Court of Inquiry details Schley and Dewey clash over Puerto Rico
Testimony recounts the Santiago harbor actions during the Spanish American War. Sailors including Sampson, Schley, and Dewey are questioned on signals, blockades, and fleet movements near Santiago de Cuba. Witnesses discuss the battle’s conduct, intelligence timing, and the retrograde maneuvers of the flying squadron.
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Ta Sampsim
Aharieta
Jos Dorie
Chantwieds
Ny Mae
Captain Cook
Seblas
Cole
Rome
Cake
Selley
Elston
Sehley
Junes le Kovits
Avital Behley
Gienfungos
Santini
Te Santidie
Cristobal Colon Mity
Viscayn
Stiyne
Wily 8
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Comimana Sera
Cnak Wis Wealiel
Lemly
Semley
Danish West Indies to Pass Into U S Possession
The article argues the Danish West Indies including St Thomas St John St Croix and St Eustatius will soon come under U S control. It warns the islands make little contribution to American commerce but grant naval and regional advantage for guarding Caribbean approaches and the Gulf. Denmark seems ready to sell. the United States would likely insist to prevent European powers from acquiring them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
United States
St. Phamay
St John
Sk Croix
St. Eustathus
Mutin
Caribbean
Gulf
Jarkmas
St. Thomas
Denmark
October corn condition report shows record low for month
Agriculture Department data for October notes corn condition at a record low for the date, with oats yield 25.1 bushels per acre and rye 151 bushels per acre. The total crop estimate rises by 8 million bushels from a month earlier, while state gains and regional totals emphasize overall mixed performance across oats, rye, barley, and potatoes.
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Agriculture Department
Statighelan
Department of Agricultinis
Jer
Burley
Mates
Illinois
Missouri
Sunde
Theann
Virginia
Tennessee
Maryland
Kentucky
Ohio
North Carolin
Poussechiumia
Wisconsin
Indiana
Carolina
Kansas
Shore
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigne
Missoni
Tuinels
Tounessee
Maing
Town
Washington
California
Oregon
News From Our Colonies Report From Consul McCook
Consul J G McCook reports from Dawson that conditions are improving with new dwellings warehouses and administration buildings rising plus a governor’s residence. Water from a Klondike river well is pumped with pressure keeping sidewalks clear. ice costs 2 cents a pound. Telephony may expand in Puerto Rico, Buddhism grows among residents in Hawaii, and orthodox Christianity faces oriental transcendentalism challenges.
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State Department
Washington
J. G. McCook
Dawson
Aunuk
Klondike
Mindus
Hawaii
Immigration report notes literacy rise and wage trends
The annual report from Thomas Fjiehll, New York immigration commissioner, shows steady steerage arrivals at New York for the year ended June 30, 1901. It highlights literacy concerns, higher illiteracy among immigrants, and calls for stronger enforcement and potential policy extensions. The piece also layers in Roosevelt’s routine, White House conditions, irrigation talks, and museum gifts, painting a broad snapshot of governance and public life.
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Thomas Fjiehll
New York
Treasury
Aews
Italy
I Lansbrangh
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Hansbrough
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
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Raat
Wilessere
Arnival Dewey
Meg Rayner
Captain Chadwick
Remey
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Dilen
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Santisia
Santa Gen
Padeat
Shush
Uiaphuls
Ivan Heaavins
Cheedird
Cluaurgim
Rile
Milelvesix
Mampson
Sebley
Santiago
Sampson
Aten
Bus Hove
Lieut. Staunton
Mat Hight
Captain Allen
Som
Morto Rico
Gen. Greely
Inguure
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