Censure of Gen Miles Over Dewey Verdict Sparks White House Reprimand
President Roosevelt publicly rebuked Lieut Gen Nelson Miles for criticizing the Schley court verdict in a Cincinnati interview and root sent a formal censuring letter. Secretary Long supported the court of inquiry ruling against Rear Admiral Schley while Miles faced a second reprimand at the White House for interfering in official matters.
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Root
Nelson
Miles
Dewey
Schley
Stoosevelt
White House
Maclay
Navy
Ramsay
Benham
Cincinnati
Secretary of War
Poltroon
New York
United States
Admiral Dewey
Army of the
Secretary of War Elihu Root Censure Statement
A formal note quotes Elihu Root addressing official propriety and regulation. Root defends actions with a respectful tone, stating authority and readiness to censure as necessary. The document reflects wartime governance and administrative discipline.
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Elihu Root
Big Boat Ashore At Ludington Harbor
Pere Marquette car ferry No 16 struck a submerged bar in Ludington harbor during a southerly gale. A coal passer from Chicago died from scalds. two others were badly burned and three more injured as the vessel lost steam, drifted ashore, and ground against the north pier leaving the crew and passengers in peril through a long night.
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Ludington
Midh
Ludington Harbor
Pere Marquette
Mike
Checago
Marine Hospital
Fire tears through Ashbaugh home in Summerville blaze
A devastating house fire near Summerville Jefferson County on Saturday morning killed four members of the Ashbaugh family and left another badly burned. Victims named William 22 Maybel 11 Harry 10 and James 9 along with a severely burned survivor. Four other residents suffered serious injuries.
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Dubois
Summerville
Jeferson County
John Ashbaugh
William Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh
Maybel Ashbaugh
Harry Ashbaugh
James Ashbaugh
Rescue at Sea and Fire Aftermath Across Multiple Incidents
Reports describe a 33 crew rescue after a shipwreck with lifeboat cannons and breeches buoy, the hull scuttled in 16 feet of water, and a four hour operation observed by a large crowd. Separate items note a ransom deal for Miss Stone, a bribery verdict against Alexander Sullivan, and a house fire injuring Herman and Mrs Ashbaugh with several family members harmed.
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Thompson
Taft
Fire Devastates Zacatecas Market Building in Mexico
News from Zacatecas reports a deadly blaze devastating the city market. The fire originated in the cellar and refrigeration areas storing meats for city use, causing many deaths as firefighters battled the flames. Local authorities assess the loss and identify affected vendors.
Kid Body Dolls Offer At 50 Cents Each
Bargain alert on the toy aisle with Kid Body Dolls priced at 50 cents each. Limited stock on assorted toys and household items includes chinaware, glassware, rugs, gloves boxes and toilet articles.
Fire destroys market as men trapped in cellar cave in
Authorities sent a large force to battle the blaze in a burning market building. The structure collapsed after hours, burying many workers in the cellar ruins. Zacatecas reports 16 dead recovered with many others feared trapped beneath the debris. The fire origin remains unknown.
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Alsh
Ieee
McCunouga
Devenno
Hiedmanid
Zacatecar
Republic
Fires and Fatalities Mark December City News
Pittsburg reports a father in law shot dead his son in law Thomas Mawhinney after a domestic quarrel with Mrs Mawhinney. Washington notes Secretary Long denies resignation rumors. Portland reports Charles M. Miers killed by a street car after horses bolted. New York records a five story Reade Street fire causing $75,000 damage.
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Pittsburg
Johdn W Moore
Thomas Mawhinney
Bellevue
Kesie
Portland
Ore
Charles M. Miers
Upper Albiny
New York
Reade Street
Trains Collide in Wisconsin Terminal Disaster
Two southbound freight specials collided near Little Suamico Wisconsin killing Napoleon Delaria and Lewis Gilmette both of Green Bay. The 19 year old Gilmette and 39 year old Delaria died in the wreck while a brakeman A J Burney survived. First train halted to take water. headlight from following train sparked the crash. Fire destroyed locomotives and cars as doctors from Green Bay and Baltimore treated survivors including Burney who recovered.
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Green Bay
Wis
Dee
Northwestern Railroad
Little Suamie
Napoleon Delaria
Lews Gilmette
Delaria
Gilmette
A. J. Burney
Escanaba
General Hospital
Green
Henry Oliver
Little Suamico
Oliver
Moran
Excanaba
Daria
Oklahoma farmer arrested for murder from two years ago
An Oklahoma farmer has been arrested and charged with the murder of a man at Arm Mo two years ago. Other items report resignations at a Paris meeting, severed diplomacy, and various political and crime notes.
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Navy Department
Army
Navy
Old Army
Arm Mo
Hutin
Caron
Paris
Pittsburg
Tn Holland
Helena
Mont
Chicago
State Street
Gladys
Joseph Wright
Charles F Wenneker
Roosevelt
Louis
Senate
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Alle Vocate
Gen Crosier
Gen. Gillespie
Little Joeb
Springfield
Til
George
William K
Brede
Tacoma
Shawmut
Atlantic
Betton Steam Ship Company
Maryland Bteel Company
Sparrow's Point
Charles Dowd
Allegan
Mich
Jackson P
Dowd
Ernest
Dr L. Gartrett
Texas
Donegan
Butler Mo
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Te Egraph
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Constantinople
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James
J Lynch
Sullivan
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Mrs Ashbaugh
Herman
Uncles
Mexico
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Detres
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H O Walker
E L Shurley
This City
William Osler
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J B Murphy
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Nitvonna Pra Nce
Jim Parkes
Czolgoaz
McKinley
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