Schley verdict amid naval victory and reform talk
The article muses on the Schley court findings and the Santiago victory, notes Schley’s leadership and his colleagues’ repudiation of his stance, and reflects on political shifts including a Carnegie education proposal and irrigation policy. It also features Massillon Navarre line success and a bold Alaska to Paris rail vision by Paul Heinze.
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Paul Heinze
Mortana
Alaska
Behring Straits
New York
Paris
Siberia
Heinze
Pianafores
Behring Straita
Russia
Chicago
Time to Subscribe to Memorial Fund Drive
The Independent announces the McKinley National Memorial Association plan and scope in a forthcoming column. Subscriptions toward the fund to erect a fitting memorial over McKinley’s grave in Canton Cemetery are being received, with trustees requesting free will offerings from the public.
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McKinley National Memorial Association
Canton
Massillon Receives Subscriptions in Honor of Late President
A subscription list opened at the office will forward names and addresses of contributors to the association's Cleveland headquarters. Every donation, large or small, reflects Massillon residents love and loyalty for the late President. The community unites beyond partisan lines in commemorating his life and untimely death.
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Association
Cleveland
Massillon
Iglesias Found Guilty In Puerto Rico Labor Conspiracy Case
In San Juan on December 13 Santiago Iglesias, president of the Federation of Workmen of Puerto Rico, and nine others were tried for conspiracy. Iglesias received three years four months eight days in prison. seven companions got four months. two were acquitted. The local federation, now part of the American Federation of Labor, was ordered dissolved as illegal for this conspiracy. Judge Savage dissented on illegality but agreed on the conspiracy.
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San Juan
P. R
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
Puerto Rico
District Court of
Iglesias
Federation of the Workmen of
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Savage
District Court
The Nas To Cure a Cold
After exposure or when you feel a cold coming on take Foley's Honey and Tar. It never fails to stop a cold if taken in time. Rider Say der.
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Foley
Rider
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted In Paper Offer
A newspaper advert promises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cures for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims wide testing success and offers a free sample bottle by mail plus a booklet, directing readers to send address to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Regular sizes sold locally.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Payne Whitney's Fiancee Helen Hay to Marry Naval Secretary's Son
Helen Hay daughter of Secretary Hay will marry Payne Whitney, son of the former secretary of the navy. The couple have known each other since childhood with a summer Lake Sunapee meeting marking their engagement. Whitney, a Yale varsity crew captain and lawyer, is tall and athletic.
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Helen Hay
Duu Uter
Hay
Payne Whitey
Navy
Cupid
Whitney
Lake Sunapee
N. L
Miss Hay
South Seas
St. James
Woes of Royalty End in Divorce For Noumnania Pair
A rumor claims the crown prince and princess of Toumania will divorce, shocking Europe where their match was long deemed fortunate. Princess Marie of Boumania, 26, is king Charles’s niece and the first British royal to wed outside Protestant church, while Prince Ferdinand, 32, is a Hohenzollern. If he renounces succession, it would mark a third royal renunciation since King Koumana ascended the throne.
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Noumnania
Toumania
Europe
Alrays
Princess Marie OF Boumania
Cadef
Potsdam
Charles
Prince Leopold
Prince William
Prince Ferdinand
Dewey Backs Schley in Court of Inquiry Findings
The Schley court of inquiry report was released with two opinions. Dewey supports the majority findings while filing a separate minority report, praising the blockade and the destruction of Spanish ships though noting concerns. Secretary Long may simply sign the approved record with no further action.
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Schley
Santiago
Washington
Long
Benjam
Ramsey
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Beney
Maitail
Livbe
Sanwago
Brooklyn
Hodgson
Suburdiadaya
Dewey
Lieniucsus
Cienfuegos
Cientuegos
George Dewey
Samuel C. Letuicy
Uavocatea
Benham
Suimsay
Navy Department
Lemly
Associated Press
Frst
Schlag
Cnatting Will Lend
Nervouness
Penitentiary Buys 65 Acre Farm Near Wheeling
The state penitentiary directors, urged by the national prison congress, have purchased a 65 acre farm about a mile from the prison. It will be worked by short term convicts to supply farm and garden products for the institution. A new chapel and dining room are planned, with existing buildings converted into contract labor shops.
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Wheeling
W. Va
State Penitentiary
National Prison Congress
Kansas City
Mrs. Bonine Acquitted In Kenmore Hotel Murder Trial
Washington December 14 The jury found Mrs Ida Bonine not guilty of the murder of James Seymon Ayres Jr a young census office clerk killed at the Kenmore hotel last spring after about four hours of deliberation.
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Washington
Ida Bonine
James Seymon Ayres, Jr
Kenmore
Wooster University to Rebuild After Fire
Pittsburg reports the Wooster University trustees will immediately rebuild the main building destroyed by fire. The Presbyterian-ruled institution plans a modern new structure aided by a statewide fundraising canvass. Alumni in Pittsburgh, gifts from locals, and leaders from Grove City College, Washington and Jefferson College, and Pennsylvania College for Women propel the drive.
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Pittsburg
Wooster University
Wooster
Presbyterian Synod of Ohio
Isaac C. Ketler
Grove City College
James D. Moffat
Washington and Jefferson College
Pennsylvania College For Women
Presbyterian
Schenley
Disaster and Blessing Reported by Foreign Missions
The ninety second annual report of the American Board of Foreign Missions cites fears of Armenian massacres mirroring past horrors and notes hopes that North China unrest may remove barriers to missionary access. It lists donor totals of 77561 for current expenses 417072 for mission work for women 211971 for school funds and other legacies.
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Boston
American Board of Foreign Missions
China
Philippine Tariff Bill Moves Through House Debate
Washington December 14 The House adjourned after a brief session and set Tuesday and Wednesday for the bill’s consideration with general debate closing Wednesday. The Philippine tariff bill, a substitute for the Payne measure, includes a provision allowing shipments to the Philippines of articles with U S internal revenue paid or drawn back, with a 1 percent deduction. The bill's fate hinges on roll calls by party lines, as Representatives Robertson and McCall prepared to vote contrary or for the measure respectively.
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Washington
House
Philippine Islands
Payne
Brosius
Pennsylvania
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Mr. Robertson
Louisiana
Representative Robertson
Dem
Representative McCall
Rep
Mass
Police Captain Cooney Suspended in Policy Gambling Probe
New York police captain Cooney was suspended by Police Commissioner Murphy and ordered to appear for trial on December 17. He faces neglect of duty charges for allowing policy gambling operations in his precinct, where raid safes yielded account books showing receipts from policy slips totaling 23000 for Monday and Tuesday this week.
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New York
Cooney
Murphy
Roosevelt Hosts Dinner at White House
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at dinner at the White House on December 14. Guests included Secretary Root, Senators Hoar Hansbrough Taliaferro Gamble Hobson and their spouses, plus Miss Roots and Miss Roosevelts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Secretary Root
Senator Hoar
Hansbrough
Taliaferro
Senator Gamble
Hobson
Misa Root
Miss Roosevelt
Industrial optimism amid November trade review report
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes that despite railway stock declines, November earnings rose 11.5 percent versus last year and 18.1 percent from 1899. Manufacturing activity remains high, labor disputes decrease, wages peak, and holiday retail demand signals nationwide prosperity with strong steel and rail equipment orders.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Stocks Score Notable Recovery After Uneasy Friday
New York markets recovered after a weak morning session tied to Thursday's unease and loan concerns. Borrowers paid high early rates, but financing eased as prices climbed in the afternoon. bears covered shorts, inside buyers supported prices, and the day closed steady. Bond activity remained irregular. Total sales were par value $2,925,000. United States bonds unchanged on the last call.
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New York
Bears
United States
Ohio and Pennsylvania Weather: Snow and Cold Wave Ahead
Forecast reports snow and much colder conditions across Ohio with a cold wave today. Tomorrow turns fair in Ohio with lake snow and colder winds. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia see rain turning to snow, with colder air and brisk high northwesterly winds.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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