Credit to Schley for Santiago blockade victory
The court commends Commodore Schley for commanding the squadron off Santiago on the morning of July 3, 1898, noting the blockade was effective and the Spanish ships were destroyed. It recommends no further proceedings due to the elapsed time since the events. George Dewey and Samuel C. Lemly signed as officers.
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Schley
Santiago
George Dewey
U. S.N
Samuel C. Lemly
Uus- Ni
Rayner Vows to Appeal Schley Case to Finish
Isidor Rayner voiced deep disappointment at the court of inquiry verdict. He plans to hurry to Washington to counsel Schley and pursue every possible appeal. He said the country will likely accept Dewey’s judgment and that the testimony heavily favored Schley on most specifications.
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Baltimore
Isidor Rayner
Court of Inquiry
Washington
Schley
No Coward Blood in Schley
Rear Admiral George Brown, retired, defended Schley as not a coward after the verdict. He said the original charges were unconvincing and praised Schley for destroying Cervera’s fleet. Brown noted Sampson and Schley as warm friends and esteemed both highly.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George Brown
Schley
United States
Cerveras
Brown
Sampson
Dewey lauded by Parker after court result
Captain Parker, counsel for Schley, reached Perth Amboy at 1 am and praised Admiral Dewey as the best qualified judge of the case. He noted Dewey and Schley alone conducted a campaign and battle with modern ships under modern conditions, while others lacked that experience though they were men of high character.
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New York
Parker
Schley
Perth Amboy
N. J
Dewey
Judge brands Lentz a liar and coward in court
Columbus Ohio December 13 Judge D C Badger branded congressman Lentz a liar and coward in a dispute over a receivership pulling his nose and slapping his face Lentz did not retaliate The Canal Dover and Philadelphia Bipert car companies and New Philadelphia and Urichsville street railway company have been consolidated and sold to the Pomeroy Mandelbaum syndicates of Cleveland creating an obstacle in the proposed Cleveland trolley road plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
D. C. Badger
Lentz
Dover
Philadelphia
Pale girls fade from pale blood disease remedies
A fragment notes pale blood as a disease common to girls aged twelve to twenty and promotes Scott's Emulsion as effective. It urges mothers to give the remedy to pale daughters, claiming mental and bodily relief from the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaith
Scott
Big fight in league over presidential election
A. G. Spalding vowed to force a vote for league president and insisted his condition for acceptance is the complete removal of Andrew Freedman from baseball. He called Freedman a traitor and marplot and urged Brush to face the test, saying Freedman must go to save the game.
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A. G. Spaulding
Andrew Freedman
Chicagoan
Baseball Trust
New York
National Baseball League
A. G. Spalding
Marpiot
Brush-Freedman
Spalding
Frank de Hass Robison
Brush
Freedman
Bicycle race results at 2 o'clock in New York
The scores from the Saturday morning bicycle races list pairs and distances. Butler and McLean, Newkirk and Munroe, McHachern and Walthour, Mayo and Wilson, Babcock and Turville each rode 2.221 miles. King and Samuelson 2.220 miles seven laps. Hall and McLaren 2.220 miles three laps. Lawson and Julius 2.161 miles eight laps. Frederick and Jack 2.220 miles.
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New York
Butler
McLean
Newkirk
Munroe
McEhachern
Walthour
Mayo
Wilson
Babcock
Turville
King
Samuelson
Hall
McLaren
Lawson
Julius
Frederick
Jack
Wenig Beats Wilie in 20 Round Chicago Bout
Al Wenig of Buffalo won the decision over John Wilie of Chicago after 20 rounds of hard and fast fighting tonight in Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Hot Springs
Ark
al Wenig
Buffalo
John Wilie
Chicago
Gans Stops Dobbs In Fourteenth Round Fight
In Baltimore on December 13, Joe Gans overwhelmed Bobby Dobbs as Dobbs’ seconds threw in the sponge in the fourteenth round, ending the bout.
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Gans
Dobbs
Baltimore
Bobby” Dobbs
Joe” Gans
O'Brien Beats Kenny in Liverpool Fight for 2250
Jack O'Brien, the ee pugilist, won the purse of 2250 here last night after Yank Kenny of New York repeatedly ignored the referee. O'Brien, though smaller, had the better of the bout and landed solid blows in the later rounds while Kenny clinched and struck the official, who then awarded the decision to the Philadelphian.
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Liverpool
Jack O’brien
Yank” Kenny
New York
Kenny
O’brien
Two World Records Set At Knickerbocker Club
In New York on December 13 two world records were established in aquatic sports at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. W. C. Miller of New York lowered the 25 yard swimming record to 12 2 5 seconds, surpassing the former 14 4 5 seconds by W. C. Johnson of the Manhattan Athletic Club. David Bratton of New York set a new long jump mark at 58 feet.
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New York
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
W. C. Miller
W. C. Johnson
Manhattan Athletic Club
David Bratton
Pettigrew Recovers After Narrow Street Incident
Sioux Falls South Dakota December 18 The mystery of Fred W Petigrews injuries is partly solved He has regained rationality and steadily improves from a near fatal encounter He recalls looking for church as he awoke and asks his wife if the children attended services The man believes a top buggy struck him while he walked westward and the vehicle came eastward He stepped aside to avoid it but was struck in the face and knocked to the ground
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Fred W. Petigrew
Murder and a death by own action in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee two people identified as Joseph Anderson and a woman, likely Lizzie Smith, were found dead in bed. Reportedly Anderson killed the woman then died by suicide. Anderson had ties to Springfield, Illinois, and Chicago.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph ‘Anderson
Lizzie Smith
Anderson
Springfield
Til
Chicago
Spalding Declared Elected President Amid Meeting Split
New York dispatch reports Brush-Freedman faction walked out. quorum questioned. Chair ruled Spalding elected on Reed precedent with absent members counted as present. First ballot tied four to four between Spalding and Young, Mills listed but with no votes. Spalding prepared to depart for Cincinnati as Freedman denounced the ruling.
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New York
Brush-Freedman
Soden
N. E. Young
Young
Rogers
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Chicago
Spalding
A. G. Spalding
Reed
Congress
A. G. Mills
Mills
Cincinnati
Freedman
Depew to wed Miss Palmer in Nice on Christmas Eve
The New York Times reports United States Senator Chauncey M. Depew will marry Miss Palmer in Nice France on Christmas Eve. The ceremony is set to take place in a French location with the couple preparing for the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Miss Palmer
Nice
France
Sofia Report Claims Robert College President Arrived on Mission
London dispatch from Sofia reports George Washburn, president of Robert College at Constantinople, arrived on a confidential mission aimed at securing the release of Miss Stone. The note adds a rumor the United States will pay the brigands’ ransom in full.
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Robert College
Constantinople
United States
London
Sofia
Telegraph
George Washburn
Miss Stone
Poles Show Their Colors at Paderewski Concert
Berlin December 13 Polish nobles attended a Paderewski concert and presented tied bouquets in red and white. Proceeds will aid families of prisoners from the Wreschen School scandals in which 25 people were sentenced for attacks on Prussian schoolmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paderewiski
German labor conditions worsen with applicant shortages
Berlin reports indicate deteriorating labor conditions with 224 applicants for 100 vacancies in November versus 40 in October. Paris also records heavy storms and snow causing damage and several small wrecks. John Rhea, 77, committed suicide by drowning in Eaton, Ohio.
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Berlin
John Rhea
Eaton, O
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Stronger Women
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with claims of curing womanly diseases, restoring regularity, stopping brain weakness, and boosting weight. It includes patient testimonials from Mrs Edwin H Gardner of Beechwood Massachusetts and notes a Common Sense Medical Adviser available by mail for 21 stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. Pierce
Common Sense
Buffalo, N.Y
Life closes with tragedy in San Francisco shooting
Adolph Oppenheimer, a principal witness against Theodore Durrant in the Blanche Lamont murder case, was found dead from a mysterious early morning shooting at his shooting gallery. Robbery is suspected as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Adolph Oppenheimer
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Paris tragedy ends with marshal fatally shooting suspect
Coleman Mitchum, a Black teacher, shot his wife in Paris Tennessee and set their house ablaze. He then fired at Marshal Mis, who killed him in the ensuing confrontation.
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Coleman Mitchum
Paris
Tenn
Marshal Mis
Federation of Labor Convention Expedited Work In Hand
Scranton Pa December eighteenth the American Federation of Labor held three sessions today and decided to end tonight to finish by tomorrow night. A main feature was defeating a proposal to increase vice presidents. The convention voted to raise per capita tax to one half of one percent and to add five cents to local unions for a defense fund. Committees reported many resolutions with favorable action on several items.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Girl burned to death in lamp explosion in Logansport
In Logansport Indiana tonight Miss Sarah Gehring was burned to death when a lamp exploded. Her foster mother Jennie Dailey and uncle Joseph Dailey were probably fatally injured trying to rescue her.
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Logansport
Ind
Sarah Gehring
Jennie Dailey
Joseph Dailey
Liquid Air Explosion Injures Chicago Professor in Ottawa
Professor W B Patty of Chicago, lecturer on liquid air, was injured during a demonstration at the Ottawa opera house when a small cannon using liquid air explosive powder exploded. Both hands burned and clothing singed. he continued briefly before canceling further lectures.
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Ottawa
Kan
W. B. Patty
Chicago
Opera House
Patty
Severe Cold Grips Nebraska and Plains Regions
Zero weather and worsening cold sweep central and southeastern Nebraska with thermometers at six degrees. A Northwest wind intensifies the chill, cattle on western ranges suffer, and temperatures over 20 below are reported in Colorado. Lincoln dispatch notes a 40 degree drop in 24 hours, threatening livestock with little snow to cushion homes or farms.
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Sioux City
Colorado
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Oklahoma Snow Storm Hammers Cattle Regions
Guthrie Okla Dec 13 Since early this morning the heaviest snow storm in tech yachts has visited Oklahoma The storm will cause great damage to the cattle interests Reports of intense suffering among stock are coming in from the ranges
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Guthrie
Okla
Tech
Oklahoma
Colder Than Zero Records Hit Colorado Mountains
Denver December 13 reports the coldest weather of the winter across Colorado with many readings below freezing. Gunnison registers 21 below zero while other mountain regions show subzero temperatures.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Gunnison
Rain and Snow Rainfall Heavy at Bloomington Illinois
Bloomington Illinois December 13 two inches of rain fall the heaviest in years. Snow began this afternoon and continues tonight with a high wind causing significant drifting.
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Bloomington
Ten Below at Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa December 13 There has been a fall of 33 degrees in temperature since yesterday It is ten below and growing colder steadily.
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Sioux City
Cold Wave Grips La Crosse as Temperature Plunges
A brutal cold wave hit La Crosse Wisconsin with the mercury dropping thirty degrees since morning. By nightfall the temperature stood at ten below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Wis
Big City
Peoria Cold Snap Hits 44 Degree Drop in 24 Hours
In Peoria Illinois on December 13 a dramatic weather shift dropped temperatures by 44 degrees within a day. Snowstorm and blizzard conditions dominated the afternoon with heavy snowfall and gusty winds reported across the area.
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Peoria, Ill
Milwaukee Snowstorm Delays Trains After Sharp Temp Drop
Milwaukee Wisconsin December 13 The temperature fell thirty degrees since midnight and four inches of snow have accumulated. Trains are all delayed as the storm moves through the area.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis
Severe Kansas cold feared to harm cattle and wheat
Topeka reports a 5 below zero reading with very severe weather across Kansas. Authorities fear cattle suffer and winter wheat is damaged in several points as the cold snap continues.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Zero at Springfield and Nebraskan Frozen to Death
Springfield reports the temperature dropping forty degrees in thirteen hours, reaching zero by 1 a.m. In Nebraska, near Columbus, farmer Thomas Gogan died from freezing after being overtaken while close to his home.
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Lincoln, Neb
Columbus
Thomas Gogan
Seven Below at Des Moines Weather Record
Des Moines Iowa reports severe cold with the thermometer at 7 below zero at 10 p m and forecast to drop to 15 below before morning.
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Des Moines
Mercury
Friends Peace Conference Draws Quakers in Philadelphia
Nearly 1,000 members of the Society of Friends from orthodox, Hicksite, and Wilburite branches gathered in Philadelphia for the American Friends peace conference. John B. Garrett presided at the opening session as Dr. Benjamin F. Trueblood of Boston outlined the conference aim and unity for pacific aims across the nation.
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Philadelphia
Society of Friends
American Friends’ Peace Conference
John B. Garrett
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Boston
The
American Peace Society
Woman Found Dead Frozen on Prairie Near Cheyenne
A Cheyenne special reports a woman, age 55 to 60, found frozen to death four miles from Cheyenne where a lineman had attempted to rescue her last night. The body has not been identified.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Health and Beauty Pimples and the Liver
A poor complexion stems from torpid liver or irregular bowels. If nature’s refuse isn’t carried off impure blood results. Pimples boil eruptions follow. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers stimulate the liver and promote regular bowels without griping or distress. Safe pills F Nadler EA Emeis Theo Danquard.
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Nature
DeWitt
F. Nadler
A. Emeis
Theo
Danquard
C., B. & Q Schedules Dec 15 Change
The Ceremonial update states No. 48 from St. Louis will depart at 6:20 a.m. and No. 10 from Denver at 2:05 p.m., both 15 to 30 minutes earlier. Passengers urged not to miss the revised times.
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St. Louis
Denver
Golden Red Cast Coal Sold by J. B. Frahm Promoted
A sales note touts Golden Red cast coal as the best on the market and notes it is sold exclusively by J. B. Frahm. The item highlights quality and availability through the supplier.
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J. B. Frahm
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Admiral Schley
Wenig
Willie
F. W. Pettigrew
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Fred Dorsey
Cora Wilson
Rochellé
Piderewski
Germany
Gaine
Durrant Hilled
Federation‘of Labor
King Zero
Peoria
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