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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Boer and British forces skirmishes, wounded counts, movements toward Wolvekloof and Mossel Bay, with mentions of officers Smuts, Rooth, and Grosvenor and a breakfast scene as part of a broadcasted dispatch from Buffalo N T.
The court of inquiry convened at the navy yard in Washington to review charges against Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley arising from the West Indies campaign and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The proceedings drew unprecedented public and naval attention with prominent figures and witnesses anticipated.
Admiral Dewey heads a naval tribunal with Rear Admirals Benham Howison and Schley among the audience and participants. The session opens at 1 PM in formal uniform, while the scene emphasizes dignity and impressiveness over dramatic flair.
Washington Sept 12 pressure for seats in the navy yard court room was light with only about two thirds of public seating filled by 1 p m. Early arrivals found the new tool shop court building in confusion as workers finished preparations and cleaners rushed to complete their tasks before the session.
The article describes a bare improvised courtroom in a large, shop‑like building used as a court. The space is clean and unadorned with no decorations, save for two large fines and a golden eagle mural. Furniture is makeshift, with camp chairs and uncarpeted floors.
Captain Lemiy and B P Hanna arrive to unpack reference books as the court prepares. Admirals Dewey Schley Benham Howison and others arrive, greeting officials and escorts at the navy yard building. Schley appears in civilian navy blue suit and straw hat amid a crowd.
Washington September 12. The court room scene at convening showed impressive dignity as the court began its session. The report notes the presence of distinguished figures and the formal conduct marking the start of proceedings.
Naval figures fill a great hall for a court session with Admiral Dewey and Rear Admirals Benham and Howison in full dress. A 17-gun salute marks the opening as Judge Advocate Lemly and Solicitor Hanna stand beside Schley. Spectators, including wives, observe the proceedings from outside the hall.
Milwarn Mouse Buffalo J Sept 22 The following deliction were issued by the president's physicians today 620 a m The president has had a comfortable night Pulse 12% temperature 100.2 The president spent a quiet and restful night and bes token much nourishment He feels better this morning than at any time He haan taken a little solid food thin morning and relished it Pulse 130 temperature 200.2 At 3 p m The president's condition is very much the same as this morning His only complaint to of fatigue He continuea to take a nuf ficient amount of food Pulse 120 temperature 100.5 degrees
The court retired at Judge Advocate Lemly’s urging to decide whether to sit with open or closed doors. Admiral Dewey stated the order would be followed, and the court, missing about fifteen minutes, returned and began proceedings in view of the public without a formal announcement.
Washington D C Sept 12 The court began with reading Schley’s request for the convening of the court and the navy department precept Admiral Schley showed indifference to documents until the order appointing Rear Admiral Howison to the court was read His objection to Howison followed with a brief formal challenge after a quick consensus among the court members and discussions involving Admiral Dewey Benham Lemly and Howison
Admiral Howison faced testimony from three witnesses including Francis E. Frost of the Boston Record and William E. Spon of New York who claimed to have heard him criticize Schley. Nichols of Yonkers testified Howison warned Schley would not command if in the English navy. Howison said he could not recall Spon but recalled Nichols and would follow department orders.
Washington extends as court excused Admiral Howison after sustaining the objection and adjourns at 2 40 until reconvened by the department once a successor is named. Oshkosh golfers qualifying for Appleton Saturday postponed from today to tomorrow. Never enter a partnership with a man whose wife leads a woman suffrage club.
Doctors report the president’s condition improves with restful sleep good appetite and appetite for coffee and chicken broth He even asked to smoke a cigar after breakfast The outer wound is not yet healed and a month of quiet remains advised McKinley’s brother Abner stays nearby while visitors are limited to occasional appearances
Milburn House Buffalo reports a comfortable night for President McKinley after wounds. morning consultation calls progress eminently satisfactory. Doctors note exterior abdominal wound healing, heart action improving, and the patient receiving toast, coffee, broth, and a cigar soon. but sitting up remains postponed.
Fragments indicate inflation and harvest fears as grain markets face delays and traders worry about supplies. Officials at the port report shipments slowed by weather and logistical bottlenecks while farmers anxiously watch prices and market access unfold.
Dispatches from New York report both sides in the Colombia conflict claiming victories. Gov Cordova cites government triumphs at Puenta Piedra and La Piedras, with casualties including a wealthy Antioquia resident. Rebels deny defeats, recount a multi-day engagement at Macueque with heavy losses and captures. Uribe Uribe and Rodriguez reinforce rebel forces as Ecuadorian support raises fears.
A late night blaze at the New York Storage Company cotton warehouse in Brooklyn damaged up to 500000 dollars by nine in the morning. The 300 by 48 foot building housed 60000 bales of cotton in three compartments separated by firewalls and the flames showed little sign of being controlled.
A Wisconsin Central freight train was held up at Irvine by a gang of tramps at 2 AM. A tramp named James Ryan was shot in the leg, the engine was uncoupled and the train fled to Chippewa Falls with police aid arriving. Five gang members were arrested and burglars linked to the gang are under investigation.
Conventions of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans and the National Association of Naval Veterans plus allied groups held in Cleveland. Naval Veterans elect Commodore John C. Shaw and fleet captain W. Scott Smith. Washington and New Haven officers named, and installation followed. Resolutions deplore attack on President Heataley.
St Paul dispatch reports the death of the Venerable Bishop Henry B Whipple of the Protestant Episcopal Church at his home in Fairbault City Clerk Witzel received a statement of the enrollments in each city in the state as compiled by a Madison publication Oshkosh, strange to any, is below the average according to population.
Mrs Fewkes wife of Dr J Walter Fewkes of Washington D C and Mrs Mary Putnam of Davenport Iowa were badly hurt in a mountain road runaway near Glenwood Springs Sept 12. Mrs Fewkes had her nose broken and facial injuries while Mrs Putnam suffered broken ribs.
Pittsburg Pa September 12 quiet prevailed at strike affected areas as authorities ordered crowds away under arrest risk. McKeesport saw a small striker guard at National Tube works while Demmier Tin Plate operated with little disruption and Monongahela Tin Plate reported no street blockades. Seven more workers joined Star Tin Plate mill without incident as fires burned in two furnaces. Lindsay 2nd MacCutcheon and Painter mills reported no strikers and workers moved freely.
President John W. Springer reports Governor Richard Yates of Illinois has accepted to open the fifth annual National Live Stock association convention in Chicago on December 3. Speakers include Secretary James Wilson, Dr. D. E. Salmon, Carter Harrison, Clinton D. Smith, Frederick V. Cavitle, G. M. Walden, B. R. Walé, T. C. Pow eta, William M. Springer, Frank P. Bennett, and Gifford Pinchet, among others.
Buffalo on September 12 Assistant Superintendent Cuasack acting for Superintendent Bull told AP no requisition papers have been asked for nor will be today nor have any been prepared The aide declined to discuss the case but growing belief holds that ground is breaking under the conspiracy theory If police had any case against Emma Goldman custody would be sought promptly.
St Paul Minnesota September 12 Prudent Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railway denied that Morgan and Ierman are to control the road or that he is negotiating an alliance with them.
A farmhand near St Joseph's Ridge Wisconsin, named Vierginia, is dying from a bed bug bite that led to blood poisoning, reported from St Paul Minnesota dated September 1 7 in Associated Press dispatches.
The United States Golf Association amateur championship at Atlantic City sees the field reduced to eight players after third round matches. Semifinals set for Saturday, with survivors to contest the title. several contenders hail from New York and other major cities.
At Hela Prussia on September 12 the czar and Emperor William hosted a dinner aboard the Russian yacht Standart after a grand reception. Attendees included Whitlam, Prince Henry of Prussia, Admiral Tiche, and other dignitaries. The czar awarded honors and portraits to German officials and celebrated with naval and regimental exchanges.
State Game Warden Overbeck received a tip about Chicago men near Eagle River shooting game birds without licenses. Deputy Warden James Oberholtzer arrested two at the scene, Tarcorfff and Greene, who paid fines and costs and lost their Winchester rifles. A third man fled home to Chippewa and a fourth left before arrest. Special orders seek out non residents lacking licenses as counts show eighty small game licenses and seven $25 or decor licenses issued this year, compared with last year totals.
Madison Wis Sept 12 Governor La Follette designated the battle flags of the Twelfth and Sixteenth Wisconsin regiments from the Civil War to be loaned to the Grant Monument Association. The flags will be placed above General Grant’s town at River Side Park under a legislative act.
The Associated Press reports that Leon Czolgosz's family hails from Cerkwies, near Znin, in the Posen province, as of Sept. 12.
Inhpeming's Vaanca Away at Are ot Seventy-Two. Ishpeming Michigan September 12. Mre 'tary UPst White apitler here aged seventy two years. The text is garbled and offers little clear factual detail beyond a death notice and a reference to a salary.
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