Miles Report On Spanish-American War To Be Published
New York dispatch says Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles submitted a full war report to the War Department detailing hostilities from landing in Cuba to return home. Portions may be withheld, critics say it explains conduct and clarifies many past uncertainties. The document covers dispatches, Porto Rico occupation, Santiago, and Miles’s meetings with Sampson and Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Herald
Washingsoys
Nelson A. Miles
Department
United States
Spain
War Department
Miles
Cuba
Porto
Santiago Camdone
Jon
Porto Rico
Geo. Miles
Sampson
Admi
United Les
Coben Soit
Shafter
Fers
Inter General's Department
Alger-Miles Ray
Gen. Miles
Washington
Adj
Corbin
Manila
Treasury report shows deficit amid war costs and rail sale receipts
The annual treasury report notes net ordinary revenues of 405,213,335 and expenses of 443,305,582, yielding a deficit of 58,047,247. War costs rose sharply with July through October outlays. rail sale proceeds funded part of the expenditures. Also reports on repatriating U S dead from Cuba, Porto Rico, and Manila, and immigrant arrivals aboard multiple ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Ellis H. Roberts
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Spain
War Department
Navy Department
Disarmament Plan and Czar’s Earnest Intent
The article recounts William T. Stead’s report on the czar’s strong conviction toward disarmament as observed after an interview at Livadia. It notes Stead’s paraphrased reflection that the czar’s purpose is earnest and quotes a courtly remark confirming cautious optimism about Russia’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Stead
Daily News
Seafter
Livadia
Stead
Cratic Prosecutor Aids Voting Today for Defendants
Two defendants charged with highway robbery were released on their personal recognizance as a cratic prosecutor moves to enable them to vote today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratic
Wrecked by Gas Destroys Supreme Court Library
A fire caused by gas destroyed valuable records in the library of the Supreme Court. The blaze, described as the era’s greatest scandal in Pennsylvania politics, left irreplaceable documents gone. Keratone National Bank, long defunct, returned to the city yesterday and surrendered to bondsmen after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Kieven
Detroit
Keratone National Bank
Pennsylvania
Capitol explosion wrecks supreme court rooms in Washington
A massive blast tore through the main floor and basement areas of the capitol, blowing out windows and doors. A 500 light gas meter caused a fire feeding out from the damaged gas main, with losses estimated near $200,000 for the building and far higher for the irreplaceable library of about 20,000 volumes used by judges, Congress members, and lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Capitol
Capitol Building
Supreme Part
Supreme Court Room
Congress
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Crouton
New York
Wilmington
N. C
Georgetown
Cape Charles
Wilkesbarre
Exeter
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
West Pittston
David Price
Kaina
Detroit
Mich
Wonderland
New Society Organized for Spanish War Veterans
In Lexington Kentucky on Saturday night a new veteran society formed to aid Spanish American War soldiers, named The Service Men of the Spanish War. The first chapter is Henry Clay camp No 1, with a parent body to oversee ritual, regulations, and growth until a national camp forms. Local camps will be named after deceased American soldiers sailors or statesmen and numbered by formation order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Henry Clay
Grand Army of the Republic
Japan to Take a Hand in China Emperor Question
Seattle reports that Japan will seek a personal interview with the Chinese emperor via Minister Yano in Peking. If refused, Tokyo may declare Kaung dead and mobilize a fleet at Peking to back the reform movement. In Philadelphia, Gideon W. Marsh, a fugitive president, is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yano
Seattle
Wash
China
Pekin
Kaung
Freedmen's Aid Society report and Texas tick conquest
Boston meeting at Bromfield Street M E church presided by Bishop J M Walden reviewed the Freedmen's Aid and Education Society. The fiscal year disbursements exceeded prior year by 509000 with 491 teachers, 9000 students, 42 schools. Receipts 308161, expenditures 308111. indebtedness 27280. Washington reports Texas tick conquered by Dr Norgaard using sulphur in dynamo oil dipping solution enabling cattle imports after ruling changes. London dispatch notes British war prep tied to Philippine question, possible US ceding islands or coaling stations to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Freedmen's Aid and Education Society
Bromfield Street
M. E
J. M. Walden
Dr. Hamilton
Texas
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Norgaard
Bureau of Animal Industry
Norgaard
London
Berlin
Daily News
Saya
United States
England
Building of Justice Plan Revisited Amid Capitol Square Debate
Washington officials weigh a grand courthouse project across from the congressional library to unite the Supreme Court, Court of Claims, and other federal offices. Senator Morrill pushes land purchases. earlier House opposition stalled the plan, now revived with renewed Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court
White House
McKinley
Congressional Library
Capitol
McKenna
Morrill
Vermont
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Claims
Attorney General’s Office
Appellate Court of
District of Columbia
Law Library
Senate
Fifty-first Congress
Bez Mary
Justice
Hw Louse
Matt G. Reynolds
United States
Reynolds
New Mexico
Colorado
Vigil and St. Vrain
Las Avimas
Congress
Court of Private Land Claims
Maria Teresa
Navy Department
Cat Island
Watting
Borneo
Sep McCalle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rport OF
Geles
the National Treasury
Elie G. Roberts
Uncle Sam
Barone New York
Campania
la Gascogne
Ethiopa
Heela
Canton
M. C. Barber
Columbus
Liverpool
Hull
Worcester
North Geaston
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska City
Sterling Morton
Wichita
Kan
Earlsboro
Emahaka
Cabanas Maat
Santiago
Gen. Wood
San Francisco
St. Paul
Hays
Czar
Dan- Jones
Cole & Hagan
Bur U
Vota
County Order of the Demu
National Capitol
Manta Bb
Maj. Simpson
Merritt
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Iloilo
Panay
Mindanao
Lloilo
NEW Society
Japan
Philadelphia
Gideon W. Marsh
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Malta
Atli
Mon Dothan
Harmer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!