Schley Inquiry Board Named by Secretary Long
The Board of Inquiry to probe Admiral Schley's conduct in the Spanish War is named by Secretary Long. It will convene September 12 at the Navy Department with Admiral Dewey as president and Rear Admirals Kimberly and Benham. The proceedings will be open, with wide witness latitude, and Captain Lemley will supervise the precept and order.
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Washington
Board of
Long
Schrey
Sampson-Schley
Dewey
Manila Bay
Kimberly
Benham
Admiral Benham
Admiral Kimberly
Apia
Samoa
Germany
Candalia
Trenton
Nipsic
Rio de Janeiro
John E. Pillsbury
Department
Vesuvius
Sampson
Santiago
Navy Yard
Lemley
Samuel C. Lemley
Navy
Schley-Sampson
Legal Department of the Navy
Schley
Bampson
Greeley
Navy Department
Ordnance Bureau
Canada
Judge Advocate’s Department
Hunt Named Governor of Porto Rico Succeeding Allen
William H. Hunt chosen to succeed Charles H. Allen as Governor of Porto Rico. Hunt, former Secretary of the Territory, will assume office on September 1 when Allen's term ends.
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William H. Hunt
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
Mr. Hunt
Mr. Allen
Garland's Peace Mission Fails in New York Talks
Pittsburg July 25 The peace mission of M M Garland for the conservative element of the Amalgamated Association failed to win steelmakers terms. They refused to concede, saying workers leaders precipitated the fight. mediator Joseph Bishop from the Ohio State Board of Arbitration works with Senator Hanna to reach the combine. Sen Hanna likely to receive the mediation but success is doubtful.
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Pittsburg
M. M. Garland
New York
Amalgamated Association
Garland
Olive Branch
J. P. Morgan
Joseph Bishop
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Combine
Hanna
Bishop
Shaffer
Association
Weeork
Earl Spencer Criticizes Koch on Tuberculosis Contagion
At the British Congress on Tuberculosis in London Earl Spencer challenged Dr. Koch’s view that cattle with bovine tuberculosis cannot infect humans. He warned against laxity by dairymen and authorities, while Prof. MacFadgean argued milk from infected cows remains dangerous. James King urged strict safeguards and compensation to stamp out bovine tuberculosis in Britain.
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London
Earl Spencer
Victoria University
Congress
Robert Koch
John MacFadgean
Royal Veterinary College
Man
Koch
Ravenel
Philadelphia
James King
King
Berlin Doctors Question Koch Discovery on Tuberculosis
In London the Berlin Medical Society discussed Prof. Koch s new tuberculosis theory with skepticism. Members noted the shift from his prior stance and remarked on his decisive new claim while Prof Virchow critiqued the assertion as a potential reversal of earlier conclusions.
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Berlin
General Paget Assigned South African Command
General Arthur Henry Paget receives a new command in South Africa and will sail on August 10 to assume duties. His assignment marks a key post in the imperial military structure.
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London
Arthur Henry Paget
South Africa
Aged mother testifies in Fosburgh manslaughter case
In Pittsfield Mass on July 25 the gray haired mother Mrs R L Fosburgh testified about how her daughter May Fosburgh was killed. Bertha Sheldon a guest described hearing screams and the statement burglars have entered the house and shot May. Other witnesses reported noises and distant voices the night of the tragedy as defense and government arguments over admissibility continued.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Fosburgh
R. L. Fosburgh
Bertha Sheldon
Beatrice Fosburgh
Miss Sheldon
May Fosburgh
Nellie
Beverly
East
Cheshire
Colonel Whitney
Stevens
Joyner
Arrival of Another Wife Drives Her Insane
Mrs. Sarah E. Bickner, widow of Michael Bickner of Bradner Ohio, is sent to her brother in Pennsylvania after the appearance of a woman claiming to be Bickner’s legal wife. The claimant from Petersburg, Pa., presents evidence of identity and seeks the estate. safes in Pennsylvania and Ohio reveal fortunes.
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Mrs. Bickner
Commercial Tribune
Bowling Green, CO
Sarah E. Bickner
Michael Bickner
Bradner
Petersburg
Plan for Seventh National Bank reorganization proposed
Board of Directors approves plan to issue 2 000 000 in new stock at 130 a share to restore solvency. Existing stockholders pay assessments, new committee handles subscriptions and resignations of current directors. Court summons issued against directors over alleged false reports and negligent management amid insolvency concerns.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Seventh National Bank
Edward R. Thomas
Edwin Gould
William Nelson Cromwell
Frank Ray
William H. Taylor
Edmund K. Stalle
United States District
Henry L. Burnett
Wm. E. D. Stokes
Supreme Court
Thomas
Raynor
Bill Against Seventh by a Cleveland Bank
In New York a complaint filed in the U S Circuit Court by Wing Putnam Burlingham for the Coal and Iron National Bank of Cleveland against the Seventh National Bank and Forest Raynor, receiver. It alleges drafts totaling 35362 mailed June 2 were not fully paid and telegrams denying rumors misled the plaintiff. The suit seeks return of 29698 plus interest from the Seventh Bank and its receiver.
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New York
United States
Wing, Putnam & Burlingham
Coal and Iron National Bank
Cleveland
Seventh National Bank
Forest Raynor
Bank of Commerce National Association
American Exchange Bank
American Exchange National Bank
Western National Bank
Marquand & Co
F. S. Heath
George W. Adams
Coal and Iron Bank
Bryan movement in Ohio braces for July convention in Columbus
George A. Groot, manager of the Bryan Democracy of Ohio, presses ahead with plans for a July 31 Columbus convention. He names Abner L. Davis as temporary secretary and seeks a venue at the Great Southern Hotel or Auditorium depending on turnout. Groot cites assurances from cities like Toledo and Cincinnati and notes General Isaac R. Sherwood’s political stance as uncertain.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
George A. Groot
New
Bryan Democracy of
Ohio
Bryan
Groot
Columbus
Abner L. Davis
Findlay
Toledo
Cincinnati
Canton
Firndlay
Great Southern Hotel
Isaac R. Sherwood
Patrick
New Philadelphia
Johnson-McLean
Elevator Tragedy Kills John L. Collins in Chicago
John L. Collins age 52, son of the late Admiral Collins, died in an elevator shaft accident at the Masonic Temple Chicago. His body was crushed between the door on the fourteenth floor and the car bottom and dashed to the basement. Mystery surrounds the incident police say unexplained. Elevator conductor George Cassell, 20, in charge, vanished before police arrival and has not been found.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
John L. Collins
Admiral Collins
Masonic Temple
Collins
Heffberg
E. 8. Rice
Dupont Powder Company
George Cassell
McLaurin Ruled Out Of Democratic Party
The State Executive Committee adopted a resolution ruling Senator McLaurin out of the Democratic party. The action was totally unexpected in Columbia, D C.
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M’laurin
Democratic Party
Columbia
D. C
McLaurin
King Edward Receives TB Congress Delegates
King Edward greeted delegates at Marlborough House in London confirming keen interest in the British Congress of Tuberculosis and hope for fruitful results from the gathering.
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London
Edward
Marlborough House
Securing Negro Workmen In Western Mines
Knoxville Tennessee July 2 Agents for several large coal companies visit the area to recruit Black miners for Western mines that report severe labor shortages.
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Knoxville
Tenn
West
George K. Lawton Dies Astronomer at Naval Observatory
George K. Lawton, astronomer of the United States Naval Observatory, dies in Washington from typhoid fever.
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George K. Lawton
Washington
United States Naval Observatory
Judge Recognizes Coatless Man in Wyoming Street Court
Judge Zimmerman has changed policy in the Wyoming Street Police Court allowing coatless officials to appear without coats. Previously he wore a Prince Albert and punished coatless violators. attorneys, bailiffs, and a court caucus had sought relief during a drought, and today the judge announced officials may serve without coats.
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Commercial Tribune
Louis
Zimmerman
Wyoming Street
Prince Albert
Younger Brothers Making Tombstones in St Paul
Cole and James Younger the notorious bandits recently paroled have jobs at a tombstone maker in St Paul. Each day two hours are set for morbid visitors who crowd the shop seeking a view of the former outlaws. The employer uses the daily receptions as an advertising scheme and the place remains heavily crowded.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Paul
Minn
Cole
James Younger
Parrot Shot To Death In Oneida Store
W. N. Parrot, a prominent Oneida merchant, was shot and killed last night in the back room of his store. The alleged shooter is James West. the cause remains unknown as both men were alone at the time.
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WM. Parrot
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. N. Parrot
Oneida
James West
Parrot
Bryan Criticizes McLean Over Kansas City Platform
In the Commoner W J Bryan argues Ohio Senatorial hopeful John R McLean errs by opposing the Kansas City platform The piece stresses McLean must define his views on trusts imperialism and money and criticizes his silence on the Supreme Court decision It predicts voters seek principles over individuals and urges alignment with national platform values.
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Commercial Tribune
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
John R. McLean
Bryan
McLean
Kansas City
Ohio
the Enquirer
Mary Henry Watterson
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States Senate
Congress
National
Ohio Democrats
Ohio Democratic Convention
Justice Brown
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Allen
United States Court
George Groot
John Collins
Judge
The
Court of Criminal Correction
Temple’ of Justice
John B. McLean
Commoner
McKinley
Democratic Party of
Wall Street
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