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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
1
The Navy announces final closure of the Schley inquiry with full findings. It states the question of command was not proper and the case is considered resolved.
Washington December 21 Secretary Long issued the formal order dissolving the Schley court of inquiry and approving the majority findings. He rejects Sampson counsel's bid to add an injunction on command and notes no further proceedings will be taken. The secretary forwards replies to Sampson and Schley counsel and records his approval of the court’s recommendations.
Boston reports Gov Murray Crane is weighing a offer from President Roosevelt to join the Treasury. he asked for time to decide by Monday. A friend says Crane is inclined to accept after careful consideration and may discuss the matter with President Roosevelt next week.
Charles F Wenicke is appointed by President Roosevelt as collector of customs for St Louis but wires he cannot accept due to business duties. He expresses gratitude for the honor and contends responsibilities prevent taking the post. Other dispatches note crimes, politics, and local events from Lawton to Paris.
Washington December 2. Residents deny a published story of an assault on the president by a man who brushed against him on Massachusetts Avenue. The president and Lord Paunceforte deny the account and say no attack occurred. A secret service officer detained the man briefly before release. A national story citing witness Pauncefuls appeared in New York today.
Coroner and doctors testified that John F Bull and his wife died of natural gas asphyxiation at their home on Diet Avenue. Neighbors found the bodies after several days with signs of gas leaks and marks on the victims. The jury ruled the deaths were due to natural gas asphyxiation.
A meeting of the Furs Vollistens Association opposed a proposed municipal tax on book volumes and urged price adjustments. Separately, a collision occurred near Leavenworth as Missouri Pacific passenger train 53 struck freight train 122 due to an open switch. both engines damaged and travel delayed about two hours.
In San Francisco on December 1, 1918, Commissioner Hart H. North ruled that a traveler of allied status with consumption, traveling first class and of ample means, is not to be admitted to the United States. The decision rests on personal and social maturity factors, independent of statutory considerations.
Decatur Stewart, cashier of the Exchange Bank, was indicted with several others for fraudulent mail use tied to a foot racing scheme. He must stand trial by jury in federal court in Kansas City Missouri. His habeas corpus plea was denied by Judge Phillips. The court ruled that the question of involvement was for the jury to decide.
Richard Croker and New York friends leave Indianapolis for Cincinnati on a cold trip to New York. He found the springs dull due to weather and lack of visitors, having planned a week or ten days but no local consultation occurred. The note lists veterans legislation appointments by Eli Torrance and reports on uniform thermometer records in Cleveland and Alger’s improvement in Detroit.
Secretary Wilnao warns do not curb microscopic meat inspections abroad orExports would halt and $29,000,000 in meat sales to Germany collapse. Funding constraints and two weeks’ leave for federal workers require Congress action for next year.
Berlin educators warn Andrew Carnegie may fund a $10,090,000 national university in the United States. They say the plan would flood the country with a surplus of intellectual capital similar to Germany’s current surge.
In New York experiments reported by The Tribune, researchers test Professor Heh’s theory that human tubercle bacilli will not readily infect cows. Calves showed slight reactions to tuberculin tests, but results are considered minor and inconclusive. Further trials, including tests with sputum and injections, are being watched over a ten month period at the laboratory.
Palm Beach news describes Whitehall the planned Flagler mansion on Lake Worth near Hotel Royal Poinciana. Construction began in 1800 with first steps fourteen months ago and by now walls rise and tiling begins. Estimated half a million dollars will be spent before December, with Spanish brick and stone layout, 176 foot front, 180 plus feet depth, 18 foot verandas, a 100 foot east veranda supported by 32 foot columns.
War Secretary Root reprimands Gen Miles after a Cincinnati interview praised Dewey’s view in the Schley case. President and secretary plan public action later. concern over reviving the Sampson Schley dispute dominates military and naval circles. Also mentions irrigation methods by E. J. Wickson and farm practice notes from the era.
A dispatch from Vienna reports Count Potokin lost 500000 dollars over three hours at the Vienna Jockey Club. Count Pallaviaciai held most of the funds as the gambling session unfolded this afternoon in London.
The item catalog includes Lord Kinnaird football authority and preacher, Theodore S McLolina birthday, Longfellow's Ocean Tales, Prof Christy joining British mining society, Harvard inscription cast from Rome, hockey at Smith College, Alaskan lichens to Wellsley, Syracuse engineering college, Jordan river baptismal use, Croatian and Filipino clergy education plans, and local civic notices listing city officials and roles. The jumble reflects late 19th century scholarly, religious, and municipal items with scattered biographical notes and institutional milestones.
Markets by wire from Chicago show grain futures with mixed bids for December 77, May 41, July 41 percent. corn December 4, May 67, July 49 percent. oats December 41 percent, May 14.74, July 29. oats and feed values vary. Kansas City live stock reports list cattle, steers, and hogs with modest gains. market watchers note higher prices for certain fats and dairy products. Additionally on the rail, Atchison to Massachusetts travel plans and Christmas preparations for Mrs A Shaw and family are noted as a local item.
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