Navy approves Schley Court findings and ends inquiry
Secretary Long announces dissolution of the Schley Court of Inquiry and approves the Court’s findings and majority opinion. He declines further action on command questions and notifies Admiral Sampson and Schley’s counsel that no further proceedings will be had.
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Secretary Long Denies Admiral Schley in Command
Isidor Rayner condemns the decision as arbitrary and tyrannical after Secretary Long transmits the finding. The protest by Admiral Schley’s counsel alleges no opportunity to file a reply and questions if the president will intervene. No court power exists to force disclosure of the Dewey dissent. next week outlines possible steps.
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Cable Stocks Fall Over Marconi Wireless Experiments
The Gazette report notes a weekly decline in cable stocks following news of Marconi's transatlantic wireless experiments. Anglo-American preferreds and ordinary shares dropped several points while eastern Telegraph fell about five and a half points as investors fear future competition and reduced cable relevance.
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Nestor of Kentucky Journalism Dead
Paducah reported Colone John C Wobb known as the Nestor of Kentucky Journalism died today at age 84. He marked his wedding anniversary and long service in journalism after publishing the Paducah Herald and serving in the Mexican and Civil wars. The Wichita slice notes Carrie Nation saloon cases were dismissed by the Supreme Court.
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General Miles Reprimanded Over Schley Controversy
Secretary of War Root, with President Roosevelt, rebuked Lt. Gen. Miles for remarks in a Cincinnati interview about the Schley case. Action aimed at preventing further controversy in army and navy circles. Miles issued explanations and remained silent on potential measures.
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Explosion at Singer Nimicks West End plant injures workers
In Pittsburg on December 21 an explosion at Crucible Steel Company caused scalding injuries to seven workers and damaged mill property. Boil ers exploded from frozen water in five boilers, with several men badly burned and two believed near death. Names include Charles Miller, William George, William Reed, Ford Reed, William Sharp, John Brown, Boyd Johnson.
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Marconi Offered Canadian Sites for Wireless Stations
Dominion Finance Minister Fieldings telegraphed Marconi from Ottawa offering facilities to build wireless stations on Nova Scotia's seaboard and inviting him to discuss the plan in Ottawa. Marconi will depart St Johns for Ottawa and will meet Montreal financiers backing the venture. Also reported is a Jersey City Erie train derailment injuring the engineer, fireman, and three passengers.
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Jersey City
Wreck on Northern caused by cold weather
Freight wreck on the Northern Pacific twenty five miles west of Carrier injures no one. About twenty cars of merchandise lie in the Missoula river and traffic is suspended while three overland passenger units are held at Missoula. Cause attributed to rail or wheel flange failure from cold weather.
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Telegraphic system breakdown spurs demand for underground wires
London reports a semi chaotic telegraph network after a severe storm. Underground lines are already in use between London and Birmingham and extending north. The Post Office cites high costs to switch from overhead to underground wires, while supporters say storms would offset the expense. London’s losses reach 200,000 pounds with railways at about 40,000. Government notes underground lines are slower and harder to maintain. damage to London province remains incomplete.
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Governor Crane May Be Made Secretary Treasury
Boston ledes note Governor W Murray Crane being offered the Treasury portfolio by President Roosevelt. A friend says Crane asked for time until next Monday to decide. Also reports on chilly temperatures in major cities, health update on General Alger, and wheat market prices in Chicago.
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