Secretary Long Instructs Judges In Schley Inquiry
Washington July 27 The Navy Department issued the precept to the Schley inquiry directing Admiral Dewey as president to investigate the entire conduct of Admiral Schley in West Indian operations. It cites delays at Cienfuegos and Santiago, movements toward Key West, bombardment ranges, coal supplies, the Brooklyn loop, and a disputed alley conversation. Judge Lemley will prepare the case and call witnesses, possibly including Cap tain ite and Admiral Cervera. The court may sit for months, potentially beyond December.
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End of the Great Drouth Seemingly Near Again
Washington reports a shift in drought conditions as rains arrive across parts of the corn belt including western Kansas Nebraska and Missouri with expectations of more showers. Temperatures ease slightly though heat remains. drought relief is limited but stock water and pastures benefit. towns from Pittsburg to Scio record varied rainfall with Topeka receiving an hour of rain.
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Chetopa
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Lecompton
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Ellis
Emporia
Parsons
Iola
Lindon
Scio
Railroad changes by consolidation and electric traction dispute
Chicago reports plan to consolidate Union and Southern Pacific agencies nationwide subject to September 1st execution. Widespread traffic force consolidation may follow with Morgan-Ifill roads appointing a traffic adviser. many cities cited. London notes Metropolitan Street Railway opposed electrification efforts led by Charles T. Yerkes, with support for Ganz system facing resistance from rivals.
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Great Britain
Koch Blames Mosquitoes For Malaria Claim
London July 27 Robert Koch of Berlin told a health congress that malaria is caused by inoculation from mosquitos and gnats rather than swamps. He urged quinine treatment to stamp out malaria parasites.
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London
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Robert Koch
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Victory for Tillman in South Carolina
In Columbia South Carolina July 27 the state Democratic executive committee adopted a resolution expelling Senator McLaurin from the Democratic party. The move was unexpected with Senator Tillman nominating the measure as a substitute for one on oath for Congress candidates following the death of Stokes. The committee passed the resolution 25 to 5 urging McLaurin resign immediately.
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Reindeer Shipment to Alaska and Washington
The Interior Department confirms Lieutenant Bertholf has arrived in Siberia with 500 reindeer at 13 roubles each. He expects to buy 100 more now and 1,000 next summer. Deer cost about 6.70 dollars each in American money.
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Kitchener to Leave Transvaal for England and India
Cape Town correspondent reports rumors in Pretoria that Lord Kitchener will quit command on August 31 and return to England for five months, then assume supreme command in India with Sir Bindon Blood succeeding him in South Africa.
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India
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Spanish Captain Opines on Brooklyn Manoeuvre at Santiago
New York July report quotes Spanish captain Eulate or Vizcaya commander. He states as a gentleman he cannot praise any Brooklyn manoeuvre in the July 3 battle before Santiago. He notes the Brooklyn sought port while Admiral Cervera's squadron attacked and claims Vizcaya also turned toward the Brooklyn, causing it to fall twenty-two degrees.
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President pardons former bank president in Logansport case
The President granted a pardon to John F. Johnson, ex-president of the State National Bank of Logansport, Indiana, who was convicted of misappropriating bank funds and other violations and sentenced to ten years. He had served five years. Also noted, dispatches from Caracas report little change in asphalt litigation and a note from Turin's mayor to President McKinley inviting US artists and manufacturers to Turin 1902 exposition. State Department highlights US Army spending and efficiency compared to European powers.
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State Department
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Washington
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United States
Italy
Europe
War Department
Germany
France
Russian
Austria
Ince
Russia
Delay on forest reserves moves to amend land law
In a letter to the secretary of the interior the general land office commissioner urges halting new forest reservations until the land exchange law is amended. The secretary supports this view, signaling likely inaction on proposed reserves including Medicine Bow in Colorado and Wyoming. Pending applications for reserves totaling 40,000,000 acres will not be acted on under present law.
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General Land Office
Congress
Medicine Bow
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Ying
Stop Land Frauds Target Timber and Stone Act Abuses
The general land office aims to stamp out frauds under the timber and stone act, targeting entries made in others names by speculators. Local officers must prove good faith with sworn statements and cross examinations, suspending final certificates where doubt exists and sending questionable cases to the general land office.
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Montana
Idaho
General Land Office
Shamrock II Sets Sail for America from Gourock
Gourock July 2 The Shamrock II accompanied by the Erin sailed at 10 20 Saturday morning for New York amid great enthusiasm. Sir Thomas Lipton and Mr Watson boarded the yacht as the crowds cheered from shore and along the Far, with flags waving and handkerchiefs aflutter. Lipton stayed aboard until Cumbria then returned on a tug, praising the crew and wishing them a speedy voyage and a successful finish.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Cumbrai
Challenge
Steamship Line to Join San Pedro Road Network
Salt Lake July 29 The Herald reports the San Pedro road will not stop at San Pedro harbor after the last spike. A steamship line of ten large vessels will operate between Honolulu Yokota and the Philippines, with stock held by San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake interests led by Th. CG. Kerens. The line, forming soon, will complement the railroad and transport troops to the Philippines as needed.
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Herald of
San Pedro
San Pedro Harbor
Hawaiian Island Navigation Company
Harbor
Honolulu
Yokota
Philippines
Los Angeles
Th. CG. Kerens
J. Louis
California
Mr. Kerens
Cally
Ie Corporation
First Insurgent Surrender Reported in Samar Island
Moenila Julyneral Hughes reports the first surrender of insurgents in Samar Island. About 500 men surrendered with two field guns, thirty rifles, and seven bolos to American authorities. Officers believe it will take years to complete General Corbin's economic program. Civil education authorities favor continued protection of minor posts beyond constabulary support. A gradual concentration is expected, slower than Washington anticipates.
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Julyneral Hughes
Samar
United States
Corbin
Washington
All Land Proofs Suspended Over Timber Frauds
Timber land frauds in Montana and Idaho lead General Land Office Commissioner Herman to suspend all timber and stone act proofs filed this year. The move targets thousands of cases as spectulators and large companies exploited forest reserves to gain land. Officials warn strict scrutiny will follow and prior proofs often passed due to lax local office procedures.
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Idaho
Herman
General Land Office
Hermann
Gene Land Office
Mies
Duchess of Albany Stir Among Court Gossip in London
The Duchess of Albany, linked to Lord Rossberry, is a leading figure in London court gossip. Once Princess Helen of Waldeck Leopold, she married Prince Leopold in 1882 and became a widow in 1884 with two children, maintaining a domestic, needlework skilled life and a strong royal connections.
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Roseberry
Duchess of Albany
Lord Rossberry
London
Leopold
Helen of Waldeck
Duke of Albany
Alice
Countess of Roseberry
Holland
Boston preacher Lorimer's London clash over Boer War
Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer of Tremont Temple travels to London where he denounces English clergy opposed to the Boer War. The Boston pastor criticizes them as unchristian and intends a two month tirade, while Americans and English clergy alike debate his interference and stance.
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George C. Lorimer
Boston
London
Tremont Temple
England
Hous
United States
Lorimer
South Africa
Massachusetts
Movement to end American custom of “treating” backed by churches
Thomas B Minehan of Columbus Ohio presented a plan to the Knights of Columbus central division in Put in Bay advocating abolition of the custom of treating. The movement has church support and aims for national reach, with Columbus Council No 1 pledging members to abstain. The Knights of Columbus nationwide could muster 80 000 members, amplifying the crusade’s impact.
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Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Putin Bay
Minahan
Columbus Council No. 1
Knights of Columns
Veteran consul Horatio Sprague dies in Gibraltar at 77
Horatio J. Sprague United States consul at Gibraltar for fifty three years died there aged seventy seven. He was the dean of the American consular service and a popular figure among residents. Born in Gibraltar on August 12 1823 he served under fourteen presidents entertaining three visitors from the White House, Dewey and other figures. His career spanned Civil War Spanish American War and wars era, earning praise in Washington.
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United States
Gibraltar
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Washington
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Young Sprague
White House
Fillmore
Pierce
Grant
Admiral Dewey
Manila
the Rock
Sprague
Plot to Overthrow French Republic Aimed at Louis Napoleon
A Paris cabiegram claims the date September 14 is set to liberate a conspiracy to topple the French republic and crown Prince Louis Napoleon emperor. The note suggests preparations in the political intrigue surrounding Paris.
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French Republic
Louis Napoleon
Cabiegram
Paris
European critics weigh American ideals against money power
London financiers regard a continental boycott of American goods as serious and argue Europe should resist the American standard. They claim US motives in war have been selfish, praise America’s education and romance, and condemn Europe for chasing wealth at the expense of ideals.
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England
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Europe
United States
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Frederic Harrison
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