Sampson Objects to Dewey Report on Santiago Command
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Sampson contesting Admiral Dewey’s finding that Schley commanded at the Santiago battle. The objection states Schley was not in command and that Sampson led the fleet, with evidence and court rulings cited. The document also notes Sampson’s counsel sought a hearing but was denied and that Dewey’s minority view conflicts with court rulings. Dr Dixon says Sampson’s health is impaired but not in immediate danger.
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Washington
Sampson
Dewey
Schley
Santiago
Long
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
Commodore Schley
United States
JJI
Brooklyn
Vixen
Indiana
Gloucester
Senate
New York
Admiral Dewey
Judge Advocate
Stayton & Campbell
E. S. Theall
W. ‘T. & Sampson
Secretary of the Navy
W. S.S. Dixon
War Fever Grips Argentina amid Chilean dispute
Tens of thousands of Argentines march in support of war against Chile as President Roca pledges a military mobilization. Uruguay and Brazil fear neutrality breaches. Brazil plans warship purchases totaling 5 to 10 million pounds while Peru and Bolivia bolster arms. Trizoyen discusses Chilean tensions with Buenos Aires’ governor. Roca to tour military districts in January to review mobilized troops.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
League of Patriots
Argentina
Roca
Mitre
Chile
Nacion
Uruguay
Peru
Bolivia
Senor Trizoyen
Marconi Plans England Trip Amid Marriage Rumor
St Johns reports Marconi will sail to England next Monday on the Sardinian to aid in Anglo American Telegraph negotiations. He denies a press claim that his fiancée Miss Holman received a cable urging a speedy wedding. He plans to go to New York for a January marriage.
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St. John's
Marconi
England
London
Telexrapfi
United States
To Succeed Professor Scriber in Agriculture Department
Washington December 20 Prof W J Spill man of Pullman Washington has been selected to succeed Prof J Largon Scriber as the agrostologist for the department of agriculture He will oversee agricultural work in the Philippine islands
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Washington
W. J. Spillman
Pullman, Wash
J. Largon Scriber
Department of Agriculture
Scriber
Philippine Islands
Three Dead and Twelve Injured in Pittsburg Bar Mill Blast
A boiler explosion at Park Bros Black Diamond steel works on Thirtieth Street, Pittsburg, killed three men and wounded twelve, with one missing. Debris filled the yard as four boilers blew simultaneously, wrecking the mill and damaging James McNeil’s adjacent boiler works. Rescue teams recovered victims amid freezing conditions as investigators probe cause.
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Pittsburg
Black Diamond Steel Works
Park Bros
Thirtieth Street
John Whplvnk
Patrick O'Connor
John Wilts
Thomas Elliott
Albert Gesichich
Alexander Wazelok
Robert Streek
Valentine Perniski
Jacob Chesnolanes
Isaac Washington
William Steinbaugh
Peter Mikoski
John McCluskey
Munroe Larkins
Joseph Zunic
Steinbaugh
Reuben Miller, Jr
James McNeil
Black Diamond
Twentyninth Street
McNeil Works
McNeil
Rudolph Kort
West Penn Hospital
Bar Mill
Robert Price
Price
Copper Market Shock as William Sargeant Fails
London reports the failure of William Sargeant, head of a long-established metal firm and exchange committee chair, with 2000 tons of copper liabilities estimated between £30,000 and £69,000. Copper and tin prices sank, market demoralized, little business done as bears trigger a Scottish pig iron warrant collapse in Glasgow.
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London
Metal Exchange
Wiliam Sargeant
Glasgow
William Sargeant
Senator Sewall Improves After Serious Illness
Camden Dec 20 United States Senator William J Sewall lying seriously ill at his residence is much improved. At 11 o clock tonight physicians report he had a comfortable day and is doing well. He is cheerful and spoke with doctors, with no apprehension of a serious change in condition.
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Camden
N._J
United States
William J. Sewall
Associated Press
Alaska Copper Claims Sold for 1.2 Million
L C Dinman returned from New York with news he sold 28 copper mining claims in interior Alaska for 1.2 million dollars. He says a London syndicate has decided to build a railroad from Valdes Alaska to the claims, about 140 miles, at an estimated cost of 3.5 million.
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Seattle
Wash
L. C. Dinman
New York
Alaska
Valdes
General Fund Warrants Paid In Helena Dispatch
State Treasurer Bar rec has paid about all the outstanding general fund warrants un
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Standard
Helena
Barrec
Warrants Paid and Registered by Treasurer This Week
The treasurer reports two calls recent. About $300,000 was paid this week while Gen 1 fund warrants are paid as presented. Warrants registered from Mach 19 to Dec 13 total $604,289.60 with $5,779.47 interest. Since taking office, general fund warrants paid amount to $15,996.40, about $5,000 of which were warrants issued this week but not registered.
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General Fund
Miner Blown to Atoms in Midair at Neihart Shaft
Jacob Jacobson died in a mine shaft accident at Neihart on December 24. A rope broke while he was hauled to the surface, sending him 400 feet down as a blasting powder explosion occurred at the shaft bottom. He had spent the day placing six shots for the evening blast and was returning to the surface when the fatal incident happened. The coroner will likely investigate to determine fault for the rope break.
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Standard
Neihart
Jacob Jacobson
Aroma
Jacobson
Wakeman reveals letter on Roosevelt removal decision
Wakeman, former New York port merchandise appraiser, releases to Secretary Gage the letter that prompted his dismissal. He says resignation would concede not fully honest administration and cites 1899 recommendations, Spalding vs Howell conduct, and Japan silk fraud cases at the port, claiming improper guidance and blocked investigations.
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New York
W. F. Wakeman
Roosevelt
Gage
Wakeman
W. B. Howell
Chicago
City wide open prize fights in Denver headline night
Denver then records a sparring program at Coliseum hall with little police interference. Local men fought three round bouts while featherweight and heavyweight champions Young Corbett and James J Jeffries appeared and proclaimed readiness to defend titles against challengers. Pekin, Li Hung Chang adviser Pethick dies in December.
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Denver
Coliseum Hall
Colorado Athletic Club
Gardner Whitaker draw in 20 rounds at South Omaha
Oscar Gardner of Cleveland and Jack Whitaker of Cleveland fought 20 rounds to a draw in South Omaha, Nebraska, with Gardner the aggressor for most of the bout. Also announced Portland match between Al Neill of San Francisco and Mysterious Billy Smith of Portland set for January 23 at the Pastime club.
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Omaha
Neb
Oscar Gardner
Jack Whitaker
Cleveland
South Omaha
Gardner
Neil
Portland
Ore
al Neill
San Francisco
Billy Smth
Jackson Beats O Rourke In Four Rounds Bout
In Baltimore on December 20 Peter Jackson defeated Charles O Rourke of Boston in the fourth round before the Eureka Athletic club. O Rourke showed skill in the first three rounds, but Jackson's superior strength prevailed tonight.
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Baltimore
Peter Jackson
Charles O'Rourke
Boston
Eureka Athletic Club
O’rourke
Jackson
Death of an Old E Samuel Pauley Dies in Montana
Samuel Pauley aged 56, a Wisconsin native who lived in Montana 21 years mainly on a ranch near Winston, died last night at St. John’s hospital from stomach cancer. He was unmarried and leaves a brother at Winston.
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Pekin
William H. Pethick
Li Hung Chang
Mr. Pethick
Standard
Jena
Samuel Pauley
Montana
Winston
St. John’s Hospital
Wisconsin
Court of Inquiry Recommends Ending Proceedings on Protest
A government inquiry finds the protest against Admiral Sampson and related issues invalid and recommends the department approve the unanimous findings and close the matter. Secretary Long will decide tomorrow on the report and on Schley and Sampson appeal questions.
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Samuel C. Lemly
Court of Inquiry
E. P. Hanna
Lemly
Hanna
Long
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Sehley
Dowie Not A Tyrant But Hard Worked Man
Chicago dispatch reports Dr John Alexander Dowie defending a receivership suit against his Zion lace works He insists he is not tyrant but a tireless leader working as long as 27 hours He says workers come willingly and denies enslaving labor Stevenson testimony denied Dowie notes he bought back stock patterns and machinery for 5000 He refuses to concede prophets claim and resists liability estimates by Reeves
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Reeves
Stevenson
Dowie
Zion Lace Industries
Elijah the Prophet
Captive Drama and Hangings Reported Across Cities
London reports from Constantinople indicate Mme Tsilka is dead and Miss Stone may be released soon. Bristol hanged Cicero Harris for murder. Danville saw Reuben Quinn hanged for policing death. Birmingham hanged Jim Winton and Wal Redding for domestic killings. Bozeman hosts the Gallatin County Farmers Institute opening session with strong attendance.
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Mme. Tsilka
Miss Stone
London
Constantinople
Rome
Daily Telegraph
Births at Garnet Reported For Dec 15 and 18
Special Correspondence of the Standard notes births at Garnet. On Dec 15 the wife of J A Blodgett bore a 10 pound son, and on Dec 18 the wife of Gus Dalbure gave birth to a daughter. A New York report references company filings in Essex County New Jersey.
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Garnet
J. A. Blodgett
Gus Dalbure
New York
American Lumber Company
Capital
Essex County
Nn. J
Flag Day Observed in Helena
Helena observes Flag Day with Governor Toole’s proclamation. The stars and stripes flew from the temporary capitol and from several Main Street businesses and some private homes. The scene reflected orderly celebration as communities mark the national holiday.
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Helena
Standard
Toole
Desperate Trek of Settlers Faces Starvation and Smallpox
Report describes prospective settlers marching into a sparsely populated country without food or money. Many have starved or frozen, with deaths including children. Observers say the sights are the most pitiable ever seen. Cold weather has spurred several smallpox cases in towns across the two territories.
President Roosevelt Vacation Plans
Washington reports President Roosevelt has not confirmed holiday plans. A shooting trip down the Potomac on the Dolphin is unlikely. Dr. Rixey and Theodore Roosevelt Jr have traveled for the holidays and may join a river trip for a few days.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Potowac
Rixey
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Massachusetts
Two More Die From Southern Pacific Collision
San Francisco reports two more fatalities from the Southern Pacific wreck yesterday. John Cardona and Francisco Sanerimo, section hands, were severely burned and died at the SP hospital in the city.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
John Cardona
Francisco Sanerimo
Fresh Water Pearls From the Springfield Republican
The article explains freshwater pearls form as mollusk irritants are tamed by the animal, notes American pearls differ from oriental saltwater gems in color and luster, and highlights regional finds across Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio and New York. It describes fishing methods, value factors, and the rise of baroque shapes used in jewelry.
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Springfield Republican
United States
Tennessee
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Springfield
New York State
New York City
Tiffany
Broadway
Herman Myer
Maiden Lane
Myer
Middle States
Judge seeks stay of estate distribution after contested order
Helena December 20 A Montana judge’s distribution order in the Davis estate prompting a writ of review before the Supreme Court. Lawyer for administrator Leyson asks stay and abatement of distribution until litigation over rights and title is resolved. hearing set for January 2.
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Helena
E. W. Harney
J. H. Leysoen
Davis Estate
Supreme Court
E. N. Harwood
Leyson
Harney T
Harwood
Leyeon
Harney
EB. W. Harney
A. J. Davis
Great Falls Dec observances and local notices in brief
Great Falls did not observe Flag Day beyond a few flags on public buildings and no school exercises. A beaver-hiding case against George H. Cox was filed by Game Warden J H Hall after fresh hides were found in Cox’s room and he reportedly admitted killing the animal near Deep Creek. A missing husband prompted Mrs. Joseph Baermreiter to seek aid at the police station. Louis Leba, arrested for wife battery and insanity, was released then rearrested as sane after a shopping trip in a new suit. George Raban sued Cascade Bank on behalf of Thomas Anger’s estate for about 22.50 once credited to the former Public Administrator Merrill, the embezzler. County bids for county poor attendance were opened from seventeen physicians but not acted upon.
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Great Falls
Publc
Mors
George H. Cox
J. H. Hall
Cox
Joseph Baermreiter
Louis Leba
West Side
George Raban
Thomas Anger
Cascade Bank
Merrill
Long priced horses again at Oakland meet
San Francisco reports reveal long priced runners dominate Oakland races with only two favorites winning. Winners include Rouyalty Midnight Chimes Fantina Josie G. Bedeck and Diomed across six events with times ranging from 1:10 to 1:47. New Orleans results list Mamie Wastell Jena Bristol Andes Hayden and Alard among winners with times from 1:08 to 1:41.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Rouyalty
de Capo
Almoner
Midnight Chimes
Parsifal
Pat Morrissey
Josie G
Botany
Ishtar
Bedeck
David
Plohn
Diomed
Artia
New Orleans
Mamie Wastell
Golden Age
Brewer Schorr
Jena
Eda Riley
Major Mansir
Bristol
Harvey
Dick Furber
Andes
Henry Bert
Lennep
Hayden
Balm of Gilead
Marcos
Alard
Ida Penzance
Dorothy Lea
Mystery death of Col Bull and wife cleared at coroner inquest
In Parsons Kansas on December 3 the coroner's inquest ruled that Col John E Bull and his wife were asphyxiated by natural gas. Evidence showed the couple died from gas fumes in their home, ending the mystery surrounding the double death.
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Parsons
Kan
Col
John E.i Bull
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