Dewey Submits Supplemental Opinion on Schley Battle Credit
Admiral Dewey appends a personal view to the Schley court report, claiming Schley commanded at Santiago and deserved credit for the victory. The majority found Schley errant in handling the fleet at several points while Dewey says he bore absolute command at the crucial moment and rightly shares the victory with the squadron.
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Schley
Santiago
Denerven
Washington
Admiral Schley
Navy Department
Dewey
Cienfuegos
Cien~fuegos
Santiago de Cuba
Colon
Brooklyn
Port Helm
Viscaya
Texas
A. C. Hodgson
George Dewey
U.S. N
Samuel C. Lemly
Key West
Bechey
Adula
Samuel C. Lemley
Fire losses in US and Canada for November total
Fire losses across the United States and Canada in November reached 15.469 million dollars, up from 8.518 million the previous year, with the year to December 1 totaling 150.874 million against 151.941 million last year.
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New York
United States
Canada
Stanford University Receives $30 Million Gift
San Francisco Dec 10 Mrs Stanford transfers to Stanford trustees eighteen million dollars in bonds and stocks and twelve million dollars in other property left to the university by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Getu
San Francisco
Stanford
Stanford University
McKinley Memorial Fund Issues Public Appeal
Judge William R Day issues a statement adopted by trustees in Washington explaining the memorial movement. Subscribers should forward their name and address to treasurer Myron T Herrick for archival preservation and souvenir certificates. The resolution directs popular subscriptions to fund a Canton memorial and to urge Congress for a national memorial in Washington, with the arch association ceasing further solicitations.
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Cleveland
William R. Day
McKinley National Memorial Association
Washington
Myron T. Herrick
William McKinley Memorial Arch Association of Washington
McKnley National Memorial Association
Canton
William McKinley Memorial Arch Association
Congress
Arch Association
McKinley Nation Memorial Association
United States
William McKinley
American Federation of Catholic Societies Formed
Cincinnati reports the American Federation of Catholic Societies has been organized. The first national convention will meet in Chicago on July 15, 1902. The constitution aims to unite Catholic laity and societies, promote Catholic interests and works, and study social conditions, while prohibiting partisan politics and candidate endorsements in meetings.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Chicago
United States
Two Logans sons die in coal mine collapse
In Shoals Indiana on December 13 two young men aged 20 and 22, sons of Logan Fish, were found dead in their father’s coal mine four miles north of Burns City after failing to return home for supper. They were crushed by falling slate while working for home use.
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Ind
Logan Fish
Sthip
Burns City
Schaef fer Beats Slosson To Win Billiard World Title
Jacob Schaeffer of Chicago defeated George F. Slosson of New York at Madison Square Garden to win the international 18 inch balk line billiard championship by 400 to 355, capturing the world title in a deciding game Tuesday night.
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New York
Jacob Schaeffer
Chicago
George F. Slosson
Madison Square Garden Concert Hall
Filipino peace association formed across Luzon and south archipelago
A Philippine peace association has been organized throughout Luzon and southern islands. It issues addresses urging Filipinos to abandon the struggle with the Americans, saying continued opposition delays the establishment of a liberal government.
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Manila
Luzon
Milwaukee double murder suicide at Greeling Street
Milwaukee on December 14 reports Joseph Anderson and a woman believed named Lizzie Smith were found dead in bed at 1520 Greeling Street. Death resulted from revolver shots. The case remains a mystery but authorities suspect Anderson killed the woman and then took his own life.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Anderson
Lizzie Smith
Greeling Street
Anderson
Tragedy Near Decatur Ends in Self-Defense Exoneration
John Pliley aged 50 was killed by his son-in-law Willie Ray at Pliley's country home nine miles from Decatur during a dispute over business matters. Ray claimed self-defense and a coroner's jury exonerated him.
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Killa
Decatur
Ill
John Pliley
Willie Ray
Pliley
Ray
Long Sleep Ends for Peoria Man 67
James A. Harris, 67, after five weeks of unconsciousness since November, died Friday in Peoria. He had slept since the morning of November 14 and remained unconscious throughout.
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Enda
Peoria
James A. Harris
G A R selects Washington for next national encampment
In Chicago on December 13 the executive committee of the G A R national council of administration chose Washington as the site for the forthcoming national encampment.
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Washington
Chicago
G. A. R. National Council of Administration
Roosevelts Will Case Ends With $2 Million Estate
New York, Dec. 14. Litigation over the will of Cornelius Van Shaick Roose vel t has ended. He left a 2 million dollar estate with the president, a nephew, to receive 150 thousand dollars.
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New York
Cornelius van Shaick Roosevelt
Miss Clara Barton Reelected Red Cross Leader
Washington December 12 The Red Cross society held its annual meeting and unanimously reelected Miss Clara Barton as president.
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Miss Barton
Washington
the Red Cross Society
Clara Barton
King Edward's Coronation Dates Officially Announced
The coronation of King Edward is officially set for December 11 to June 26, 1902 in London, with the dates formally announced.
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London
Edward
Senate Debates Canal, Tariff Bills, and Security Proposals
Senate actions include McLaurin-Tillman resignation talk, new ship subsidy and restraint of trade bills, and a plan to protect national leaders with a wide set of measures. Discussions cover Nicaragua canal funding, a Potomac bridge project, and a Hay-Pauncefote treaty vote. executives address Philippine tariff, transit routes, and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
McLaurin-Tillman
South Carolina
Frye
Alaska
Hoar
Omhat
Nicaragua Canal
Potomac River
Bacon
Cullom
Morgan
Nicar
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Doctor president blames Gen Brooke for Spanish war deaths
Dr Reed, president of the American Medical Society, spoke in Marion Ohio on December 11 and blamed General Brooke for the death of about 1000 soldiers in the Spanish war due to disregard of doctors' sanitary advice in camps.
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Marion
Reed
The
American Medical Society
Gen. Brooke
Judge Francis Baker Named for Seventh Circuit Judge
Washington reports that after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President selected Judge Francis R. Baker for the vacant Seventh circuit court judgeship in Indiana. The appointment follows ongoing vacancies and signals a key consolidation of federal judicial posts in the region.
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Washington
Francis RE. Baker
Seventh Circuit Court of
Indiana
Coroner Says Child's Death From Poisoning Accidental
In Hoboken on Monday night the coroner's inquiry into the death of Emmeline Dale, daughter of Elizabeth Howe Dale, returned a verdict that the death was accidental due to poisoning.
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New York
Emmeline Dale
Elizabeth Howe Dale
Hoboken
Canal protocol signed at Managua grants U S three mile split
Washington reports the canal protocol signed at Managua Nicaragua. The United States secures three miles on each side of the waterway and guarantees Nicaragua's independence.
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Washington
Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Stokes Arrested in Stamp Robbery Suspicion
Charged in New York with complicity in a Chicago post office stamp robbery. Charles Stokes arrested in Brooklyn after stamps valued at 2298 dollars were found in his room.
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New York
Charles Stokes
Brooklyn
Chicago
Hopkins formally announces Senate bid in Illinois district
Aurora Illinois December 12 Congressman A J Hopkins formally announces his candidacy for the United States Senate at a Republican district meeting.
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Aurora
Ill
A. J. Hopkins
United States Senate
Labor chiefs guilty in Porto Rico conspiracy case
San Juan Porto Rico Dec 13 Santiago Iglesias president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico with nine companions was tried on conspiracy charges. Iglesias sentenced to three years four months and eight days while seven companions got four months and two were acquitted. Under Spanish law convicted persons pay costs and the local federation now part of the American Federation of Labor has been ordered dissolved as illegal due to the conspiracy.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
District Court of
Iglesias
Federation of the Workmen of
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Labor Federation Actions Reported at Scranton Convention
The American Federation of Labor meeting in Scranton adopts resolutions to boycott cigars made by child labor and to advocate Chinese exclusion. It praises late President McKinley and urges a direct appropriation to his memorial fund. The council calls for action against injunctions and for building a large defense fund for strike use.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Executive Council
McKinley
The
Outrage in Crawford County Whips Three Citizens
News from New Albany Indiana reports a mob in Crawford county near English abducted and whipped William Cunningham a former justice of the peace Jesse Tyre and Miss Alice Haycock from their beds. They were accused of immoral practices and warned to desist. The assault drew indignation from the better class of the community.
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New Albany
Ind
Crawford County
English
Wiliam Cunninghan
Jesse Tyre
Alice Haycock
Sterling Township
Avith Zhergy
Vnk
Reward offered for arrest of bank cashier Meishman in Los Angeles
San Francisco reports J W Hellman of the Farme and Merchants' bank of Los Angeles has authorized a reward of 2500 dollars for the arrest of H J Meishman the bank's absconding cashier and an additional 2500 dollars for the return of the money taken by Fleishman totaling about 100000 dollars
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San Francisco
J. W. Hellman
Farme and Merchants’ Bank of
Los Angeles
H. J Meishman
Fleishman
Bomb Thrown at Corder Public School in Hallway
An unknown attacker threw a bomb into the hallway of the Corder public school during Christmas practice. The blast shook the building and damaged the lower floor but no injuries were reported.
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Corder
Steel firm adopts civil service reform for 2000 workers
Chicago Nov 14 The United States Steel corporation has adopted a civil service reform system for its 2000 employees on tug boats Captains and chief engineers are to become stockholders and extra money will be paid for faithful service It is thought the plan will do away with labor troubles.
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Chicago, Nee
United States Steel Corporation
Not Guilty Verdict In Kenmore Hotel Murder Case
Washington December 14 The jury acquits Mrs Lolanda Henry Bo nine of murder in the Kenmore hotel slaying of James Seymour Ayres Jr May 1 and the defendant is set at liberty.
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Washington
Lolanda Henry Bonine
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Kenmore
Eighty Third Illinois Statehood Anniversary Observed
Springfield marked the eighty third anniversary of Illinois statehood with a ceremony at the state house under the Hlingis society. A large crowd attended the event yesterday.
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Springfield
Hlinois
State House
Hlingis Society
Kruger Arrives in Utrecht to Take New Residence
Former South African Republic president Kruger arrives in Utrecht on December 12 and assumes his new home with good health. He is greeted by large crowds, receiving an enthusiastic ovation.
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Utrecht
Kruger
South African Republic
Insurgent Attacks Hit Camarines and Batangas
Insurgents in Camarines attacked American troops killing three soldiers. Filipino losses were heavy and fighting in Batangas is driving many residents to flee the province.
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Manila
Dee
Camarines
Batangas
Bonds Filed for McKinley Administrators Cortelyou Day
Canton Ohio December 12 The bonds of George B Cortelyou and Judge William R Day as administrators of the estate of the late President William McKinley have been filed here.
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Bonda Fiied
Canton
George B. Cortelyou
William R. Day
William McKinley
Supreme Court Takes Recess Until January Sixth
Tales a Recess Washington December tenth report the United States Supreme Court has taken a recess until January sixth, delaying opinions and argument sessions.
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Tales
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Rockhill report on China talks reduces punishments and lowers indemnity
The long awaited Rockhill report to Congress on the Chinese negotiations in Peking is released with the protocol. It credits U S efforts for moderation and justice, noting capital punishments trimmed to four and indemnities fixed at 333 million in bonds. The United States pressed for responsibility by China and broad, equal trade with the empire.
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Rockhill
United States
Washington
Peking
Congress
China
Shanghai
Wuchang
Conger
Hay
Europe
Vienna
Brussels
Madrid
Tokio
Hague
Lisbon
Willing to Intervene in South Africa Autonomy Offer
London dispatch reports Mr Kruger has been informed some powers are willing to intervene in South Africa if the Boers accept autonomy under British supremacy.
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London
Brussels
Standard
Kruger
South Africa
Great Britain
Iowa Railway Report Shows Growth and Consolidations
The Iowa railroad commission releases its annual report to the governor with year over year gains in gross earnings up by 2 690 064 18 and net earnings up 649 518 06. It notes improvements across property rolling stock couplers and brakes and 20 interlocking switch plants. It discusses consolidations of B C R N and C B Q lines improving rates and mileage coverage while urging safer operation on fast through trains and warning about unregulated interurban lines.
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State Railroad Commission
Iowa Railway
Iowa
K.C
St. L
Educators to Meet for State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines hosts the State Teachers association annual meet ing December 26 to 30 with a program drafted by Chairman Shelton. President A W Stuart opens with the annual address on December 27, followed by Max O Rell on December 28 and Bishop Spaulding on December 29. Gov Shaw and university leaders speak at Sunday events, with a sacred concert by the Des Moines Musical Festival association. Manual training topics, reports, and lectures fill Monday sessions.
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State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Shelton
A. W. Stuart
Association
Max O’rell
France
Bishop Spaulding
Gabrial Bamberger
Chicago
Iowa
W. L. Turner
Fort Dodge
W. L. Tomlins
New York
Barrett
J. L. Hughes
Poronte
Can
Sentimental Trip to War Battlefield of Capt Larrabee
Ex Governor William Larrabee undertook a lengthy journey to visit the site where his father Capt Adam Larrabee was wounded in 1814 at LaCole mill Canada during Gen Wilson's Niagara frontier campaign. The bullet is preserved at the Iowa historical department.
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William Larrabee
Adam Larrabee
Larrabee
LaCole Mill
Canada
Wilson
Niagara Frontier
Iowa Historical Department
Earthquakes and fires dominate week in Oregon headlines
The week’s items include Salem earthquake reports, fires that burned a grandmother in Oden, and a failed bank closing in Wanatah. National news cover trials, bank robberies, and political moves touch Maine, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington. We note naval history, Boer War reserves, and university leadership transitions.
Loan and Trust Company Placed Under Receiver in Omaha
The Loan and Trust Company is placed in the hands of a receiver with assets listed at five million dollars. In Omaha Nebraska on December 12 the court appointed the receiver to manage the insolvent institution and protect the creditors’ interests amid ongoing proceedings.
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M’kinley
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Henderson
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Payne
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Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Brooke
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Iowa Railway Report
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A. G. Spalding
National Baseball
Bank of Bturgis
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Eli Clark
Lttle Granag
Oden
Ohio
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William Allen
Uniontown
Millan
Ing Hlran
Joseph Zeemp
Lucerne
Methodist Commission
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Civil Service Reform League
Appleton & Co
Publirs
Maclay
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Hudson River
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Houston
Chit
Powell
Ef Wilton
Murphy & of
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Low
Columbia University
British Coast
English Board of Agriculture
William B. Leeds
Dent
Chicago, Rock Island & Pa Railroad Company
Watter Purdy
Emma King
Viscayas
Pennsylvania
Warrth
Helen Hay
Dtier
Ma Pi Whitney
British War Office
Kitchener
Marying
Commas
J. Pierpont Morgan
Kansas
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