Navy Seeks Expanded Fleet and Naval Reserve Support
A national call urges the Navy to grow ship numbers and bolster the Naval Reserve. Officials push for broader mobilization and readiness as defense needs increase.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1898
Page
4
Navy Secretary Long Praises Dewey Hobson in War Report
The annual Navy report to the President lauds Dewey and Hobson for destroying Cervera's fleet but with no mention of Schley. It urges revival of admiral grades, naval reforms, a national naval reserve, and new ships to strengthen the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
John D. Long
Spain
Navy Department
Mr. Long
Navy
Manila
Santiago
Cincinnati
Castine
Montevideo
Para
Brazil
Maine
Havana
Sigsbee
Board of Inquiry
Asiatic Squadron
Hong Kong
North Atlantic
Key West
W. S. Schley
Fortress Monroe
Congress
Department
Cervera
Cuban
United States
Admiral Sampson
Atlantic
Capes
Delaware
Bar Harbor
J. A. Powell
Florida
Cuba
Cardenas
Bayan Honda
Dewey
Philippines
Long Ways
Bay of Manila
Cavite
Pacific
Merrimac
Hobson
Illinois
Esses Caret
England
WA Sekatona Haat Taaea
Aesiloyerseveegerssveverees
Seeepes Ereseen Oaergpa Chaneenge
Army
Marine Corps
Tampa
Santiago de Cuba
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Naval Board of Construction
Admiral Schley Praised for Swift Victory at Sea
The article recounts Admiral Schley’s account of the Battle of Santiago in 1898, noting his decision to pursue Cervera’s fleet, the Brooklyn’s role, and the decisive chase that led to the destruction of the Colon and Vizcaya. Speakers Chauncey Depew and others hail the navy’s glory and the ongoing U S mission in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Long
Cuban
Schley
Sampson
Santiago
Cervera
Harvard
Seenay
Washington
Merrimac
Key West
Texas
Martlehead
Vixen
Brooklyn
Collier
Cape Cruz
Yucatan
Kingston
Marblehead
Shley
Colon
Nelson
Trafalgar
Oregon
Brooklyn Club
Admiral Schley
Chauncey Mr. Depew
Benjamin Fef. Tracy
Decatur
Perry
Bainbridge
Farragut
Porter
Pauling
Cuba
Western Hemisphere
Pacific Ocean
Dewey
Porto Rico
Philippines
Pacific
Orient
United States
Shafter Addresses Sons of the Revolution Banquet
General Shafter, praised by President Tallmadge and greeted by a large assembly, discusses Cuban campaign logistics from Tampa to Santiago. He recalls battles, troop movements, and the high casualties rate, while Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke denounces imperialism and defends Washington's legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
D. D
Talbot Olyphant
General Shafter
Sons of the Revolution
Tallmadge
Cuba
America
Washington
Old Fogg
Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart as fast acting and curative. It cites W H Fusselman of Weissport Pennsylvania and a testimonial claiming palpitations and smothering spells were cured in two bottles. Endorsers include Woodward & Co of Boston and Wheeler of Massachusetts Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
W. H. Fusselman
Weissport
I A
Bob
Woodward &O
Bromfield St
Washington
Wheeler
Massachusetts
President Hears Paris Peace Proposals Here
Washington reports a Cabinet meeting at 10 o'clock to discuss advices from American peace commissioners in Paris. Secretary Hay said the President received counter propositions from the Spanish commissioners and wished the Cabinet to review them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Paris
Hay
Associated Press
Uncle Sam’s Boys Land Near Havana
The Spanish evacuation ends in Holguin as U S commissioners plan troop landings around Nov 30. Units include the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers at Pinar del Rio, the Third New Jersey at Mariel, and the Two Hundred and Second New York at Guanajay. Ships will land troops at Mariel and Havana Harbor with rail links ready. Captain General Blanco to be visited for a farewell before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Pinar del Rio
New Jersey
Mariel
New York
Guanajay
Pinar de Rio
Havana Harbor
Blanco
Phlase
When You Drink Ale
Poetic line extols Evans Ale as mellow old wine clear and bright with sparkling brilliancy and frothy head. The fragment references dealers supplying it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Champlin Nominated for Cambridge Mayor by Temple Hall
The Temple Hall convention at Brattle Square nominated General Edgar R. Champlin for Cambridge mayor by a 30 to 20 vote after a brief ballot. Weston G. Cutter led Ward 6 for alderman against Iesse McLean, with Lonergan and Lean among speakers. Champlin pledged nonpartisan city government and thanked rivals as the assembly adjourned for platform address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Champlin
Temple Hall Party
Cambridge
Temple Hall
Brattle Square
Bradford
Weston G. Cutter
Iesse McLean
David E. Lonergan
Charles Lean
Walter G. Davis
L L. M. Hannum
F. M.ferris
BR. C. Wheeler
Neil Collins
George Allen
C. S. Stratton
W. K. Blodgett
E. R. Champlin
General Champlin
Rideout
Russell Bradford
E. R. Cogswell
Charles &. Stratton
Ewe Ne’ Savin
Renee Es
Edgar R. Chaupliney
Champlin
David F. Lanegan
Ward 6
Warren I
Spaulding
Walter Co. Wardwell
George E. Saunders
Jeremiah (. Ronevan
Clement G. Morgan
Joan T. Shea
John J. Ahearn
Eben
Frank M. Yerris
John J. Ford
EK. CC. Wheeler
F. W. D. Donald
John I. McCormick
Be Stickney
M. K. Rideouts
Samuel Usher
F. EB
Lavigne Wins Decisive 20 Round Bout Over Tracy
In San Francisco on November 25 Serge Lavigne defeated Tom Tracy over twenty rounds at 142 pounds, earning the decision after a hard fought, aggressive display. About 6000 spectators watched as Lavigne pressured Tracy throughout, with Tracy disengaged but steady in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Serge Lavigne
Tom Tracy
Lavigne
Tracy
Woodward
Tom
George
McDonald
US Charge D'affaires Dines With Queen at Windsor Castle
United States charge d'affaires Henry White and Mrs White dined with the Queen at Windsor Castle and will spend the night there, in London dated November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Henry White
Antique Rosewood Dining Table Sells for 2000 at Mrs Wilbour Sale
The Mrs Joshua Wilbour collection sale in Bristol Rhode Island concluded with total receipts reaching 36000 dollars. The top price paid was 2000 dollars for an antique rosewood dining room table once owned by John Randol of Roanoke. A Chicago client’s lawyer bought the table for their client in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joshua Wilbour
Bristol
R. I
John Randol
Roanoke
Chicago
Itching Piles In Medicine Ad By Dr Agnew
Itching piles relieved by Dr Agnew s Ointment. Thousands of testimonials claim cures in 2 to 6 nights. Priced 35 cents. Sold by Woodward or Hunt Co 107 Washington St and W D Wheeler 21 Massachusetts Ave.
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Dewey and
Shafter
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Pacific Coast
Santiago Harbor
Howeer
Garcia
el Caney
Kent
Lawton
Dr. van Dyke
OLD Valley Whiskey
the Gook & Bernheimer Co
Uncle Sam's
Kid
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