Schley Wins Popular Support Amid Navy Row Over Santiago
The nation rails at the court of inquiry and its two inexperienced members who ruled against Schley despite his victory at Santiago. Roosevelt and Long are criticized for chastising General Miles, while the public and many leaders rally to Schley and Dewey. Miles, Sickles, and Mason voice defense of the admiralty heroes.
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Schley-Sampson
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Schley
Dewey
Schiley
Sampson
Roosevelt
Secretary Long
Schley
Santiago
General Miles
Theodore Roosevelt
Long
Miles
Teller
Sickles
Mason
Illinois
Congress
Manila Bay
Washington
Cervera
Harris and Hanna clash over ship-subsidy bill
Collier's Weekly features a debate between Senator Harris of Kansas and Senator Hanna of Ohio on a ship-subsidy bill. Hanna defends the measure, while Harris accuses it of class legislation benefiting a single line. The analysis notes potential annual benefits of over $2,000,000 to the line and future government subsidies equaling multiple times its capital.
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Collier's Weekly
Harris
Kansas
Hanna
Ohio
General Alger Rebounds From Illness
General Alger has been very sick but is improving his health and strength. The report notes recovery progress and optimism for a full return to duty.
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Alger
Postmaster General Smith Resigns. Payne Appointed
Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, longtime ally of Mark Hanna, named as Postmaster General after Smith’s resignation. Praised by some as a master of political commerce, Payne’s career includes Milwaukee postmaster duties and leadership in Wisconsin Republican machine building. Roosevelt’s appointment seen as shaping a new political machinery. The Northwest and national observers expect shock and disappointment.
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Smith
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Mark Hanna
Payne
Arthur
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
New York World
Garfield
President McKinley
Hanna Boodle
Northwestern
Bell Telephone
Northern Pacific
Brayton Ives
Hill
James J. Hill
Northern Securities Company
Roosevelts Substitutes for Dewey and Miles for Coronation
The article criticizes the decision to replace Admiral Dewey and General Miles with inferior officers for England's coronation duties. It notes Dewey supported Schley and Miles agreed, leading to the change. It frames the move as petty political punishment by the administration.
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Admiral Dewey
General Miles
England
Edward
Dewey
Olympia
Schley
Miles
Roosevelt
Harris rules out governor run for re-election to Senate
Senator Harris states he will not seek the governorship and will run again for the United States Senate. Observers note his loyalty to the Senate and acknowledge his usefulness, despite opposition from political rivals.
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Harris
United States Senate
Senate
Leedy to Start New Populist Paper at Burlington
H C Leedy brother of ex Governor Leedy plans a new Populist newspaper at Burlington after Courier office fire and closure of the paper recently purchased from O C Outcast. The move is welcomed as a return of local publication.
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H. C. Leedy
Leedy
Burlington
Courier
O. C
If 1904 election held today Schley would win over Roosevelt
The piece argues Admiral Schley would be nominated and elected president if the 1904 election were held now, asserting Roosevelt would lose due to his unfair treatment of Schley which the author portrays as fueling support for Schley and enmity toward Roosevelt.
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Admiral Schley
Roosevelt
Schley
Reappointment Knox Likely To Stir Anti Trust Fight
When Congress reconvenes after the holidays the Anti-Trust League will renew its fight on Attorney General Knox. The matter remains unsettled and rich, rare, and fancy developments are likely to follow.
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Knox
Congress
Anti-Trust League
Dinner at Red Light Priced At Sixty-Six Cents
A vintage ad promises a large dinner for 76 cents at the Red Light restaurant offering first class service and meals. The note emphasizes affordability and quality for diners seeking value in a period setting.
Schley Verdict and Grant amid Civil War echoes
A reflection on General Grant and Commodore Schley, praising disobedience to orders when patriotic, and condemning officials who sought to dishonor Schley. The piece lauds naval heroism, cites battles from Port Gibson to Big Ulack, and asserts broad national reverence for Schley and Manila’s heroism.
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Thomas
Grant
Sheridan
Sherman
Halleck
Vicksburg
Washington
Port Gibson
Raymond
Jackson
Champion Hill
Big Ulack
Banks
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Commodore Schley
Resignations, Trusts, and Cabinet Moves Across Parties
Gacx resigns as secretary of the treasury and offers of the post go to Gov. Crane who refuses due to distrust of trusts. Gov. Shaw of Iowa is named for Gage’s cabinet seat citing influence rather than merit. In Britain three Boer reverses are reported. A pro Boer meeting with Gen. J. K. Hudson Col. Joe Waters and others is planned in Topeka on Sunday.
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Gacx
the Treasury
Gov. Crane
Massachusetts
Paper Trust
Shaw
Iowa
Gage
Topeka
J. K. Hudson
Col
Joe Waters
Governor Stanford Ley Pursues Harris Senate Seat
The article notes strong indications that Governor Stan Ley aims to succeed Senator Harris in the U.S. Senate, signaling a political shift and potential campaign readiness. It highlights Ley’s public statements and political alliances shaping the race.
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Marcellus
Cesar
Onservan
South Africa
Ture
Stanley
United States
Warsran
Standard Oil
Garnett
Holcomb & CO
Square
J. R. Scott
Dr. M. Scott
Optician
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Tibbette & bloGrew
F. A. Herbert
Anairing
Holcomb’s Drug Store
A. L. Benton
Garnett, Kansas
Family
Kay
Claarriniy
B. J. Kay
Tam
Dr. Kay
Haxaxa Hansel
Hansell
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B. J. Kay Medical Co
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