Trial of General Eagan Opens in Court Martial
Washington January 25 The court martial for Brigadier General Charles P Eagan commissary general of subsistence convened at the Ebbitt House with Major General Wesley Merritt presiding The defense argues the language used before the war investigating commission was protected by law and immunity and that a military court could not convict over such statements.
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Secretary of War
Charles P. Eagan
War Investigating Commission
Ebbitt House
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M. C. Butler
B. M. Young
Royal T. Frank
George M. Randall
Jacob Kline
Richard Comba
Peter C. Haines
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Charles R. Sutter
Francis L. Guenther
George B. Davis
Merritt
Davis
Gen. Eagan
A. P. Worthington
United States
District of Columbia
General Eagan
War Commission
Judge Worthington Clears Eagan of Blame Amid Immunity Debate
In a wartime inquiry session Judge Worthington ruled General Eagan could not be held accountable for language used before any tribunal in the United States, civil or military, under immunity. The White House then said the president would receive the court between 11 and 12. Major General McCook testified relations and De's remarks, noting Eagan’s nervous state. Secretary Alger to testify next as the war investigating committee seeks accountability.
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Egan
War Investigating Commission
United States
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Miles
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Army
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White House
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McCook
Peace Treaty Debate Faces Early Vote Split
Washington Jan 25 The senate foreign relations committee debated the peace treaty and pressed for an early vote amid divides over timing. Chairman Davis aims to press consideration with no delay, while supporters expect ratification despite a visible opposition majority. The panel may extend debate to allow more speeches, but no compromise appears likely.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Gorman
Senate
Hale
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Cullom
Sinois
House
Nornway
Ohio
Ratenittee E On Foreign Relations
Spain
Justice of the Peace Arrested In Railroad Robberies
A justice of the peace living three miles south of town was arrested for involvement in the railroad robberies. Sheriff's search of his premises yielded tools and other property belonging to the Louisville and Nashville railroad. He was placed under heavy bond pending a preliminary trial. London report notes Rear Admiral Dewey endorsing Britain's imperial policy as a civilizing force.
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Satterfield
Louisville and Nashville
London
Hamilton Brown
Dewey
Manila
Great Britain
England
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