Investigators Hear Army Medical Woes in Chicago Hearing
General Dodge Colonel Sexton and Conner lead war probes in Chicago to question witnesses at the Auditorium Hotel. Dr. Lewis Schooler of Des Moines testifies on Camp Thomas conditions including faulty sinks, scarce medicines, and poor hospital supplies.
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Dodge
Sexton
Conner
Chicago
Auditorium
Lewis Schooler
Des Moines
Chooler
Camp Thomas
Third Corps
Schooler
Milo B. Ward
Kansas City
Campomas
MAY APPEAL TO POWERS Sagasta Hints At Possible Spanish Note
Madrid dispatches quote Premier Sagasta as saying no note to the powers has been sent yet regarding Spain protesting U S intentions toward the Philippine islands. Cabinet members indicate the peace conference at Paris may have three or more sessions.
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Sagasta
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Spain
United States
Philine Islands
Binet
Paris
Americans Reply to Spain on Philippine Islands Contentions
United States peace commissioners presented a fifty page document refuting Spain’s claims over the Philippines. They argued the protocol allows discussion of future sovereignty and that the Manila occupation justifies U S control of revenues government and possession.
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Spain
Philippine Islands
Paris
United States
Peace Commissions
Manila
Navy orders search for derelict Spanish cruiser Teresa
The Navy Department, acting on Captain Crowninshield's report, ordered the Vulcan to sail from Norfolk under Captain McCalla and the wrecking tug Potomac from Guantanamo to search for the stranded Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa near Cat Island. The vessel was seen off Cat Island after reportedly foundering near Santiago.
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Navy Department
Crowninshield
Navigation Bureau
New York
Maria Teresa
Cat Island
Vulcan
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
McCalla
Teresa
Converse
Guantanamo
Potomac
Santiago
President Lets Carter Avoid Penitentiary
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley approved the court martial findings in Captain Oberlin M. Carter’s case for conspiring to defraud the U S government over Savannah harbor work. Carter is dishonorably discharged and faces a $5 000 fine or five years in prison, with the president favoring mercy. The case involved costly defense and the Atlanta Construction Company as a key player.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Oberlin M. Carter
United States
Savannah
Canton
Carter
Atlanta Construction Company
Bloody riot in Wilmington blacks and whites clash
A white led mob in Wilmington North Carolina destroyed the The Record office after ordering editor Aleck Manly to leave. The office was burned and two races clashed with several killed as a new white led government assumes power and orders 250 special policemen.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Aleck Manly
The
Record
Manly
Office of the Record
Raleigh
Citizens’ Committee
Waddell
E. G. Parmlee
Republicans See Senate Majority Gained After Tuesday Vote
A Washington dispatch reports Republicans likely control the Senate after March 4. The tally shows 45 Republicans with 34 Democrats and 6 populists plus 6 silver Republicans, with more seats in play. House odds also tilt to the GOP per Chairman Babcock, while Democratic Secretary Kerr remains uncertain.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate
McComas
Maryland
Gorman
Simon
Oregon
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
House
Kerr
Democratic Committee
Associated Press
Roosevelt elected New York governor vows to serve all people
A New York dispatch reports Col onel Roosevelt winning the New York governor race. He pledges to honor the office and serve the state for the people, praising independents and democrats who backed him while condemning dishonesty. Corrected returns show Roosevelt ahead by 107,736 outside Greater New York.
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New York Dispatch
Roosevelt
New York
Greater New York
van Wyck
Albany
Chemung
Clinton
Erie
Renssalaer
Schoharie
Colorado Supreme Court rules for anti Teller faction
The Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the anti Teller faction in the silver Republican party case. The ruling rejects fusion with Democrats and Populists and supports a straight ticket headed by Simon Guggenheimer, denying National Chairman Towne the ability to remove the state party name emblem.
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Supreme Court of the State of
Colorado
Simon Guggenheimer
Towne
Protocol of US Spain peace terms 1898
Public release prints the Washington August 12 1898 protocol establishing the terms for a peace settlement with Spain. Articles set Cuba relinquishment Porto Rico and other West Indies islands cession Manila occupation evacuation of Cuba and Puerto Rico peace talks in Paris by up to five commissioners with hostilities suspended upon signing.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Spain
William R. Day
Jules Cambon
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
Havana
Paris
W. R. Day
Cuban general halts execution after interference order
A Santiago dispatch reports General Perez had ordered a court martial for a deserter and sentenced him to death. Colonel Ray notified General Wood, who warned that if the execution proceeded the general and the firing squad would be hanged when legally sentenced. Civil authorities would handle crimes under civil law.
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Santiago
Perez
Ray
Wood
Trouble Feared in Paris Over Dreyfus Inquiry Fate
The London Daily Chronicle reports a warned plot in Paris if the Court of Cassation inquiry favors Dreyfus. It cites interviews with M. Trarieux and others and says police warn Dreyfus supporters to move or carry revolvers to avoid danger.
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London Daily Chronicle
Paris
Court of Assation
Dreyfus
M. Trarieux
Justice
M. DePressio- 80
Miles Reports on Cuban Campaign and Army Needs
General Miles outlines the Cuba war plans and Cape defenses, urges 150 000 offensive force with 50 000 volunteers, recommends large mobilized camps and native troops in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines to be officered by U S army officers, all to be authorized and funded promptly. He notes long war effort and calls for standard army strength to serve national growth.
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Washington
Miles
United States Army
Alger
Alaska
Spain
Santiago
Porto Rico
Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Salisbury Speaks at Lord Mayor's Banquet
At the Guildhall the lord mayor hosted the annual banquet as the Marquis of Salisbury received hearty cheers while addressing the toast to Her majesty's ministers. He explained a year of grave anxiety due to abroad events and outlined the France crisis.
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London
Guildhall
Marquis of Salisbury
France
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Avestigators
Ore
Ansas
Camp Thomasbury
Scheoler
Lee
Teddy
Colorado Supreme Court
Cassation Court of Inquiry
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Salisbury
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