Controversy Over Schley Court Findings Probed
Washington December 18 Admiral Dewey's supporters sue to overturn court of inquiry findings via bill of exceptions and a written protest. Secretary Lang meets with counsel. Sampson's side plans formal objections while Lang indicates no oral argument.
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D A Belden to Lead Combined Atlanta Street Railways
Aurora Illinois reports D A Belden will head the merged Atlanta Railway and Power Company with the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company starting January 1. Ernest Woodruff retires from the property after a decade in charge and F M Zimmerman will replace him in Atlanta, while Belden’s exact title and tenure are to be announced.
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Riot and Overrun Town Hall In Lloyd George Demonstration
A massive crowd protests against Sligo press influence. The town hall is stormed. police are overpowered. Lloyd George and allies retreat to safety as windows are smashed and chaos reigns. One civilian killed, several constables injured, and many arrests reported. Estimates of demonstrators range from ten thousand to fifty thousand.
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Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Austin Park
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Lord Randolph Churchill
Unknown Confederate Dead Bodies Removal From Germantown
Washington December 18 The president received a call from Mrs I J Halsey and Mrs Blythe leaders of the General Dabney A Maury chapter of Philadelphia seeking authority to move 124 unknown Confederate soldiers from Germantown Cemetery to Richmond. The secretary of war and the president have no authority to grant removal but Senator Pritchard will seek a joint congressional resolution authorizing it. The bodies originally were buried at Bristol Tennessee before being moved to Germantown.
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Destruction of the Maine Arguments Before Spanish Commission
Washington December 13. The treaty claims commission heard arguments in support and oppose the treaty of claims concerning the destruction of the Maine. The commission deliberates on the legality and responsibility of the incident and potential reparations.
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Arsigumente
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Agreement Between Committee and H M Atkinson on City Rail Consolidation
A historic 1900s agreement outlines consolidating city properties with Atlanta Railway and Power Company ODay into the city treasury. It limits the consolidation to 3.3 million dollars and sets first gross receipts payment for February 1, 1903 covering 1902. The city council will appoint examiners to verify annual receipts from consolidated properties, and a system of interchangeable transfers between two street railway companies is planned.
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Croker Supports Schley But Cautions On Interference
In a brisk remark Croker expresses a strongly needed opinion favoring Schley while warning Congress against any action that could benefit Schley’s opponents. He hints the vice presidential pick should come from the south and have Cuban campaign service.
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Manila Ruling Feared Amid Civil Unrest Reports
Columbia December 13 reports Manila authorities fear a raid as defenses tighten. Artillery is placed around the city, Gatling guns guard the headquarters in southern Luzon, a gunboat may occupy the lagoon, Fort Santiago bristles with weapons, and a small field gun sits on General Chaffee’s launch.
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Weather and City Notes From Atlanta Authorities
Cloudy and warmer Thursday with rain or snow and higher temps Friday, winds shifting to easterly at night. Temperatures, precipitation, and normal values listed. local officials discuss consolidation of Atlanta street railways and power companies. Sheriff Anderson appointed deputy warden of Atlanta federal prison. other city officials named or noted in various routine items.
Terms of Consolidation Presented for Ratification This Afternoon
The Atlanta council will consider a conference committee agreement uniting the Atlanta Railway and Power Company, the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company, and the Georgia Electric Light Company. Key provisions tax rebates on gross receipts, 1 to 5 percent rates over 10-year blocks, with deductions if assessments exceed 2.2 million dollars, and transfers across street routes. Debate centers on city regulatory power and the tenure of the consolidation terms.
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Georgia Electric Light Company
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