Court of Inquiry Hearings on Schley Flight Narrative
Testimony on May 20 to May 23 reveals delays in Sampson's dispatch to Schley about Spanish presence in Santiago, conflicting logs and charts, and Schley's moving blockade. Captain Chadwick protests a congratulatory message to Schley, while Captain Cook supports Schley's handling of the Santiago campaign and battle at Cerro Cristóbal and Santiago.
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Schley
Sco
Cienfuegos
Bor
Avas Bor
Southerland
Lieut
Holden
Queents BS
Smarix
Cienfuesos
Aiden
Santiago
Board of Navigators
Schutze
Wainswright
Schuetze
Iowa
Brooklyn
Santiago Harbor
Colon
Grant
Massachusetts
Cienfucos
French E. Chadwick
New York
Sampson
Rasner
Chadwick
Remey
Watson
Admiral Dewey
Rayner
McCalla
MccCallla
Key West
Mefialla
Marblehead
Siboney
Allen
Signal Service
Sarsh
Lemly
Alien
Lieut. Staunton
Captain Allen
Schrey
Cook
Sehley
Texas
Hodgson- Sehley
Hanna
Dewey
Schley Court
Jamesh. Sears
Cristoba Col
Cervyera
Viscaya
Br.j. Rayner
Secretary of the Navy
Minister Wu a Diplomat Who Shaped American View of China
The article portrays Wu in vivid terms as a cosmopolitan, educated diplomat who has transformed American perceptions of China. It highlights his refined manners, family life with Madame Wu, and a son integrated into American schooling. It credits him with a pioneering role akin to Lowell in England, redefining Chinese character for Americans.
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Legation
Washington
Madame Wu
China
James Russell Lowell
England
United States
Bret Harte
Dennis Kearney
Minister Wu
Hong Kong
Abdur Rahman Counts as Strong Ruler of Afghanistan
The text recalls Abdur Rahman gaining the throne in 1880 after Yakoub Khan was dethroned and captured. It notes his heavy hand against the Ghilzais rebellion, taxing mountains tribes, uniting Afghanistan, and introducing some civilized features. Habibullah, aged 39, is named as his heir.
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Galuls
Yakoub Khan
Ameer
Louis Cavagnari
Cabul
Yakoub
India
Abdur Rahman
Afghanistan
Bagatelle
Our
Rosewater
Habib OuHah
itinerant barbers in New York earn large tips at clients homes
The itinerant barber who visits clients at home remains common in New York. He serves a following, avoids shop rent, and can succeed with few regular patrons. Successful itinerant barbers earn more and gain favorable terms from employers, who seek to keep them.
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New York
New York Sun
Bits of humor from era papers mix gossip and quips
A collage of anecdotes and jokes from periodicals including Tit-Bits Puck Chicago News and Cleveland Plain Dealer features quips about lawyers strikes family life health trends and misquoted dialogue. It stitches humor over social scenes and everyday folly with dated cadence and local color.
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Puck. Crawford
Crabshaw
Philadelphia
Chicago News
Mike
Yis
Puck
Benny
Eage
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Freddie
Ohio State’ Journal
Danish West Indies to Pass to United States
The four islands St Thomas St John St Croix and St Eustatius will soon transfer to U S possession. Strategists view control of the group as essential to dominating Caribbean approaches to the gulf and isthmus with a naval station at St Thomas. Denmark has pressed sale for years making the transfer likely to occur.
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Danish West Indies
United States
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Croix
St. Eustatius
Mahan
Sebestealy
Caribbean
Gulf
Isthmus
St Thomas
Denmark
West- Indies
Columbus
Bevauge
India
San Salvador
Wake Beard
Spain
France
Protection from Hail in France and Italy
The article notes hail protection plans in France and Italy proving only partially successful. Experiments in both countries show uncertain results and suggest that even large artillery and many shots may not guarantee full protection, as the bombardment of the heavens is not yet effective.
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France
Italy
Grand Trunk Railway builds fish transport line
The Grand Trunk Railway develops a dedicated line to move fish for stocking streams. The project highlights the railroad's role in supporting river ecology and fisheries programs.
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Grand Trunk’ Railway
Grain Elevator Innovations Duel with Old Methods
Grain storage progress is noted as steel bin elevators replace aging systems. Over two years, multiple departures from traditional methods appear, with four bin and three bin configurations discussed as part of the evolving elevator design.
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Ting-Fan
Asey
Edith
Spink
Larry
Bedad
Detr Press
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