Seven Amendments Down as Atlanta Streetcar Bill Moves
Aldermen voted 4 to 1 to approve a consolidation ordinance granting a new company rights to connect merge and expand tracks and facilities with sections on taxation street access and control debated at length. Alderman Welch gave notice to reconsider citing concerns over franchise duration routes and city supervision before final passage.
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Admiral Schley Appeals in Defense of Fame in Louisville
Admiral Schley visited Louisville amid sleet rain for the Louisville Board of Trade event. More than 2,000 people greeted him, lunch followed at the Pendennis Club, and a banquet featured Harry Weissinger, Governor Beckham, General Catchings, and A. E. Wilson speaking on city growth, waterways, and state progress.
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Admiral Schley Appeals to President Over Santiago Command
Washington January 23 The navy department releases Admiral Schley’s petition asking the president to review the court findings on three grounds regarding command at Santiago and credit for the victory. He alleges the court majority failed in its duty and seeks Dewey’s views to annul Long’s endorsement.
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Question of Command in the Santiago Battle Exposed
The petition argues Admiral Schley acted in command during the Santiago fighting and urges the president to annul the secretary’s endorsement of the majority findings. It seeks Dewey’s opinion on the blockade and aims to substitute it for the majority view in key points from Key West to Santiago.
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Payne Barnett Named Surveyor of Louisville Port
Spec ial appointment today of C. M. Bartt to be surveyor of the port at Louisville signals Yerkes victory over Governor Bradley. Payne's influence with the president appears to shape presidential appointments and may position him as political manager of the cabinet. Kentucky’s selection sparks GOP rejoicing as Bradley’s bid to place his brother in law Dan Collier failed to block it.
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Court urged to settle who commanded at Santiago battle
In a formal submission counsel argues the court must determine who commanded at the battle of Santiago. The petition contends prolonged controversy harms the Navy, injures reputations, and blocks history, urging a final, conclusive ruling by a competent tribunal to end the dispute.
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Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Praised by Patient Testimonies
A stream of testimonial prose extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chest pains coughs and bronchial ailments once deemed incurable. It recounts a woman’s recovery after medical advice failed and urges fair trial of the medicine. The piece mentions free copies of Dr Pierce's Medical Adviser and provides an address for obtaining materials.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Harris Tanner of Bolivar Missouri describes severe rheumatism and how Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved symptoms after use. The ad claims Hood's Medicines purify blood, aid digestion, and permanently cure humors and inflammatory conditions.
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Debating Command at Santiago from Dewey's View
A legal brief disputes Admiral Dewey's view that Commodore Schley commanded the Santiago battle. It argues Schley acted on seniority and naval rules, while Sampson's actions and orders created temporary detached duty. The petition seeks to overturn a majority ruling and uphold Dewey's opinion.
Senate Debates War Troop Figures and Philippines Censorship
In a Washington Senate session on January 9 a debate over Revolutionary War troop contributions pits Senator Bacon against Hoar with Money and others supporting the South. The discussion also centers on press censorship in the Philippines with a War Department note declaring no censorship while critics claim dispatches were controlled, reflecting broader wartime information policy.
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War Taxes To Be Reduced As Sugar Beet Use Grows
Washington January 2 lawmakers on the ways and means committee privately drafted a bill to cut war revenue taxes, aiming for a broad reduction nearly amounting to repeal. They favor relieving Cuba’s burden first, with Dr H W Wiley testifying on beet and cane sugar production and noting beet sugar’s rising share yet not replacing cane entirely.
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Tilman and Lodge clash over speaking in Senate debate
The Senate session ends after Mr. Tilman accuses Mr. Lodge of denying him floor time while arguing over a Philippine bill. Mr. Bacon and Mr. Morgan join in, citing proprieties. After brief remarks by Senators Wellington and Stewart, Bacon speaks, praising Hoar and urging Massachusetts to unite with him before an executive session adjourns.
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