American fleet grows as Dewey plans vast force
Admiral Dewey expands his command with the Danes and Isla de Cuba joining crews on the Buffalo, Leyte, and Mindanao awaiting assignments. Machias Castine Bennington and others to follow, while Oregon Iris prepare for Honolulu. He seeks plug tobacco soap and American food to sustain sailors amid Philippine conflict. Cuban Generals visit Gomez near Havana to settle quarters. Gambling restrictions stir Havana’s idle class as lottery demand returns.
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Ile Geine
Eghe
Isla de Cuba
Hong Kong
Buffalo
Leyte
Mindanao
Castine
Bennington
Oregon
Iris
Honolulu
Department
Dewey
Montojo
Asiatic
Washington
Cardenas
Betancourt
Gomez
Santa Clara
Havana
Custom House
Navy Department
Long
Suez
Guam
Manila
Machias
Portsmouth
N. H
Mediterranean
Concord
Petrel
Iloilo
Helena
Port Said
Admiral Dewey
Bryan speaks at Ciminats expansion message
Bryan speaks at Ciminats expansion event amid limited accessible details. The report highlights the keynote and plans for growth, with officials outlining goals for future development and community impact.
Bryan's Subject and Chamber of Commerce Speech in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati the Duckworth Club hosted Colonel William J Bryan for Jackson Day. He attacked permanent retention of the Philippines and warned against betting on farm products, urging reflection on annexation while praising liberty. He spoke again at the chamber of commerce stressing producer over trader and equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Duckworth Club of
William J Bryan
Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
Gibson House
Tafel
William H. Jackson
Chicago
United States
Army of Occupation
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippines
William J. Bryan
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Miss Odette Tyler and city plans naval ships to Manila
Pa officials consider loading auxilliary cruiser Yankee or Prairie with necessities and sending to Manila via Suez. Vessels at League Island, one may be sent to New York and ready within two weeks. local officials named. Services listed for Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presby, Christian, and Free Communion Baptist churches with pastors and schedules.
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Yankee
The
Prairie
Manila
Suez Canal
League Island
New York
R. D. Wilson
Methodist
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrews
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
City Directory Officers and County Officials Listed
City officers include Mayor C A Adames Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith Secretary and Treasurer Henry G Rhodas City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker Aldermen R G Tabor W B How ell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence County officers include Judge A G Board Clerk G W Mc Michael Attorney Chas S Gainer Tax Collector J Adame
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C. A. Adames
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G Rhodas
H. H. Jones
Constable
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
A. G. Board
G. W. Mc Michael
Chas
Gainer
J. Adame
Lee and Ludlow Disagree Over Insurgent General Menocal
Havana Jan 7 Generals Lee and Ludlow clash over how to manage Insurgent General Menocal. Lee seeks Menocal to aid policing and municipal reorganization while Ludlow wants him installed in Havana as al caide or mayor. Menocal had resigned previously after a promotion dispute and the Santa Crna assembly rejected his resignation.
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Havana
Lee
Ludlow
General Menocal
Menoccal
General Ludlow
Alcaide
Menocal
Gomez
Santa Crna
Community Lodge and Church Schedule Listing
A local announcement lists regular services at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Mass times, and outlines monthly meeting nights for numerous fraternal orders. It names councils including Ivanhoe Commandery No 8 and Brazos Lodge chapters with their specific meeting dates and officers.
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St. Joseph
Father Pelnar
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. D. Maclean
Marie Prescott
Odette Tyler
Hanford
Ciminnats
Duckworth Club
Jefferson
American Republic
London
Gillette
Secret Service
Maclean and Hanford
R. M. Nall
T. ©. Nunn
A. W. Buchanan
J.C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
City Directory
R. M. Wilson
John M. Caldwell
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
Kk. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
R.A. M
N. B. Cole H. P
Joe B. Reed
Brazos Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. H. Nall
W. M
C. O. Carr
See’y
Brazos
E. J. Jenkins
C. C
D.C. DeMaret K
Vulcan Lodge
A. W. Hollman
M. W
W J. Walker
Bryan Lodge
A. Emden
A. J. Platner
Brazos Camp
W. R. Johnston
CO. C
Mawhinney
Joel&. Reed
W. T. James
National Aid
W. W. Griffin
R. W. Downard
Chas.e. Hanford
Win Booth
Lawrence B
Edarret
Madame Mojeska
Julia Marlowe
Maclean
Bodett Tyler
Hese
Thos. W. Keane
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