Secretary Root Fines General Miles Over Public Comment
The United States Army and Navy controversy over the Schley case heats up as Secretary Root censures Lieutenant General Miles for a public interview. Root cites official propriety rules and warns Miles to refrain from further public statements. Miles replies defending his personal views, while Secretary Root notes no further action unless required. General Miles departs Washington for New York as the dispute continues to unfold.
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Shapaon-Schley
Root
Miles
Cincinnati
Schley
Richard Meade
New York
Secretary of War
War Department
Associated Press
Tursilly
Navy Department
Enid Roos
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Ad Murs
Frank Wibery
Clifton, Mire
Wibor
Schley Court
Inqairy
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Admiral Mewey
Dewey
United States
Army
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the Army
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Traneh
Coward
Poltreon
Army of the
Barry Roop
P. S
Karmgy Root
Miley
Secretary Long
Mackay
Roots
Maclay
White House
Long
Thad
Panama Canal Company Considers Sale to United States
Paris reports at the Panama Canal Company shareholders meeting that negotiations with the United States are under way to set aside prior valuations. Directors Hutin and Choron resign. Bourgeois to replace them while the board seeks full powers to negotiate a fixed price as the negotiations proceed.
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Paris
Paanama Canal
Hutin
United States
Eod M. Choron
Pangma Canal Company
Inthmian Canal Commission
Manet
Lathmida Commission
Dla
Yogret
Hatin
Choron A
al. Bourgeois
Basnce
Fanans Canal
Ludins
Crane May Get the Place
President Roosevelt reportedly offered the treasury portfolio to Governor Crane of Massachusetts. Crane’s acceptance hinges on his ties to the Dalton paper company that supplies government paper, with a large contract, leading to possible sale of his holdings if he accepts.
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Treasury
Massachusetts
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Crane
Dalton
Masu
Dalton Company
Foundry fire disrupts FP Collins plant operations
A fire partially damaged the foundry and molding departments of FP Collins in San Antonio Texas on December 21. Investigators reported extensive heat and smoke impact with emergency crews securing the site and assessing structural integrity. No injuries were immediately reported.
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San Antonio
Texas
Collins Company
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Wer
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Ets Ehlt Lot
Navy Yard official’s resignation request announced
Secretary Boot and Secretary Root announced that Edgar S. Maclay, special junior storekeeper at New York Navy Yard, was directed by the president to resign. Rear Admiral A. S. Walker, commandant of the New York Navy Yard, was acknowledged in the order issued in Washington.
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Boot
Navy Department
A. S.walker
Navy Yard
New York
Stegant
Edgar S. Maclay
Junorer
Journ D. Lona
Root
Maclay
Crane Likely to Succeed Gage as Treasury Secretary
Washington dispatch reports strong belief in official circles that Governor W Murray Crane of Massachusetts will succeed Lyman J. Gage as secretary of the treasury. Crane visited the White House and talked with the president and Senator Lodge, with efforts to keep the news from public release. Ex-Governor Taft and others arrived in the city, while rural free delivery routes are to begin February 1.
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Washington
W. Murray Crane
Massachuwetto
Lyman J. Gage
Treasury
Crane
White House
Preailest
Senator Lodge
Gauge
Exovernor Fiege
Woderstood
Tyler Bank
Postoffice Notices for Grayson and Cooke Counties
In Grayson county and nearby Cooke county several small post offices face discontinuation or reorganization. The Velma and Dexter routes are affected, with supplies and carriers shifting to nearby offices. Officials list post offices Me Sauisky Phenlora Ethel Gage Macot Balm Cal eturg and Coster Cler as stations involved in the changes.
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Frank M. Fhitzhcoek
Velma
Whiteshord
Crayson
Molles
Lel
D. BR. Moore
W A
Shonchin
J. BF. Brewster
Sauisky
Phenlora
Ethel
Gage
Macot
Grayson County
Balm
Cooke Ona
Dexter
Death of J. J. Valentine President of Wells Fargo
John J. Valentine, born 1840 in Kentucky, rose from Wells Fargo messenger to president of Wells Fargo Express and Banking Co. He died in Oakland California after months of illness. His death ends a long service career marked by steady advancement and respected leadership among employees.
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Cal
John J. Valentine
Wells, Fargo & Co
Express
Newa
John Valentine
Wells, Fargo Uxpires and Banking Company
Waw
Wella
Fargo
Houston
Techlteos
Valentine
Werks
Ovte
Raring “Rea
Fof
Messenger
Com
Free at home cure for sexual weakness promoted by W W Knapp
An advertisement claims a quick, private remedy for male sexual weakness and related issues. It urges readers to mail a name and address to W. W. Knapp in Detroit Michigan for a free receipt with full directions. Multiple testimonial quotes praise the treatment’s effects and promise confidential correspondence.
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Lo W. Knapp
Hull Building
Michi
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Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Names and Deadlines
Fragments mention Blaney, Mr Valentine, and offices with mentions of letters and bids. The text references a meeting, hours, a draft order, and a ceremony with a mausoleum and military drapery. Details are garbled. no clear event or outcome is established.
Fire records show two residences in Waco Texas damaged
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a fire event affecting two houses in Waco Ware Texas with uncertain names and details. The garbled text references a date, names, and possible responders but provides no clear outcomes or identifiers.
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Waco
Ware
Texas
Renee
Stony_Trenton residents involved in dispute over funds
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a conflict at Stony, Trenton involving Deventer and Coates, with references to Tuten and a house or property matter. The text mentions a fine and a monetary ownership claim of $200, but details are unclear.
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Trenton
Vones
Deventer
Coates
Tenant Loses Household Effects
A tenant named Pant Bottek loses household items after a fire or incident near Kotiwaa, with belongings damaged. The fragmentary report notes items kept in a fold and potential wiring fault. No clear accident cause or full list of items is available.
A Crib, a Horae and a Calf In Kenedy Texas
A small crib and a calf were found in a building after a late night incident. The items belong to Bob, with a note of recent home activity and a mention of a hoarding and a hotel context. Further details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Kenedy
Texas
Bob Love
Inmates Escape Narrowly at Vesas Residence Incident
Inmates at West Vesas facility caused a narrow escape when the family, awoken by noises, found the residence partially turned, and authorities investigated the disturbance as night operations halted.
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West
Vesas
John Mrauetson
Gatesville Meeting Ends in Confusing Turmoil
Residents of Gatesville gathered for a local meeting as field men arrived to check a route paving project. The event was chaotic with unclear agendas and troubling interruptions surrounding the facility and timing.
Involuntary Bankruptcy at Whitney
The report details an involuntary bankruptcy filing connected to Whitney with HMO related entities and a series of references to corporate and financial actions. The text hints at a complex liquidation scenario and possible creditor actions involving named parties and dates, though OCR quality is poor and key specifics remain unclear.
Marlin Merchant Faces Bankruptcy Proceedings
Fragmentary text references a Marlin resident involved in a bankruptcy matter with unclear details. Mentions names and places in a garbled OCR passage, with no clear dates or outcomes to verify.
Insurance Meeting in Sherman Elects Officers
The Poomers' Mutual Insurance Company of Grayson County held a session in Sherman on December 21. W is elected president and Jeane Loving is secretary, with a vote taken for the treasurer position.
Elected Alderman Without Opposition
Victoria, toxin December vote yields Taniaris as unopposed alderman in a special election. Bram, Seiinelder, and others credited with a smooth process amid weather impacts and local turnout.
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Victoria
Toxin
Taniaris
Seiinelder
Bram Aildernan
First Linnborg American liner launched for Hamburg Mexico service
The Prince Bite Mrederieh, the first steamer of the Linnborg American line, was launched today to operate mail and passenger service between Hamburg and Mexico.
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Ilamburg
Mexico
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