Controversy Over Command At Santiago Persists
Washington reports that debates over who commanded at Santiago raged, with officials arguing Sampson not Schley led. Protests from Admiral Sampson’s camp prompted secretaries to seek official copies as Judge Advocate General reviews the findings. A proposed three-lawyer board could be appointed to weigh evidence and report to the president.
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Rechter
Associated
Washington
Sedley
Slayton and Campbell
Admiral Sampson
Secretary Long
Long
White House
Meethie
Lemly
Tanna
Admiral Semley
Admiral Selley
Simpson
Hanna
Adiiril Selley
Schley Court of Inquiry
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Sehley
Sampson objects to Dewey report on Santiago battle command
Rear Admiral Sampson formally protests Dewey's finding that Schley led at the battle off Santiago. Counsel argues Sampson commanded the fleet, not Schley, and says the court excluded evidence on command status. The protest seeks department disapproval of the opinion and emphasizes Sampson’s leadership during the engagement.
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Dewey
Santiago
Sampson
Navy Department
Schley
Associated Press
Washington
W. Sampson
Buntiago
Long
Tollowa
New York
Wee
Bampson
Department
Hbelow
Perthon
Dewes
Sethley Courto
Bethe Wes
Admiral Simpson
Brooklyn
Vinen
Indiana
Gloucester Wis
Sehley
Gloucester
United States
Admiral Simpeon
Ioormak
Sandigo
Sintinge Wis
Schley Wie
Snappeon Wis
Santiago Campaden
Seley
Dirlie
Judie Ielver
Dhaynor
Mir. Phayner
Mar
Adiia Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Sampson
Nave Department
Binowen
Ae Tooa
Sian
Wny
Admiral Bawpsen
Ding
Adina
Sronpson
Lise Dhe
Brayton
Campbell
Bob
Mierch
Doe
Sumpe Bom
The
Niuvy
Sampson's Condition Report From Washington Navy Yard
Wy Everusite Wire reports from Washington December 20 citing Dixon describing Rear Admiral W T Sampson's patient condition. In attendance, the physiclian notes the daily state improves. overall, the admiral's health shows slow but steady progress with evenings spent hvoring in rest and minor activity as permitted.
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Everusite
Association
Washington
Dixon
W.T. Sampson
Unclear OCR Fragment Teases Roomy Jailhouse Scene
Garbled lines hint at a chaotic scene with figures and objects. The text mentions doors, cigars, and phrases like May and before, but readability is poor and key facts are missing.
Carpenters Union Vote Falls Short of Two Thirds
Local labor election results show the Carpenters union vote narrowly misses the required two thirds threshold. Officials cited low turnout and procedural issues as factors, with a final tally near the critical margin and no immediate rerun announced.
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Carpenters
Lacie
Gage to Go as Secretary Hay Remains in Cabinet
Washington reports Secretary Gage intends to relinquish the treasury role as soon as Roosevelt finds a suitable successor. The president has urged him to delay retirement though Gage hopes to be relieved before spring. Wakeman’s resignation is approved for removal with George Whitehead named to succeed him. Alfred W. Brown is sent to New York to cover the appraiser’s office pending nomination confirmation.
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Washington
Cage
Treasury
Roosevelt
Guage
Wand
Gage
Jong
Cabie Net
Wakhe- Wan
Gace
Wakenita
Wakemann
Tle
George Whitehead
New York
Hay
White House
Wakeman
George Wy, Whitehead
Porto Rico
Wakemin
Alfred W. Brown
Hoston
George W. Whitehead
Senate
Attorney Hendonia War Hiei Admitted to Practice
A partial wire from The Ameodate Pipes describes Hendonia War Hiei being admitted to practice in the Court of Claims at the nest chowlin. The report notes relations with Colonel Matvison and Polytoe Quay conGemiling, with references to a potential retaliation motive and a pursuit of legal recourse.
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Washington
Dee
Coloniel
Thor Tit
Hendonia War Hiei
Court of Claims
Nest Cowlon
Matvison
Polytoe Quay
Steamship Arrivals From Fragmented Wire Report
A garbled wire service summary lists ships and arrivals in New York and nearby ports. Names appear as Rafa, Daren, Tien, and Feleslanl with unclear destinations. The text mentions Liverpool, New York, and various misrendered locations without clear dates or outcomes.
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Mee
la Senate
Uve
Campin
Liverpool
Chieo
Euan
Austerdai
Tootoredian
Havrest Vived
TV Aquitdioe
New Worldivnianii
Kane
Rafa Willieme der
New York
Titan
Feleslanl
Agphyxiation by Natural Gas Reported
A fatal gas inhalation occurred as a man died from natural gas exposure. Investigators reported body findings at the scene and noted the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Bullet Through His Brain Ends Local News Item
A man named Hy Haxchuire Wire from Connnettsville is reported dead after a shooting. Authorities say the incident occurred in Daltonire and Olle gulleaud area with a bolt involved. a widow named Ue eC is mentioned in the damaged report.
First Dividend in Years Declared by Philadelphia Jail Board
The board of directors of the Philadelphia jail announced a dividend of 2 percent payable to shareholders, with details of the payout schedule and eligibility. The announcement notes the dividend comes after years without a distribution and specifies the payment date and recipient requirements.
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Hachulve
Philadelphia
Mhihiadelphia Jaul Bile Nadlpogal Todkey
Sean
Vania Milroud
Harmony Is Hanna's Cry for Capital and Labor Unity
A wire dispatch reports Senator Plane na, after the New York capital labor conference, praising the move to create a lasting, friendly link between capital and labor. He says the agreement avoids compulsory arbitration and aims to minimize strikes through close cooperation and arbitration plans to be developed this winter.
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Icae
Woshington
Planena
New York
White House
Organization of Labor
Simus
Tanna E
Trade Conditions Encouraging In Weekly Review
The Dun and Co Weekly Review notes improving trade conditions with transport and delivery challenges easing in part due to weather. It highlights higher prices for iron and steel products, limited capacity affecting shipments, and cautious optimism about future concessions while foreseeing ongoing supply constraints and varied regional activity.
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Jiaiming
VMN
Pitace Activita
Liege
United States
Widie
Atlanthe
Sit
Bad wreck in Prussia with vanished party names
Fragmentary OCR describes a wreck in Prussia with mentions of an association and multiple people. details are garbled but imply a fatal or severe collision and many injured. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, leaving a partial scene of a maritime or land incident and an unclear aftermath.
Mine Workers Enjoined From Trespass On Property
A court in Owens authorized an injunction against mine workers in Mohing county to refrain from trespass and depredations on the St. Normant coal company property. The hearing date for a pertinent injunction was set for the West day of May term.
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Kentucky Coal Company
West Cay
May
Owens
Spalding Bows to the Law in Tentative Baseball Case
Exclusive wire reports Spalding restrained from acting as president of the National Baseball League by order of Justice Scott. Attorneys for Spalding vow to challenge the action, as the case awaits further material ruling and potential appeal.
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New York
Dee
Scott
Attorie
A. UG. Spalding
Leventeitt
Spalding
National Baseball Teague
Spaldine
Terial Spalding
Alo
Anid
Prec
Harrisburg
Lire
Hina Mth
Tengaiy
China to Import Foreign Brains
Yuan Shi Kai the Chinese leader hires Japanese officers to train the army and plans to bring in British and American officers to reorganize the navy. The move follows a visit by Japanese officers and a proposal from Japan to detail a general to organize China forces. Shanghai reports dated December 19 indicate Yuan aims to strengthen Chinese military and naval capabilities with foreign tutors.
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Pekin
Yuin Shi Kai
Chi-Li
Wakashima
Yuan Shi Kal
Japan
Yuan Shi Kai
Shanghai
Dauphin Court Rules Store Orders Not Taxable
The Dauphin county court ruled in favor of corporations in store order tax cases. Judges Simonton and Wells held pay envelopes and issued orders are not taxable under the act. Companies including Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Coke Bethlehem Steel J S Moyer Hyatt State and Empire Mining were exempt after findings that orders were not taxable or not redeemable within thirty days. Attorney General Elkin and Congressman Olmstead aided the defense. The 20 percent tax applies to face value of store orders and similar instruments.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company
Simonton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Weils
J. 8. Moyer & Co
Hyatt State Company
Wells
Empire Mining Company
Welss
Elkin
Commonwealth
Olmstead
United Mine Workers
Annual mining report highlights key figures and factors
Exclusive wire copy outlines last year's mining results with notable figures and trends. The report notes risks and safety considerations, impact of market conditions, and projected outlook for the sector as producers seek efficiency gains and cost control.
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Mrm
Highton
Dew
Wilthan Daview
Tata
Narrow Escape at a Fair
An Allentown report from the Associated Press describes a close call at a local fair. The article notes a series of chaotic moments involving a general store and several individuals including a family unit, with accounts of alarm and quick actions to prevent injury.
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Xclusive
Associated Press
Allentown
Dow
Stollions
Samii Bing Fineetory Belek
Leader to face death sentence awaits in closure
A garbled report notes a high profile figure, linked to a coastal region, awaiting a death sentence after a trial. Details are unclear but the event centers on a key suspect and the legal outcome framed as final punishment.
O'Rourke Knocked Out In Boxing Bout
An exclusive wire report from The Associated News notes Duke defeated Charles Hourke in the fourth round tonight. O'Rourke was knocked down twice and unable to recover, with Arbbor Club officials confirming the stoppage and victory in the bout.
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Bultinwie
Die
Duke
Charles i Hourke
Oh Most
Fueha
O' Ourke
Siete
Unclear Source Text Lacks Coherent News Item
The readable fragments describe a generic act or event but contain no identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a factual news item. No concrete details support a valid T and S per rules.
Boiler explosion spurs shooting at Pilkwee Hotel
Anthony Cook, a bartender at the Pilkwee Hotel on Laveliawinna avenue, was shot at 2:90 this morning by Frank Challen. Witnesses say Challen, who claimed Alabama home and Chicago Portraits agent, argued with Cook, drew a revolver, and fired. Andy Osborne restrained Challen, who was taken to Centre Street station. Cook was treated at Lackawanna hospital for a non life threatening shoulder wound.
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Pilkwee
Laveliawinna Avenue
Frank Challen
Centre Street
Cook
Challen
Chalten
Andy Osborne
Binghamton
Charley
Haggerty
Lackawanna Hospital
Alabama
Chicago Portrait Company
Linden Street
Botherly Love in Philadelphia Dem party reorganization
The Hassan committee, appointed to harmonize Philadelphia Democrats, met at the Continental hotel and decided to take charge of reorganization. Three sub committees will draft rules and details, with a joint report due January 4. Notable members include J E P Hall W H Bigler William C Heinie Frank A Hurtrant James J Gorman and J Burnwood Daly. The regulars’ subcommittee awaits appointment. Primaries in January are seen as a pivotal test.
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Philadelphia
Hassan
Continental Hotel
Husson
J. E.P. Hall
Elk County
W. H. Bigler
Clearfield
William ¢. Heinie
Centre
Frank A. Hurtrantt
James J. Gorman
J. Burnwood Daly
County Democracy
Pourty
Democrats
Death Roll Of A Day In Northumberland Industry
A prolonged obituary notes the death of a local figure in Treverton. The report mentions multiple names and connects the event to Northumberland communities, with references to Watling and a supervisor at Ponmytvantay. The piece reflects a period obituary style with sparse details.
Unclear text remains a tragic student death case
A fragmentary report describes a girl student from a local college who died in a clothing related accident near the city. The text is heavily garbled but indicates a fatal fire or burn suffered by a female student and mentions associated names and places in a distorted form.
Murderer Executed in Kieran Wekin Case
A man identified as Eseluadyn W from Berlin, via The Associated Press, is denounced as the killer in the Kieran Wekin murder. He and others were found guilty and executed in August, with the tag wind jury confirming the death sentence.
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Taucher
Bota
Phositler
Erlieipal
Mio Kato
Sittin Solty
Berlin
Kieran
Deadly boiler explosion at Black Diamond Steel Works
Last week three boilers at Park Brothers Black Diamond Steel Works on Thirtieth street exploded. One boy died and another man missing with twelve injured and a large fire wrecking the mill and nearby McNeil boiler plant as investigators probe the blast.
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Black Diamond Steel Works
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Park Brothers
Thirtieth Street
John Wellvk
Patrick O'Connor
John Wits
Jirob Chesbrick
Alexander Wuszelbee
Steinbaugh
Reuben Miller
Allegheny Valley
McNeil Boiler Works
Wiren
West Penn Hospital
Bar Mill
Thirteenth Street
Scrce
McNeil
Bir
American Steel and Wire Company
Neville Island
Large Corporations Form New Incorporations Across States
Articles of incorporation were filed today with the secretary of state by several major firms including a Trenton based manufacturer, an American lumber company, a Pittsburgh grain firm, and others. The filings cover capital amounts and planned operations in various regions.
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Trenton
Capitid
Amerigan Lumber Company
Maufaeduire
Weather forecast for Washington and nearby counties
The forecast covers Saturday and Sunday for Eastern Pennsylvania, including Washington. Expect rising temperatures with light easterly winds and generally fair, pleasant conditions.
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