Schley Case Sparks Democratic Caucus Debate
Washington January 11 The indefinite postponement of the Democratic caucus has stirred speculation on whether it will be held at all. Representative Sheppard of Texas prepared resolutions asserting Rear Admiral Winfield S Schley as the hero of Santiago and urging Dewey’s dissent to be adopted, risking a clash with Republicans over naval affairs and party unity.
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New Orleans
Morgan Questions Panama Canal Sale Terms Before Senate Panel
The Senate Interoceanic Canal Committee questions M. Lamore of the Panama Canal Company about proceeds sharing. He says stockholders of the old company would receive 60 percent of sale proceeds under the new agreement and that a liquidator will distribute funds. He notes the new firm could transfer proceeds to itself with stockholder approval.
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Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canal
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Panama Canal
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Schley at Santiago book ready for binding and praise
Chicago reports a new work "Schley at Santiago" by George E. Graham. The war correspondent, with access to the Spanish fleet, asserts a truthful, unpartisan history of the flying squadron commanded by Schley, with Admiral Schley endorsing proofs. Roosevelt praised Graham’s account years earlier. The book features illustrations from Graham’s camera and includes vast material on the battle.
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Commodore Schley appeals for surrender as battle ends
The scene aboard the Brooklyn and Oregon closes with Schley asking the New York’s commander for surrender after no response to signals. The New York’s captain is seen as ignoring orders, marking the day’s decisive naval victory. Brakeman seriously injured near Hitchock, Texas. Texan progress report notes nine charters filed in ten days with 49 total, $8.7 million capital.
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Annals of
Hopkins Bill in House Aims For Permanent Census Bureau
In Washington on January 11 the House debated the Hopkins bill to create a permanent census bureau. While many supported a permanent bureau, opposition argued the bill was not well matured. The measure was recommitted with instructions to report back a detailed organizational plan. A separate bill granting Mrs. McKinley life free mailing privileges passed unanimously before adjournment until Monday.
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Big oil firm to close Beaumont deal in London meeting
Fort Worth Texas reports a final London meeting of the company that bought the Hogg Swayne Beaumont properties to finalize the purchase. The outfit with 4.5 million capital plans a tidewater pipeline and tanker export line. Hogg and Swayne received 275 000 cash and 400 000 in stock each. Damon Mound property excluded. McKinney Memorial Atlanta also notes a Georgia church and Sunday school collections to fund a McKinley memorial while Day asks for focus before January 29.
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President McKinley
Georgia
Lavergne Son-in-Law Fatally Shoots Victim Near Jennings
O Lavergne was shot and killed by his son in law Camilo Gary about nine o clock last night four miles from Jennings Louisiana. Gary was seriously wounded by a shot from the deceased. No witnesses are known. The coroner's jury will reconvene to hear further evidence.
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Camilo Gary
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Notable river trip guests praise Beaumont to gulf link
Beaumont guests of Mr. Geo A Hill on a Neches river trip to the gulf returned home impressed by the waterway between Beaumont and the sea and its potential for ocean steamers. The item spans multiple short notes from Texas towns on fires murders strikes and political petitions.
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Gulf
Child Burned at Pest House In Houston
A negro child, daughter of Nancy Ware, a pest house patient, was badly burned yesterday morning while near a fire in the yard. Her clothes caught alight and, though doctors acted quickly, the severe injuries led officials to fear for her life. Dr Boyd treated the girl and reported some improvement by late evening, offering a glimmer of recovery possibility.
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O. Grady
New York City
Denison
Galveston Hospital
Galveston
Martin Shea
Hitchcock
St. Mary’s Infirmary
Houston
Nancy Ware
Boyd
Cattle Shipment From Galveston To Liverpool Sets Speed Record
A cablegram to Neil P. Anderson reports 300 prime beeves shipped December 18 from Galveston arrived in Liverpool January 8 in excellent condition. The voyage marks the fastest export cattle shipment between the two ports and may lead to further shipments if satisfactory.
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