One Way Controversy in Maclay History
July 27 1901 discussion on Maclay history used at the naval academy. The piece cites Sampson Schley Cervers and the Dewey order questions. It notes that public sentiment favors Schley and denial of Sampson’s claims amid ongoing inquiries into authorship and sourcing.
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Maclay
Naval Academy
Sampson
Boston Transcript
Esquadron
Schly
Schley
Cervers
Macklay
World-Herald
Washington
Borny
Sampson Schley dispute prompts court of inquiry demand
The Sampson Schley controversy resurfaces as Schley seeks a court of inquiry. A report challenges Captain Bob Evans claim that Sampson did not notify Schley of Cuban signal procedures used to alert Americans of Spanish moves. The piece calls for a full, complete investigation to reveal all facts and correct misjudgments if warranted.
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Sampson -Schley
Sampson
Ir Sampson
Sebrey
Electric line proposal meeting at court house
Citizens are urged to attend a court house meeting this afternoon to hear the Leavenworth electric line report and to hear Mr. Winner’s proposition. The session will decide if Lexington should pursue the Kansas City Leavenworth route and the terms offered.
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Court House
Lexington
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Winner
Leavenworth Committee
Political Convention Notes and Uncle Bam Scheme
The passage mocks a summer convention without Joe and praises Uncle Bam’s new Indian country project as a grand national scheme. It references the Colombos and Joe Men in a political setting and hints at a notable plan led by Uncle Bam.
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Joe
Uncle Bam Down
China to pay indemnity to powers in periods
Reports from Peking indicate a plan for settling the indemnity with payments of 25,000,000 taels annually from 1902 to 1940. The Allies hope all governments are satisfied and no further hitches remain as China completes its first lesson in modern civilization.
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Peking
China
Vienna Shoemakers Protest American Shoe Houses
Shoemakers in Vienna held a large meeting this week to protest American shoe houses and sent a deputation to the minister of commerce and provincial governor to forbid their establishment. The rise of the American modern shoe factory is seen as threatening local workers and highlighting advantages of machinery under American management. Elder Dry is called to lead the Christian church in Maitland Missouri, suggesting possible church stance on the water question during a dry season.
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Vienna
Dry
Christian Church
Maitland
Army reduction debate hints at transfer from Philippines
The War Department ponders cutting forces in the Philippines. Adjutant General Corbin and General Chaffee are urged to consider that true reduction comes from retrenchment. If troops could be moved to Missouri and awaken in warm mornings, they would feel as if still in the islands.
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War Department
Ead
Philipines
Corbin
Chaffee
Philippines
Missouri
Islands
New York Paint Combine Planned With 100000 Capital
A New York paint combine with 100000 capital backing plans formation soon. The project aims to energize ventures as they begin to “paint the town red,” signaling bold expansion and new business activity.
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New York
Advance in Sheet Steel Price Shows No Consumer Benefit
An advance recently of one cent per pound in the price of sheet steel is cited as evidence that trusts are not lowering costs for consumers. The report argues price reductions do not reflect in lower retail costs and blames monopolistic practices for maintaining higher prices.
Missouri State Fair showcases superb breeding and industry
At Sedalia from September 9 to 18 the Missouri State Fair displays premier herds and mining and industrial arts to Missourians and visitors. The event aims to boost state pride, loyalty to industries and institutions, and stimulate commerce across the state.
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Missouri
Lige
Missour
Sedalia
Electric Line Committee Visits Leavenworth Mission
The Lexington committee to investigate the Leavenworth electric line toured Kansas City and Leavenworth Tuesday. Capt. Plattenberg led the party with business men, meeting Leavenworth merchants and local officials. The group found opposition faded, deeming the line not detrimental to local business, and planned a public meeting to report findings.
Lieutenant Hickman’s Prize in Tayabas Surrender
Manila reports Lieutenant Hickman of the first cavalry accepts surrender of Colonel Zuarbano with 29 officers 418 men 945 rifles and 100 bolos in Tayabas province. Former insurgents take oath of allegiance to the United States. Civilian Dix Pinnick gets one year in prison and a 1000 fine for receiving stolen commissary supplies.
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Manila
Hickmen
Zuarbano
Hickman
First Cavalry
Tayabas
United States
Dix Pinnick
Commissary Department
Chickens Found Hidden in Egg Case At Produce House
During a heat spell an egg candler at ALL Charles Produce Commission, 408 Delaware Street, discovered nine chickens inside a case of eggs. The case contained thirty dozen eggs. Seven chicks were alive and appeared hearty.
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Candlers
Produce Commission House of All
Charles
Delawere Street
Candler
Court of inquiry to review Schley's Santiago campaign
Secretary of the Navy plans a court of inquiry into Admiral Schley’s conduct in the Santiago naval campaign. The hearing will be postponed to September due to heat, with Long turning over his reception room to the court. A letter from Lobley to Secretary Long urges action to bring the matter under calm review in Washington.
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Washington D. C
Long
Long Island
N. Y
Navy
Edgar Stanton Macklay
Spain
Naval Academy
Excerpta
Maclay
Department
Washington
W.S. Schley
U.S. Now
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