War Commission Handles Obscene Language in Miles Eagan Testimony
Washington authorities report the War Investigating Commission will excise objectionable language from General Eagan’s testimony before resubmission. General Miles and allies debated possible actions while the commission weighs whether to print or revise the transcript.
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War Commission
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Washington
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Generile Miles
Bagen
War Inveetisiting Commission
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Eagen
Aniwther
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Theodore Moonsevelt
Eagan
Wiemiwr
Wetlon M
Magan
Woodbury
Vermont
Saatement Ia
Denby
Chine
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Ragan
Wwatimiong
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War Department
General Fagan
Witesses
Court of Justice
The Jury Bill Debate in Harrisburg
Philadelphia reports that opponents of Senator Quay push a Senate bill to strip patriotic attorneys of the right to set aside jurors in misdemeanor cases. Col G Harry Leavis defends the practice as a six century old cornerstone of criminal justice, warning it would invite miscarriages of justice if weakened.
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Benater Quay
Senate
Howard J
Supreme Court
Othe
Commonwealth
Steamship Arrivals List From New York Harbor
Arrivals include ships from Liverpool Genoa Naples and Rotterdam with vessels named Umbria Truve Aller and Spoorn dam among others. The list notes Britan tle Staten dam and other liners reaching New York in January.
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Jan
Jay Chittiparne
Havee
Umbria
Liverpool
Truve
Genoa
Naples
Rottdam
Rotertdam
Britantle
Rotterdam
Spoorndam
Statendam
Aller
Nelson Dingley Passes Away After Pneumonia Fight
Washington dispatch reports Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine died at half past ten from heart failure related to double pneumonia. The longtime congressman and former governor was surrounded by family and physicians at the Marlton House. Funeral plans call for services in Washington and Lewiston with interment in Maine.
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Hoole
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Marallion House
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Pennsylvanie Railroad
Lewiston
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Yu. Trollem
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Durham
Androscoggin County
Lambert
Androscoggin River
Neilson and
Jane
Lambert) Dinglew
China
Hume
ISU
Auburn
Wan
Spain and the Peace Treaty headline and vote in cortes
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta will convene the cortes for January and push for ratification of the peace treaty. Dispatches from Manila describe American troop movements and mutinous orders, while reports claim U S peacemakers seek restraint on Spanish forces in Mindanao to prevent insurrection. The situation centers on status of troops in the Philippines and possible insurrection risks.
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Sonor Sagasta
Cortes
Spain
Vacalm
United States
Peice
Minilanao
Philippines
Manila
Toile
Cheneral Miller
Elvis Feroy Senor Sagasta
General Rios
Mindanao
Spanhipde Remain, Dive In the Hats of the Insurgents. One Wlapateh
Roosevelt Letter Reveals Hardships and Beef Shortages
Governor Roosevelt writes General Miles about unreliable travel rations and inedible beef. He describes soldiers facing hunger, poor meat quality, and illness risk, noting scarce fresh food for his brigade and the impact on morale. The letter was released publicly with Miles’s permission.
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Gieaenil
Nelyonm A. Milo
Miles
Bate
Ines
Tamoa
Theodore Rankerelt
Poem Sparks Debate Over San Juan Hill Credit in Senate
Senator Berry of Kentucky lauds Schley while opposing prize money for San Juan Hill heroes. Witnesses and colleagues debate who earned the victory as Berry urges removing prize provisions from law. A poem praising Schley provoes laughter amid partisan clamor.
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Mr. Berry
Mr. Merry
Schley
Kampen
San Juan
Baldwin to Vote for Quay in Senate Contest
Philadelphia January 13 Representative Baldwin of Delaware County says he will vote for Senator Quay. He argues a large share of local Republicans favor Quay and denounces the Philadelphia court proceedings as a political conspiracy. David H. Lane repudiates a published interview claiming he backs the regular nominee.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin
Delaware County
Hartisburg
Senator Quay
Senacer Quay
Benator Quay
Alexander Hamiltion
Bento “Ay
David H. Lane
Lane
Uiti
Murder at Sayre Ends in Self Defense Claim
In Sayre Pennsylvania a man named John Henry shot and killed William Rutledge, age 60, at Rutledge's home. Henry, who had stayed with the Rutledge family, confessed to unlawful shooting but claimed self defense. he was committed for trial after pleading guilty at arraignment.
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Henry
Ehet
Naval Militia petition captures broad support in Pennsylvania
At Wilington on June 12 a purported father from Pennsylvania submitted a petition in favor of the naval militia. Miller Muckle and Mary all of the att were veterans of the navy in the late war and urged passage of the national reserve. A similar petition was supported by Huffvoles at Lake the boner of trade wool transport. New York members were asked to back the legislation.
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War Department
Allen
Neb
United States
Sialn
Wisttington
Subonittaal
Miller
Naval Nlite
Pentingtwonia
National Reserve
Department
Huffvoles Viel
Laek
New York Hus
New York Mamibirs
Weather and World News Highlights
Rain forecast and weather notes accompany brief items on a war investigation rebuke to General Bugan, death of Representative Nelson Dingley, Manila election tensions, trade reviews, religious week notes, and local items from Scranton.
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General—War Invstigation Commission
Bugan
Teetry Ih
Corgrons
Nelson Dingley
Manila
Stone's Inauguration Parade Details Named in Harrisburg
Officials met to finalize plans for Stone's inauguration events on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The National Guard will march under General Snowden with many clubs from Philadelphia and Pittsburg participating, each group to confirm details with the chief marshal. A viewing stand and platform at the capitol area will host ceremonies and the governor will entertain at the executive mansion after a Monday luncheon.
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Jan
Vic
Marshial Olmentead
Jome Legislative Ihe
Olmstead
National Guard
George TH. Snowden
Penrose Club
A. ©. Harmer
William BR. Leeds
United Club
Twentieth Ward
David Martin
Sixth Ward
Republican Club
Philadelphia
War Veterans’ Club
Pittsburg
McKinley Veteran League
Harrishire
Olmstead Auga
Executive Mansion
Capitol
Cleet Stone
Hastings
Gans Defeats Smyrna in Baltimore Boxing Clash
In Baltimore two thousand spectators packed the boats venue with latecomers turned away. Joe Gans defeated Young Smyrna of Cheater Pa in a 24 round sparring match at the Mumba Athletic club, Smyrna forfeiting for rounds beyond the tenth. Roddy Lenny outpointed Herman Miller in an eight round preliminary.
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Mumba Athletic Club
Joe Gans
Moe Portland
Young Smyrna
Cheater
Smyrna
Cyone
Roddy Lenny
Chester
Herman Miller
Daltimere
Lenny
Fire Alarms Stir Manila as Americans Restore Confidence
The Manila situation remains calm with General Otis in control as rebels stay defensive. A pair of simultaneous fire alarms sparked brief fear but prompt U.S. response reassured residents. Germany denies aiding Filipinos and reports of hostile German actions are baseless, officials say.
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Aguinaldo
Germany
Otis
Otto
United States
Goof Brace
Bertin
Jan
Associated Presse
Barer von Bulow
Elute
Legation Commelling Traininn
Spaik
Tierr Krueger
Herr Hamann
Associated Press
Hong Kong
Philippines
Hery Homann
Vresa
Dunellen Disaster Probe Underway As Officials Question Witnesses
Easton and U.S. Superintendent Syrieys of the Lehigh Valley railroad along with Trainmaster Hattera led today’s inquiry into the Dunellen wheel accident near West Dunellen New Jersey. Witnesses testified as proceedings continue with no immediate decision on responsibility.
Eugene Higgins Dies of Pneumonia in Baltimore
Baltimore January report states Eugene Sieeine a Democratic politician from a small town died at his home from pneumonia. He was a veteran of the Nineteenth Virginia regiment and a familiar figure in his native town. The notice notes his public service and local prominence.
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Jan. W
Eugene Sieeine
Pneumonie
Virgini
Weathered Phrase Marks Odd Regional Storm Note
A cryptic weather fragment mentions winds and fair conditions in a region with unclear place names and dates. The readable parts indicate warm air and a southerly breeze, but no concrete forecast or location is clearly identified.
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