Roosevelt faces clamor over Miles interview and Dewey defense
President Roosevelt is urged to drop red tape in backing Admiral Dewey in defense of Admiral Schley amid a hostile Washington clique. The piece blasts Secretary Long and Attorney General Knox over trusts, Payne appointment, and alleged conspiracies aimed at discrediting Schley, urging exoneration. A separate note reports a fatal Upland train collision on the coast line timed with 80 discharged soldiers en route to Los Angeles.
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Lone Robber at Fayetteville Bank Tracked After $37,000 Stolen
A lone robber in Sprigg dale Fayetteville Thursday stole 37,000 from a bank after forcing the assistant cashier to the vault. A citizen entering the bank was forced to raise his hands, the robber dropped 1,000 on the sidewalk and fled on a buggy toward the north. Officers pursued. tracks felled into thick woods. bloodhounds posted in the area. Meade Abandoned, St Louis. December 2. Weather prompts cancellation of the world fair preliminaries and a ceremonial breaking of ground scheduled for the day.
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Maclay seeks trial under naval law in Schley case fallout
Edgar Stanton Maclay, linked to the Schley case, formally requests trial by naval jury after resisting dismissal. He argues civil service protections bar removal without charges and conviction, and says he will resign only if compelled by the president’s civil service powers. He says he has not violated rules and remains at work.
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Death of Jeanie June Croly in New York at 72
Obituary notes the death of journalist and women’s clubs organizer Jeanie June Croly at her home in New York on December 24. Born Jane Cunningham in England, she founded Sorosis and led the Women’s Club of New York for 42 years. She also served as honorary president of the New York Federation of Women’s Clubs and was president of the Women’s Press Club.
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England
United States
Gen Alger Newsward After Abdominal Operation
Detroit December reports Gen. R A Alger formerly secretary of war operated on Sunday passed a comfortable night and was in good condition Monday. Dr Longyear said he passed the first danger of shock and faces several days until infection risk passes. Surgeons reported favorable condition with pulse 70 temperature under 100 and spirits good.
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Miners Convent Called for National Meet in Indianapolis
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, announced a national convention of miners in Indianapolis for January 2. The event includes a joint conference with mine workers and operators in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The session lasts ten days with over 1 000 delegates expected.
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Sharp fighting reported in Orange River Transvaal
Lord Kitchener dispatch from Johannesburg dated December 21 recounts fighting December 18 19 and 20 across widely separated points. Casualties total about 150 with heavy British losses in the Transvaal. bf as yet unreported. London notes no peace soon and 15000 troops to South Africa between now and January.
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Newspaper Plots and Diplomatic Talks Spread in Dec News
Washington reports Spencer Eddy in Constantinople uses a new tactic to secure Miss Brone’s release while Mr. Dickinson protests to the State Department over publicity in Miss Stone’s case. Sofia notes Miss Psilka and wife are well but cannot move. Stone also well. Concord reports William Ellery Changing, last of the Concord Circle, dies in Boston at 93. he left manuscripts for later publication. Miles is silent on a court inquiry, and Gage’s central bank plan is detailed with a $50 million capital requirement.
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New Year's Festivities in Washington Society Described
The reminiscence recalls New Year's calling among Washington's social circles, noting Dutch Knickerbocker origins and a decline in recent years. It highlights mingled wit, hostess skill, and the social pressure to invite and entertain, with groups forming to ease the day’s busy rounds.
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