Three new U.S. Navy torpedo boat destroyers christened at Maryland yards
Ballimore August 15 three additional destroyers for the United States Navy were launched by sponsor Miss Isabelle Truxton of Norfolk Miss Fishe Pope of St Paul and Miss Millie R Worden at the Maryland Steel Company yard on the Patapsco waters The ships Whipple Truxton and Worden are the largest of their type in the U S Navy with roomy quarters asbestos finishings and no wood in fittings They measure 259 feet 6 inches overall 248 feet water line 22 feet 3 inches beam 14 feet 4 inches depth draw 9 feet and displace about 433 tons Each carries two torpedo tubes and eight rapid fire guns with six 2 pounders and two 2 pounders The projected cost is about 285000 per vessel
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Millie R. Worden
Patapsco
United States Navy
Nervous Wife Leaps to Death from Hotel Porch
In Atlantic City on August 15 Mrs. Kahn, 40, of Cincinnati, jumped from a hotel porch after her husband left the room. She fractured her skull and was found dead by the night clerk and Mr. Kahn. She had suffered nervous prostration and a fit of nervous excitement prior to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Atlantic City
N. J
Felix Kahn
Cincinnati
Guban Bride for Watterson in Philadelphia Ceremony
Lieutenant Henry Watterson United States Army, son of Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal, married Blanca Esther Casanova in Philadelphia. Blanca, daughter of Juan Casanova, formerly of Cuba, is niece of General Casanova killed in the Cuban Spanish war. They met in Cuba after American forces landed.
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Philadelphia
Henry Watterson
United States Army
Louisville Courier-Journal
Blanca Esther Casanova
Juan Casanova
Cuba
Casanova
Watterson
American Cotton Trade Slump in China Report
Washington notes show American cotton interests suffer from reduced China trade in early 1901. Drills fall from 421,100 in 1893 to 119,175 this year. sheetings drop from 1,103,115 in 1899 to 47,95 this year. Shanghai merchants report large orders for American goods, especially cotton, and expect a quick rebound once negotiations finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Squiers
Legation
Pekin
Shanghai
Addresses by Hobson and Lee Draw 5000 at Mountain Lake
Cumberland Md August 15 Captain Richmond P Hobson and General Fitzhugh Lee delivered addresses to about 5000 listeners at Mountain Lake Chautauqua. Hobson spoke on the Navy and urged Congress to appropriate at least 25000 for naval construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Cumberland
Richmond P. Hobson
Fitzhugh Lee
Chautauara
HobSon
Faa
Hobsor
Gav
Coanesa
Unite States
Injunction Granted In Indian Land Dispute Case
Washington August 15 local land officers report a temporary injunction was granted by the probate judge in the suit of Rebeccas, Youngs and others against Wargsel over newly opened lands. The district judge is overseeing further actions in the ongoing Indian lands dispute with multiple lanes involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eell Hans
Tecoat Jeng
Interior Department
Rebeces
Youngs
Wargsel
Robbery arrest in McAlester area amid rain delay
A group of suspects were held for robbery after an incident near McAlester. One man, Lewis Was, was arrested and charged as one of the robbers. The group allegedly held up a train last Wednesday. The case moves toward trial pending further proceedings.
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South
McAlester
Morgan plans greatest labor union ahead of steel trust
New York August 15 Pierpont Morgan outlines plans for a vast labor union linking labor and capital within the steel trust. He envisions a venture valued at several million dollars, with par stock set for purchase by the 165,000 United States Steel employees and shareholders forming a coopartnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pierpont
Reat Steel -Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Obstruction Rock Destroyed in San Francisco Bay
Arch Rock, a major navigation obstruction between Alcatrase Island and Lime Point, was shattered today using over 30 tons of nitro glycerine. The explosion sent debris across the bay, created a water and stone column over a thousand feet high, and killed large quantities of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Arch Rock
Alcatrase Island
Lime Point
Sessions of Schley Court Likely Outside Navy Dept
August sessions of the Schley court of inquiry probably won access outside the Navy Department. Initial plans to meet in Secretary Long’s reception room were abandoned due to space constraints. Officials examined the Washington Navy Yard’s new buildings, a 60 by 200 foot two story structure, with ample room for press and public, and a decision is expected soon.
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Navy Department
Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Long
Washington Navy Yard
Carter Bound on Forgery Charge in Anniston
John T. Carter, a white man, was brought from Pulaski Tennessee to Anniston Alabama on a forgery indictment returned by the city court grand jury over a year ago. He posted bond for 8000 and awaits the next term. he had sold books in Calhoun County two years ago and is alleged to have forged a note at a local bank. Carter and his attorney returned to Pulaski after bonding.
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Tennessee
Anniston
Ala
John T. Carter
M. W. Woodruff
Callieux County
Pu Jagkt
Tenn
Woodruff
Pulaski
Carter
Calhoun County
Col John D Elliott Dead Former acting Governor of Mississippi
Col John D Elliott, ex confederate soldier and late political leader, dies at his country home near Denver of dropsy of the heart. He acted as governor of Mississippi in 1863 during Henry Foote’s illness and organized a major relief effort for yellow fever. He later led as a Texas political figure and published newspapers in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas before moving to Denver in 1879.
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Mississippi
Denver
Colo
John D. Elliott
EiHott
Henry S. Foote
Hulott
Texas
Bonham
Tex
Louisiana
Hawaiians Demand Regular Territorial County Government
John Emmsmelruth, Hawaiian Home Rule Party leader, on a Cincinnati stop, asserts for a regular territorial county government to attract white settlers with guaranteed liberties. He governs a tax commission, argues taxation should reform away from real estate focus, notes a 2 percent income tax above 1 000, and seeks overhaul for Hawai ian prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Tax Commission
Frisco Rail Plan Extends Toward Lawton Okla
Lawton is set to gain a temporary terminus as the Frisco railroad under Edward Dunn, general passenger agent of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad, announces construction will begin within two months. Road officials canvassed homesteaders to secure land along the extension, with about fourteen men drawing numbers for claims in the Lawton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Edward Dunn
St. Louis
Parvey
Naye
Rte
Rioting on Baltimore and Ohio rail line near Mount Airy
At Mount Airy Maryland a clash between Italian and Hungarian laborers on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad extension left one man killed and many injured. Deputies were dispatched after a telegram from tunnel contractor F H Clements reporting a lawless mob in the vicinity. Authorities report constant friction among foreign workers.
Anxious for a Strike and Admiral Schley Visit
Fall River cotton manufacturers hesitate to sign wage reduction agreements as a growing faction favors curtailment over cutbacks. In Washington Admiral Winfield S. Schley arrives to discuss his forthcoming court of inquiry tied to the Santiago campaign with his lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Admiral Schley
Washington
Winfield
Schley
City
New York
Santiago
Jeremish ‘Whison
Visiting North Carolina highlights and civic updates
Agricultural Commissioner Koiner of Virginia and aide visit North Carolina touring the state experiment farm museum Pinehurst and horticultural sites. Court rulings redirect city fines to county school funds while bond elections are canceled for Wilmington sewerage. Reports include assaults on women near Charlotte and a U S district petition from Georgia farmer Shiflett amid rail deaths.
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Agricultural Commissioner
Virginia
Raleigh
N. C
Koiner
B. Helges
Charlotte County
State Experiment Farm
Museum of the Agricultural Department
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Pinehurst
Horticultural Experiment Farm
Tarboro
Buch
Supreme Court
William P. Roberts
Meral Thomas F. Toon
B. F. Dixon
Wrightaville
Wilmington
Jacob Garrett
Hot Springs
Railway
Wtite
Mershall
Farmer Shiflett
Carrollton
Louis Shiflett
District Court of the United States
Georgia
J. L. Marrill
R. D. Cole Manufacturing Company
Newnan
Shifistt
Court House
T Ja
Charlotte
William Monroe
Lemuel Martin
Mr. Barr
Post Office Department
High Point ‘Trunk Manufacturin Company
W. H. Ragan
Sticky Weather Triggers Stamp Shortage in Fayette City
Philadelphia Record reports Fayette City faced a postage stamp famine over two days due to extreme heat. The shortage crippled mail service as stamp stocks dwindled to near zero across local post offices and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fayette City
Debated South Africa War Policy in the House of Commons
The house heard a sharp clash between Sir William Vernon Harcourt and Mr Chamberlain over Lord Kitchener's proclamation. Chamberlain defended using colonial troops, while Harcourt called the policy mischievous and contrary to principles. Attacks on banishment of burghers and calls for an end to the war dominated the session as prorogation loomed.
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Stein
England
America
St. Petersburg
Charpberlain
Lond Kitchener
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Amelia
MacArthur
Chamberlain
General Sherman
Sherman
Lord Kitchener
Asquith
Alsace-Lorraine
Lord Milner
Mr. Balfour
South Africa
Parliament bars Globe editor over libel on Irish MPs
In London, August 35, the Commons ordered The Globe editor to appear at the bar for a gross breach of privilege after its editorial alleged Irish nationalist corruption tied to private bill legislation. Redmond and allies supported the motion, with Balfour concurring. the action passed unanimously.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Globe
Redmond
Ireland
New York
Chamberlain
Blenheim
Balfour
Asquith
Healy
The
Missing vessel Manchester located after long absence
Sen Francisco August 15. Beyond doubt the missing ship Manchester, which sailed from New York on the 284 of last August with a cargo of kerosene for Yokohama, has been found. She lies wrecked on the desert inland of Pikar in the Marshal group. It is certain a woman and her children landed on the island. their footprints were found on the beach. The Manchester was a four masted ship of 66 1/2 tons register, commanded by Captain Clemens. It was reported missing at Lloyd's May 15 after 90 percent insurance had been paid.
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Sen Francisco
Manchester
New York
Yokohawia
Fof Pikar
Marshal Group
Clemens
Lloyd's
Filipino Chief Is Taken Control Ind
Lieutenant Walter Grant of the Sixth cavalry reports a major capture near Taal Batangas, seizing Colonel Martin Cabrera and six insurgents. Cabrera led southern Batangas factions. surrenderes include Colonel Panganiban and 20 men, a captain, a lieutenant, and five others from Malver command. Evang notes no insurgents recently on Mindoro.
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Manila Ave
Walter 8. Grant
Sixth Cavalry
Taal
Batangas
Aguinaldo
Grant
Martin Cabrera
Cabrera
Panganiban
Smith
Twentieth Infantry
Inzon
Mailver
Posicarpio
Ieutenant
Malver
Baldwin
Evang
Mindoro
Fearful storm swamps coast and river towns
A violent coastal storm drove Neptune ashore wrecking buildings from West End to Lake View. The revetment shelf road and canal banks were overwhelmed as waves flooded Toulouse street and the old canal. A coal fleet of 124 barges at Coalport suffered wrecks, six sinking with 6 000 tons total, while the towboat Henry Harm sank after a hull breach at Gretna. A thousand men labored to raise banks and salvage operations continued.
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Neptune
West End
Lake View
Bucktown
Bagin
Toulouse Street
Monongahela Coal Company
Coalport
Henry Harm
Interstate Transportation Company
Gretna
Steamer Ethelwold Drives Ashore in Dense Fog
The United Fruit Company steamer Ethelwold struck rocks near Battersaland in a dense fog off Balem Mass. Assisted by Rising Tide, the vessel anchored after the accident, with only minor damage reported to the bow and no serious injuries. The ship had been outbound from Puerta Plata and San Jose before running aground on the reefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelwold
Balem
Mass
United Fruit Company
Anandlard
Puerta Plat
San Oe Eo
Fe Oston
Uiridia Bréaiers
Battersaland
Duene
Investigation of Neely Accounts After Inspector Seybolt Deposition
US Attorney Woodworth took the deposition of Georges Seybolt in the Neely case amid allegations of postal account shortages in Havana. Seybolt said Neely admitted doubt about exactness and had his own balances, with cash, stamps, and a $8,000 certificate of deposit to cover balances. Also reported is the Havana postmaster Thompson’s conviction for issuing money orders to himself and hiding remittances to evade inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Knox
United States
Woodworth
Georges L. Seybolt
Charles W. Neely
Seybolt
Neely
Nealy
Feland
Tha
North American Trust Company
Ebx
Thompson
Washington
Bristow
Inspector General of Posts
Cuba
Fosnes
F P. Thompson
Havana
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Worden
Ballinote
Orerl
Guban
Kentucky
Blanca Casanova
China
Leh and
Hobso
Crators
Morgan
San Francisso Bay
Toms
ARS
Schley Court
Frederick, Md
Outridge
North Carolina
Chadivaiaay
Fia
Siniut Maxers
Haberdasers
Whitehall St
Decatur St
Mark
Commons
Muldslburg
Cape Colony
Gorrings
Krittinger
Erasmus, Pyper
Cadet
Breynsburg
Erasmus
Cachet
August Forei
International Monthly
Haiti
Liberia
Tapthiy
Antilles
Union
Atlanta
VIA
Are LU Gia
Kimball House
Island
Pikar
London Post
Science
Royal Society
Horace Darwin
Colonel Martin Cabrera
Inspector Seyvolt
Curban
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