Secretary Long Ends Schley Controversy In Navy Court
Washington shows Secretary Long approved the court of inquiry majority findings on Schley and Dewey remarks and will not pursue further navy investigations. Gage departs for New York to attend Vanderlip dinner at the Metropolitan hotel then plans to return by Monday. Alger and Sewall Reported Improving After Overnight Rest in New York.
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Unusually Cold Weather Bites South Memphis
Bitter cold grips the region as temperatures dip to near the single digits and two negro residents succumb to exposure in Memphis Tennessee. Weather reports warn of continued danger and demand warm shelter and emergency aid for affected residents despite local efforts.
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Royal party departs London for Sandringham shooting expedition
The king and queen with a large party leave London for Sandringham this afternoon. They will spend Christmas at rural England country houses, as fashionable society follows to holiday retreats. The president plans to keep Schley Samp son controversy from entering the army, holding talks with Secretary Root to consider disavowing General Miles’s remarks on Admiral Dewey’s findings.
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Sandringham
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Army
Washington
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Root
Miles
Admiral Dewey
Gages Successor Nears Acceptance of Treasury Post
Washington December 21 President has offered the treasury portfolio to Governor Crane of Massachusetts. Crane is considering the offer and likely to accept but would need to leave his paper mill supplying government bank-note paper.
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Treasury
Crane
Massachusetts
Islands rich in minerals despite strict mining rules
The United States Philippine commission report to the secretary of war emphasizes potential mineral wealth in the archipelago with gold copper coal and iron, while noting the islands’ strong agricultural base and healthy climate though disease and leprosy issues exist. It urges native troops for order and cautions against a large American force. A separate order dissolves the Schley court of inquiry, with Secretary Long notifying Admiral Dewey.
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Secretary Long
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Sousa Returns From Europe On Philadelphia
New York reports Sousa and his band arrived from Europe aboard the Philadelphia. Secretary Long is urged to demand Historian McClay’s immediate resignation from the Brooklyn navy yard. In St Louis, Charles Wennerker accepts the collector post after wiring Roosevelt with business reasons.
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Charles Wenneker
Roosevelt
Notable Visitors Report From Pine Bluffs and City
William Dunston of Pine Bluffs and Mrs. F B Davis with child visited the city. Fred Bond and C W Riner returned from Denver on business. Miss Herron travels to Denver for church duties. Fishback of Rawlins in town before heading west. Joe Deitrick expected home tonight from the east. Ada Potter and Katharine Freeborn arrived from Denver to spend Christmas. Mrs. P W Fitzgerald departed for Lincoln to attend Mrs. Zinn's funeral Monday. Mrs. James Smith of Kemmerer and her two sons visit, hosted by Mrs. Smith's mother. State Auditor Grant remains in Rawlins to oversee penitentiary work. Mayor Hauphoff and others travel north at noon. Homer Underwood named among eight to vie for Boulder University’s Colorado oratorical contest. Judge Charles Miller and companion depart for Quipeper Virginia. health concerns noted. Dr R B Grimes and family return from Kansas City. health improved.
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Valentine Dead in Oakland Home On Nov. 21
President Valentine of Wells-Fargo Express died at his Oakland home early today. Buy your Xmas neckwear mufflers and handkerchiefs at The Hub and save money.
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Bryan Ouefii Adverse Fusion Stance in Lincoln Daily
Lincoln dispatch reports Bryan today endorses continued fusion between Democrats and Populists or maintenance of separate party lines. He urges ongoing cooperation as issues behind reform parties remain unsettled, likely not resolved by Republicans. He opposes a Schley investigation and backs Admiral Dewey’s tribute as vindication.
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Convict Made Sugar Factory Planned by Texas Governor
Governor Sayers plans to purchase the Clemons farm of 250 acres in Austin and to build a sugar factory in the spring costing over a quarter of a million dollars. The plant would produce sugar for the state using convict labor and compete with the sugar trust, with unions reportedly opposed to the trust and no expected labor trouble.
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Irish MP Urges Ireland Stay Home After U S Visit
London December 21 Patrick McHugh M P tells the public he just returned from America after studying life there. His advice to fellow Irish is to remain at home and live in their own country, noting both bright and dark sides observed in great cities.
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Pittsburg Explosion Destroys Crucible Steel Plant
Pittsburg Pa December 21 an explosion at the Crucible Steel plant occurred shortly after 7 am scattering boiling water and debris. Eight men were severely scalded with three expected to die while twenty others were injured as the building and plant were demolished. In Helena Montana December 21 C P Blomberg was acquitted of murder after a Virginia City jury found self defense. Before buying your Christmas turkey visit the Washington market for a grand poultry display with many turkeys available.
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Wyoming Appoints Breckens to Hawaii U.S. Attorney Post
Special correspondence from Washington notes Wyoming’s push for federal posts as Robert W. Breckens is chosen to fill the Hawaii U.S. attorney vacancy after J. C. Baird’s death. The piece credits Wyoming’s delegation and party unity for securing appointments, cites other Wyoming officials’ strong records, and recounts related state patronage dynamics and notable careers. It also mentions a bill by Senator Warren to pay jurors and witnesses in Wyoming courts and a humorous tale about Major Schnitger.
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