa
Arthur Sewall & Co
Roosevelt On Rest Break After New York Campaign
Roosevelt plans a quiet rest with intimate friends after a brief appearance, while remaining elusive about his schedule. He will dine out in the evening and has kept private social plans. A Post reporter obtained a brief written note from him via Judge Lowell, confirming a restrained day. Roosevelt and Senator Lodge remain close friends, with the Rough Rider referring to Lodge as Fidus Achates. Alice Roosevelt served as a bridesmaid at Trinity Church during a large wedding attended by a brilliant gathering. He later dined with George H. Lyman at his Commonwealth Avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
War Investigation Commission
Biftth Avenue
New York
Dodge
Boston
Philadelphia
Cuba
Denby
S. B. M. Young
Santiago
Montauk
Basquiri
Wheeler
Siborey
Young
Guasima
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Pt Lowell
Beacon Street
Roosevelt
Bailiwick
Mr. Roosevelt
Pearance
Montaux Point
Teddy
Lowell
United States District Court
Francis C. Lowell
Colonel Roosevelt
Post
Judge Lowell
Trinity Church
Alice Roosevelt
George H. Lyman
Port of
Aiter
Commonwealth Avenue
Whites Must Rule Say Governor Johnston of Alabama
Governor John ston of Alabama argues in a Herald letter that whites must rule the South at all costs. He declares federal interference in state affairs provokes discord and revolution, and says North and South Carolina are capable of self governance, while virtue and patriotism are national, not regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johnston
Alabama
South
the Herald
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ilinois
United Public School Associations push for school board seats
Boston debate centers on the United Public School Associations and their plan to petition both Democratic and Republican city organizations for representation on the Boston school committee. Charles T. Dukelow speaks against the Boston Public School Association’s exclusive candidate list and calls for nonpartisan, educated graduates to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Public School Associations
Charles T. Dukelow
Dukelow
United School Associations
Boston
Boston Public School Association
United Public School Alumni Associations
John F. Moors
United Associations
Sleeping car exhibit on Union Depot rails
An exhibition showcases a Canadian Pacific sleeping car from Hochelaga shops Montreal. One of ten new sleepers for the Montreal to Vancouver Pacific coast route features Louis Quinze interior, two staterooms, lavatories, a smoking room, and electric lighting powered by axle generation with storage for seven hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Hochelaga
Montreal
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Mammoth Elephant Page feature in Boston Sunday Post
A Thanksgiving number special feature promises a mammoth Elephant Page with over score contributors. It aims to deliver one of the most novel Thanksgivings ever recorded as people who amused readers join in a grand, bright celebration showing the humorous side of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Sunday Post
Funeral services for Rebecca True Whitehouse at Roxbury home
Rebecca True Whitehouse aged 77 years 10 months died at Roxbury. Funeral services at her late residence 2 Fountain Street Friday at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Auburn Michigan papers please copy. Friends kindly requested not to send flowers.
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Ling
Ile
Castillo
Frenchiman
la Guasima
Adjutant-General of the Army
Miles
Chickamauga
Fernandina
Miami
Fla
Camp Alger
Lee
Jacksonville
General Merriam
Merritt
Tampa
Camp Wikofff
Foswick
Bishop Cranston
England
Stay
Thanksgiving Sunday Post
Hanover St
Hanover St. Wilson’s
Lianover St. Wilson's
Dandy
Musica
Labor Matters
Wadlin
Talofa
MR. Roosevelts
Lopce
Senator Lodge
Lee Jackson
George H.lyman
George Lee
George Lyyman
I.no
Miss
Jackson
Mackintoshes
American Wringekr CO
Franklin St
Arch St
Summer
Masa
Tweed
Drugelap
Tweed Liniment CO
Chelsea, Ass
Andrew "Lloyd
Calito
Boylston St. Col. Berkeley
Bey Branch
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Gaston
Public Schools
C. T. Dukelow
Louis XV
DE Baths
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