West Point hazing inquiry opens with Booze family testimony
Bristol Pa December 17 The military board of inquiry investigates alleged brutal hazing at West Point tied to Oscar L Booze who died December 3 at his home Two years of complaints include forced Tabasco sauce and brutal treatment as testimony from his father mother and sister is heard along with doctors and a Bristol pastor as the panel proceeds to Philadelphia for further proceedings.
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Bristol
Military Board of Inquiry
Oscar L. Booze
West Point
John R. Brooks
Department of the East Brigadieer
Bates
Clouse
Juese Advocate Oneral
Hey
Beeze
Blakely Y
Oscar
Booze
Phili
Ohio
Philadelphia
Willis Weaver
Jooze
Allison
Academy
Testimony on Booze hazing at West Point inquiry continues
Philadelphia witnesses describe hazing rituals and Tabasco sauce incidents among cadets, with Dr. Cohen stating Booze had tuberculosis and could not be saved. Albert recalls ridiculous stunts and a night of forced sauces, while West Point rules complicate the inquiry as adjournment planned for tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
LaFayette
J. &. Cohen
Oscar Booze
Oscar
Sigmont Albert
Weet Point
Noone
Noewer
West Point
Albert
Booze
Anthony B. Burnham
Kentucky
St. Hie
Academy
Mesa
Appointed Runiter in Philippines Audit Post
Washington December 17 A Lawshe deputy auditor for the post office department has been appointed auditor for the Philippines by the government career appointee fills a key oversight role in the island territory.
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Runiter
Washington
House defeats soldiers preference bill in sweeping session
The House rejected a measure giving civil war and later wars veterans hiring and retention preference in federal offices by a 105 to 51 vote. Debate raised fears of shutting civilians from government service and creating a military caste while supporters cited veteran service and demands from Grand Army posts. Two other actions included dividing Kentucky and West Virginia into districts and appointing Boutelle to the retired navy list.
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House
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
Secretary of the Interior
Texas
Greer County
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Philippine Islands
Charles A. Boutelle
Maine
Littlefield
Boutelle
Bramwell
Civil Service Commission
Philippines
Hepburn
Iowa
Bromwell
Spain
Richardson
Gillette
Massachusetts
Civil Service Committee
Grosvenor
Sulzer
New York
McCall
House of Representatives, Indian Affairs
District of Columbia
National Home
Lanham
United States Navy
Congress
Army and Navy
Williams
Minois
P Boutelle
Underhill
Alabama
Senate Deliberates Ho hum on Clark Alaska Noyes cases
The senate met briefly in open session then adjourned to executive business on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Chandler pressed Montana senatorial and Noyes Alaska investigation motions but action stalled amid committee delays and interjections by Jones and Money amid tension. Westminster Gazette notes U S demand for guarantees on Nicaragua canal use in war, warning against concessions without equivalents.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Montana
Carter
Judiciary Committee
Noyes
Alaska
Brick
Indiana
House
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Committee On Privileges and Elections To
Setia
OP Pperouur
W. A. Clark
Martin Maginnis
Gallinger
Jones
Nevada
Arkansas
Money
Congress
Chamber
Lodge
London
United States Senate
Westminster Gazette
United States
Nicaragua
America
Dr Pierce Prescription Sells Hope for Weak Women
A nurselike clerk and a stream of testimonials tout Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for nervous conditions and female weakness. The ad claims regularity, stops drains, and strengthens the nervous system while inviting sick women to write for free private consultations from Buffalo New York.
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Mattie Long Pfouts
Perry Co
Cures a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement states a single day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Offers money back refund if it fails. Box bears J. W. Grover's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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J. W. Grover
Castellane Case Seeks Court Ruling on Trust Funds
In New York on December 17, Anton J. Dittmar sued George Gould Howard Gould and Helen M. Gould as Jay Gould estate trustees to stop paying Countess Boni de Castellane the income owed. The defendants claim no jurisdiction over the Countess, lack of service, and prior French action, with case reset to Thursday. In Washington, the same day, the Supreme Court debated habeas corpus for Jack Davis, with Justice Brown noting ex post facto concerns and affirming the state court ruling placing custody with the sheriff.
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New York
Anton J. Dittmar
George
Gould
Howard Gould
Helen M. Gould
Jay Gould
Boni de Castellane
Supreme Court
Countess de Castellane
Blanchard
Charles A. Gardiner
FE. C. Jones
Samuel Untermeyer
Mr. Jones
Mr. Untermeyer
Washington
Dee
United States Supreme Court
Idaho
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Astor
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Prejudice
la Borgia
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Domatig
Star Cotton
Divonne
Gracious
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Silver Coin
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Gwen
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Army
Navy
Clark
Committee
IEN
District Court of
Silver Bow County
REN. E. Harris CO
Butte
Chas. R. Leonard
Ben E. Harris Co. Clothing Sale
N. Main Street
Butte, Mont
Castellane
United States Court
Butte, Montana
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