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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
6
Gen Wade Hampton former Confederate general died in Washington D C at age old age. Hampton known for Civil War leadership passed away in Columbia to 19th century era.
General John W. Schofield testified before the Senate Military Committee on Root's bill to raise army efficiency by creating a general staff and consolidating staff departments. The testimony was made public.
Testimony discusses replacing the office of commanding general with a chief of staff. Critics say the current system breeds friction between the War Department and generals, while supporters argue the staff would hold great power yet not override the commanding general in actual campaigns. General Schofield notes abuse would be unlikely since the commander remains supreme in battles.
In Hong Kong on April 1 the seriousness of the rebellion in Kwang Si province is noted. A call to action urges saving and opening an account with the American Savings Bank and Trust Co. at Second Avenue and Madison Street.
The catalog promotes a selection of standard pianos and organs from Knabe Hardman Fiecher Hamilton Ludwig Packard Willard Smith Barnes Estey and Sterling Harrington with low first payments and year 1887 1840 1848 design references. It asks if buyers can afford to pass up the opportunity and notes deductions for first purchaser credits.
Fragmented text references uprisings and massacres tied to the Taiping rebellion. Mentions battles where forces retreat, rebels growing by absorbing supporters, and peasants fleeing as death and pillage unfold across affected provinces. No clear dates or locations.
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