Waller and Day Court Martial Findings Revealed
The Manila court martial findings on Major L W T Waller and Lieut John H A Day for executing Samar natives were publicly released. Reviewing authority disapproved most of the court findings, noting Waller acted with unlawful retaliation and Day should have disobeyed to uphold legality and honor of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
L. W. T. Waller
John H. A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Waller
Major Waller
General Smith
Smith
Lieut. Day
Day
United States
Marvelous Engineering Feat Moves River Bridge in New Jersey
In New Brunswick on May 25, Pennsylvania railroad officials witnessed the moving of a 900 foot, six span double tracked steel bridge weighing 8000 tons over the Raritan river and Delaware and Hudson canal. The operation began at 12.10.30, reached new alignment by 12.16.30, and was complete at 12.21. A freight train crossed within minutes, followed by a passenger train six minutes later, with traffic uninterrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Raritan River
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Annie Clarkes Body Cremated In Boston
The body of Annie Clarke a longtime leading lady with the Boston Museum Stock company died in Chicago last week was cremated at Forest Hills cemetery this afternoon A large attendance of theatre members attended the services led by Rev J A Horton The Herbert Johnson quartette and Mr Johnson performed then the procession went to the crematory where the body was cremated The ashes will be buried at Mount Hope beside her mother s grave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Annie Clarke
Old
Boston Museum Stock Company
Chicago
Forest Hills
Miss Clarke
Museum Company
J. A. Horton
Herbert Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Mount Hope
Escort squadron sails from Annapolis to Virginia capes
An American squadron escorting the French battleship Gaulois weighed anchor at Annapolis Roads early this morning and moved down the bay toward the Virginia capes to await the visiting flagship’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Annapolis Roads
Virginia Capes
Gaulois Receives Escort From US Battleship Squadron
Gaulois did not leave anchorage until hours after the American ships departed. Admiral Higginson ships Olympia Kearsarge and Alabama will escort the Gaulois to New York Newport and Boston and stay with the visiting battleship until the Rochambeau mission departs for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginson
Olympia
Kearsarge
Alabama
New York
Newport
Boston
Gaulois Leaves Cape Henry For Sea Passage
The French battleship Gaulois departed Cape Henry, Virginia, heading back to sea at 4.20 p m after a visit. The vessel’s departure marks the end of its Cape Henry stay and follows a day of naval movements in the port area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Henry
Pauncefote Funeral Arrangements Announced
Washington reports tentative funeral plans for Lord Pauncefote British ambassador who died yesterday. Service set for Wednesday at noon at St Johns Episcopal Church with a war department escort and temporary vault at Rock Creek cemetery. Many condolence messages arrived but were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lord Pauhetote
Iefore
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
War Department
Stadence
Court of inquiry on board Chicago probes Venice arrests
Naples May 25 The court of inquiry aboard the United States Cruiser Chicago investigates the arrests of officers from that cruiser at Venice on April 25. The proceedings continue in strict secrecy and findings will not be released until reviewed by the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
United States
Chicago
Venice
Washington
German opium monopoly bid blocks Chinese deal
Pekin May 2 German firm fails to win exclusive opium selling rights in China. Officials including ministers and palace aides oppose the $15,000,000 annual offer, warning the plan will not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Empire
Pekin
Looks Like Peace Predicted In Daily Mail Report
London May 26 The Daily Mail says peace may be announced at any moment and that the government has met inflexible on all vital points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Coastwise ships run aground near Muskegat shoal
In thick weather two coastwise vessels the five masted Arthur Seitz of Portland and the four master Frank A. Palmer of Portland ran aground on Wasque Shoal five miles southwest of Muskeget channel at 8 this morning. The Seitz crew arrived ashore. the Palmer crew largely remains aboard with three men missing. Heavy southwest seas threaten both ships loaded with coal bound from Baltimore and Newport News respectively. Life savers stand by to rescue if they break up. The Seitz, recently built in Camden, Maine, is 2 3 feet long and 44 feet wide with 2000 registered tonnage. the Palmer is 274 feet long, 43 wide, 21 deep, and £ 014 registered tons.
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Vineyard Haven
Arthur Seitz
Portland
Maine
Frank A. Palmer
Vineyard Sound
Wasque Shoal
Muskegat Channel
Rawding
Palmer
Seittz
Muskegat Island
Nickerson
Seitz
Baltimore
Portsmouth
N. H
Newport News
Camden
John C. Crowley
J. S. Winslow
Terrific tornado visits Union South Carolina
A tornado struck Union South Carolina at 4 pm causing four deaths and extensive property damage. The storm halted activities, wrecked homes and businesses, and left residents assessing the aftermath in the aftermath of the deadly weather event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
S. C
Norman C Hewes Dies Prominent New England Citizen
Lebannon New Hampshire May 25 Norman C Hewes a leading local figure died at his home at age 74 He held a Masonic record said to be unparalleled in New England describing a long and notable fraternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebannon, N. H
Norman C. Hewes
Hewes
New England
Engraving shop and rental notices in local ads
An ad offers fine engraving work and printing on quality stock by Courier-Citizen Co on Merrimack street with sample views. It also lists rentals: five to seven rooms near mills from $7 to $8 monthly, and a Chelmsford two acre property with cottage and outbuildings for $1600. T. H. Elliott at 64 Central street available. hose-wielding man noted for morning street activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
Middlesex Street
Chelmsford
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Prima Donna and Conductor Trade Floral Dispute
A backstage exchange has Prima Donna insisting the flowers are not for her while the Conductor confirms they are. She counters that they are not the ones she paid for, revealing a wardrobe or gifting mix up in the production.
Severe thunder storm hits Middlesex and Chelmsford area
A Saturday evening thunder shower felled a wide arc across the Middlesex and Chelmsford region. The John W. Ward place suffered a barn fire linked to a lightning strike, destroying the barn and house. occupants were uninsured. Other affected sites included Edward Emerson’s chimney damage, trees struck near Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Perham, and the Wrights’ house and barn hit by lightning. The Rix family will stay in Brooklyn this season. homes will be occupied by the Howes. Church and veterans events filled the week with services at Unitarian and Baptist churches, memorial rites for Civil War era groups, and a Farragut camp observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ward
James A. Hadley
Ward
Edward B. Emerson
Brartlett Street
H. M. Bartlett
Odd Fellows Building
Gilbert F. Wright
Billerica Street
A. P. Perham
Frank R. Rix
High Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
James C. Perham
Schenectady
Old England
Martin Robbins
Walter Perham
Unitarian Church
J. A. Chase
Veterans’ Association
Baptist Church
South Chelmsford
C. W. Willamis
H. H. Emerson
Chuva
Margaret Sloan
Grace Garland
John Parker
Ednah F. Byam
Williams
Elisha
Union
Mr. Williams
Longfellow
America
Admiral Farragut Camp
S. of W
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Lowell
Harry B
James A. Emerson
Victor Fowler
Pickering
Walter Atwood
E. C. Bartlett
A. D. K. Shurtleff
Pickles and Robbins
Philbrick
Staples
Warren Blaisdell
Thomas Parkhurst
Literary Union
A. F. Crosby
Wilson Waters
Thoreau
Comptoins
Central Congregational Church
Made Bishop Garrigan Chosen for Sioux City See
Right Rev. Fr. Philip J. Garrigan was consecrated bishop of Sioux City Iowa at St Michael cathedral Springfield on May 25. The ceremony featured a Papal cablegram from Pope Leo XIII and a large clerical assembly led by Bishop Beaven with Archbishop Keane delivering the sermon. Garrigan will travel East to West, joining pioneers of the church before assuming his new post in mid June.
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Springfield
Philip J. Garrigan
Cathedral University of Washington
Sioux City
Iowa
St. Michael's
Leo XIII
Garrigan
Thomas D. Beaven
Thomas J. Conaty
Catholic University
Edward P. Allen
Mobile
Ala
Catholic Church
Williams
Boston
J. J. Keane
Dubuque
Dennis Bradley
Manchester
N. H
Matthew Harkins
Providence
P. A. Ludden
Syracuse
N. Y
Henry Gabriels
Ogdenburg
John Brady
Johns. Michaud
Burlington
Michael Tierney
Hartford
Conn
M. A. Burke
Albany
Keane
East
Christ
Atlantic
Washington
Mgr
Thomas Griffin
Worcester
M. Rowan
Lowell
M. Dolan
Newton
Eugene Toher
Leominster
Joseph H. Hayne
Irvington
Conaty
D. F. Feehan
Fitchburg
John Lee
Jefferson
H. J. Mulligan
Hingham
W. T. Sherry
J. C. Overs
Holyoke
W. H. Grant
W. J. Kirby
Thurifer
P. J. Lee
J. F. Ahern
C. Hallissey
Chicopee Falls
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Clinton
Uncrowned King of England in Browning's Essay
Writing on The Royal Family of England in the June Century, Prof. Oscar Browning portrays Prince Albert as a devoted partner to Queen Victoria. They shared daily work and thoughts, with the Prince quietly shaping affairs. Kingsley noted his reign as kingly yet unseen by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
England
Oscar Browning
Charles Kingsley
Poking Fun At The Street Piano Brings Neighbors To Windows
The fashion to poke fun at the street piano ends with many neighbors opening windows to hear the distant notes. The playful mockery becomes a shared moment as passersby stop to listen and smile at the unexpected street performance.
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Monster Steel
Inim
New Jersey
Annie Clark
Forest Hills Cemetery
Olympia, Kearsarge
Pauncefotes
Wright & Taylor
KY. Taylor
N. EB
R. H W. Hirsh
Duane Street
Middlesex
All Saints’ Church
Waterson Martinique
Fr. Garrigan
Lioux
O'Donnell & Githride Bo
Victoria
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Detroit
Louis
St. Louis
Pullman
J. D. McBrarty
N. E. Pass. Agt
R. H. Pawnild
N. E. Tourist Agt
Washington St
H. B. McClellan
G. BD
Agt
Broadway
Crane, G. P
T. A
St. Louis, M
Sapolio
Princess Powders Mfg. CO
Canal St
Parker
Drneviete
Je McMannon
Prescott Street
Harvard
T. H Boyle & GO. Proprietor
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