Court of Inquiry Sees Fault in Santiago Maneuver
Washington reports marked progress as the Schley court of inquiry blamed the retrograde move from Santiago as reprehensible though contested by witnesses. Admiral Cotton and Captain Wise testified, detailing memory flaws and disputed orders while a Navy Department dispatch to Wise raised questions about Schley’s command and reliance on scouts. The session highlighted tensions between Schley and his captains and potential neglect of duty claims.
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Testimony in Detail as Schley Court Reopens After Judge Wilson’s Death
The Schley Court of Inquiry resumed in Washington with Judge Wilson missing, mourned by many. Isidor Rayner becomes lead counsel for Rear-Admiral Schrey, aided by Captain Parker and H. A. Teague. A wall chart maps the Santiago battle site while the Texas engine room testimony recalls a two minute reversal of engines during the July 3 action.
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Chase on land and water as police chase William Clemmins
A mob and harbor police hunt William Clemmins, a Black man, for hours along Manhattan swamps by the Tiarlem River. He battles rowboat oars, slashes at a pursuer, and is finally dragged from the water near Lenox Avenue. He is under guard at Harlem Hospital in critical condition.
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Negro Convict Hunts Through Louisiana Swamp
A six year convict, Adam Hudson, escapes from the Hope camp after feigning sickness. Bloodhounds track him across bayous and sugar cane fields near Clinton and the Home Place plantation. He drowns a dog in a lagoon, then hides again. deputies continue the hunt amid terror in the local community.
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Americans 6 England 4 in Yale Harvard Cambridge meet
Under autumn skies at Berkeley Oval Yale and Harvard captured six of nine events with America’s Spraker and Dr Workman of Cambridge winning two each. England won the distance runs led by Hind and Cambridge’s Cobshots. The crowd estimated 6000 to 7000, with notable athletic girls and English spectators adding color to the day.
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America's Cup clash looms as Shamrock faces rough seas
Weather forecast for Sandy Hook calls for fresh north to northeast winds and fair weather. The first race between Columbia and Shamrock scheduled from Sandy Hook Lightship, with 11 a.m. start if possible, five and a half hour time limit, and light signals before the start. Lipton’s Shamrock under careful nursing faces heavy seas and skepticism over its build, while Columbia aims to defend the Cup with McGildowney aboard.
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Kentucky Troops Ordered to Madisonville
Governor Beckham ordered Owensboro and Bowling Green troops to Madisonville in response to a coal mining disturbance. State Inspector Henry Hines, who investigated, says the request came from both strikers and nonstrikers to restore order amid lawlessness.
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Coler Lowes Hopeful View Vigorous Campaign Planned
Seth Low, buoyed by anti Tammany support and civic leaders across parties, signals a strong bid for mayor against Tammany Hall. He plans active campaigning, will resign as Columbia University president, may relocate headquarters, and will personally speak to voters while awaiting official nomination notices from fusion groups and the Citizens Union.
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How Croker fell into a political trap in Tammany
The article outlines Richard Croker’s precarious stance as Bird S. Coler and ex-Senator David B Hill maneuver to influence the New York Tammany leadership. It notes Croker’s reliance on patronage to win upstate support, Kings County pressure for Coler’s mayoral bid, and the threat of retaliation that could end Croker’s state leadership either way. Hill’s influence looms as the decisive factor in Croker’s uncertain future.
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Odell Offers Campaign Counsel In Newburg Visit
Governor Odell returned to Newburg and met with local leaders about the upcoming municipal campaign. He provided advice on how to unite fusion supporters to overthrow Tammany and did not discuss specifics, but offered guidance on his hopes for the political move.
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Wasa Ironclad Launched in Stockholm
The ironclad Wasa was launched in Stockholm with King Oscar and the diplomatic corps in attendance. Queen Sophia named the vessel.
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Royal Blue five hour trains to Washington from Liberty Street
Advertising notice details Royal Blue and Royal Limited trains to Washington from New York. Trains depart Liberty Street at 11:29 A M and 1 P M with excess fares listed, and Royal Limited at 5 18 P M and 7 15 P M with South Ferry departures five minutes earlier. Promises unexcelled dining and café car service.
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