Dewey and War Humor in Coverage of Santiago
On June 9 1898 comments from Chicago Journal humorist Mr Dooley and Milford Journal praise Admiral Dewey after Santiago events. They applaud Hobson's choice and Col Ingersoll’s claim that the US war against Spain is a moral effort for humanity, expressing pride in the republic.
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Mr Dooley
The
Chicago Journal
Col Ingersoll
Spain
United States
Republic
Milford Journal
Remember the Maine Motto Debate in Boston Women
The Milford Journal comments on Boston women opposing the motto Remember the Maine while noting the motto remains a wartime rallying cry for Americans. The piece reflects wartime sentiment, framing war as harsh but necessary in contrast to idealized heaven.
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Boston
Maine
Gabriel
Earth
Milford Journal
Trolley Invasion Affects Marlboro Hudson Transfers
Marlboro riders will change at Hudson for Hog Swamp to Marlboro. Hog Swamp passengers go direct to Marlboro without changes. Clinton Item notes the plan, signaling a service disruption and cross town routing change.
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Marlboro Enterprise
Berlin
Hudson
Marlboro
Clinton
Exquisitely Served Feasts And Healthful Eating Tips
A Boston Beacon excerpt urges simple, well presented meals over lavish but sloppy feasts. It compares a dainty table with gleaming damask to a rare but poorly served spread. It discusses liver preparations, a spice paste for broiled meats, and advises reducing dietary heat by boosting body building foods for children.
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Boston
Police search for man in Mars Hill murder case
Halifax reports Frank Murphy suspected in the killing of his father on Sunday in Mars Hill Maine. Police are actively pursuing the suspect as investigations proceed.
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Halifax
Frank Murphy
Mars Hill
Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday
The almanac notes fair weather with partly cloudy skies on Thursday and similar conditions expected Friday. It lists sunrise at 4 07, sunset at 7 20, moonrise at 11 16 p m, with low tides at 2 45 a m and 3 15 p m.
The Bancroft Training Ship Details and Armament
Lieut John W. Morse Marlboro paymaster aboard the Bancroft a training ship of 839 tons displacement begun in 1891. It is 188 feet long on load water line 32 feet extreme breadth mean draught 11 feet 6 inches. Twin screw vertical triple expansion engines 1213 horsepower speed 14.3 knots. Normal coal 100 tons bunker capacity 200 tons. Armor 5-16 inch on slope 14 inch on flat deck. Main battery four 4 inch rapid fire two 6 pdr rapid fire two 3 pdr rapid fire one 1 pdr rapid fire cannon one 37 mm Hotchkiss revolving cannon and one gatling in secondary battery two torpedo tubes. Cost 250000 dollars and crew of 10 officers and 120 men.
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Bancroft
John W. Morse
Marlboro
Sion
Maynard Notes Local Doings and Losses
Dr Flagg moved into his new Main Street house on Monday. Alexander McIntyre reported the loss of a valuable horse last week due to colic.
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Flagg
Alexander McIntyre
Butter and millinery sales sweep Maynard storefronts
The ad page touts Vermont fancy dairy in 5 and 10 lb packages at low season prices. Miss Naylor advertises babies hats and bonnets at the lowest prices. P H DeLee opens a first class drug store in Loewe's block Nason street Maynard. G A Johnson sells tea and coffee at low prices. Millinery items are offered by Cleary Williams Miss Deane Jannell and Miss Naylor with hats bonnets trimmed and untrimmed. Lunch at Gaskill's on Summer street.
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Haynes
Vermont
Manila
Deway
Cleary & Williams
M. E. Jannell’s
Pleasant St
Miss Deane
Treasury Ready to Offer War Bonds in New Loan
Washington June 8 Preparations are substantially complete at the treasury to offer bonds for carrying the war as soon as congress authorizes the loan Envelopes will be mailed to every national bank postmaster at money order offices and to express firms aiding in placement The plan is to issue 200 million dollars with possible extra 100 9 million if needed Bids likely to be invited over thirty days with allotments for each bid of 1000 or less to favor small bidders.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Finance Committee
House Bill Aims to Expand Volunteer Army Staffing Rules
Washington reports that Representative Hull introduced a bill to amend section 10 of the volunteer act, expanding officer assignments beyond staff roles and aligning volunteer staff rules with the regular army. The committee backed a military secretary bill and tabled the Senate-passed act on retired officers.
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Washington
Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
House
United States
Alger
United States Army
Senate
Manila Insurgents Show Humanity in Treating Spanish
A Manila dispatch quotes Aguinaldo praising humane treatment of Spanish prisoners and claims several engagements since May 28. It describes rebels winning battles in Cavite, capturing officers, generals, and towns, with thousands of Spaniards taken prisoner and key governors held.
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Hong Kong
United States
Wildman
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Cavite
Leopoldo Pena
Manila
Batangas
Malabar
Aguinaldo Proclaims Native Philippines Under American Shield
The Times overseas cor respondent reports Aguinaldo, insurgent leader, issues a proclamation favoring a native administration under an American protectorate. He would rule with an advisory council as dictator until conquest ends, then form a republican assembly while pledging protection for Europeans, Chinese, and Spanish noncombatants and to curb excesses.
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London
Hong Kong
the Times
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Monterey and Brutus Sail From San Francisco for Manila
The Monterey and the Brutus departed for Manila with a large crowd bidding farewell at the San Francisco waterfront. The second expedition to the Philippines is expected to leave not before next Saturday. Troops for Colon Zealandia and China are ready, while shipowners push for high rates the war department will not meet.
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San Francisco
Monterey
Manila
Philippines
Colon
Zealandia
China
War Department
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Hobson
Adm Dewey
Prince Henry
Willie
Maynard
Maynard Locals
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Joseph Booth
Main Street
W.marshall
Main
Maynard, Mass
L. A. W. Repair Shop
Chaplin
Thos. H. King
Concord Junction, Mass
Wilfrid Wheeler
Fairhaven Road
Concord, Mass
Lour
Crown Prince
Crys
Tal, Urban’s
Crockery
And
Capes
W.S. Howe & CO
Vacullar Parker Company
Ncton Street
H. PN. Dahl & CO
Riverside Block
A A A Cease A Ag Ae
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
Ladies
Percale
W. B. Case
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