Miller of Merrimac appears as witness in court
The court of inquiry greets a sunlit day as Admiral Dewey and other officers appear. Commander James M. Miller testifies he assumed command of the Merrimac April 11 at Norfolk and describes coal loads, speed limits, weather effects, and log entries from the voyage to Santiago. He recalls a break in May 26 and notes rough seas and navigational details while under Admiral Bailey's flying squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Evans
Wasmunatoy
Schley Court of Inquiry
Admiral Dewey
Lemley
Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Bob Soon
Miller
Merrimac
Bintingo
Jewell
Minnea 3
Buard
Doyle
Brooklyn
Evans
Iowa
Hobson
Santiago
Comrador Sutherland
Cervera
Otonfuegos
Dee Water
James M. Miller
Admiral Bciley
Norfolk
Lambers’s Point
Csinery
Chinery
Bocarom
Cellier
Theusetts
Certs
Arm
Bantiago
Proicna
Raynor
Raynor Fry
Texas
Cape
Peteia Pallipe
Mr. Raynor
O Cervera
Captait Miller
Oteufaogos
Court hears sailors on rough voyage near May dates
A witness describes rough seas and limited coaling options near May 5 and May 26 during the voyage, noting smoother weather eastward toward the Isle of Pines and difficulties at Ceudadge or Ceualgo locations. The exchange mentions the Merrimac and Admiral Dewey noting no temper, followed by a lunch break.
THREE KILLED IN WRECK ON N Y H & H LINE
Three killed and two seriously injured in a head on freight train collision on the Berkshire division of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad at Long Hill Connecticut. Names given include E Burns Gustafeen brakeman Nally engineer Holt and fireman Hane. Both engines and many cars were derailed blocking traffic. European dispatch notes Madrid celebration of the 1368 revolution with clashes between Republicans and police leaving several wounded including three demonstrators and two officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Barporrorr
Conn
Berkshire
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Long Hill
E Burns
Es Gustafeen
Nally
Holt
Hane
Oil Well Gashes 900 Feet Near Jennings
A Welsh Louisiana dispatch reports an oil well near Jennings gashing 900 feet today. The derrick sustained damage and machinery was partially wrecked. Local details are scarce but the incident is noted as a significant oil site mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
Jennings
Maya
Botha's 1600 Boer Attack on Portitala Ends with Heavy Losses
A 1600 strong Boer force led by General Botha attacked Portitala on Sept 24 near Zululand. The garrison suffered severe losses including one officer and 11 men killed, five officers and 38 wounded, 63 missing, and Boer commandant Opperman plus 19 burghers killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portitala
Opperman
Durpan
Natal
Botha
Zululand
Nemal Botua
New Industries Reported In the South This Week
The Tradesman lists numerous new ventures including a $25,500 brickworks in Tallahassee Florida a $40,500 canning factory in Mc Clellanville South Carolina a $100,000 coal mining company in Montgomery Alabama a $150,000 coal mining company in Nashville Tennessee and several other plants mills and factories across the south such as an ice factory in Wake Forest North Carolina a lumber company in Whitfield Florida planing mills in Mobile Alabama and a telephone system in Dublin Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Onatlaxcona
Tallahassee
Fla
McClellanville
8. C
Montgomery
Ala
Nashville
Venn
Tuscaloos
Maxton
Columbus
Wetumpka
Bennettsville
Bog
Dickens, Tenn
Mg Ooslang Tanner Company
Chattan + foresteclington
N. C
Charleston
8. O
LaFollette
Tenn
Ala Shoe
Avondale
Als
Wake Forest
Yahala
Whitfeld
Brunawick
Harriman
Tetin
Penaacula
Unattanoona
Jullico
Mobile
Uberaw
3. O
Jasper
Tuslahoms
Feyn
Dublin
Tragedy Near Montgomery Kills Two Negro Men
Two Black men Mack Williams and his son die after their wagon collides with train No 1 at the Hayneville crossing west of Montgomery. The accident occurs as they return from selling a cotton load, witnesses describe the wagon in front of the oncoming train. The day also reports on Alabama counties adopting a new constitution and pension figures in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Hayneville Crossing
Mobile and
Louisville and
Nashville
City
Louisville
Mack Williams
Lowndes County
Mobile
Tbs
Athas
Wage
Nordes
Alabama
Brwnanam
J. ©. Pugh
State Democratic Campaign Committee
Sol Aly
Eiosk
Pugh
Agate
Cascarets Candy Ad Claims Distinctive C C C Mark
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the slogan C C C on every tablet. It warns against bulk sales and fraud, urging buyers to seek the exact product from all druggists at 10 cents. The terse copy emphasizes the brand mark and authenticity.
Miners Wage Scale Report Accepted by Referee Clark
Knoxville reports Judge C D Clark’s wage scale findings accepted by W R Fairley and Hywel Davies. Hours fixed as a work day with no wage changes. miners gain three fifths on mine ray, yardage work unchanged, one payday monthly. Some sought a nine hour day. new scale takes effect Oct 1 in Jet Hole district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
C. D. Clark
Chattanooga
W. R. Fairley
Hywel Davies
Jet Hoo
Coal Creek
Oliver Springs
Montgomery Y M G A to receive $14000 for Y M C A program
North philanthropist plans to donate fourteen thousand dollars to Montgomery Alabama Y M C A. The gift includes a mansion and equipment for the Y M A facility and a future building, with further funding commitments and property transfers to support expanded work. Separately Edward Lyle is adjourned on a murder charge with intent to plead to larceny.
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Miller OF
R.V. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Susannah Permenter
Paula Store
Shelby Co
Six
Mayo
Isle of Pines
Cieufoegos
Dewey
Lancheon
Ball
Newell
Ketrz
Mil Jones St
Slouz City
Candy Cathartic
Marling Remety Company
Chicago
Hentrval
Bew
York
Usk
Southern Progress
Devurinti
Hull
Babtea
Bull
North Carolina
Ratigion
Dixon
Raleigh
Ratsian
William R. Cox
William P. Roberts
North
Bauaian
Recetas
C.C. C
N.K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Clark
DrLanp
Seminole
New Yonk
Henry Maha
N. J
Thomas Kelly
Florida State College
Tatamassen
Montgomery Y
M. G
Northern Philanthropit
Monroomany
Edgar Gardner Murphy
St John's Episcopal Church
Bearin Ag
Philanthropii
Anne the Baldwin
Nd Advice Ress Remedy CO
Chcago
Michael Bros
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