20 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
The Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy comments on the naval controversy over the Battle of Santiago. He expresses no opinion on the president’s ruling but approves the navy department’s sustained decision, hoping the matter will be closed.
The article discusses wartime debate over Admiral Schley's actions at Santiago, questioning his command decisions and whether credit for the blockade and battle belongs to Schley or Sampson. It notes a court finding substantial justice in the overall decision but cites doubts about discipline and leadership during the blockade and engagement.
A court of inquiry critiqued the Brooklyn fight and praised Wainwright while noting no extra action warranted against Sampson or Schley. The report, signed by Dewey Benham and Ramsey, urged ending the controversy to avoid navy or national harm. President McKinley’s actions were deemed just by the panel.
Washington reports outline a 200 year lease of a five mile wide strip on each side of the canal route with annual rent of 750000 dollars. Colombia retains sovereignty but grants the United States full police power and rights to civil cases involving the United States and to pursue criminals. Panama City is exempt.
Six hundred delegates and an equal number of visitors from Illinois divisions of the United Mine Workers gathered in Peoria to negotiate the year ahead starting April 1. A joint conference will be held next week as talks proceed about wages and conditions. A central issue is the potential adoption of the double standard system, which miners fear would reduce their pay by altering the weight basis. The current groke weight system pays by weight before screening, while the double standard could withhold earnings accordingly.
Patrick 2 Ryan, archbishop of Philadelphia, celebrated his seventy fifth birthday with a low mass of thanksgiving at the cathedral. Born in 1831 near Thurles Ireland, he pursued classical studies at Carlow College, entered the priesthood in 1852, and served as professor, preacher, and pastor before becoming rector and later archbishop. He served in St. Louis before his transfer to Philadelphia as successor to Archbishop Wood.
Paducah Kentucky February 20 arriving trains today brought scores of delegates and visitors to the 218th annual convention of the Kentucky Young Men's Christian Association. Attendance is record breaking and enthusiasm is high. The gathering will be in session for three days. A feature is the many college students present. Prominent speakers include Lieutenant Richard P Hobson U N John C Welling vice president of Maple Central railroad Robert Weldensall Don Q Shelton and C L Gates secretaries of the International committee New York President E Alderman of Bethel College and A M Bruner railroad secretary for Illinois.
A Paris ceremony marked the centennial of the Bank of France with medals and speeches noting its role in French trade and science. Officials highlighted substantial growth since foundation, including productive operations reaching 110 million francs in the first year and major expansion in the ensuing decades.
New York market report notes lower cables for wheat with a weak start and some buying interest as declines partly recovered. The text lists mixed figures for several stocks and commodities, including Liverpool, St Paul, and Union Pacific, amid ambiguous price movements and opening ranges.
The Delaware Society of New York prepares for its twelfth annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. President Wilton Lee Caynon will host the event with invited speakers Governor Hawkes Governor Tunnel and Ste op Coleman of Delaware.
The manufacturers' club of Philadelphia adopts a resolution urging Congress to promote the metric system and plans to forward a memorial urging national adoption by the government.
His Holiness will celebrate the twenty fourth anniversary of his election to the papacy in Rome with a grand jubilee. A priceless triply crowned tiara encrusted with diamonds and rubies, valued above $200 900, will be presented by Cardinal Respighi and worn at Easter. Pilgrims are arriving as the observance approaches.
A conference of representatives from leading Alabama cities met in Birmingham on February 29 to plan a state exhibit for the St. Louis World's Fair. Interest was lively and the outlook is bright for a creditable display of the state’s resources.
A chemist in Frankfurt Germany has patented a new method for producing artificial horse-hair. The description notes a contrast between concealment and exposure, reflecting a philosophical line about sin and disclosure while reporting the practical patent development.
President Roosevelt directed Attorney General Knox to pursue legal action against the Northern Securities Company merger. The move aims to challenge the consolidation on grounds of legality, amid a stock market slump of about 1 to several points across New York exchanges.
A sensational romance in New York leads to a wedding at Sheepshead Bay this evening as Miles Hoberts Menges denies abducting the bride of Halsey Corwin, son of a former Brooklyn comptroller. The case was dropped after the marriage announcement, and the wedding feast is billed as the era’s most thrilling yet in the City of Churches.
Public appearances by Prince Henry in the United States feature him addressing crowds in Eneliah, prompting mixed comment at home and abroad. Officials unable to communicate in German may greet the gesture with relief or curiosity, amid broader curiosity about his language choice and its political implications.
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