Inquiry into Schley naval affair in open court
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long orders a Court of Inquiry into the Santiago actions, the flying squadron off Cienfuegos, coal supply, obedience to orders, and potential maneuvers against Spanish forces. Admiral Schley and other commanders are named for examination with open court hearings and right to counsel.
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Sehley Naval Board of Inquiry
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Clenfayros
Threstid Keqiadran
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Key West
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Entronc
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Sehley
San Harbor
Schiey
Cntidad
Brankyn
Sanlisga
Brooklyn
United States Aect
Commodore Sehley
Alban CG. Hodgeson
U.S. N
John DP. Tang
Iowa Supreme Court Keeps Supersede Order In Place
Davenport July 21 A Iowa county consent case before Judge Waterman of the supreme court involves the suspension order issued by Judge Wade of the district court. Wade had ruled the general consent statement justified the county shooting operations, prompting a cross filing. On July 12 Wade granted a supersedeas pending appeal. The Anti-Soleon league moved to vacate Waterman’s order. Waterman refused, saying he lacked authority to review the supersedeas. The motion was submitted with a formal order to follow. Supporters celebrate, aiming to sustain continued operation during appeal while hoping for a stronger ruling in their favor.
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Tulse Witertim
Davenport
Joewa County
Dudge Wateramma
Supreme Court
Yaunta
Dudge Med. Wade
Towa
Wade
Fea
Anti-Soleon League
Chleo Waterman
Wace
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Stite
Maregaret
Warren County
Etlats Neys
Shire
Angthy
Des Moines and Sioux City Fire and Flight Tragedies
Fire damaged J. Phelan & Co.'s dry goods store in Sioux City as sun heat ignited curtains. Injuries to owner’s son and a clerk followed a panic rush, with losses around 80000 dollars insured. Also reports drowning near Clinton after a planned wedding, with a raft found and believed insanity due to heat. Des Moines fire in the Daily Capital office caused extensive damage to print and bindery. Additional incidents include a grain elevator fire at Des Moines Grain Co. and a Milwaukee freight accident in Perry with a painter killed.
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Phelan & Co
Davis Block
Tawa
Joan Phelan
Roxe Dement
Hoth
Bronx City
National Starch Company
Cqupany
Nelwaska City
Waukeran
Nebraska City
Des Moines Capital Offer
Des Moines
Daily Capital
East Second
Locust
Jafe Young
Howard Tedford
Dotul Joss
Costly Davenport Fire Destroys Wide Davenport District
A massive blaze swept about twenty blocks in Davenport on July 20, destroying the Weyerhauser-Denkmann mill and yards and over fifty homes. About 100 families were left homeless as flames spread rapidly amid dry lumber and a southwest breeze. Fire departments from Davenport, Rock Island, and Moline aided, with no confirmed fatalities. The fire was blamed on boys smoking on a lease.
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Ashrid Muei Company
Lauber
Weyerhouser-Denkmnnn
Elisa Towser
Roelsland
Moline
St. Natherine’s Hall
Weyerhauser-Denkmann
U.N. Roberts H Deer
Red
Standard Oil Company
Ersife
Davenport Woolen
Sremen
Bluffs
Wederal Street
Bridge Avenue
Seventh Street
Cownie Urges State Supts to Cultivate Farm Crops
Des Moines July 25 John Cownie of the state board of control sent a circular to all state institution superintendents urging diligent cultivation of crops on institutional farms. He says active cultivation of corn and vegetables will save hundreds of thousands of bushels and help reduce losses feared by farmers. The letter warns fields are overrun with weeds that choke grain and drain soil moisture. he advocates stirring the soil and digging to improve moisture for crops.
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Farag
Des Moines
John Cownia
State Board of Control
State Institution
Myr. Cownie
Lowa
Amd
Donation Boost Adds Funds to Lipper Lawa University
Ex Governor Larrhec pledges 125000 to Lipper Lawa University at Payette for finishing Wil lings. Earlier, 3000 from Andrew Cappegie aided by Speaker DV. Tenderson notes the institution in good condition under Meth arlist Episcopal influence. Local reports describe a century of activity and the era’s notable figures amid weather and civic concerns.
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Wily
Larrhec
Lipper Lawa University
Payette
Pwanalley
Donsatta c
Andrew Cappegie
Am Atimnis
Upper Dons
Episcopal
Elaireh
Guy Th Teale
Upper Iowa University
Free Trade Established Between Porto Rico and U S
President McKinley proclaims civil government and commercial independence for Porto Rico under the 1900 act. The proclamation notes compliance with local taxation to fund government and ends duties on goods between the United States and Porto Rico. Official date cited as July 5, 1901, with acting secretary David J. Tin signing.
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United States
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Mie
Porta Rica
Organization of Civil Government
Porto Rico
Porto Tico
William McKinley
Porto Wes
Congress
Legislative Assembly of
David J. Tin
FOREIGN MINISTERS ACCEPT Chinese indemnity plan
Foreign Ministers in Peking disclosed a note to Chinese peace commissioners formally accepting the Chinese offer on indemnity. The plan contemplates 450 million taels at 4 percent, with final payment in 1940, totaling about 1 060.6 million taels including interest. If China meets this accord, other obligations may be settled and debt cleared by 1940. Ministers called the settlement the best obtainable though not entirely satisfactory.
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Peking
China
General Gomez backs Estrata Palau loyalist for Cuba
General Maximo Gomez releases an open letter recounting his U S visit to urge Estrata Palau’s loyalty and urges the Cuban republic to support a strong candidate, noting Senor Paulus as a potential choice. He emphasizes purity in leadership and warns against too much American influence as Cuba navigates its future.
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Tilavana
Maximo Gonz
United States
New York
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Senor Vahna
Gomez
Cuba
Gubyn Republic
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Paulus
Grbank
South Carolina Democratic Committee Calls for Senator Resignation
The South Carolina State Executive Committee adopted a resolution urging Senator John G. Metaarin to resign immediately, citing honesty and self-respect. The vote was 28 to 5 in favor, reflecting a party sanction amid a national platform dispute.
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Columbia
Haly
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Adopicul
Stato
Ig Democratic
IBM
John G. Metaurin
Inquiry Ordered on Admiral Sehley Court of Inquiry
Secretary of the Navy in Washington announced a court of inquiry will examine Admiral Sehley's conduct. The session is set for September with open testimony and witness access. The plan includes postal procedures, counsel for Sehley, and a list of witnesses to be summoned.
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Sehley
Washington
Dong
Schley
Admisul Sehiey
Great Neck
N. Y
Ancedear Stanton Maclay
Spaty
Naval Academy
Maclay
Palmer
Ars
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Behley
U. 5
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Waals
Ivy Department
Case Decides Tax on Personal Property in Midwest County
Notes from the Capital report a ruling that property taxes for the year 880 are barred, affecting collections on personal property. The piece covers statewide fiscal concerns, jail and poorhouse conditions, potential legislative reforms, and a forthcoming October bar examination rule change.
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Sidge Colmes
Trom Grouper
Ail
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