Unfairness to Schley Alleged in Navy Inquiry
The Navy investigation faces claims of bias as Admiral Schley confronted orders from Secretary Long and faced insults from Crowninshield loyalists. Captain Parker, probing records, reports discourtesy and a formal protest to the Navy Department detailing perceived disobedience charges and the inquiry's conduct.
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Naval Court of Inquiry
Schley
Long
Board of Strategy
Cervera
Cariibean Sea
Secretary Long
Inquisition
Admiral Schley
F. W Hackett
Parker
Admiral Crowninshield
Sampson Clique
Crowinshield
Navy Department
Refusal to Meet Demands Ends in Standstill Labor Standoff
A conference between the Blacksmiths Union and factory officials failed to yield a compromise. The union withdrew demands for a nine hour day and ten hours pay, but manufacturers insisted on contracts and closed their shops. The union prepared for a protracted battle to secure workers’ rights.
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Blacksmiths’ Union
Garbage a Menace to Hawthorn Suburb Growth
Health issues rise as garbage piles up at Hawthorn yards during a heat wave. Health Officer Kittilsen inspected the site and urged burning waste, noting sewer and drainage needs while opposing city consolidation due to higher ground residents’ lack of inconvenience.
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Kittilsen
Beete
Remedies for Heat Prostration and World Notes
Druggists circular outlines heat prostration treatment with cold baths at 80 to 85 F cooling to 60 F, vigorous rubbing, drying, whisky before bath, and cold water intake. It also notes Sultan of Morocco cameras, a New York divorce action, and voices on postal rules, tax honesty, and the Nicaragua Canal treaty draws.
Navy plans for fast cruisers with three screws
The proposed United States navy cruisers aim for 22 to 23 knots speed and a steaming radius of at least 10,000 miles without refueling. Three screws are planned, with only one used on long voyages but all three usable for extreme speed, reflecting a theory that cruisers must fight when needed and flee or reach quickly.
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United States Navy
War costs reveal US army spends more per soldier
Data from the war department show American soldiers cost more than any other nation’s. The figure is five times German costs and about seven times Russian costs. A well fed soldier is far more effective than a poorly fed one, despite the odds. In Britain, Lord Francis Hope’s marriage trouble ties to his brother the Duke of Newcastle who leads an anti divorce society, creating an awkward political wrinkle.
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War Department
United States
Hope
Lord Francis Hope
May Yobe
Putuan Bradlee Strong
Duke of Newcastle
England
Lord Francis
Notable Miscellany and Oddities Across North America
Mr P Crowe of Nebraska and Mr Blondin of Massachusetts spread across the map with detections placing him in Indiana near Quebec. A first folio Shakespeare sold in London for 8600, while common editions sell for a few dollars. A Wichita packing plant destroyed, holding 7,000,000 pounds of merit. The Baldwin polar expedition faces trouble exiting the banquet belt.
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P. Crowe
Nebraska
Blondin
Massachusetts
Indiana
Quebec
Bire
Wichita
Kan
Shamrock II Crosses Atlantic Amid Transatlantic Feat
The Shamrock II is crossing the Atlantic with confidence that Americans will complete the voyage next year. Sir Thomas asserts the upcoming crossing by Americans is inevitable.
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Atlantic
Sir Thomas
Infants Heal After Remedy Victory Cited
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured an infant neighbor of cholera infantum after doctors gave up hope Public sale details mentioned by local sellers F J Clendent and Heimbeck support the claim of successful use in two days with a yearlong follow up.
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Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
F. J. Clendentd
Z. Heimbeck
Porto Rico Grass Hat Introduced In New York
The New York Sun notes a new summer hat from Porto Rico woven from grass in a tan Fedora like shape. Some hats feature dyed red and blue bands and sombrero styles with wide brims. They are praised for lightness and cooling air but shrink when wet, mitigated by a leather sweatband.
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Island
Porto Rico
New York
Japanese Baron Purchases Muller Library for Tokyo University
Baron Iwasaki has bought the late Prof Max Muller library of 13 000 volumes to present to the University of Tokio. The acquisition prompts questions about Japan’s interest in linguistic and scholarly resources.
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Panese Prescience
Max Muller
Baron Iwasaki
University of Tokio
Japa
Modern Forecastles and Shipboard Life Evolution
The piece contrasts old forecastle life with modern steel ships showing deckhouse fore and ventilated quarters. It notes improved dining setups, running water tanks atop the house, and baths on deck as sailors adapt to new conditions.
A GOOD JUDGE OF FINE DENTAL WORK OFFERS PRICES
A Good Judge of fine dental work invites patients to his office at 1607 2d Ave Rock Island over Boeldel's drug store. He offers light comfortable artificial plates and crown bridge work with guarantees. Thin elastic plates are strong and close fitting and require less mouth room than old plates. Silver and Gold fillings are available with set prices for teeth and crowns.
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Rock Island
Boeldel
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Warren L. Eastman
Thomas I. Stanley
Illinois
the Department
Sible
Hawthorn
Morocco
Post Office
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San Francisco
British Empire
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Smith
Rockefeller
John Bull
Uix
Nicaragua Canal
London
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Nicaragua
Senate
Nicaragus Canal
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Jota
Mount Vernon
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Washington
United Kingdom
Chicago Dental Co
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