Court of inquiry finds Sampson-Schley controversy largely unresolved
The court declares Admiral Schley negligent in duty for the Sampson-Schley matter, with Admiral Dewey dissenting in a full minority acquitting all charges. Congress is urged to avoid further probes while praising all who served at Santiago. Roosevelt appoints Gallenkamp and Wenneker to key Missouri posts to restore party unity.
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Court of Inquiry
Sampson-Schley
Admiral Dewey
Minority Report
Congress
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Roosevelt
Charles F. Gallenkamp
Union
Charles F. Wenneker
St. Louis
Kerens
Missouri
Marconi’s wireless across the Atlantic faces a Newfound land clash
Signor Marconi, working from St Johns Newfoundland, claims to soon send and receive messages as accurately as cable systems. The Anglo American Telegraph Company, a Newfoundland trust, objects and may seek a court injunction in free trade England. Marconi vows to move his station and press on despite opposition as supporters back his invention.
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Signor Marconi
Atlantic
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Anglo-American Telegraph Company
England
Marconi
Saline County's Opportunity at the 1903 World Fair
Marshall, Dec 18 1901 To the Citizens of Saline County a call to promote the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition in St Louis 1903. The letter urges Saline County to showcase soil mineral livestock and farm power to attract buyers and raise land values by showing the county’s prolific potential to a national and international audience.
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Marshall
Saline County
St. Louis
Missouri
Salive
Union
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana Purchase
Saline County World Fair Display Plan Proposed
An executive committee urges Saline county to unite communities in each township to organize, meet January 1902, and select delegates for a county convention in Marshall to coordinate a grand display for the 1903 World’s Fair. The plan aims to showcase local products, boost pride, and position Saline county as a leading showcase of the Louisiana Purchase era. Earnst D Martin, Aune Leonard, J. S. M. Hurr sign.
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Louisiana Purchase
Saline County
Raleing
Coary
Loyal
Alpine
Selime County
Atate
Leseras
Marshall
Raine
United Labor
D Martin
Auin. Leonard
J. S. M. Hurr
Postmaster General resigns. H C Payne named successor
Charles Every Smith resigns as postmaster general citing private business demands. President announces H. C. Payne as his successor, praising Payne’s longtime national political involvement and suitability for the cabinet role. Smith plans to return to journalism.
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Charles Every Smith
H. C. Payne
Smith
Payne
Legislature's backstabbing vote aids big corporates
The Carrollton Republican Record denounces a Missouri legislature for passing a sympathy resolution with Aguinaldo and selling out soldiers to gain campaign cash. It argues the transit company's value is the price paid in the measure.
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Carrollton
Aguinaldo
Christmas Trade Grows As Winter Brings Yuletide Cheer
Merchants and advertisers in the Republican enjoy a strong holiday trade as Christmas nears. The piece notes Old Winter arriving with a great white coat, signaling festive times for all ages.
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Marshall Republican
Marehall, Mo
Hunter, Eo
Hunter
Ifler
Galine
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