Court of Inquiry reveals Schley favored by key testimony
The Court of Inquiry hearing details on May 20 to May 26 shows Rear Admiral Schley receiving favorable emphasis as witnesses dispute whether Spanish fleet info reached him. Testimony covers signals, the Megaphone message, and the handling of the blockade for the Santiago campaign.
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Schley
Holden
Cienfuegos Harbor
Sehley
Selley
Tddeg
Plolden
Peirp
Mavix
Wainwright
Schuetze
Iowa
Brooklyn
Santiago Harbor
Santiago
Colon
Hoe
Cvion
Grant
Sedley
Massachusetts
Admiral Dewey
Mr. Rayner
Captain Chadwick
Remey and Watson
Chadwick
Rayner
Hinckade
McCalla
Cienmegos
New York
Siboney
Key West
Sampson
Captain Allen
Signal Service
Lieut. Marsh
Cienfuegos
Court of Inquiry
Darly
Allen
Sanson
Lieut
Staunton
Wicht
Aden
Mir Rayner
Watson
Cook
Sattinge
Sampsonu
Efe
Texas
Wedgson
James H. Sears
Cristobal Col
Cervera
Ife
Viscaya
Secretary of the Navy
Sears
Lemiy
Coul
Danish West Indies Purchase Said to Be Near
The piece argues the United States will soon take possession of the Danish West Indies for 84,288,000, highlighting St Thomas St John St Croix and St Eustatius as pivotal naval sites. It notes historical claims on Caribbean territory, strategic value for US control of approaches to the Gulf and isthmus, and cites Congress ratification as a prerequisite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
United States
Denmark
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Croix
St. Eustatius
Mahan
Caribbean
Gulf
Isthmus
West Indies
Columbus
India
Sast Salvador
Spain
Weke
Francesem
England
Jamaica
Cuba
Verto Rico
Bahamas
Turks and Caicos
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
Barbados
Grenada
Tobago
Virgin Group
St. Christopher
Nevis
Antigua
Montserrat
Dominica
Trinidad
France
Inaduloupe
St. Bartholomew
Martinique
Iwolland
Curacoa
Bonaire
Aruba
St. Viustatius
St. Martin and
Saba
Santa Cruz
St. Tomas
Iayti
San Domingo
Isis
Congress
London
Mr. Choate
Philadelphia
Republican Panics and Tariff Faction Fights
A Richmond era column argues the 1893 panic was driven by monetary policy and Sherman law, not Democratic measures. It critiques Republican talking points, notes Roosevelt’s stance on tariffs versus McKinley, and cites European recovery linked to policy choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Hayes
Sherman
Senate
Washington Times
Cleveland
Carlisle
New York
Europe
Iiedena
Marsh Fires Ravage Indiana Farmland and Robberies Hit Towns
Marsh fires in the Kankakee region sweep hundreds of acres destroying hay grain and livestock. Morristown postoffice robbed of 700 in notes and 300 in postage with nitroglycerin blast. Farmers shoot at game wardens near Logansport. boiler explosion injures workers in Peru. Freight wreck at Georgetown damages ten cars and endangers Brakeman Peters. Additional notes cite church remodels, new factories, oil prospects, and various local incidents across Indiana.
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Kankakee
Morristown
Phillips
Georgetown
Southern Railway
Thomas Petersel
Purdue University
Wayne County Infirmary
Vincennes Christian Church
Connersville
Claude McDowell
Anderson
Panhandle Railroad
Richmond
Salem Henkle
Columbia City
W. D. Wilson
California
Mowlertown
Perry Perkins
Coloren Crook
Brazil
Covington
Gosport
Samuel Rhodes
Henry Beitzell
Centerville
Indiana
G. M. Freeman
Washington
A. J. Frank
Tabernacle Christian Church
Columbus
Roosevelt and Tariff Reform Debate
The article discusses President Roosevelt affirming a goal to continue McKinley’s peace and prosperity policy. It notes others interpret him as aligning with the party platform rather than deviating. It contrasts Roosevelt’s stance on foreign commerce with McKinley’s indicated intentions and mentions McKinley’s strong protectionist expressions since 1898-99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mr. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Congress
McKinley
Senate
Paul Leroy-Beaulieu
McKkinley
Mr. McKinley
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Prenel EL Chaviwick
Cane Giander
Boston
Kasson
McKirley
Buffalo
Andrew Johnson
Tyler
Fillmore
Garfield
Chicago Chronicle
Logansport
Fish and Game
Wallace Smith
Howe
Peru
A. B. Ulrich
Joseph Kile
W.J. Folger
Cincinnati
Wayne County
Evansville
Gaston
Chesterton
McCordsville
Stilesville Baptist Church
Dana
First National
Ellettsville
Montgomery County
Perwy
Rushville
D. Tillotson
Lebanon
Jerusalem
Clara Barnes
Sullivan
Wabash
Afayette
Second Presbyterian Church
Lafayette
Forrest Jones
Henry W. Kaiser
Amelia Couchman
Thornytown
John Smith
Guy Goulman
Princeton
Kosciusko County
Albert Maxwell
Mortford City
Mount Pleasant
W. A. Wyson
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