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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
1
Admiral Schley will object to a majority report and Captain Sampson will also protest the Dewey opinion. He does not want the Dewey ruling to be affirmed by Secretary Long.
Attorney General Isidor Rayner drafted a formal protest for Admiral Schley challenging the court of inquiry findings. He will present the protest to Secretary Long in Washington, arguing the charges and evidence are misaligned and requesting review.
Slayton Campbell attorneys for Rear Admiral Sampson prepare a formal protest against the Dewey minority finding in the Schley Court of Inquiry. They will file a brief by Thursday afternoon citing admissibility issues and arguing Sampson commanded the squadron at Santiago.
Republican leaders in Congress block measures to honor Admiral Schley. Senate Naval Committee members disagree, with Hale McMillan Lena Platt opposing. House proposals include gold sword, bronze medals, and $10,000 appropriation, while Dewey’s views are urged as Congress’s verdict.
Four people found dead in a newly rented Columbus home at 62 East Russell Street. Police believe a disappointed woman killed three others with chloroform laced whisky, then died. Among the deceased are Pearl Warner and Lulu Kline cooks at Manhattan Restaurant and John Jacobs chef, with Sherman Lothouse a cabman.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as Postmaster General to take effect early next month. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin accepts the role and will be nominated after the holiday recess. Smith will stay until December 15 to wrap up duties and then return to edit the Philadelphia Press.
Sensational early morning blaze at the Alpha Theatre in Toledo Ohio trapped guests. Margaret Schaffer of Viola Allen's Company awakened Miss Kennedy and others delaying escape, flames blocking exits, two women barely saved by firemen in their night attire and with all clothing lost.
Berlin reports a Russo Persian treaty may place Persia under Russian protectorate. Official circles doubt the accord amid questions of consistency with prior treaties and Persian independence. The Lokal Anzeiger treats the pact as credible and notes Persia’s economic ties to Russia could deepen dependence.
Washington report states Fidel Z Peirra, Cuban delegate, was notified that the postponement of the election will not occur. The Board denied any proft wish to alter the election and clarified no legal change was made.
Bremen dispatch notes the discontinuation of microscopical meat inspection in the United States will stop Germany’s pork imports on January 3, 1902. The Weeer Zeiting report cites the issue as the cause.
In Paris the Premier Waldeck-Rousseau urged the House to re-establish public worship estimates suppressed by the budget. The argument centered on the concordat and the advantage of not breaking with church authorities. The discussion warned of potential Vatican ties if rejected.
News from Australia reports Captain Voss and his small canoe journeyed from British Columbia to Sydney, arriving in November. He plans to continue toward Cerfon on his voyage around the world, staying safe and aboard the Yotty-fout canoe.
Semi official dispatches report imminent hostilities between Colombia and Venezuela. A remedy for arms shortages is said to involve the British steamer Bamreigh, recently suspected of arming Boer forces, now near Colon with a cargo to be distributed to Colombian troops.
Seven hundred bolo men surrender on Samar due to famine. A governor’s son is killed in an engagement with ladrones. Four plague cases reported, the first since October.
In Buffalo a group of physicians argued that Congress should cover the medical costs of President McKinley. They said they took on a grave duty to save the President and faced possible professional ruin, urging a congressional appropriation to spare the family.
In St Johns Newfoundland on December 17 Governor Boyle Premier Bord and the Executive Council visited Signal Hill to view Marconi's wireless setup. They did not seek England signals due to the Anglo American Cable Company hostility. Officials weighed the protest by the company while deciding the Marconi plan warrants official recognition and public interest. The public widespreadly condemns the cable company’s stance as monopolistic and detrimental to Newfoundland’s use of the new invention.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic naming seven well known men to a new pensions committee. The appointees include Colonel Robert Beath of Philadelphia Colonel John C Black of Chicago General Jas R Callahan of Indianapolis Judge Charles G Burton of Nevada ex Governor W H Upham of Marshfield Wis Lydell E Taintor of Hartford Conn and John F Peacook of Norwood
In Dafa Indiana December 17, Benjamin Atkinson an elderly veteran was found dead inside his residence due to freezing conditions. Local officials reported the death as frost related and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Despatch from Belfast dated December 1 reports Commandant Kritzinger, a noted Boer leader, captured and badly wounded by General French after attempting to break a blockhouse in Hanover road. Descriptions credit him with exceptional leadership and a history of escaping British pursuit.
Justice Scott heard arguments in New York on Wolf Bros Co and other plaintiffs seeking to block the reorganization of the Northern Pacific Railway. Plaintiffs claim exclusion from Bond purchases and challenge the Board of Directors actions while the stockholders unanimously approved the plan. Counsel to submit briefs and a decision expected soon.
Chicago December 17 The University of Chicago received 1 625 000 in gifts at its fortieth convocation President W R Harper announced. John D Rockefeller led donors with 1 000 000 for general endowment plus 250 000 for general needs during 1901 02. An additional 375 000 was announced with purposes and donors not disclosed.
Bern declines to press Britain on concentration camps in South Africa, saying action could be seen as unwarranted interference in a foreign country's affairs. Bundesrath notes no further steps for now.
A New York conference on a nationwide peace plan for labor and capital formed an Executive Committee of thirty six with leaders from both sides and public figures. The committee includes Hanna Cleveland Strauss Easley Gompers Mitchell Sargent and Schwab. The public representation features Grover Cleveland Eliot Adams Bliss Eckels Milburn Bonaparte. Archbishop Ireland gave the closing address urging industrial peace and brotherhood.
Buenos Ayres reports the Argentine Chilean dispute unchanged. Portela, Argentine minister at Santiago de Chile, will deliver Argentina's reply to Chile's latest note. Both nations arm for war and are in a state that precedes conflict, with Argentine transports already being armed for war service.
Michigan congressman William Alden Smith introduces a bill to make January 4 the national holiday in honor of President William McKinley. The measure was announced today in Washington.
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