Sampson Speaks on Santiago Campaign in Exclusive Interview
Rear Admiral Sampson defends decisions during the Santiago campaign in a marked interview with The Herald through Associated Press. He explains why he left Siboney at Shafter’s urging, discusses coal logistics from Guantanamo, clarifies the Fourth of July message, assesses blockade strategies, and addresses Schley’s casualty shares and Brooklyn’s role without shifting blame.
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Associated Pree
New York
Herald Trove
Boston
Herald
Sampson
Santiago
Siboney
Shafter
Cervera
Massachusetts
Guantanamo
Navy Department
Schley
Aszirance
Brooklyn
Soldiers The Thieves Create Paymaster Loss in Santa Cruz
In Manilla on July 27 soldiers allegedly stole a portion of the pay at the Santa Cruz guard house. General Chaffee dispatched the Manilla chief detective to Santa Cruz to probe the robbery, and Chief Paymaster Tower learned of the event from an AP representative. Major Conbey reported that one paymaster's bag containing 370 is missing.
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Associated Press
Manilla
Santa Crus
Chaffee
Santa Cruz
Conbey
Snissing
Train wreck near Baston ends in two deaths
A gravel train used for the Dayton & Northern Traction line between Dayton and Troy wrecked north of Dayton. Two men died and four were seriously injured. The fatalities are Orville D. Chage of Detroit, superintendent of concrete action, and W. Gravel of Chtonge, the engineer.
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Associated Preset
Dayton
Ohie
Troy
Dayton & Northern Traction Company
Orville D. Chage
Detroit
Conate Action
W. Gravel
Spilled Spinnaker Signals Hunter Voyage Race
Dense haze hides yachts as they begin sixth defender trial for Canada’s Cup. Milwaukee loses spinnaker. Cadac takes lead. Illinois makes late surge, cutting windward to close gap. New York Club races see Navahoe and Quizetta win. Senneville takes Seatvanhaka Cup at Derval Que.
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Associated Prem
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cadillac
IllInois
Detroit
Djinois
Rynchept
NEW York Club
Newport
New York
Navahoe
Quizetta
Vigilant
Senneville
Derval Que
Sennevile
Grey Friar
Receivers Appointed in A. M. Roberts Involuntary Case
Chicago creditors win appointment of Charles M. Way and Frank W. Shaw as receivers in Minneapolis Mallory proceedings before Judge Lochren. Estimated stock value runs from 200000 to 300000 with little assets beyond stock. Unsecured liabilities about 408000. secured liabilities around 34000.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
A. M. Roberts Supply House
Lochren
United States
Charles M. Way
Frank W. Shaw
Grateful Rains Benefit Livestock and Crops
The Associated Press reports rainfall in twenty two counties during the night greatly benefiting livestock and crops. No storms were noted. by 10 a.m. the temperature was 83 degrees, two above yesterday. Kansas City had steady rain for three hours early today, with conditions favoring further precipitation.
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Associated Press
Bt. Louis
Kansas City
New Rochelle Yacht Club Commodore Kelley Dies
Edward J. Kelley commodore of the New Rochelle Yacht Club died suddenly at his Premium Point cottage in New Rochelle from hemorrhage of the lungs. He was scheduled to entertain Admiral Schley aboard his yacht this afternoon.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward J. Kelley
New Rochelle
Peoria man kills wife then shoots himself
Martin De Bruyn a timekeeper killed his wife and then fatally wounded himself. Five children were left motherless, with three in the house during the shooting. Neighbors intervened to save the remaining youngsters amid domestic trouble.
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Peoria
Martin de Bruyn
Spreckels' Secretary Dead in Francisco
E H Sheldon secretary of Oceanic Steamship Company and Spreckels sugar plants died in San Francisco after a shock from a surgical operation. He held posts with Spreckels interests and Hawaiian plantations.
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An Francisco
E .H. Sheldon
Oceanic Steamship Company
Spreckels
Washington Pacts Near as Negotiations Close in Two Weeks
Washington July 27 Mr Rockhill reports to the state department that negotiations will close within two weeks with a signatory protocol by all powers. The statement signals nearing agreement among major nations.
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Washington, D. C
Rockhii Haa
State Department
Armstrong KOed in Helena bout by Qgleshy
Helena Montana July 27 after a flurry in the eleventh round Kid Qgleshy of Helena knocked out Billy Armstrong of San Francisco in the fifty seconds remaining of the eleventh round.
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Helena
Mont
Kid" Qgleshy
Billy Armstrong
Steel strike talks in New York as McKeesport situation grows
In New York President Shaffer and Secretary Williams of the Amalgamated association meet with J. P. Morgan and U S Steel executives in secrecy to seek a settlement of the steel strike. Schwab also visits Morgan amid rumors of a near peace, while McKeesport's scene turns grave with vigilant strikers and payoffs underway at Wellsville and other plants.
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Associated Press
New York
Shaffer
Willams
Amalgamated Association
J. P. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
President Schwab
J. P. Morgan & Company
Morgan
Schwab
Mr. Morgan
McKeesport
Dewees Wood
National Tube Company
George Holloway
Enterprise Lodge
Black
Joseph Bishop
Onfo Board of Arbitration
Leo Well
American Sheet Steel Company
American Tin Plate Company
Direct steamship line opens Manchester to Chicago route
Manchester inaugurates a direct steamship service with the Midland Queen sailing to Chicago. The 3,000 ton capacity vessel marks a new link between the port and the midwest. The article also notes a social gathering at Oakwood for several young ladies with meals and lake outing details.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Chicago
Crime of Hoboes. Two men robbed and another killed near Belle Plain
Two hoboes from Chicago robbed Nels Peterson and Ben Anderson near Belle Plain. Peterson was assaulted while Anderson was shot. his headless body was found today. It is believed Anderson crawled from a train and was struck by a later grain car.
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Associated Frese
Paul
Minn
Nels Peterson
Ben Anderson
Belle Plain
Peterson
Anderson
Srack
Chicago
Bowles Warns England on South Africa Peace
Gibson Bowles, Conservative MP, warned in the Commons that without a peace deal in South Africa before spring England would face grave European penalties. He claimed negotiations were active on the continent to induce or enforce peace and said the government risked angering great powers with continued policy. A ministerial denial was expected but did not arrive.
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Associated Press
New York
England
House of Commons
Gibson Bowles
London
Bowles
South Africa
Europe
Unionism the Issue in San Francisco Labor News
The San Francisco labor council decided not to call a general strike now but gave its executive committee power to act against the Employers' association. Beer porting workers were told they cannot return to work if they do not abandon their unions, while other firms face ultimatums as the Employers' association resists unionism. Police patrols were increased at barns as workers' trucks were expected to depart, with officers deployed in precautionary measures.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cat
San Francisco Labor Council
Employers' Association
St Ja
Employers’ Association
Boer Victory Proclaimed From Pratoria Dispatch
Lord Kitchener reports to the war office that a detachment of Steinacker's horse at Bremersdorp evacuated on July 26 after being pressed by a superior Boer force likely from Amsterdam and Pretorie. The detachment fought to Lembolo, sixteen miles away, suffering about ten dead or wounded and a few missing.
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London
Pratoria
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Steinacker
Bremersdorp
Amsterdam
Pletretie
Lembolo
No word from senior officers on court of inquiry precept
Washington July 27. Secretary Long received no reply from Rear Admirals Schley Kimberly or Benham to the precept to the court of inquiry mailed yesterday. Objection by Schley to a member or to the judge advocate is possible but unlikely.
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Washington, DC
Long
Schley
Kimperly
Benham
Court of Inquiry
Cout
Judge Advocate
General Wood Leaves on Morro Castle for San Juan
Havana May 27 General Wood was placed on the steamer Morro Castle today after expressing he felt well and wished to walk aboard. Doctors required a portable cot. Cubans from all classes showed deep sympathy as he departed. The Morro Castle is due at night next Tuesday.
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Havana
General Wood
Morro Castle
Sforro Castle
Explosion Injures Eight In Cincinnati Water Works Tunnel
An underground gas explosion in the new water works tunnel east of Cincinnati injures eight laborers seriously and causes considerable tunnel damage. Three workers narrowly escape by diving into water as the flash lights the tunnel fourteen feet below ground. rescuers quickly reach the scene.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
New Water Works
Constitution Unharmed After New London to Newport Race
Bristol July 27 A thorough examination shows Constitution sustained no material damage after striking four feet during the New London to Newport race last Thursday. The yacht will be floated this afternoon.
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Bristol
New London
Newport
Maine Moves Launching of Battleship With Historical Name
The battleship Maine, larger stronger and faster than her namesake, was launched at Cramp's yard Philadelphia. Crowds cheered as Miss Mary Preble Anderson christened the ship while officials from Maine Washington and naval leaders attended. Built since 1899, Maine is fifty six percent finished and due for completion in eighteen months to two years.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Maing
Sake
Havana
William Cramp Ship & Engine Building Company
Cramp’s
Kensington
Milne
Hill
Washington
Bradford
Melville
Walker
Bailey
Peary
Guam
Navy Department
McKinley
Navy
Long
Dewey
Sigsbee
Lightning strikes hay path destroys property in Omro
Special to The Northwestern Omro Wisconsin July 27 report a lightning strike Friday morning damaged the large stock path of James Tieffron in Poyson town near Omro. The building and about forty tons of hay burned with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars and no insurance. The Omro Dramatic Company plans to present Under the Gaslights at the Columbian Opera House next week. Scenery by J Cum Oshkosh with Miss Cum reading. Columbian Knights oversee the opera house and praise stage and appointments. Miss Hart of Denver visiting cousin Miss Grace Troaell.
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Omro
Wis
James Tieffron
Poyson
Omro Dramatic Company
Columbian Opera House
J. Cum
Oshkosh
Opening of Chautauqua in Marinette Aug 1
Marinette Wis July 27 opening attractions for the fifth annual northern Chautauqua assembly include the return after three years of Professor D W Robertson sole manager of the Edison Projecting ape company He is joined by Helen Darington queen of song Howard D Argoe musical director and James O Rourke expert actor for the Aug 1 start through Aug 12 featuring moving pictures and illustrated ballads in a period program
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Marinette
Wis
Chautauqua Assembly
D. W Rtobertson
Edison Projecting Ape Company
Moving Pictures
Helen Darington
Jloward D. Argoe
James O'Rourks
Funeral of Elizabeth Davis at Zoar Church Attended Largely
Nekimiy Wis July 87 One of the largest funerals in the area marked Elizabeth Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Davis. The service at Zoar Congregational church Friday at 1d a m was led by Rev T Z Evans with assistance from Revs David Davies Oshkosh and J W Jones Bethel. Pallbearers named William Owens Richard Foulkes Emyly Lloyd John Parry Arthur Davies John Splering.
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Nekimiy Wis
Elizabeth Davis
Thomas J. Davis
Zoar Congregational Church
T. Z. Evans
David Davies
Oshkosh
J. W. Jones
Bethel
Burglar Fire Alarm Fails as Bank Robbery Backs Flight
In Marion Ohio on July 27 burglars started a fire with waste outside the Deposit bank of Caledonia ten miles away and forced entry with a railroad rail. The night watchman inside fired, the bandits fled in a stolen buggy.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohlo
Deposit Bank of
Caledonia
Wisconsin Republican leader Henry C. Payne III ill in Berlin
Henry C. Payne III of Wisconsin, a leading Republican national committee member, is seriously ill with gout at the Frankfort hotel in Berlin.
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Berlin
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Republican National Committee of the
United States
Frankfort
Trial ends as lieutenant faces acquittal in native killing
Manila July 27 The trial of Lieut. Prenton Brown of the Second Infantry for murder near Yinangonan ends with evidence showing the native was killed during an escape attempt. Acquittal expected. J Bert Miner of St. Paul visits at W D Van Liew's residence.
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Associated Press
Manila
Taly
Prenton Brown
Second Infantry
Yinangonan Ie
Trent
J. Bert Miner
St. Paul
W. D. van Liew
President Kinley Congratulates Baptist Young People's Convention
In Chicago on July 27 President Mo Kinley sent a congratulatory message to the Baptist Young People's convention at the Coliseum. Rev W W H Jelniwelt read the dispatch as the week’s scenes grew lively. Minnesota won the banner for best work in literature. Duffy Street Church Savannah GA captured the banner for best all around work.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Mo+Kinley
Baptist Young People's Convention
Coliseum
W.W. H. Jelniwelt
Minnesota
Duffy Street
Savannah
Wisconsin Day at Pan-American Exposition Opens State Building
Wisconsin Day at the Pan-American exposition began with formal ceremonies in the Temple of Music. The Wisconsin state building, first completed and opened to the public, was transferred to the exposition director general by Willet M. Spooner, with remarks by Lieut Governor Jesse Stone and other officials.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Wisconsin
State
Temple of Music
Havana
Cuba
Willet M. Spooner
Buchanan
Annie Peat
Jesse Stone
D. N. Lockwood
New York State Committee
John G Milbourn
W. J. Buchanan
Champion Woman Golfer Wins Algoma Club Cup
Miss Sarah C. Felker of 345 Washington street won the silver cup prize at the Algoma Country Club event. She beat Mrs. A. E. Winter three up and two to play in Friday’s final after a week of daily rounds. Winter received a dozen golf balls as runner-up prize. Wis. expert golfer W. M. Bolcom of Winona, Minn., visiting Waldwic, praised the Algoma links.
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Algoma
Sarah C. Felker
Washington Street
C. Chuae
A. E. Winter
Iare
Miss Felker
Mrs. Winter
Grocer Sues Over Alleged Injury at Macke & Jackish
Charles M. Reese filed a $200 damages suit against George A. Macke of Macke & Jackish grocers at 311 Main Street. He alleges an argument over groceries led Macke to assault him, injuring his ankle and causing medical costs and lost wages.
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Earl P. Finch
Charles M. Reese
George A. Macke
Macke & Jackish
Main Street
Hts
Oshkosh Faces Wausau in Intercity Tilt at Combination Park
Oshkosh hosts Wausau tomorrow at three in a key league clash. New manager W. 3. O'Rourke has bolstered the lineup with signings including Borne and top batter Quad while Waldron handles catching. Wausau, one of the league’s strongest, travels with Lovie Coffin umpiring and the battery of Quad Waldron.
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Oshkosh
Wausau Bell
Combination Park
W. 3
O'Rourke
Borne
Battery
Quad
Waldron
Wausau
Tate
Lovie Coffin
Whipped Woman in Madison Punished by Printer
In Madison on July 26, Alice Monahan, a young woman, was horsewhipped on the street by William Klussmann, a printer, who had briefly dated Monahan before turning to Mrs Mollie Regan. He struck her four times with a whip, drawing blood and a neck wound. Monahan seeks redress in court. no arrest reported.
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Madison
Wis
Alice Monahan
William Klussmann
Klusemann
Klussmann
Miss Monahan
Mollie Regan
Mine Regan
Miss Regan
Miss Monanan
Residents decry dead sheepshead along Lake Winnebago shore
A summer resort resident reports abundant dead sheepshead washing ashore on Lake Winnebago. He blames illegal net fishing and lax enforcement, noting carcasses foul the shoreline and odor deters residents. He urges action to stop the nuisance.
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Lake
Winnebago
Guilty Verdict in Burglary Trial of Corbett and Conien
The municipal court trial of Charles Conien and James Corbett concluded Friday with a verdict of guilty on the first count. District Attorney C D Jackson presented the state case, Attorney E F Finch defended, and the jury deliberated about twenty minutes. Sentence is set for Monday at ten o'clock.
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Charles Conien
James Corbett
Attornney C
Benedict
Foreman
Stroke fatal to Mrs Maria Shipley at Oakwood resort
Mrs Maria Shipley aged seventy five died Friday afternoon at the summer home of her daughter Mrs J W Challoner in Oakwood after a stroke of paralysis. Survived by five children: J Shipley H F Shipley Mrs Vina Cagaga Alvah Shipley and Mrs J W Challoner. Funeral at Oakwood Sunday at three, interment Princeton Wisconsin Monday. Rev H E Polley to officiate.
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Maria Shipley
J. W. Challoner
Shamrock II Starts for New York
Shamrock II with Erin aboard set sail from Qoureck at 10 20 this morning for New York amid great enthusiasm as the challenger departed.
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Associated Frees
Qoureck
Shamrock II
Erin
New York
Challenger
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