Secretary Long Clears Schley Case and Hopes It Is Dropped
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long approves the court of inquiry findings and majority opinion in the Schley case. He accepts the court’s recommendation that no further proceedings occur and declines Admiral Sampson’s request for a further inquiry into command. The note lauds the court’s arduous labor and ends with Long’s signature.
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Washington
Long
Schley
Navy Department
Santilyo
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Santiago
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary Long Declines Action On Sampson Case
Navy Department letters reveal approval of the court of inquiry recommendation in Admiral Schley’s case and dismissal of further action on Sampson’s brief. Secretary John D. Long announces no action and notes the court did not consider command. Baltimore attorney general Isador Rayner denounces the decision as arbitrary and tyrannical, expressing shock and indignation.
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Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Navy Department
Washington
Department
Schley
William T. Sampson
John D. Long
Stayton & Theall
Johnston Building
New York
Attorney Rayner
Baltimore
Isador Rayner
Maryland
Long
Hart Kills Japanese Boss in Roseburg House Incident
Alfred H. Hart shoots and kills Tapp, a Japanese boss of a Southern Pacific section crew, after Tapp allegedly followed Hart home and tried to break into his house. No formal complaint yet. police may link contractor Peter Mortensen to the murder of James R. Hay near Salt Lake City.
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Roseburg
Ore
Alfred H. Hart
Tapp
Southern Pacific
Hart
Peter Mortensen
James R. Hay
The
Pacific Lumber Company
Salt Lake
Mortensen
Chinese stock schemes target Chinese immigrants in Port Townsend
Information from Port Townsend’s Chinese community reports that many stock companies are forming in southern China with capital over one million dollars. Stocks worth $500 are to be issued to arriving Chinese to prove they qualify as exempt merchants when inspected by customs at entry. The move is linked to push for a stricter exclusion law as the current policy nears expiration. A stuttering person has conveyed the news in a hesitant manner.
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Port Townsend
Wash
China
The Late Dr Keeley and His Liquor Cure
Dr Leslie Keeley, famed for the Keeley cure for alcoholism, died recently in Los Angeles. A St. Lawrence County native born 68 years ago, he served as an army surgeon in the Civil War, then practiced in Dwight Illinois. He founded a Dwight sanitarium and promoted his disease theory with strong public belief despite medical skepticism.
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Leslie E. Keley
Los Angeles
St. Lawrence County
N. Y
Keeley Institute and Gold Cure Fame
The Keeley Institute trained graduates who formed a Keeley Association and held reunions proclaiming victories over intemperance through the gold cure. Branch institutions spread nationwide as the practice grew, despite secretive treatment and ethical concerns. His estate was valued at $1,000,000.
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Ion
Keeley
English Firm Brings Back Chain Armor Shirts
An English Sheffield manufacturer revives the ancient mail garment for modern needs. Decline came as missiles pierced mail and weight hindered use, but new clever production promises practical protection and a revived industry.
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Sheffield
Mail Armor Weighing Under Twelve Pounds Behind Coat
A new form of mail armor fashioned from small steel rings is described. Weighing less than twelve pounds, it covers the chest to thigh and arm to the elbow, offering protection against dagger and sword attacks. The inventor notes strong sale as awareness grows, predicting wider adoption.
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Stirt
Mining News Of The Week Mixed Ore Shipments Profits
Resting items of a miscellaneous nature report vast improvements across districts. Copper claims in Alaska sold for 1.2 million dollars with a London syndicate planning a 140 mile Valdez to claim location railroad at a cost of about 3.5 million. Underground work starts at War Eagle. Centre Star Mine raises to 130 workers. Granby smelter treated 4892 tons in the week, total 280,668 tons. Winnipeg mine shipped seven carloads to Trail and sent 40 tons to Greenwood. first carload matte from Hall Mines smelter reached Granby. Nelson ships ore from Tenderfoot creek toward Trail. Northport smelter sets a new record at 1100 tons daily. Reco Mining notes 150 tons monthly from 600 feet depth, with issues of lead price and smelting costs. Slocan region shows strong showing in several mines amid market headwinds. Charleston Marble Company exhibition draws attention. Champion mine yields high grade ore in lower tunnel. Mite mine near Mullan Idaho in same belt. Great Western Mining reports strong showings at Nespelim. Grangeville’s Frank H. Brown returns with 8000 in gold bullion from Jumbo mill. Checkmate mine transfer to Chicago interests for around 150000. Empire State Idaho Mining loses Sweeny. E. J. Roberts named successor. Mayo creek stampede begins. Pierce City reports cold winter shutdowns. Little Giant and Little Gem projects advance amid development. Baker City miner jailed for ore theft. King Solomon group sale to Seattle investors for 50000 signals major northwest interest.
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War Eagle
Centre Star Mine Company
Granby
Winnipeg
Trail
Greenwood
Hall Mines
Nelson
B. C
Lando
Twin Falls Mining Company
Tenderfoot Creek
Ainsworth
Albion
Miami
Northport
State of Washington
A. L. Watson
J. M. Harris
Reco Mining and Milling Company
Sandon
Reco
Selby Smelting Works
San Francisco
Cal
Missouri
Champion
Springfeld
Mullan
Idaho
Springfield
Park
M. L. Pershall
Great Western Mining Company
Pearl
Chicago
Hunt
Boise
Marel 1
Charles Sweeny
Empire State-Idaho Mining & Development Company
E. J. Roberts
Spokane
Roberts
Dawson
Mayo Creek
Stewart River
Ois
Charles Harper
Pierce City
Klondike
Ozark
Fleetwood
Orion
Wild Rose
Harper
Little Giant
Kettle River
Rock Cut
Marcus and
Bossburg
Little Gem
Sand Creek
Baker City
H. Bailey
North Pole
North Yakima
King Solomon Group of Mines
Chelan County
Edward Whiteon
Fred Parker
Keith Dunlap
A. W. Frater
Seattle
Cleveland
Buffalo
Northwest
Senate committee assignments listed for Washington and others
The Democratic caucus assigns Senator Foster of Washington as chairman of the coast and insular survey committee and places him also on manufactures agriculture and forestry and District of Columbia. Turner gets a long list including coast defenses and transportation routes. Dubois draws civil service retrenchment Indian affairs mines and other bodies. Heltfeld is set on agriculture forestry District of Columbia and civil service irrigation mines and patents. Hanna proposes a pension of 5000 dollars a year for Mrs McKinley.
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Foster
Washington
District of Columbia
Senatorial Caucus
Turner
Dubois
Philippines
Heltfeld
Agriculture and Forestry
Hanna
McKinley
Ore Shipments and Boring Plant Progress Report
Ore shipments from the Standard mine at Wallace Idaho to the mill for the week ending tonight were 2207 tons. The Mammoth shipments for the same period amounted to 1200 tons. The Lewiston Oil company's old boring plant has arrived and is being installed at the site of the company's well three miles east of Lewiston Idaho. Boring operations will commence immediately. Mining matters in the Greenhorns are described as fever heat with expected excitement over Alcohol as a natural product in Eastern Oregon.
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Standard
Wallace
Idaho
Lewiston Oi] Company
Lewiston
Greenhorns
Baker City Democrat
Oregon
United States
Guard on the L road questions friend’s speech
Snippet shows a character named Bifflee denying a friend’s claim and stating the other speaks as a guard on the L road. The exchange centers on miscommunication and occupation rather than a broader event or outcome.
Schwab on the trusts and consolidation contrast
Chicago December 23 Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel argues the trust is a dead business proposition built on restricting trade raising prices and throttling competition He says consolidation expands trade lowers prices and reduces costs while improving efficiency and prosperity He cites the steel giant and notes supporting speakers W I Ridgeley Hanna and J P Huggett observed on consolidation.
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Lnited States Steel Corporation
Chicago
Bankers’ Club
Charles Vie Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Mt Wie
Mr. Schwab
Trade Report Highlights Seasonal Demand and Weather Impacts
R G Dun Weekly Review notes peak wartime trade activity last week with strong distribution across sectors. Christmas demand drives merchandise, transport hindered by storms, grain steady with firm undertone, western livestock feeding up due to severe weather, export prices rising. U S failures 265, Canada 19, last year 292 and 18. Portland steady with slight rise. Walla Walla prices 59 34 60c 60c 61c. Tacoma unchanged with bluestem 60c club 59c.
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R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Germans' Rights Forfeited Over San Juan Canal Concession
A Washington dispatch reports Nicaragua and German officials dispute a recent concession granted to Atlas Steamship Co for navigation on the San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua. Officials say the contract was forfeited a month ago for noncompliance, yet the article notes the concession should not block canal construction.
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Managua
Nicarague
Galveston
Washington
San Juan River
Lake Nicaragua
Atlas Stesxscrip Company
Nicartaguan Canal
Governor Crane Offered Treasury Post By Roosevelt
A close friend of Governor W Murray Crane confirmed a Washington report that Roosevelt offered Crane the treasury portfolio. Crane asked for time until next Monday to decide, citing family and business considerations for his hesitation.
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Boston
W. Murray Crane
Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Lively Quotable Snippets Mock Gentle Society Dialogues
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers. It includes marriage banter about gifts and lovers, fashion and dressmaking remarks, a surgeon and barber exchange, dog and rat humor, a night tiger scenario, and cheerful wordplay from sources like the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Life. The items feature named papers and fictional speakers, capturing a light society humor tone.
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Schley Court
Schley Attorneys
Rayner
Chinese Stock Company
DR. Keeley
Leslie &. Keeley
Keeley Tomb
Sanne
Mining News OF the Week
L. €. Dillman
Alaska
Valdez
British Columbia
Last Chance
Rambler-Cariboo
Goodenough
Silverton
Trade Dollar
Northwest Senators
Snifflee
Bifflee
Trade Report
Wheat Report
Portland
Walla Walla
Valley
Bluestem
Tacoma
Club
Bazar
Amanda
Ankel
Kitty
Edith
Boston Transcript
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Robertson Stunter
Hevviman
Chicago News
Syraguse Herald
Jakey
Pefore
Philadelphia Times
Chicago Record-Herald
Gull
York
Puck
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