Civil action looms as Schley pursues inquiry
Washington July 24 Admiral Schley intends to seek a naval court of inquiry and then sue Historian Maglay for libel. The Washington Post reports a telegram from Great Neck L I urging an official investigation, with the secretary of the navy likely to appoint the court and names like Dewey Ramsey and Benham favored for the panel. The affair, sparked by the third volume of BH. 8. Much History, has stirred national sentiment and promises a dramatic inquiry into the Sampson Schley controversy.
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Washington
Beliey
Dibseut
Gale Peter Hem
Great Neck
L. L
Washington Post
Tam
W. &. Schley
Admirals
Schley
Naval Court
Magiay
United States Navy
Southney
Hepd
Lous
Long
Reon
Dewey
Ramsey
Benham
Admiral Walker
Sampson- Schley
Retrospective naval moves and the Santiago battle notes
The article outlines May dates for fleet movements from Santiaga to Key West and the expected probe by Admiral Schley into grounds of criticism. It cites The Post on possible grounds presented to Secretary One for court orders. Benham forced a revolutionist leader to respect American ships in Rio de Janeiro harbor.
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Behley
Senator Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Santiaga
Key Weat
Santiago
Cervera
Schley
Benham
Rio Janeiro
Fosburg Trial in Pittsfeld Sees Sudden Government Rest
In Pittsfeld Mass on July 24 the government rested its case against Robert S Fosburg in the alleged killing of his sister May. Key witnesses included John Nicholson of the Pittsfield police and Officer Flynn who recovered the pivotal single shoe. The defense asked for dismissal but Judge Stevens rejected the motion.
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Pittffeld
Mass
Robert S. Fosburg
May
Stevens
New York
Administration of Justice
John Nicholson
Police Department of
Pittsfield
Flynn
Fosbury
Cubans Urged To Hurry Forming Government
Washington July 24 United States authorities press to speed Cuban government formation so reciprocity trade talks may begin A expert is drafting a schedule of US Cuba exports and imports and a favorable treaty is considered likely McKinley urged Cuban commissioners to accelerate their work so commissions could be appointed for negotiations
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Washington
United States
Cuba
McKinley
Court Favors Big Consolidated Company on Tax Ruling
In Cleveland, Judge Ford of the common pleas court issued a restraining order preventing the city board of equalization from raising the Cleveland Electric Railway company tax value by several million above the company figures. The railway alleged Mayor Johnson influenced board resignations to install allies who unfairly manipulated the tax values of corporations.
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Big Consolidated Company
Cleveland
Ford
Colimon Pleas Court
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Street Railway
Johnson
Groot to chair Bryan Democrats state convention
In Cleveland a preliminary meeting of belt leaders chose George A Groot of this city as temporary chairman for the state Bryan Democrats convention to be held in Columbus on July 31. Dr Abner L Davis of Findlay will serve as temporary secretary.
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Cleveland
George A. Groot
Columbus
Abner L. Davis
Findlay
Morgan Declared Situation Unchanged In Steel Strike Rumor
New York reports a Boston rumor claiming the steel workers strike was settled. J P Morgan responded that the situation is unchanged, after the claim reached Wall Street.
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New York
Wall Street
Boston
J. P. Morgan
Eternal Lamps and Air Science Beliefs
The article notes a folklore about perpetual lamps said to burn in ancient tombs while challenging such claims with air exhaustion experiments. It also states Cham berlain's Pain Balm heals cuts and bruises faster due to antiseptic effects. Sold by F Craig, Z Baltzly, Rider Snyder.
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Rosicrucius
Selanee
Chamberlain
F. §. Craig
Z. T.baltzly
Rider & Snyder
Ohio Exposition Opens August 26 1901 in Columbus
The Ohio exposition opens August 26 and runs to September 7, 1901. It features fifteen permanent buildings including administration, central and farm product halls, a large horse building for 500 head, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry facilities, a women's building, and an art building. The article contrasts 1888 centennial structures with the new permanent facilities and highlights liberal premiums to attract exhibitors.
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Cotemans
Ohio
Buffalo
Foraker
General Sherman
Columbus
Dalton
Atlanta
Kennesaw
Buzzard's Roost
Allatooth Pass
McPherson
Crettysburg
Appomattox
West Central
East Central
State Board of Agriculture
Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Franchise Granted
The county commissioners granted the Canton Massillon Electric Railway Company a franchise to extend its line from Massillon to Navarre. The grant mirrors terms asked by the Canton Akron company, including twenty five dollars per year per mile after ten years. The road bed to Navarre is already graded.
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Caxton
Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company
Massillon
Navarre
Canton-Akron
Strike moves threaten stockholders as talks extend
Pittsburg July 24 a long meeting between T J Silage of the Amalgamated association and United States Steel executives outlined a strategy to resist union demands. Officials expect the fall weather to temper strike fervor and foresee gradual returns or reclassification of non union workers into skilled roles. The impact on stock values is deemed limited for now, with only partial shutdowns in tin plate, sheet, and hoop mills affecting production.
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Pittsburg
T. J. Silage
Maccu Association
Vohn
Willamseau
Eddy
Blate- Wint
Lue
eVelilg
Lluu
Il Wag
Wien
United States Steel Corporaton
Lue Meads
Eieal
Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
Shatter
American Tin Plate Company
American Steel Hoop Company
American Sheet Steel Company
Hoop Combine
Monessen
Tin Plate Combine
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie Company
United States Steel to Stand by Tin Mill Workers
The article notes the American man with independent ideas and a restive nature, yet United States Steel officials are prepared to stand as firmly with tin mill workers as with other employees in labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel
Boers Endure Nightly Escape Attempts From Darrell Island
From Hamilton Bermuda dated July 20, Boer prisoners on Darrell Island repeatedly try to swim to the mainland under cover of darkness. Navy patrol boats sweep the water with searchlights, sharks prowl, and guards shoot on suspicion. Four prisoners escaped on July 9 but were captured after seeking food from a local man who alerted Warwick camp.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Darrell's Island
Medina
Medway
Darrell’s Island
H. J. DuToit
M. L. Louvens
J. P. DeRoux
J. G. DuPreese
Warwick
Heat persists as corn belt endures scorcher
Washington reports widespread heat with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures exceed 1100 degrees daily for the thirty sixth day, heating the corn belt despite light rains in Des Moines Kansas City North Platte and other areas. Extreme highs listed include Atlanta 84 Buffalo 85 Cincinnati 94 Davenport 104 Denver 70 Des Moines 103 Indianapolis 97 Jacksonville 90 Kansas City 100 Little Rock 102 Memphis 100 New York 90 Omaha 102 St Louis 98 St Paul 100 Springfield 78 Washington 90.
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Washington
North Platte
Nev
Corn Belt
Des Moines
Sas City
Texas
Arkansas
Soae
Minnesota
Weather Bureau
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Davenport
Denver
Indiatapelis
Jacksonville
Kkansas City
Little Rock
Memphis
New York
Omaha
St. Louis
St. Pauli
Springwed, Ill
Washington, D. C
Sprivefield, Mo
SUTLAW LEADER IMPRISONED FOR HANGING FILIPINOS
Washington July 24 reports from the Philippines describe martial law trials at the war department. Isidro Velasco, leader of an outlaw band, was sentenced to years of hard labor for ordering executions after natives and their families were hanged for allegedly telling too many tales.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Rei Isidro Velasco
Porto Rico to Get New Governor on Sept 1
Washington July 24 Governor Charles H Allen will relinquish the governorship of Porto Rico on Sept 1 and be succeeded by William H Hunt currently serving as insular government secretary.
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Washington
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
William H. Hunt
Philadelphia lumber dealer drowned in Toms River
Island Heights New Jersey July 24 John Craig a wholesale lumber dealer of Philadelphia was drowned in Toms river while bathing His two children aged 6 and 8 saw him in distress but could not help him.
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Island Heights
N. J
John €. Craig
Philadelphia
Toms River
National Games Results From Yesterday
Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 9 to 2 while Brooklyn beat New York 8 to 3 Philadelphia edged Boston 2 to 1 and Chicago topped St Louis 6 to 4 in yesterday’s national games.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
I. Pet
American Games Recap From Yesterday Across Cities
In Chicago yesterday Philadelphia beat Boston 9 to 6 while Milwaukee edged Washington 7 to 4 and Cleveland forfeited a game to Washington 9 to 0 as officials dispute the umpire’s call. Western games list Wheeling at Columbus 3 4, Toledo 1 Dayton 2, Marion 6 Muncie 7, Fort Wayne 8 Grand Rapids 6. The Portland Oregonian notes the grim road to glory.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Milwaukee
Washington
Cleveland
Wheeling
Columbus
Toledo
Dayton
Marion
Muncie
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Court of inquiry sought into Schley charges
W ire service reports Admiral Schley asking a court of inquiry into his conduct during the Spanish American War. Secretary Long consults naval officials and expects appointment within days with Admiral Dewey as chairman. Ramsey and Bunhany may be named as members. Long approves the move.
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Admiral Schley
Department
Smallpox at Magnolia Spars Blackout of Details
Stark and Carroll counties debated funding a pest house in Magnolia after a smallpox scare. Magnolia officials disputed epidemic claims, noting only four cases confined to Italian quarters and tile works, with one new case reported today and strict quarantine in place.
Mrs McKinley Sues Over Elijah Mine Possession
Mrs. Lou McKinley and Mrs. Mary C Barber sue Joly Steele William Hayes and ushers to recover possession of the Elijah mine, a Canton Mining claim, and seek 310000 damages for ore taken during occupancy. Steele owns the adjacent Macon City mine near Canton. President McKinley’s coast visit involved Canton Mining reports to his aide.
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United States
Carsop
Lou McKinley
Mary C. Barber
Joly Steele
William Hayes
Ushers
Elijal
Canton Mining Company
Steele
Macon City
McKinley
San Francisco
Canton
Murder at Niles sparks deadly shooting duel
Francesco Ruberto shot Joe Beluito four times in Niles while seeking control of his estranged wife Mrs. Ruberto. Beluito died from head and chest wounds, Ruberto’s wife survived a head wound and Ruberto was later arrested.
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Wane
Niles
Francesco Ruberto
Joe Beluito
Carrie Nation jailed for district court raid disturbance
Wavens Kansas July 24 Carrie Nation was cited one hundred dollars and given thirty days in jail by Judge Hazen in district court for disturbing the peace and dignity of the city by a Sunday joint raid last March. There is no appeal all Mrs Nation must serve her time in prison.
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Wavens
Kan
Carrie Nation
Hazen
District Court
Nation
Riots in Columbus as Ice Strike Sparks Small Clashes
Conemyts O July 34. Frequent small riots erupted today over the icemen strike. Strikers attacked anyone delivering ice to customers, creating a tense scene in the city.
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Conemyts, O
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Fonseca
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Morgan
Ohio's Exposition
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Portland
Oregonian
Wa. Pet
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