Schley-Sampson Episode Drives Naval Inquiry
The Schley case dominates naval news as Secretary Long confirms a formal inquiry with Admirals Dewey Kimberley and Bencham named on the board. Schley demands a court of inquiry to settle charges from the battle of Santiago, while Captain Cook defends the Brooklyn’s maneuver. Heat waves, crop fears, and labor unrest color the week, with 20,000 garment workers striking in New York and steel strikes spreading to McKeesport as unions press for wage and conditions changes.
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Schley-Sampson
Bumpson
Schley
Admiral Sehley
Dewey
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Brooklyn
New York
Stein
Colonivus, Co
Ue Tube Aworke
McKeesport
Lige
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Anoaualon
Butte
Mer the Steel Trust
Wen
Welleville
Wellsville
Alabama
Latrobe, Ti
Melrone Fark
Porto Rico and Philippines News Highlights
Span ish American Islands report outlines Porto Rican free trade proclamation and many new schoolhouses. Gen Gomez backs Estrada Palmas as Cuba president. Philippines authorities organize government search while Gen Chaffee plans campaigns in Batangas Bohol Samar. Governor Allen to retire Sept 1 with William Hunt succeeding as island secretary. Vatican US accord allows Dominicans and Augustinians to stay with gradual replacement of Spanish monks and compensation for property handover.
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Porto Rico
Gomez
T. Estrada Palmas
Philippines
Chaffee
Batangas
Bohol
Samar
Allen
William H. Hunt
Spain
United States
Cuba
Vatican
Ui Philippines
Athens
The Boers and Global Tensions Spark Crises
The report covers Boer prisoner escapes in Bermuda, Milner receiving the freedom of London, Kruger’s widow and his death, Boer incursions in Cape Colony, mediation talks with Dr. Kruger, and international maneuvers involving Britain China Japan Germany and Russia. It notes Manchurian rebel actions, indemnity payments, and global financial mobilizations.
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Bermuda
Alfred Milner
Freedom of London
Kruger
South African Republic
Pretoria
Goers
Scheepers
Cape Culony
Crabbe
Ceadoex
Roosevelt interest in 1904 campaign and varied world events
The report lists assorted 1900s notes including Roosevelt interest in a 1904 presidential bid, parade prize results in Milwaukee, Carrie Nation’s sentencing, a Brooklyn bridge fall linked to a steamboat, and a wide roll of political, economic, and criminal items across multiple states and nations. It mentions crops, railroad finances, court cases, and military maneuvers.
Various 19th Century Global Affairs and Incidents
A jumble of historical notes reports dismounted British officers to carry carbines, political figures like Lord Salisbury commenting on extravagance, and deaths such as Salo Racher’s by his own hand after Leipziger failure. It notes Queen Victoria’s portrait rejection, Emperor Francis Joseph’s royal visit, and French physician Dr. Gilles de la Tour being committed to an asylum. Also mentions a whist scandal, a deadly fire on the Toulse Adelaide, and international congresses in London and Naples.
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Earl Russel
Lord Salisbury
Salo Racher
Queen Victoria
Benjamin Costant
Francis Joseph
kKlog
Italy
Gilles de la Tour
Adelaide
Stockholm
Swelen
London
Tobn Henderson
Glasgow
Feud
Santos
Paris
Mgr
Merry Yul
Cardinal Martine
United States
Francesco Crispi
Naples
Savage Caballos Leads Filipino Crisis Denunciation
Manila July 26 The central division of the federal party adopted resolutions denouncing General Caballos for assassination orders against Cailles and others. Caballos is enforcing civil government in Jaguna and Cavinti while planning aggressive actions in Batangas, Bohol, and Saumur. Aguinaldo remains in custody as peace plans unfold.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Federal Party
Caballos
Cailles
Pardo Tavera
Jaguna Province
Caballes
Cavalles
Cavinti
San Pedro Tunagan
Laguna
Philippine Republic
Canflea
Batangas
Bohol
Saumur
Henwral Chaffee
Pearely
Fosburgh Goes Free as Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict
In Massachusetts July trial judge instructs jury to return not guilty, crowd applauds as Robert Fosburgh is cleared of killing his sister in a midnight family quarrel. A Washington claim of James Gray, formerly of Union Pier and Chicago, being involved in the Fosburgh murder led to arrest then release.
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Pundell
Mass
Posburgh
Stevens
Freea
Robert S. Fasvargh
Big Ageu
Washington
James Gray
Union Pier
Michigan
Chicago
Fosburgh
Pittsfeld
Mags
Tennessee Lawyers Have Exhilarating Time
In Clarksville four lawyers William Daniel, FG Gilbert, BG Gilbert and George Gilbert clashed in a chancery court room over a lawsuit. Shots were fired injuring William Daniel senior in the neck, Daniel junior in the head, and FG Gilbert with arm wounds. Fifteen shots fired amid the disturbance.
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Clarksville
Chancery Court Room
William Daniel
Jn. BG
George Gilbert
Danis
F. G. Gilbert
Daniel
Daniel, Jr
FG. Gilbert
Iowa's High Intelligence Census Bulletin Summary
The census bureau reports Iowa's population details with illiteracy at seven percent. School age children total 769 870 with 24 552 foreign-born and 4 083 colored. Of those aged to vote 635 298 males including 158 025 foreign-born and 4 633 colored.
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Iowa
Washington
Census Bureau
Bender Murders Revealed In Colorado Case Leads To Four Arrests
In Topeka on July 26 Gov. Stanley issued requisitions for four Fort Collins suspects matching the Bender family. Deputy sheriffs head to Colorado to arrest John Jender Mrs Bender John Bender Sr and Kate Bender based on affidavits from Labett County residents including a rancher Frank Ayres who says he married Kate and survived a plot with deadly poison. The Benders long history in Labett and Labett’s witness affidavits point to a notorious past of travelers slain at a western Kansas inn with a trap door and curtain routing victims into a cellar.
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Roosevelt
Grand Rapids
Bulwaukee
Carrie Nation
Topeka
Brooklyn Bridge
Annie Silliman
Vineland
N. J
Thames
Leedon
Pioneer
Philadelphia
Iowa
Department of
Chicago
Evin Depuy
Herman Treetz
Midland
Deach
Hanna
Bins
Magilon
Michigan
New York
Professor Barnard
Yerkes Observatory
Sumatra
West Chicago
Valentine Miller
Han
Isaec Miller
D. R. Hanna
England
West Salem
Wis
Ina
Cleveland Electric Madlway
Commonwealth
Robert $. Fosbarah
Pittsfield
Maze
T. J. Collins
Commadore Collina Af
Masonic Temple
Waawron Gay
Tinkers
Cohen
Trig
Javoy S. Rogers
Rose Tze Ideatity
Martin Freese
Borgetown
Ind
Jarre
Ong Repore
Weyerhauser & Denkman
Davenport
Pierre Lorillard
Rancocas Farm
Lily Barnes Allien
New Jersey
Caleb Powers
Wilted
Fam Goebel
Kentucky
Jacob Swain
Francia Fisher
Chicago Presbytery
B. T. Fleming
Dvorak
Harse
Bender
Kansas
Fort Colling
Colo
Frank Ayres
Kan
Gov. Stanley
Colorado
Fort Collins
Sororious Bender
John Jender
Lilyelty
Fort
Trais
Freinds
Ayres
Labett County
Black Hills
Kate
Labette County
Huntiers
B. M Dack
V. A. Monahan
T. B. Salta
M. FE. Sparks
Benders
Colurala
Laramie County
Aotorigua Bender
Kans
Dau
Galesourg
Tien
Yietling
Ben Jers
William York
Independence
York
Wrowler
Constitution Strikes Ledge In Newport Race Defeat
The Constitution loses a Newport sailboat race to Columbia by over two minutes after striking a ledge near Race Rock Light. Weather favored Constitution, with winds under 12 knots and a relatively smooth sea, but damage from collisions near the Race Rock light hampered the performance, leaving Constitution two lengths behind Columbia in the final stretch.
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Newport
New London
Constitutto
Coloni
Race Rock
Antigo Woman Killed by Lightning During Rain
In Antigo Wisconsin a wet cloudburst caused a lightning strike that killed Mrs Maria Cherek instantly. Her baby was severely burned and may die. The incident occurred during the storm in Antigo. Public safety officials are investigating the event.
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Antigo
Antigo, Wir
Maria Cherek
Ministerialist Gains Mark French Elections to Council General
The ministerialist bloc secured gains in the French elections for the council general, reshaping the balance of power. Strong parties and regional leaders drove the result as voters endorsed the government’s stance on key policy issues.
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FE. W. Abbott
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Indianapolis
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la Crosse
J. Pierpont Morgan
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York State
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R. A. Connell
German Exchange Bank
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Elkins
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Jesse Phillips
Judas Reed
Cleveland
Miss
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J. W. Champlin
Michigan Supreme Court
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Theatre Comique
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Benton McMillin
Tennessee
W. B. Bate
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William H. Reyonlde
Florida
State Senate
Calcutta
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Joint Commission
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San Franraio
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Texas
Gostien
Kate Kaoping
Bask Barre
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American Sugar Refining Company
Arthur Howard
California
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Depuy
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Totus
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Hencs
Kenneth McKenzie
McKenzie
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Montema
John Alexaner Dowle
Mamie King
Winemac
Steomitidys
Reigs
Michigan Avenue
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Dagupan
Tiolle
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Poner
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