Republicans Renominate Massachusetts State Officers
The Massachusetts Republican State convention renominated current state officers and issued a platform praising victory in the Spanish American War, calling for a larger regular army and navy, and urging continued sound money and expansion of U S influence including Hawaii and the Philippines. The document stresses readiness for war as peace, investigations into soldier hardships, and progressive labor laws at home.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Republican Party
United States
Cuba
Spain
Hawaii
Concord
National Guard
St. Louis
Congress
Battle of Manila Bay described in vivid posts and a map
The account recalls the May action at Cavite with dramatic scenes of burning ships and exploding magazines. It notes a Spanish paper praising heroic deeds and the American squadron’s courses, plus a full page Manila Bay map drawn aboard the ship.
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Manila
Cavite
Spain
Manila Bay
L. C. Passana
Boston and New York Markets Report by Bright Sears Co
New York market report from Bright Sears & Co covers opening moves and notable securities. Boston market notes include price movements and early session indicators, highlighting financial activity in major equities and bonds.
American Monetary and Immigration Policy Endorsement
Massachusetts endorses Republican monetary reforms, gold standard, and war victory duties. It commends President's guidance, opposes Teller resolution, and calls for currency reform with gold redemption and broader banking access. It also supports immigrant literacy tests and preserves North Atlantic fisheries and state governance quality.
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House of Representatives
Superstitious Brokers Carry Umbrellas After Window Wash
Historical anecdote recalls 130 serious minded Philadelphia stock exchange members who carried umbrellas after windows were washed, believing rain would follow. sun shone all day and rain came next morning, a phenomenon cited for generations. Included are quotes from Harry S. Abed and a 19th century siege narrative excerpt from Capt A H Lee.
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Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Ananias
Stock Exchange
Philadelphia Record
Marje Merchants’ Exchange
Dock Street
Harry S. Abed
Exchange
Block-House North of El Caney Stand On Hilltop
A compact block-house near El Caney facing a dozen men garrison, with several hundred Cuban allies advancing at dawn. The Cuban force, though well armed by the United States, misunderstood the tactic and chose to employ field artillery rather than direct assault, occupying a favorable position.
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Chaffee
el Caney
A. H. Lee
R. A
Scribner's
United States
Military Balloons and Their Historic Use in War
The article traces early balloon use in war from the 1870 71 Paris siege to later military observation in French German English and American campaigns. It notes free balloons carrying passengers letters and observers as incidental gains and highlights General Grant’s renowned vigilance and the role of field telegraphic equipment in gathering intelligence.
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America
Paris
Grant
Pat J. Varney
Lippincott’s
To live long and be well use Maltox
Maltox is promoted as a health product claim for longevity and well being. The brief states usage guidance and benefits without detailing clinical support. No verifiable data or sources are provided in the text.
Souvenir of Manila June number from Bounding Billow
Agnes Roy of Rockville Conn. received a copy of The Bounding Billow, a small paper printed aboard the U S steamship Boston in Admiral Dewey's Manila fleet. The June issue features a colored engraving of two flags and the liberty bell, with verse on Manila and Cuba. It recalls the battle, praises U S naval prowess, notes paper scarcity, and mentions sailors singing There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight aboard the Raleigh.
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Agnes Roy
Rockville
Conn
George R. Royal
United States
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Cuba
Spain
Cavite
Counterfeit Money Trouble Hits Boston Area
Secret Service agent Redfern has gathered nearly $5000 in counterfeit notes and coins in Boston, shipping a batch to Washington. Some notes are weak fakes, others high quality, threatening locals and banks. The Boston district is being reestablished to combat the fraud, amid recent public concern. The piece also notes an organ recital by the Chadwick Club in Methuen with performers from Lowell Lawrence and Methuen.
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Secret Service
Redfern
Boston
Nilkie
Secret Service Division
Treasury Department
Boston Road
Agent Redifern
North End
Leames
Chadwick Club
Lawrence
Organhall
Methuen
Wm. H. Wood
Lowell
Mr. Couch
Emerson
Mabel Sharrock
Engraving services offered by Courier-Citizen office
The Courier-Citizen announces the lowest estimates on engraving and guarantees equal quality to top firms in New York and Boston. Showcases latest styles for personal and calling cards, note and letter heads, and monograms. Promises prompt service and asks advertisers to mention the paper.
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Courier-Citizen Company
New York
Boston
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Philippine Islands
Caribbean Sea
Oregon
Bright, Sears & Co
New York Market
Chas, F. Miles
John Oliver
Florist
Cotton Ol Co
American Tobacco
Atchison
Pid
Chesa
St. Paul
C.& R. Seeee
Louteville & Nashville
Manhattan
Fesouri Pacific
Comital
Phila
Reading
Lis
Telize So
Gazetas de Western Uniun
Oltsa
Boston & Albany
Ates
Fitchburg
Buwe & Bo
Olid Domin
Saeereeee
U.S
Senate
North Atlantic
The
W. Murray Crane
William M. Olin
Roger Wolcott
Souvenir OF
Courier
Mary Newcomb
New England
Kirk Street
Merrimack Street
Salem
Mass
OLD Ladies’ Home
Corporation of the Old Ladies’ Home
Fletcher Street
H. A. Lambert
Sec’y
Clark’s Ledge
Fuller & Clark
Worthley
Westford
Itghiana Avenue
James Walsh
Taylor Roofing Co
Humphrey Street
Cee
Mrddlesex
Fanny H. Noyes
Elsie Durkee
Cambridge
A. D. Isus
Chaktes J. McIntine
Esquire
Folsom, Register
Pollard & CO
G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Sts
O'Donnell & Gilbritie Co
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