Schley court progress and witness notes in Boston 1901
Washington reports detail the Schley court of inquiry in which Attorney Lemly plans to finish the government’s case by mid November. Witnesses include Admiral Taylor and Lieutenant Althouse who discuss patrol ranges, shore batteries, and the difficulty spotting enemies at night. Dewey’s nephew testifies on blockade distances and the challenges of seeing ships leaving Santiago harbor under night conditions.
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Washington, Gat
Tudgé
Lemly
Schley Court of Inquiry
Rayner
Admiral Taylor
Indiana
Santiado Harbor
Marsh
Bennett
New York
Althouse
Massachusetts
Daughter
Marblehead
Reynolds
Captin Leroly
Marix
Adelbert Althouse
Cienfuegos
Cristobal Colon
Battersea
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Bchiey
Colon
Entrance
Dewey
P. G. Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Behley
Higgin+ son
Francis Boughter
Ofc
Marbletead
Béhley
Santiago
Jme
Vixen
Morro
Ehipa
Gervern
Bantiago
Withebd
Bey
Washington
William J. Chandler
Schiey Court of Inquiry
Evans
Mr. Chandler
Tivans
Bob
Missouri Hog Supply Indicates Shortage in Workforce
Missouri livestock markets show a shortage of marketable workers per the Missouri Experimental Station at the agricultural college. The monthly report compares hogs fattened in 1900, finding 43 percent, with wide county variation from 5 to 60 percent. Cattle fed stand at 37 percent with regional averages: northeast 36 percent, northwest 1 percent, central 27 percent, southwestern 16 percent, southeastern 7 percent.
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Bt. Joseph Stock Yards Journal
Missouri Experimental Station
The
Agricultural College
Missouri
Norty
Ftallowa
Northeast
Northwest
Central
Southwestern
Southeastern
Catalogue of Presents for 1902 Assures Assorted Gifts
A newly issued illustrated catalogue showcases a wide range of presents for 1902. It highlights varied gift ideas and seasonal selections aimed at households seeking distinctive items. The catalog emphasizes quality illustrations and accessible prices for readers planning year end exchanges.
What the Packer Wants A Hog Type for Slaughter
A Chicago Drovers Journal piece argues packers favor hogs with minimal waste and smaller heads and lean legs. It notes lower value of feet and legs after dressing, so producers should breed hogs that maximize meat yield and minimize waste to meet packer demand and fetch higher prices.
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P. Reynolds
Chicago Drovers Journal
Ilka
Musical snuff box toy astonishes in gold filigree
New York Sun describes a beautiful music snuff box from a city shop. The gold filigree box hides a tiny silver bird that springs out, sings, flaps its wings, and reenters the lid with a swift, precise mechanism. Prices range from 9 to 110 dollars depending on finish and material.
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New York Sun
Papa
Tess
Coyotes Scalp Scam Draws Idaho Trapper to Oregon
Hank Jones, a veteran trapper passing Portland on a Idaho to Klamath route, reports coyotes on cattle ranges are being lured and scalped for bounties. He notes many coyotes return bald headed or with new scalp regrowth, as cowboys align with cattlemen to boost profits while sheep are culled. He warns repeal of the bounty law could bankrupt the state.
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Halse
Portland
Oregonian
Hank Jones
Idaho
Klamath Country
Oregon Papera
Klamath
Klamath County
Ned
Mr. Jones
T. Jorer
Fragmentary note on Pentyl Partnership and Taos capital
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a Pentyl Partnership and Taos capital with illegible surrounding words. It references a basic idea of unity or separation and hints at two small entities, Roy Sean, and a possible regional focus but the text is too garbled to determine concrete actions, dates, or outcomes.
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Peintyl
Puck
Ciaerpenye Taos
Ea ‘Capital
Act
Uke
Amall Roy Sean Sae
Gion
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Mitwess Fom Schley
Brawler and
Draggart
Standard Navy
Piper Heidsieck’ OC
Drummond Natural Leaf
BRICE
Greenville
Continental Tobacco Company
Folsom Avé
St. Louis, Mo
Toot
Skr
Packer
Wen
Caliaba
Tol Hah Ole
Rogis
Sacra
Axeae
Rad Watca
Tags
Brersgiev
Carr
Wen Ncipel i Apenas
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