President McKinley backs Schley appeal on battle command
Washington statement affirms substantial justice in the Santiago fight findings. It weighs Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley’s roles, upholds McKinley’s prior promotions, and notes credit for the blockade, fleet arrangement, and conduct of the chase. The president addresses command questions, cites captain testimonies, and endorses the court of inquiry’s conclusions with caveats on Schley’s and Sampson’s nominal commands.
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Roosevelt Calls For End To Tension In Navy Controversy
The speaker urges both sides to stop negotiations and end the heated dispute. He argues prolonging the conflict harms the navy and the country, stressing unity and decisive action under Theodore Roosevelt.
Still in Captivity and Riots Reach Barcelona
Reports from Constantinople deny Miss Stone’s release though liberation is expected soon. U S officials say Paris papers overstated freedom and that brigands demand safety assurances. In Madrid two hundred killed and 100 wounded as riots clash with troops in Barcelona after strikers fire on soldiers.
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Wheeler's Speech Dominates Indian Bill Debate in Senate
Washington February 20 The Senate debate on the Indian appropriation bill centers on Wheeler's earlier issue with extraneous topics. Bramwell Kern and Fleming join in while Bentell draws the strongest laughs as he argues the case, detailing what he terms teuculent sycophancy with wit and fortitude.
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Roosevelt Improves as Barricades Erected Downtown
In Graton Massachusetts on February twenty young Theodore Roosevelt shows signs of progress and may sit up today depending on conditions. Fire in De Graff Ohio destroys Swart’s livery barn causing fifteen thousand dollars in losses. William Foua wins amateur billiard title over Charles Norris in New York by five hundred to four sixty four at the Knickerbocker Club. Ambush in Carralston Alabama results in the killing of A J Huckaby. Lincoln Nebraska reports A P Gould’s eight year sentence in David City. San Francisco notes surgeon Levi Cooper Lane’s death. Nonsense items mention fashion changes and political talks, with varied remarks on presidents and trusts.
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Carralston
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Legal showdown over Northern Securities merger
Attorney General Knox notes a recent opinion that the merger likely violates the Sherman act of 1890 and an action is being prepared to dissolve the merger. The suit would seek reversion of exchanged shares and restoration of original stockholders. Defendants include Northern Securities, J. P. Morgan, James J. Hill, and associated stockholders. Proceedings target a Minnesota district court.
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Plan to stop strikes outlined by National Civic Federation
New York February meeting of the National Civic Federation executive committee, chaired by Senator Hanna, reviewed a by law set for conciliating labor disputes. It provides a nine member conciliation panel and a potential arbitration board drawn from executives and workers, with possible full committee action and local auxiliary committees under central guidelines.
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Will Rebuild At Once After Battle Creek Fire
Battle Creek Michigan February 20 Dr J H Kellogg head of Adventist Sanitarium says plans are set for new fireproof buildings to replace the hospital and sanitarium burned Tuesday. Loss to buildings estimated 400000 with 156000 insurance, patient personal effects and jewelry losses about 500008. Patients are housed in other Adventist structures as repairs begin.
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Queen Amelie of Portugal Acknowledged Noted Beauty of Europe
The 46 year old Queen Amelie, born at Twickenham during the exile of the Comte and Comtesse de Paris, married in Lisbon on May 22, 1886 to the prince royal, Duke of Braganza. She is said to hold an M D degree and is a dame of the Golden Rose. Her family includes sisters the Duchess d Aosta Duchess de Guise and Princess Louise of Orleans. Her brothers are the dukes of Orleans and Montpensier. Her sons are the Duke of Braganza and the Duke of Beja, ages about 14 and 12. She and King Carlos are closely linked to the English royal family through Prince Ferdinand of Sachsen-Coburg. Christmas? Not relevant.
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Beja
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Napoleon War Hat Sees Varied Depictions At Water loo
A flood of Napoleonic War pictures shows his hat with similar styles but differing details. The authentic hat, owned by M Gerome of the French Institute, is praised by history students and admirers alike.
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M. Gerome
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Evein
US warning to China and Russia on open door trade rights
The United States through Secretary Hay sent a note to China and Russia warning against exclusive rights or monopolies granted to private firms in Manchuria. The message stresses equal treatment for all nations, preserves Chinese sovereignty, and warns such concessions would undermine open-door policy and provoke demands from other powers.
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John Hay
China
Russia
Manchuria
Russian Ministry of Foreign
Falling Wall Kills Two Firemen in Milwaukee Plant Fire
In Milwaukee on February 20 two firemen died and two were seriously wounded when a brick wall at the George H. Smith Steel Casting plant fire collapsed as beams burned. The two-story brick plant at 500-516 Clinton Street housed a foundry and machine shop. Dead are Christ Matteson and Edward W. Kinsella. Injured are Max Bulski and Joseph Kenney, all from local fire companies. Loss estimated at about 50000, partly insured.
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Christ Matteson
Edward W. Kinsella
Max Bulski
Joseph Kenney
Clinton Street
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