Miles Is Censured Over War Department Reprimand
Washington Dec 23 Lieutenant General Miles is censured by the War Department for publicly praising Admiral Dewey’s verdict in the Schley court of inquiry. Secretary Root said Miles had no right to express views about official matters pending military discipline and ordered the note placed before the president, stressing that officers must refrain from controversial public statements.
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Maclay Resignation Demanded by Navy, 1901
Washington December 23 The Navy Department released an order from December 21 directing Edgar S. Maclay a special laborer in the general storekeeper's office at the New York Navy Yard to send in his resignation. Secretary John D Long signed the communication and Secretary Root later made public the president's request after a conference.
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Zacatecas Market House Fire Kills Forty Five
A San Antonio dispatch reports the Zacatecas city market house fire killed 45, with over 20 injured. Fifteen bodies recovered. a large crew works to clear debris. Names of victims unavailable. In New Orleans Archbishop Chappelle returns after a Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines mission, greeted by officials and clergy.
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Russia
Agreement Reached for Release of Miss Stone Case
London reports a Sofia dispatch says brigands holding Miss Stone captive will release her for 14000 dollars. The ransom is to be paid on Bulgarian soil and she will be freed in Turkish territory under an arrangement with the American legation at Constantinople.
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Daily Telegraph
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Fire kills four in Jefferson county blaze near Summerville
Dubois Pennsylvania December 23 reports a horrific rural fire near Summerville three miles from town at the Ashbaugh farm. Four persons perished in the blaze and another was fatally burned while four more suffered serious injuries.
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Miss Bradley Killed In Wagon Accident Near Call
Miss Bradley daughter of Thomas Bradley of Salem eight miles from Call was thrown from a wagon Saturday and killed. Her neck was broken either in the fall or by the horse’s hoofs. She was dead when her father reached the scene a few hundred yards away.
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Salem
Alger Undergoes Successful Gallstone Operation
Detroit report states General R A Alger former secretary of war had gallstone surgery Sunday. The operation succeeded and his condition is satisfactory after a long period of severe attacks.
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R. A. Alger
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Destructive Huntsville Fire Claims Fireman Death
A special to the Age-Herald from Huntsville reports the citys most destructive fire, occurring Sunday morning, killing one fireman and seriously injuring another, with property losses estimated at 40000.
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Age-Herald
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Serious Freight Wreck Near Suamico Kills Two
A Northwestern railroad freight wreck between Suamico and Oconto, Wisconsin, on December 23 killed two people and left another fatally injured. Authorities reported a third survivor with serious injuries as rescue units worked at the scene. The incident disrupted rail traffic while investigators began assessing the cause of the crash.
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Eight Cars Burn in Fatal Fire Disaster
A blaze consumed eight cars and the bodies of the dead, an incident described as a severe and deadly fire. Police and investigators cordon off the area as fire crews work through the wreckage.
Cattleman Curtis Dies From Accident Wound
Fort Worth Texas December 23 William R Curtis a renowned Texas cattle man died Sunday morning about 9 o'clock from a wound received in an accident several weeks ago.
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Wm. R. Curtis
Texas
Long Denies Resignation Rumor In Cabinet
Secretary Long declares reports he planned to resign from the cabinet are untrue. Washington dispatch notes he dismissed the rumor when asked, reaffirming his commitment to his duties and denying any intent to quit.
Three more die from Singer Nimick plant blast
In Pittsburg on December 23, three additional workers succumbed to injuries from the Crucible Steel plant explosion at Singer Nimick. The death toll reached four.
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Cotton Mills Ship Output to China on Orders
South Carolina and Mississippi mills export cotton products to China by orders. The move signals growing international trade links as U S mills pivot to Asian markets with shipped shipments and contracted production.
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Mississippi
China
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