Closing arguments mark end of Schley court inquiry
Captain Lemly delivered the final address analyzing testimony and Criticizing Schley’s conduct in key passages. Admiral Dewey declared the court adjourned after the closing remarks as spectators bid farewell to Admiral Schley.
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Washington
Schicy Court of Inquiry
S. C. Lemly
Admiral Dewey
Rayner
Semly
Schley
Commodore Schley
Lemlysala
Flying Squadron
Key West
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Lemly
Admiral Schley
Cour
Wu Laments Li Hung Chang Death In China Affairs
Minister Wu in Washington says he has not been informed by Beijing of Li Hung Changs death and requests Pekin confirmation before acting. He calls the loss severe for China, noting Li's great and good life dedicated to the empire’s improvement.
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Epi
Washiington
Li Hung Chang
Conger
State Department
Pekin
Washington
China
Conger Confirms Li Hung Chang's Death
A cable from Minister Conger to the state department confirms Li Hung Chang died at 11:15 AM. The message offers no further details of the end, and Acting on department instructions, Conger conveyed U S condolences from the government.
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Conger
Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
United States
Colored porter kills wife in jealous rage in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois on November 8 Free Beck, a colored porter, shot and killed his wife Viola Beck in the presence of his sister in law Lina Johnson. Beck surrendered to Sheriff Woods claiming self defense after a prior quarrel and threats to end his life.
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Springfield
Lina Johnson
Beck
Viola Beck
Woods Beck
Plot to murder garrison in Moncada province
In Manila a conspiratorial plot to massacre the American garrison at Moncada Luzon was exposed by a conspirator’s wife. Police seized papers after arrests and a detective covertly observed leaders as 150 armed conspirators planned a nighttime fire attack and assault on soldiers.
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Manila
Moncada
Tarlac
Luzon
No Sleep for the Sultan France and Russia Act on reforms
A St Petersburg dispatch reports France and Russia have agreed on joint action to press reforms in Armenia and the Ottoman European provinces with Sultan guarantees under the Berlin treaty. A conference of signatories is to be invited, possibly in spring, as powers weigh broad Southeast Europe risks. Some fear France’s moves may push Russia toward a firmer stance to protect its interests amid Balkan tensions.
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St. Petersburg
France
Russia
Armenia
Ottoman Empire
Berlin
Turkey
Balkans
Consul General Dickinson regrets leaked Stone letter
Sofia Bulgaria November dispatch reports Consul General Dickinson of Constantinople being deeply troubled by a leaked letter from Miss Ellen Stone. He warns that disclosure jeopardizes progress with brigands who abducted the American missionary and jeopardizes negotiations for her release. He insists negotiations must remain secret to maintain brigands' trust.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Dickinson
Constantinople
Ellen
Stone
Associated Press
Thurston Chooses Kansan to Act on World Fair Board
Ex Senator John M. Thurston as a World’s Fair National Commission member nominates Mrs Belle Everist of Atchison Kan for the board of women managers. The Kansans senate and house recommended her, with confirmation planned at the commission’s November 20 meeting.
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ST. Louis
Nov. S
John M. Thurston
Joseph Flory
Belle Everist
Atchison, Kan
Kansans Senate
House of Representatives
Women Managers
Schley to Visit Memphis for Silver Service Presentation
Admiral Schley plans a January visit to Memphis Tennessee where he will be presented a silver service by the people of Memphis. The exact date will be announced later.
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Schey Wii
Washington
Admiral Schley
Memphis
Tenn
People’ of
Turner Dies From Cedar River Bridge Fall
E. F. Turner of Wilber Nebraska a Cedar River Bridge worker died from injuries after a fall on Thursday in Cedar Falls Iowa authorities said.
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BE. F. Turner
Cedar Falls
E. F. Turner
Wilber
Neb
Cedar River Bridge
Chicago School Board Wins Injunction Dissolution
Judge Neely in the circuit court dissolves the injunction restraining the Chicago school board from furnishing free text books to first four grades. The court holds special legislation is required before the board can legally expend money for such a purpose.
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School Board
Chicago
Neely
Circuit Court
School Board of
City of
Chicago Public Schools
Board of Education
Queen Victoria Lineage Traced to William the Conqueror
The lineage of Queen Victoria is traced directly to William the Conqueror. The advertisement notes Defiance Cold Water Starch as favored by up to date housekeepers, highlighting its 40z quantity for value. Boston reports forty three port ble school houses in use this year.
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Queen Victoria
William the Conqueror
Boston
Catarrh Cure Claim and Eternal Pledges
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it works internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any uncured case and request testimonials, while also promoting Ball's Family Pills and noting Uncle Sam's large gold pin production figures.
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Hall
Halls
Wwlture
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ball
Uncertain snippets from eclectic 19th century ephemera
A collage of ad copy and aphorisms includes health remedy pitches Dr Kilme Arent Nerve Restorer and Colt Laxative Bromo Quinine, a Red Cross Ball promotion, a fruit farm ad from Gold Coast Co, and quotes by Tocqueville and others.
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Kilme
Banker Seeks Corsair Yacht Race Invitation
A New York broker, claiming ties to J. Pierpont Morgan, asked to view racing aboard Morgan's yacht Corsair. Morgan declined noting he lent the yacht to a friend and offered to arrange invites on other prominent owners yachts if possible.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Gould
Phrase Fragments Mock Historical Texts
A collage of advertising lines and quips from old papers. Mentions cures for throat and lung ailments, a political maxim about elections saving criminals, a soothing syrup for children, and a proverb about luck.
Man of Many Feats Shown as True Hero Today
A bold man does the best he can, proving how courage and care define heroism. The observation notes how superstition is learned from adults, not born in children, urging wiser guidance.
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Mano
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