Howison Excused From Schley Court of Inquiry Sit
The record states Howison is excused and not eligible to sit on the Schley Court of Inquiry. The decision removes Howison from participation in the proceedings and creates a vacancy for the panel.
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
1
The record states Howison is excused and not eligible to sit on the Schley Court of Inquiry. The decision removes Howison from participation in the proceedings and creates a vacancy for the panel.
Within hours of the Schley court convening Rear Admiral Howison was disqualified and excused from further duty. Witnesses Frost Spon and Nicholls testified to favorable remarks about Sampson and unfavorability toward Schley. Howison prepared a swift rejoinder but was found unable to counteract the witnesses. Dewey adjourned the court until a replacement officer is named.
In Cleveland on September 18 Judge Ed Torrance of Minneapolis was elected commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic by unanimous vote. The report also notes a fatal accident where a hydraulic press hit a worker after an engine failure. The deceased, a 30 year old unmarried man, died from the blow.
Sheriff fears an attempt to seize prisoners if marched through Chicago streets as mobs grow in anger over Buffalo president news. Judge Chetlain orders habeas corpus hearing in the criminal court building near the jail to avoid street confrontation.
The article reports Johann Most, a leading New York anarchist, arrested at a saloon linked to his newspaper offices. He denounces the action as an attempt to portray him as a martyr. Other notes cover Antonio Maggio in New Mexico and various suspects connected to anti government activity.
Waterloo Illinois September 18 Adam Ditt man a employee in a hydraulic cider press for John Moritz was instantly killed in a factory accident. Police and investigators cordon off the scene as family and coworkers mourn the worker. Officials did not release further details pending autopsy results.
Casper residents attacked Han Wagner for allegedly expressing support of Czolgosz. He was knocked unconscious, tarred and feathered, and ridden out of town on a rail amid threats of lynching. Witnesses say he denied the statement, but locals deemed the evidence conclusive.
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