Spanish American War Clash Near Manila Report
Describes July battles near Cavite Manila with American and Spanish forces. Notes American casualties nine killed forty seven wounded while Spanish losses estimated heavy. Mentions Dewey monitor Monterey arrival and Spain’s tentative acceptance of U S terms. Also reports resignations from Sixth Massachusetts and the death of ex congressman Alexander Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hington
Manila
Cavite
Pennsylvania
John Bradley
Iter H. Brown
William E. Britton
Bob Hall
Jesse Moss
William Tilwagon
California
Maurice Justi
Eli Dawson
Colorado
Fred Springstead
Geant Alva Walter
Leehar Johnson
Pennsyvia
Richter
Edwards
Charles Winfield
J. A. McElroth
Third Artillery
Tery A
Utah
Mert
Monterey
Dewey
Honolulu
Admiral Dewey
Nicknames Of Children From Plainspoken Sayings
A list of game nicknames for local children includes Theo Teddy Ted Panny Frankie Frank Fan Larry Laurie Lanty Flo Floy Lizzie Betty Bess Bettina Elspeth Betsy Bets List and Beth Lib as casual forms fans use. The passage notes varied spellings and informal usage among the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie
Betty
Bess
Bettina
Elspeth
Betsy
Beth
No More Troops To Go To Porto Rico
The secretary of war halted further reinforcements to Porto Rico. General Miles reported his force is adequate to finish the conquest. Wade’s provisional corps of 18 regiments remains in the United States while Wilson’s division units sail or await orders.
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Washington
Charles F. Woodard
George E. Chaffin
George H. Taylor
A. A. Gooddell
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
War Department
Miles
Cable
Wade
United States
Wilson
Kentucky
Newport News
Troop Movements Toward San Juan in Porto Rico War
General Miles Masses forces advance toward San Juan with divisions under Henry Shawn Wilson and Brooke moving from Adjuntas to Arecibo and toward the capital. A skirmish near Adjuntas-Utuando kills a Spanish officer. Peace talks forecast end to fighting. Puritan captain expects orders. Two Norwegian steamers Aladdin and Bergen seized as war prizes near Key West.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Henry
Illinois
Massachuetts
Adjuntas
Arecibo
San Juan
Shawn
Yauco
Wilson
Coamo
Brooke
Guayama
Stone
Utuando
Miles
Rodgers
Key West
United States
Cadiz Light
Isle of Pines
Bergen
Viking
Francis Key
Tampico
Mexico
Santiago
la Grande
Monument to Key Honored in Frederick Md
Francis Scott Key author of The Star Spangled Banner was honored in his native Frederick Maryland with a monument unveiled at Mt. Olivet cemetery. The 14 ft 6 in gray granite pedestal supports a nine foot bronze bust of Key. cornerstone laid June 14. remains of Key and wife Mary Taylor Key reinterred in the crypt. Washington posts list new postmasters for several states. Choctaw Nation returns Green McCurtain as governor by about 200 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Aug.y
Francis Scott Key
Mt. Olivet
Frederick City
Julia McHenry Howard
Baltimore
Mary Taylor Key
Baby Locomotive Built by Two New England Boys
Edwin H. Warren and Ernest C. Warren, 17 and 15, Montvale Mass., students at Woburn High School, built and operated a 120 foot miniature locomotive with their father Herbert A. Warren. The toy runs on a shed and features a belt driven power system from twin cylinders under the boiler. The article mixes moralizing lines with varied curiosities about ostriches and soft rock crabs, ending with a note on Princess Margaret of Connaught as a skilled cyclist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Edwin H. Warren
Ernest C. Warren
Montvale
Mass
Woburn High School
Herbert A. Warren
Boston & Maine Road
Warren
In Society Rise for Mrs Lampoon and the Lampson Card
A Boston Post reader recounts Mrs. Lampoon’s debut in society via a mistaken invitation. Mrs. Oldstocke, miswriting a guest list, inadvertently makes Mrs. Lampson part of the Sampson circle, sparking amusement and relief as the accidental entry unfolds. The tale ends with a warning to keep the anecdote quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampsons
Helena
Miss Rousselle
Mrs. Oldstocke
Helen Brown
Boston Post
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Jeans
Philippines
Dons
Prican
Nish
Spain
Campbell
la Salle
Ill
Alexander Campbell
Greenbackers
Ood
Ak Boy
Chri
Theo
Teddy
Ted
Aright
Frankie
Frank
Larry
Laurie
Lanty
Flo
Floy
General Miles
Key
Oklahoma
Shawnee
P Stearns
Texas
Brownsyville
Adolph Ashiem
San Marcos
Owen Farm
Seguin
Carrie R. Vaughan
Yoakum
John M. Clark
Ardmore
I. T
Green McCurtain
Wilson N. Jones
Baby Locomotive
Little Princess
Trick Awheel
Margaret of
Peru
Fleischman’s
R. M. Wilson
Kandy
Lowney
of Brazos
Madison
Grimes
Robertson
Burleson Counties
Frank W. McConnico
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
New York
Pacific Mutual Life
Am. Union Life
Fidelity and Casualty of
Bryan
A. D. Raccoon
WIICO
A.P. Franklin & Son
Academy Sof Music
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