Enterprising thoughts and remarks from Milford Journal notes
The Milford Journal reports remarks on politics and society as The Enterprise notes second class mailing in Marlboro. Jaquith of Wellesley comments on Democratic unity. Otero era jewels tied to Spain. McKinley reception at Mothers Congress in Washington ends with a sharp retort about wine at the White House.
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Marlboro
Otero
Mre McKinley
Mothers’ Congress
Washington
Mra McKinley
White House
Milford Journal
Provisional militia order and questions of continuity
The article questions how fur loughs apply to militia members who join the U S army and whose militia service ends before they return. It notes surprise at Bismarck’s sympathy for America and contrasts German attitudes with American republican ideals. It also comments on Germans preferring the western republic to German uniforms.
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United States Army
Volunteers
Bismarck
America
Journalist Davis Rejects Military Commission
Richard Harding Davis, correspondent for the London Times, declines a commission as assistant adjutant general with the rank of captain. He says he is too busy and knows nothing of military duties, insisting such appointments should go to regular service members working for promotion.
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Richard Harding Davis
The
London Times
Mr Davis
Uncle Sam
Springfield Republican
Dooley Critics Dewey and Strategy Board
Mr Dooley of Chicago mocks Dewey as a strategic thinker in a sarcastic exchange with Mr Hennessy. He praises Cousin George yet jokes about a vulgar fighting streak that would push him to pull hair and join the Strategy Board in Washington.
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Dooley
Chicago
Board of Strategy
Dewey
Hennessy
Mr Dooley
George
Pat Mountjoy
Tennessee girls and 8th Massachusetts clash noted
The Somerville Citizen reports the Boston Herald’s description of a flirtatious exchange between Tennessee girls and the 8th Massachusetts regiment. It notes sweethearts at home would sacrifice the lads for the country but would rebel at such encounters.
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Boston Herald
8Th Mass
Somerville
Little Danger From Disease In Cuba Says U S Consul
Des Moines May 25 United States consul at Matanzas A G Brice of Bedford Iowa said volunteers in the states face little danger from disease among US soldiers in Cuba. He cited Matanzas where reconcentrados suffered and noted Cuban and Spanish forces are affected by deplorable sanitary conditions. He added field operations are practicable in the rainy season with proper health rules.
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Des Moines
United States
Matanzas
A. G. Brice
Bedford
Cuba
War notes and editorial picks on wartime prospects
Boston editorials react to Dewey’s fleet departure and a looming postwar era. The Post notes the Pacific voyage finally underway, while The Advertiser foresees prosperity and industrial growth after the war. The Journal questions Cervera’s fleet in Santiago, and The Globe urges a balanced wartime stance.
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Boston
Charleston
Dewey
Pacific
Advertiser
United States
Cervera
Santiago
the Globe
Maynard News Roundup and Memorial Day Prep
Memorial day music planned by Maynard M F D and B corps with James Mahoney Jr at Foresters convention in Brockton. Maynard youth encouraged to join new militia. Maynard base ball prepares for Wayside Park game on Memorial day. Ringling Bros aquarium exhibit features hippos seals polar bears waterfowl and more. The Maynard brass band engaged for Memorial day after performances in Saxonville. A strong social program at Cooperative ball includes readings and music with notable locals participating. Local vendors advertise teas coffees millinery dressmaking and shoe goods with seasonal sales and promotions.
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James Mahoney Jr
Ringling Bros’ Aquarium
Maynard Brass Band
Ed Carlton
Boston
Burnside Post
Saxonville
C. H. Persons
America Forever
J. Paull
Wabash
Wabash,’’ Dresser
Margaret Robertson
Sarah Townend
Nellie Smith
Nellie B. Peters
Minnie O’nashe
Laura Woodart
Mertie Jackson
Mary Robertson
Rhoda Smith
Nellie B. Henderson
Edith Woodart
Florence, Woodart
May Hanna
Emma O’nashe
Ada Bower
Lena Whitney
W. CG. van Etten
West Marlboros Visit After One-Sided Maynard Game
The Maynards defeated the Hudsons 24 to 5, highlighted by strong home batting while all visiting pitchers struggled. Next Saturday the West Marlboros visit, likely with McNally pitching to halt the locals’ batting streak. U O'Clair, formerly Marlboros, will pitch against his old teammates in what is expected to be a close, exciting game. The Marlboros are described as gentlemanly players. the two clubs split last season with one win each.
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Hudsons
Maynards
West Marlboros
McNally
U O’ Clair
The
Marlboros
Central Middlesex Street Railway Company
Hudson Centre
Hudson
County of
Middlesex
Hudson, Stow, Maynard
Acton
Concord
Lexington
Hudson, Maynard and
Stow
Lorenzo Maynard
Alfred D. Gleason
H. Robinson
Amory Maynard
Thamae Lille
Expressions of gratitude after bereavement
The family of Robert Duggan of Maynard Massachusetts thanks friends for aid and sympathy in their recent bereavement. They also thank the St B C T and 8 society for their services dated May 23, 1898.
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St B.C. T
Society
Robert Duggan
Maynard
Mass
Maynard Advertises New Baby Hats and Drug Store
Maynard notices announce a new line of babies lawn hats and bonnets at Miss Naylor's with low prices. A first class drug store has opened in Loewe's block on Nason street, Maynard, offering the common items of such shops to serve the public.
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Gaskill’s
Darling
Black Summer Street
Maynard
St Louis Browns Win Opportune Batting Clash Over Bostons
The St Louis Browns defeated the Boston club 6 to 4 in a game noted for late inning hitting after the seventh. Key hits by Dowd, Harley, Cross, and Long propelled the Browns past Boston while Decker exited early due to heat.
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St. Louis
Browns
Bostons
George Decker
Sugden
Tomes
Tad
Aidi Geen
Harley Lin
Collins
Stivetts
Pepeee
Lewis
BOSCO
Rae
Dowd
Harley
Cross
Stahl
Long
Bergen
Crooks
Hall
Lowe
Clements
Harned
Sudhoff
Willis
Taylors
Hamilton
Tenney
Swartwood
Wood
Cincinnatis
Brooklyns
Louisvilles
Méeckin
New Yorks
Grady
Pittsboros
Philadelphias
Quakers
Ikvans
Clevelands
Washingtons
Toronto
Freeman
Torontos
Buffalos
Chicagos
Baltimores
Wolcott Urges Stricter Savings Bank Oversight in State
Governor Wolcott sent a message to the senate urging tighter limits on localities and personnel at savings banks and other money institutions. He states the commonwealth acts as guardian of workers savings and calls for removing causes of danger or distrust as new safeguards are needed. The veto of the Boston aldermanic bill stood, with 62 yeas to 98 nays. bills on coinsurance and use of the national emblem for advertising faced votes without passage.
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Boston
Wolcott
Senate
Commonwealth
Friends of
House
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Glendale St
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Concord Junction, Mass
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Fairhaven Road
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