Navy bars Maclay history volume as text book over Schley bias
Secretary of the Navy forbids using the third volume of Maclay’s history of the Spanish American War as a naval academy text book due to intemperate language about Rear Admiral Schley. He says only chapter three proofs were reviewed and that he did not see the Santiago battle account before publication. Maclay was appointed to the New York Navy Yard in 1900.
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Author Maclay vows revision not facts in Schley naval tale
New York July 20 Edgar S Maclay replies to criticism of his Spanish American War history. He says he will revise the Santiago battle portion but will not alter proven facts. Proofs were submitted to officers involved and to Secretary Long for approval. He asserts no anti Schley motive and stands by his truth.
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General Anguse Urges Presidential Probe Over Navy Controversy
Baltimore July 20 General Felix Angus publisher of the Baltimore American telegraphed President McKinley urging an investigation into Maclay's history of the navy. He accuses Rear Admiral Schley of cowardice and calls for action against alleged conspirators in the navy department tied to Long and Sampson with Dewey’s reaction noted.
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Dying Right All the Time Phrase Reflects Postal Lesson
Fragmentary text notes a July 20 entry in Washington relating to El Reno Fort Sill and a postal business gain. It hints at a lesson about recognizing error quickly and correcting course amid post office clerks and territorial notes.
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Navy moves to seize Havana drydock for Manila bay route
Reports from New York and Atlanta describe Rear Admiral Bowles directing the conversion of the Spanish dry dock in Havana harbor into Subig bay Luzon. The navy claims final sale to the government prevented New York capitalists from acquiring the dock amid negotiations.
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Man Hurt in Roseland Incident. Suspect Detained
In Weston Texas a man named John Lease was seriously injured in a knife attack at Roseland four miles west of town. Albert Mize is in custody charged with the offense.
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Kinship Uncovered Before Denver Wedding
Arnold Livingston and Lena Jefferson, engaged to wed in Denver, discover they are brother and sister separated in childhood, prompting a halt to their marriage plans.
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Death Sentence Commuted for Boer Prisoners
Cape Town July 20 General Kitchener commuted the death sentences of 34 Boer prisoners to life penal servitude at Bermuda.
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Bryan Favors Southern Bid for President or VP
Lincoln July 20 reports Bryan Com mouner urges Democrats to run a southern candidate for president or vice president, arguing regional balance could reshape the party.
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Struck by Lightning Hits Grove City Four Die
A fierce electrical storm in Grove City Pennsylvania on Friday night caused four deaths and serious injuries to three others amid a deadly lightning episode.
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Former Senator Pugh of Alabama Improves in Ottawa
Washington July 20 Former Senator Pugh of Alabama critically ill here has shown improvement. His physician now believes he has a good chance of recovery.
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