Lieut Holmes recalls Manila battle aboard Baltimore
In a May 1 1898 letter from Manila Bay Lieut Frank H Holmes describes the battle action near Kavite. He notes heavy shelling by Spanish forces, multiple ships damaged, casualties on Castilla and Don Antonio de Alloa, and that Baltimore sustained no serious injuries while Spanish fleets were destroyed. He praises crew calm and reports strategic moves, torpedo boats, and harbor operations.
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Baltimore
Manila
Philippine Islands
Bradford
Miers Bay
China
Olympia
Boston
Raleigh
Concord
Petrel
McCullough
Luzon
Boca Grande
Kavite
Castilla
Don Antonio de Alloa
Spain
Corregidor Island
Hong Kong
Corregidor
Lowell
Chaas
Papa
Potentate Show Supports Soldiers Relief Fund
Soldiers Relief Fund reports progress for The Potentate performance at the Opera house tonight. Lowell Electric Light Corp offers free current to light the venue, uniting business support with patriotic effort. Sales yesterday were strong but remaining good seats remain for today.
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Soldiers’ Relief Fund Committee
Potentate
Opera House
Lowell Electric Light Corporation
Cure for itching piles with Dean's Ointment
It is claimed that itching piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment giving instant relief and permanent cure. Available at any drug store for 60 cents.
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Dean
What They Are Composition of the Famous New Food
A discussion of Grape-Nuts as a popular new food. It explains grape sugar forms from starch in wheat and barley, the digestion process, and how heat moisture and time produce Grape-Nuts. The article notes its suitability for nourishment and the strength it adds to the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co
Lim
Battle Creek
Mich
United States urged to submit pretensions to tribunal
The St. Petersburg Novosti declares the United States must submit its pretensions to a tribunal of powers. Excuse us that tribunal has jurisdictions on this side the waters, as reported by the Chicago Journal.
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St. Petersburg
Novosti
United States
Wates
Chicago Journal
Peril of a Captain in the Conning Tower During Battle
Park Benjamin in New York Independent argues the captain faces extreme danger in the conning tower under heavy fire. He notes limited vision, rapid decisions, and the temptation to abandon the tower as shells burst. The piece contrasts tower safety with overall ship discipline and swift decisive gunnery as the true defender of crew survival.
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Cearly
Charles Beresford
United States
Park Benjamin
New York Independent
Ancient Parsee Fire Still Burns in India Village
The sacred fire near Bulsar in the village of Ood wada remains lit, a flame dedicated twelve centuries ago to commemorate the Parsees' voyage from Persia to India. It is fed five times daily with sandalwood and dry fuel. Parsee visitors flock to the site during months devoted to their fire deity.
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India
Persia
Oodwada
Bulsar
Roumanian piano to astonish Paris expo crowds
The Menestrel reports a Roumanian manufacturer plans to bring to the Paris exhibition of 1900 a piano forte whose exceptional sonority will be audible six miles away. The device aims to showcase remarkable tonal power and attract attention among visitors and musicians.
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Menestrel
Georgetown clergyman to lead Amherst church
Rev. Henry R. McCartney of Georgetown has accepted the call to become pastor of the First Congregational church of Amherst. He is expected to begin his pastorate around July 1. The church has been without a pastor nearly a year.
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Henry R. McCartney
Georgetown
First Congregational Church of
Amherst
Bargain Dress Goods and Home Textiles Sale Notice
G Pollard and Co advertise discounted fabrics in multiple departments. Beach and mountain suitings drop from 75 cents to 35 cents a yard, plus discounted ribbons, Damask table sets, sheets, pillow cases, and unbleached linens with varied sizes and prices. They promote Corsets and fittings, plus seasonal screens and doors, with locations on Palmer and Merrimack Streets.
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Beach
Palmer Street
New York Market Report by Bright Sears & Co
Today's Boston and New York Markets reported by Bright Sears and Co. In New York trading prices moved with active volumes as investors tracked early afternoon results and commodity exposures. Analysts noted steady demand in industrial shares and mixed gains across financials.
Real estate sale planned in Roxbury district Boston
Coming Events reports Conant and Co managing a real estate sale at 16 Edgehill Street Roxbury District Boston scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. The state normal school will formally dedicate Wednesday with its first graduation exercises. Col T W Higginson to be principal speaker at the event.
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J. Be, Conant & Co
Edgehill Street
Roxbury District
Boston
State Normal School
Col. T. W. Higginson
Hammocks and Ice Cream Freezers At Low Prices
A G Pollard and Co advertises a wide range of hammocks with values from 98 cents to 5 dollars and ice cream freezers from the Ohio and Lightning makes in the basement department. The copy emphasizes variety, quality, and low prices for summer goods.
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Ohio
A. G. Pollard & CO
Forethought and thrift in a rough world
A piece urges caution in management and planning to seize opportunities. It contrasts prudent habits with careless delay and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a home staple. It notes sales by Wilingwood & Co at two city corners and ends with a humorous Puck quip about coal and a naval recruit.
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Chamberlain
Wilingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
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Liebut, Frank H. Holmes
Lieut
Holmes’ Story
Admiral Dewey
Frank H. Holmes
U. S. Baltimore
Brad- Onna
Auru
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack Street
Wn Palmer
Batiste
Maeva
Voa and Coffee Department
New
York Markets
Bright, Sears & Co
New York Market
U.S
Amer
Outre
Prd
Is Atchison
Pia See
Brooklyn
Shy Chesa, &Ong
N.W
O. B&q
Chicago Gas
St. Paul
Lwoy
O.& RL. Tee
Louisville & Nastivitin
Manhattan
PAG
Northern Pac
OUG
Pacific Mail
Teem
Phila
Reading
So. Ky
Sanaces
Union Pac
Western Union Tel
Vl Wheel & L
Butte & Bob
Montana
Old Dominion
Bay State Gas Tee Ae Wees
Bell Tel
Harlem
Puck
H.N. W.wood & Co
Market Street
Lowell, Mass
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
New England
Medina
Koneto
Hair Store
Merrimack ST. Lowell
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Lowell Highlands
J. B. Goodwin
Dutton St
BL. GO. Cooper
C. B. Bartlett
ADAMS
Middlesex Machine
Merrimack Square
Taylor Roofing GO
F. A. Taylor
Humphrey Street
George E. Stanley
Boston and Lowell
Old Colony
Boston and Maine
R. R
The
Courier
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