Miles Is Blamed by Court of Inquiry Report
The court of inquiry faults Miles in its findings but imposes no further penalty. The commanding general will not be tried by court martial.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
1
Miles Cleared on Beef But Censured for Delays
A Washington dispatch reports the Court of Inquiry found canned roast beef was not suitable for use on transport and in Cuba Puerto Rico but rejected Miles charge that refrigerated beef was chemically preserved. The court censured General Eagan for excessive purchases, Miles staff officer Colonel Mays for failing to flag Chickamauga concerns, and concluded no further action against Miles. The president approved the findings and no new proceedings are planned.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Miles
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Charles P. Eagan
Eagan
Meiklejohn
Secretary of War
Mays
Chickamauga
Daly
Fresh From Manila Five Hundred Sailors Reach New York
The U S cruiser Buffalo arrived from Manila after forty four days with about 500 officers and men from Admiral Dewey s squadron. Most are long term sailors to be discharged at the navy yard tomorrow. Also aboard are Paymaster John R Martin Captain Dutton and Lieutenant Robinson of the marine corps from the cruiser Boston. A homeward bound pennant 286 feet long flies from the Buffalo. Gunner s mate John Strench, second class, died and was buried at Singapore.
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New York
United States
Buffalo
Manila
Singapore
Port Said
Gibraltar
Admiral Dewey
Navy Yard
John R. Martin
Dutton
Robinson
Marine Corps
Boston
John Strench
New Embalming Method Claimed by Belgian Doctor
Dr De Richter of the Belgian Royal Medical Academy has invented a new preservation process for dead bodies. Experiments in Brussels hospitals show the body placed in a box with formaldehyde slowly evaporating preserves the corpse and keeps it lifelike.
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Cial
Commercial Tribune
Brussels
New York Journal
de Richter
Belgian Royal Medical Academy
Spaniards Free as Manila Troops Sail for Home
Madrid dispatch reports General Rios announcing the sailing from Manila to Spain of the Spanish steamer Cataluna with Spanish troops, signaling return of prisoners in the Philippines.
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Madrid
Polavieja
Rios
Spain
Philippines
Manila
Cataluna
Theft of Secret Austria Gun Stuns Military Circles
Vienna report says an emissary of a foreign nation stole the main secret of Austria s latest quick firing gun while en route to the Vienna arsenal. The weapon was tested last week and reportedly averaged forty shots a minute. Detectives pursued the thief but he escaped. European observers seek more details on construction and operation of the new destroyer.
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Commercial Tribune
Vienna
The
New York Journal
Austria
Thhe Arsenal
Chinese protest and Russian action threaten railway project
In Peking on May 7 Chinese officials rejected a French demand for mining concessions worth 1,200,000 taels in Szechuan as indemnity for a French missionary's imprisonment. Simultaneously Russian officials threaten action over property of British subjects in the Hankou concession, refusing to recognize titles, a move that could disrupt the Peking Hankau railway project and prompt dismissal of a Russian officer.
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Peking
M. Tichon
Szechuan
China
Hankau
Hoo Pe
Penking-Hankau
Crises in Transvaal Prompt British Diplomacy Hints
London observers report growing tension as Chamberlain leaves unexpectedly amid “unprecedented state of affairs” in the Transvaal. A Transvaaler in London warns that continued pressure could topple Kruger while Kruger allies the Free State against Britain, signaling possible extreme measures.
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Commercial Tribune
London
The
New York Journal
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Dom Paul
Camberlain
Cape Town
Great Britain
Kruger
Ora Free State
No Fighting Sunday as MacArthur Hosts Spaniard in San Fernando
Manila dispatch notes American forces planning to clear Bacolor of 6000 rebel troops led by Mascardo. Reports describe entrenched positions, trenches, and volleys on Twentieth Kansas. MacArthur and Lawton reconnoiter, while Laguna de Bay and Cavadonga move to Guagua to secure supplies. Beveridge surveys Philippine question. King sails home aboard Pueblo.
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Lawton
Laguna de Bay
Ovenshine
Wholley
King
Cavadonga
Grant
Guagua
Bacolor
Mabini
Patreno
San Fernando
San Tomas
Fifty-first Iowa Regiment
Senor Hizon
Calumpit
Pacolar
Manila
Iowa
Albert Beveridge
Indiana
Charles King
United States
Pueblo
Signature of Shakespeare's son in law found after 100 years
At Stratford on Avon trustees reveal a surprising relic an autograph signature of John Hall Shakespeare s son in law once cut from a Stratford corporation document in 1798 by Malone the famed Shakespearian commentator The donor Baker of Weston Super Mare located the page in an old book once owned by Malone bought in a London second hand shop The autograph had been missing for over a century
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Tribune
London
The
New York Journal
Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Avon
John Hall
Stratford Corporation
Malone
Baker
Weston- Super-Mare
Fox Coal and Coke assets sold to reopen Graysville mines
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports the defunct Fox Coal and Coke Company of Graysville Tennessee had its assets sold by Hamilton County Clerk and Master. The bid by T G Montague and others totaled 3650 dollars, with the company to immediately reopen the mines and employ about 500 workers. The mines lie along the Cincinnati Southern Railway roughly ten miles from the city.
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Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fox Coal and Coke Company
Graysville
Hamilton County
T. G. Montague
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Hicicity
General Force Nearing End in Ohio Institution
Special dispatch from Sandusky reports General Force unconscious all day Sunday and near death. Attendants fear the end is near as gloom spreads among inmates who admired him, while Mrs. Force, his wife, is said to be improving.
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Sandusky
Force
Encow
Home From Cuba Arrives at Camp Meade After Guantanamo Quarantine
Transport Thomas under Captain Gibbons lands at Camp Meade Pa after Guantanamo Bay release. Fifty five cabin passengers including fifty five cabin men of the Fifth United Volunteers and a few civilians, under Colonel Sargent, proceed to Camp Meade after quarantine. The transport held until 3 p.m. tomorrow. if all clear, release follows.
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New York
United States
Thomas
Gibbons
Guantanamo
Baracoa
Fifth United Teers
Sargent
Camp Meade
Shot at Livery Stable In Ripley Leaves Man Critical
Thomas ym son was shot at the FE Boyd & Co livery stable on Main Street Ripley Ohio. The bullet struck the right cheek bone and remains lodged in the head. A. O. Scholter, an EE Boyd & Co employee, was arrested and bond set at 500 for May 22. Scholter, longtime resident, connected to the stable management. victim is Kentucky-born, married to daughter of late Captain C W Boyd.
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Commercial Tribune
Ripley, O
Thomas& Ym
FE. Boyd & Co
Main Street
Thomson
Kentucky
Ohio
C. W. Boyd
Daniel Miller
A. O. Scholter
Bambach
Scholter
Joseph Scholter
Mr. Scholter
EE. Boyd & Co
Governor seeks recall of Colorado volunteers in Philippines
Denver reports Governor alleges illegal detention of Colorado Volunteers in the Philippines and threats to seek recall or court action. He pledges to exhaust all resources, warn of constitutional conflict, and possible Supreme Court case over presidential powers and volunteers. In Columbus Ohio, Kurtz seeks compromise vs Foraker, with party divisions and leadership debates amid McKinley era politics.
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Denver
Col
Thomas
McKinley
Alger
Colorado Regiment
Philippines
Colorado
United States
Republic
Supreme Court of the United States
Meant What He Said Lived Up to His Promises
In a speech of acceptance the speaker pledged to honor his commitments and follow through on prior promises. The address highlighted dedication to policy aims, accountability, and continued public service. Citizens awaited tangible actions aligned with the stated goals.
Wells Fail to Revive Gas in Kokomo Experiment
In Kokomo Indiana William Moore drilled a factory yard well to test a gas revival theory after nine years of no drilling. The well completed today showed no gas at all, disappointing local manufacturers who hoped long rest would replenish gas supplies.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
William Moore
Highest taxed town in West Virginia clarksburg tax burden
In Clarksburg the financial statement for the year ending April 17 shows every family was taxed on average at least $30 to meet running municipal expenses. This rate, in addition to county state and federal taxes, is said to be near the highest in the state and nearly double Parkersburg's.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Clarksburg
Duke of York Confined by Severe Cold Plans Royal Yacht Launch
The Duke of York is confined to his room with a severe cold and forbidden by doctors to attend the royal yacht launch at Pembroke tomorrow. The Duke of Connaught and the Duchess of York will attend. The Prince of Wales has visited York House daily since Friday.
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London
Duke of York
Pembroke
Duke of Connaught
Duchess of York
Prince of Wales
York House
Words Made in Chalk Killing Over Schoolyard Quarrel
In Bloomfield Indiana John Shaffer Jr and James Simpson both 22 quarrel over chalk writing about Shaff ers sister at Mud Pike Schoolhouse. After threats Shaffer and his father met Simpson at the barnyard gate where Simpson shot the elder Shaffer in the breast. The fatal wound proved deadly within thirty minutes. Simpson fled but was captured and jailed. A preliminary trial is set for tomorrow.
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Commercial Tribune
Bloomfield
Ind
Bushrod
Washington Township
John Shaffer
James Simpson
Shaffer
Mud Pike
Simpson
Shaer
Unionists Split Over Church Discipline Bill In Commons
UK political scene deepens as the church discipline bill faces the House of Commons with Unionist split. Sir Edward Clark backs stricter measures while many moderates support the bill. High church clergy may need to curb ritual practices if law passes. Balfour defends self government and objects to parliamentary action on ritual disputes. England watches the religious crisis as the Presbyterian moderator questions disestablishment.
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Commercial Tribune
London
House of Commons
Edward Clark
England
Presbyterian Church In
Negros Island Loyalists Support American Rule Says Lacson
M Lacson brother of Negr0s loyal president arrives in Hong Kong with introductions from General Otis to consul Widman to purchase steamers for trade under the American flag. He praises the American commissioners and criticizes Aguinaldo and the Hongkong Junta as traitors. The piece notes Negr0s would prefer autonomy and loyalty to the United States.
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Commercial Tribune
Hong Kong
New York Journal
M. Lacson
Island of Negros
Otis
Widman
Journal
America
Spain
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Wildman
Hongkong
Negros
New York
Ame
Marion Lowrey, War Veteran, Ends Life in Columbus
Marion Lowrey, a 52 year old World War veteran from Columbus, Ohio, died today by self inflicted throat wound. He had been suffering from heart disease.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Marion Lowrey
Grand Dinner Arranged in New York
A grand dinner has been arranged in New York. Organizers announced the event will feature prominent guests and a special program to honor local leaders and contributors. Proceeds will support community initiatives and charitable aims.
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New York
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