Schley court of inquiry opens in Washington
The Schley court of inquiry arrives in Washington with all members present. Admiral Howison is last to arrive and Admiral Sampson is not summoned. Schley’s counsel challenges Howison, while Dewey and Benham review competency and decide if the statements prove Howison unfit. Captain Cook may testify first as proceedings begin.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Howison
Sampson
Department
Schley
Dewey
Benham
Secretary of the Navy
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Antlers Crossing Gang Arrests and Salem Killing Near Greenville
A number of alleged gang members are reportedly active after some arrests. In Greenville Texas on September 12 E L Rogers was shot and killed in the Salem community northwest of town. D F Ary and son in law C B Cox surrendered in town and were released on bonds of 3000 each.
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Greenville
Tex
E. L Rogers
Salem Commie
Here
D. F. Ary
C. B. Cox
Boers Fire on Monroe's Column in Dordrecht Pass
In a pass near Dordrecht, British Colonel Monroe’s column faced heavy Boer fire under Fouchee and Myburgh. Four British wounded. Boer casualties reported. Next day, forces cleared Wolwekloof. Boers retreat toward Drakensburg.
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Monroe
Dordrecht
Pretoria
Barkley
Wrtrecht
Fouchee
Myburgh
Wolverloot
Wolvekloof
Drakensburg
Meade Charged After Court of Inquiry at Brooklyn Yard
A Brooklyn Navy Yard court of inquiry found Colonel Robert L Meade guilty of drunkenness on duty during an inspection. Major Lauchheimer and Colonel Denny were acquitted of Meade’s charges. The court also charged Meade with false swearing and violating naval regulations and recommended court martial.
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O. H. Lauchheimer
F. L. Denny
Robert L. Meade
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Meade
Lauchheimer
Colonel Denny
Denny
Grand Army of the Republic Opens National Convention
The G A R convention opens at the Euclid avenue opera house in Cleveland with large attendance. Delegates react to pensions reform, while Adjutant General Sterrett reports June 30 1901 membership at 269 507 in 6678 posts, plus 30 019 gains and 37 176 losses.
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Cleveland
National Convention of the Grand Army of the Republic
Euclid Avenue Opera House
Committee On Pensions
Rassieur
Pension Bureau
F. M. Sterrett
Express Wreck at Eastwood Hits Westbound Train
The Chicago limited express westbound derailed after running over an open switch near Eastwood about three miles east of Chicago at 2 30 this morning. Several passengers from Oswego and nearby towns were injured. no fatalities. Engineer David Pearsall of Syracuse suffered serious internal injuries. Austin reports Kansas rain in Zapata county boosts fall planting prospects and ranchers move cattle to drought-abandoned pastures.
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Chicago
West Store
Eastwood
David Pearsall
Syracuse
Tll
Oswego
Newburgh
Austin
Joo. Nicholson
Webb County
House of Representatives
Laredo
Zapata County
Nicholson
Horse thefts blamed on organized gang near Atoka
United States Deputy Marshal Cal Berry reports heavy horse stealing across the river by an organized group with headquarters on the BY between Atoka and Paris. He arrived from Antlers, Indian Territory, to investigate the issue.
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Paris
Tex
United States
Cal Berry
Antlers
I. T
Plot Revealed in Attempted Assassination of Lattimore
Fort Worth Texas reports a plot to assassinate States Attorney Lattimore has been revealed with authorities pursuing leads and detailing the alleged conspirators. The incident occurred in the city, drawing federal and local law enforcement attention.
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Austin
Tex
Jonathan Lane
Houston
Texas
M. M. Crane
Dallas
T. M. Campbell
Palestine
J. W. Blake
Sherman
W. T. Lanham
Weatherford
James B. Wells
Brownaville
BB. Prince
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Lattimore
Prosecution of Gambling Examiners And Manhunt Threats
A local attorney faces ongoing prosecutions of gambling and game exhibitors amid a suspected conspiracy to kill him. Assistant City Attorney Roy reports threats to his life while recent focus shifts to inmates of bawd houses. In Wickliffe Kentucky a mob lynched three men charged with robbing and murdering an elderly Black man named Wash Thomas. Nearby reports describe a flood washing out track near Toyah along the Texas and Pacific line.
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Roy
Cairo
Wickliffe
Frank Howard
Sam Feed
Ernest Harrison
Wash Thomas
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