Odd Fellows Welcome in Boston for Sovereign Grand Lodge
In Boston at the Y M C A Hall the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekah representatives were welcomed by J W Venable and local officials led by Charles N Alexander and Mayor Josiah Quincy. Grand Sire Fred Carleton spoke. Manila and Buenos Aires requests to establish the order were noted. A message to President McKinley and soldiers followed, with remarks by Henry Cabot Lodge and others at a banquet. The election occurred on Wednesday during city celebrations for a parade victory.
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Sovereign Grand Lodge
SovereignTrand Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Boston
Order of Rebekah
J. W. Venable
Hopkinsville
Charles N. Alexander
Grand
Sachusetts
Charles C. Fuller
Edgar KR. Eanerson
Mary O. Nevios
Rebekah
Order
Massachusetts
Garand Sire
Fred Carleton
Austin
Texas
Sovereign Grrand Lodge
Copley
Carleton
Brother Bradley
United States Army
Manila
Philippines
W. L. Db. Mayer
United States
Buenos Aires
Phaik Grant
Odd Fellows
McKinley
President to skip campaign speeches during Wie trip
The president will not speak during the trip to Omaha with stops in Indianapolis and Terre Haute and possibly two or three Ohio appearances on the return. He will not make political speeches at any of these locations.
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Ohio
Tie
Street
Aris
Omaha
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Turk Accuses Britain Over Candia Turmoil
The Turkish government sent a circular to major powers accusing Britain of provoking disorders at Candia and blaming measures by the powers in Crete for the current situation. The Porte says it will not withdraw Turkish troops from Crete despite admirals urging that such a withdrawal is unnecessary.
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Turk
Britain
Candia
Crete
Porte
Our List of Killed in the War with Spain
The War Department records show 33 officers and 231 enlisted men killed in action, 204 total in the army, across the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico. Wounded reach 1,450 and disease deaths about 1,500. Army and marine casualties total 3,267 with 13 sailors killed in action and 1 drowned.
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Spain
War Department
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Omdurman
Marine Corps
Troops for Garrison Duty Across Pacific and Caribbean
A conference with the President acting Secretary Meiklesohn and Gen Miles reportedly decided occupation forces for Porto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines, and Hawaii. The plan calls for 12,04 troops to Porto Rico, 50,000 to Cuba, 20,000 to the Philippines, and 3,000 to Hawaii, composed of regulars and volunteers. Infantry to Hawaii and Manila, with Porto Rico and Cuba armies including cavalry, artillery, infantry, engineers, and signal corps.
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Meiklesohn
Miles
Porto Hico
Cuba
Philippines
Hawaii
Manihe
Porto Hieu
Battleships Oregon and Towa Set for 18000 Mile Voyage
The Navy orders the battleship Oregon under Captain Albert S Barker and the battleship Towa under Captain Silas Terry from the Brooklyn yard on an 18000 mile voyage to Manila via Magellan Straits and Honolulu. They escort five colliers, plan a brief Honolulu stop, and join Admiral Dewey’s fleet. three months expected.
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Oregon
Towa
Navy Department
Albert S. Barker
Silas Terry
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Manila
Straits of Magellan
Mhunola
Minile
Honolue
War News In Brief From the Front
Eighty three Spaniards died en route from Santings to Santuder in Spain. Admiral Sehtey to be restored to Okd position as lighthouse chairman Dourd. Regular army regiments at Montauk ordered to Hiei Porter posta. Capt. Dewell of the Minneapolis receives a crew award. Spain to seek peace conference terms to retain no part of the Philippines. Government to award contracts for twenty eight torpedo boats. Gen. Gomes says Americans cold and dry but aiding Cuba. Aguinaldo delegated natives travel to Washington to meet President McKinley. Four old single turret mont mines for coast guard duty at Porto Rican ports. Surgeon General Sternberg reports Camp Wikoff hospitals in excellent condition and camp afloat.
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Santings
Santuder
Spain
Sehtey
Okd
Dourd
Montauk
Hiei Porter Posta
Dewell
Minneapolis
Philippines
Gomes
Senor Pada
Cuba
Aguinaldo
Washington
Mcfriley
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Porto Rican
Sternberg
Camp
Wikoff
Alte
Goud
Great Indian Earthquake Report Shakes Subcontinent
The Belamic disturbance in India caused a violent quake on June 12 starting at 5 10 pm lasting three to seven minutes. It was felt across a wide area from Assam to Burma, Masulipatam in Madras, Enchpur to Berar, and reaching Kathmandu Nepal. The photograph illustrates the violence and breadth of the event.
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Minuutes
Assaim
Akyut
Burma
Masulipatuor
Madras
Enchplur
Berar
Khatmandu
Nepal
Gnatong
Three Jumbo Children Claim St Louis Fatness Record
Family of seven in Benton suburb, Walter and Mrs Britt, has four lean children and three exceptionally fat siblings totaling 805 pounds at age 12 years. Eldest fat child Ruило weighs about 190 pounds at 9 years, with measurements showing a 48 inch chest and 44 inch thigh.
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St. Louis
Walter Britt
Bruno
Forest Avenues
Benton Suburb
Britt
Ruilo Britt
Bertillon
Remarkable Size Family Defies Normal Growth Records
In Missouri a family with seven children displays extraordinary measurements. Rollo weighs eight and a quarter pounds at birth and grew rapidly to become the biggest, nicknamed Jumbo. Walter, Annie, Carrie, Irene, Willie, and others show unusual proportions, prompting concern from the father who fears size may hinder their future progress. Doctors offer no remedy.
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Walter
Cuhada
Missouri
Willieynow
Annie
Carrie
Irene
Rollo
Yonths
Benton
America
Walter Britt
Ife
Eddie
Clarence
Santiago Gets New Postmaster Under Military Direction
Maj James E Stuart, long time post office inspector in the northwest division with HQ in Chicago, takes charge of the postal arrangement at Santiago under military authorities. The new Santiago postmaster is a Scottish born American, noted for discretion perseverance and honesty.
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James E. Stuart
Northwest Division
Chicago
Santiago
Dbirth
Remarkable Bridge in Ireland with Trees Growing on It
In Ireland's Queer Bridge, a picture from Wide World Magazine shows a bridge spanning the Owenbeg River near Coolaney in County Sligo. Noted for large trees growing atop its spans, the structure has been out of use for nearly sixty years after a new bridge and road were built nearby.
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Ireland
Wide World
Owenbeg River
Coolaney
County
Sli
Danish Government organizes farmer excursions for education
The Danish government with local agricultural societies starts excursions for small farmers called houge men to model farms and creameries. The effort aims to elevate small farm standards and aid those unable to travel for education, with money spent on agriculture and farmer education deemed wise. A curious feature notes an upside down algaroba bush in Honolulu owned by OC B Reynolds, growing after a vine was planted as support.
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Honolulu
OC. B. Reynolds
Decorate Your Homes With Art Plaques From Moville
An ad notes Moville porcelain game plaques featuring American wild ducks pheasants quail and English snipe. J C Hubinger Bros Co offers free plaques to buyers of Elastic Starch by Oct 1. purchase three ten cent packages to receive one plaque at grocers.
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Moville
J.C. Hubisger Bros. Co
Messia
Hubinger Bros. Co
J. C. Hubinger Bros. Co
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