Military chief threatens resignation over sanitation bill
Lieut. Gen. Miles testified before a Senate military committee that if the army sanitation bill passes, he would resign and could name the men to fill new posts if the measure becomes law. The remarks highlight a growing rift with the War Department and President’s aides amid a heated capital debate.
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Wavituot
Lem. Miles
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War Department
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Howe
General Miles Opposes Bill Shaping Military Staff Power
Gen Miles testifies against a civilian run general staff bill, arguing it would consolidate control and threaten army discipline. He recalls ordering Shafter to Santiago and warns the measure could force his retirement, drawing Senate and War Department scrutiny and political friction.
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Stoosevelt
Root
War Department
Santiago
Shafter
Tampa
Ife
Lamy Jiint
Avinina
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Stenggroker
Quarles
Betse
Mane
Iho
Hesttte
Oethie
We HU
Hiro
Senate
Powderly to Succeed as Commissioner General
Reports say immigration chief will retire soon and Frank B. Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen named to succeed Commissioner General Powderly. Dawe’s retirement is seen as necessary for smoother operation and to align with higher officials.
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Oat Immtion
Mam
Frank B. Sargent
Leamingston
Labor Strikes Hit Boston Freight Trade With 30000 Affected
The Boston freight strike by handlers and teamsters paralyzed shipments, affecting about 30,000 workers directly and thousands more indirectly through material shortages. Outside Massachusetts, labor calm persists and spring merchandise moves quickly, with iron and steel markets showing disrupted output and rising prices as July approaches.
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Boston
New York
Onutsite
St. G. Dun & Co
Tyre
Grain and live stock price list across multiple markets
A dense market ledger lists bid and ask ranges for wheat corn rye oats and barley by grade across Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee and other hubs. Prices show wide spreads for hogs sheep cattle and pork products with specific No. 2 and No. 2 mixed classifications and per bushel or per hundredweight figures.
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Indianapolis
Louis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Mystery of the Hty Rogera disappearance
The missing couple Miss Ely and her nephew Frank Hartley elude police across cities for months. A tale of a striking widow and her ward, last seen near Hinman Avenue, with inquiries and crackdowns by private detectives and authorities. A public appeal offers rewards and requests tips to locate them.
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Ely
Krank
Orence
Miss Ely
Terry
Ibis
Milwaya
Aml
Christas
Hinman Avenue
Frank
Uston
Li Xo
Betty Green's Husband Dies In Vermont Mansion
Edward Green a Wall Street financier died at the Islington home in Vermont. He made his fortune in Manila, Philippines, was once rumored the wealthiest man in America, and later lived in London before returning to New York. His widow Mrs. Betty Green, about 70, survived him, noted for her keen financial acumen.
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Feward IL Green
M Thaty Te Green
America
Green
Sylvia Green
Mr Green Wis Rhe
Vermont
Manin
Tle
New York
Edward Gre
Robin X Wenn
St Saat
McGreen
Greens
London
Tie
St. Slowhled
Ship Subsidy Vote Divides Republicans in Senate
The Senate passed the ship subsidy bill 42 to 31 amid a split within the Republican ranks as six notable senators from Wisconsin, Tow, and Vermont joined Democrats to oppose key provisions. Debate centered on limiting foreign ships in subsidies and a Hanna amendment granting five year subsidy terms, with projected costs millions annually and mixed reactions from party leaders.
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Repubican
Wisconsin
Tow
Vermont
Hanna
Benguelary
Pierpont Morzan
Congress
Unite 28
Hill
Tleadersoi
Senate Passes Marine Hospital Fund and Bridge Plan
Congress debated and passed a $650,000 appropriation to establish a marine hospital at Savannah Georgia and approved a bill to construct a bridge across the Missouri at South Omaha Nebraska. Adjournment followed a brief executive session devoted to pension bills. Senate discussions covered President protection measures and anarchist laws while House members debated ship subsidies and river improvements. Washington notes mentioned bank notes and naval matters as officials considered election and security policies.
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Allison
Stoner
Letler
Birkins
Gacon
Mallory
Savanah
Misourier
South Omaha
Neb
Pri
Lansport Ser
Calline
San Vrave
Philip
Ios
Ar. Hepburn
Lowa
Thompson
Aaj
Bunett
Ala
Arizona Presses for Statehood in Congress Appeal
Arizona argues for admission as a state, detailing civil growth, wealth, and population, urging Congress to grant statehood soon. The report also notes global and local calamities, including Austrian and royal headlines, and mentions various tragic incidents and veterans’ pension concerns.
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Murphy
Washington
Congress
Arizon
Rivaystem
Arizona
Amd
Knights in Chicago At the Pythian Jubilee
Thousands of Knights of Pythias from across the nation gathered in Chicago for a jubilee. More than 20 000 members were present, with about 40 000 total in the city, the largest gathering in the order’s history. The Coliseum, packed with 13 000, hosted events including an initiation and celebratory receptions, as streets filled with attendees and officials observed the occasion.
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Wrights
Pythias
Chicago
Laves
Lisi Boaine
Pressichic Enon
Une
Gen
Ames
Carsab Doet
Renate
Tne Alia Howard
To Be An Ambassador and Rise in Rank
U S Minister Wangarr may gain higher status as several current posts shift. The text notes ambassadors and former ministers plenipotentiary who served abroad in Britain, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Austria. It hints at a new elevation within the U S diplomatic corps and mentions Mr. McCormick in passing.
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U. S
Anstinay Wangarr
United States
Great Britain
Italy
Mexico
Tins
Gail
Greater Tod
J Dors
a-Han
Trishert LeVormick
Mr. McCorhe
Maine
Disorderly Soldiers at Depot Arouses Alarm
A chaotic scene near a railway depot involved a platoon of mentally unstable soldiers. Officials faced questions about mistreatment as workmen and guards attempted to control the group. Most participants appeared young men, some behaving violently and endangering bystanders.
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Philiupiae
Iireds
Spread of Smallpox Epidemic and Vaccination Fight
Reports describe a broad smallpox spread with mass vaccination campaigns in major cities. New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other centers enforce compulsory inoculation through schools, stores, and workplaces while health boards and police back vaccination to curb the disease. Mortality among the vaccinated is reported as varying, with higher protection than unvaccinated, and officials claim strong results from widespread efforts.
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United States
United
Health Board
Boston
Cination
New York
Movable Sidewalk Idea Amid Brooklyn Bride Rush
City and engineers debate an experimental movable sidewalk for Brooklyn brides during peak hours. Proposed by Commissioner Lindenshal, the platform would replace standard walkways with receding sections and moving belts to ease congestion at major avenues and hotel entrances.
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New York
Boon
Linden Plaiderm
Soveg
Uae
Lys Presens
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