Senate split over Schley inquiry amid Dewey backing
Washington reports a divided senate view on a congressional probe into the Schley controversy with Republicans leaning against a new inquiry. Senators Hoar Mason Hale Cullom and others weigh Dewey's findings as decisive, while Democrats split between waiting on Schley supporters and backing a joint resolution affirming Dewey’s verdict.
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Verdict in Schley Case Promulgated by Secretary Lang
The Schley court of inquiry reports are released with two versions. Admiral Benham Ramsay and Dewey concur on many findings while differing on some subtleties. Dewey largely supports Schley and criticizes the retrograde maneuver and pursuit of Spanish ships at Santiago.
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Navy reviews Sedley court findings with no rush
Washington December 1 The secretary of the navy is examining the Sedley court of inquiry report before acting. The court remains in session though dissolved in form by Secretary Long. Debate centers on Admiral Dewey's concurrence with findings and whether his signature signals full agreement or dissent on certain points.
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Merit Wins on Ships
The United Steel Corporation plans a civil service style merit system for about 2000 lake steamer employees. Each worker will be entered on a roster with a work record guiding promotions and wage scales, improving efficiency and tying captains and chief engineers to stockholders in a future plan.
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Growth of Telephone Industry Across United States
The Electrical data show 311 exchanges in operation with 2,378,717 telephones in use. Capital invested nears 3,500,909 dollars. one company employs 33,000 people and handles about 2,000,090,000 calls yearly. Daily output of telephones is around 2,990 units valued at 50 to 60 million dollars. the industry, only 22 years old, heads into further growth. London notes revision of the national anthem to fit the new monarchy, changing the refrain to God save our king.
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Protest Against Castro and Caracas Note Drafted
Foreign ministers met in Caracas to unify their protest notes on Cuba and Venezuela. The delegates agreed on joint language about denying transfer or settlement with President Car. The report mentions Spain’s parts and expansion, and notes no pardon for Miss Eastwick of Philadelphia for six months on a railroad matter.
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Roosevelt Fights Carnegie Offer on Steel Bonds
Washington December 16. President Roosevelt will likely refuse Andrew Carnegie’s $10,000,000 steel company bonds for a university fund. Senators and representatives are nearly united against the present form citing the government hold period as objectionable. The vice president hopes Carnegie may convert the bonds to cash or U S bonds for acceptance.
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Contested Election Cases Set for January Hearings
Washington reports the start of contested election hearings in January before the house election committees. Cases include Leniz of Ohio vs Tompkins Seventh Ohio. Walker of Virginia seat from Ninth Virginia district terminated by contestant's death. Spears vs Burnett Seventh Alabama. Moss vs Rhea Third Wentwicky. Horton vs Butler Twelfth Missouri. Fowler vs Tomas Third North Carolina. Dentzler vs Steel Seventh North Carolina. Wilson vs Lassiter Fourth Virginia.
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Colonies in the Navy Plan to Strengthen Empire
London dispatch reports British admiralty urged to recruit Canadians and Australians as naval officers. Proposes an Australian admiral in the Mediterranean and a Canadian in command of the future North Sea squadron to foster imperial naval prestige.
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Dr Rea Cures Chronic Ailments Without Fee
Dr Rea treats all chronic diseases and offers long term visits without charging incurable patients. He claims rapid disease localization in minutes, handles ENT eye and throat issues, stomach liver kidneys and rheumatic cases, promises cures for stammering and various eye conditions, and guarantees painless eye surgeries.
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Nervous Debility Cure Claim Promises Free Consultation
Advertisement touts remedies for nervous debility with claims of perfect cures in neglected cases. It asserts no incurable cases and offers free confidential consultation, targeting patients feeling weak, tired, irritable, with memory and vision issues and insomnia.
Chile and Argentina Seek Settlement Before War
Santiago de Chile Dec 216 Senor Yanez Chilean minister of foreign affairs hands to Senor Portela Argentine minister a new proposal aiming at a friendly settlement of their difficulties. Refusal would be taken as a desire for war. Chile has called out 100,609 national guards and will strengthen the navy. England and Brazil have offered mediation.
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French Delegates to Study Trusts Impact in Europe
Paris Dec 16 Lazare Weiller councillor of foreign commerce and Maurice La Gotellerie eminent engineer sailed on La Savoie for New York. They plan an extensive U S tour to investigate the economic fiscal consequences the trust system may have in Europe and especially in France.
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Gompers Re-Elected President of AFL in Scranton
Samuel Gompers is reelected president of the American Federation of Labor at the federation’s session in Scranton Pennsylvania. James Duncan of Boston is named first vice president as preparations begin for the federation’s next annual encampment in Washington D C.
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