Roosevelt rules on Schley Samp son case and Santiago battle
President Roosevelt releases findings on Adm Sampson and Adm Schley after reviewing court records and testimony. He upholds the court of inquiry and backs McKinley’s promotions while noting Schley’s faults in the night blockade and loop maneuver. The president concludes there is no further action warranted and urges ending the controversy.
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Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Court of Claims
Adm
Adm. Schley
Shafter
Roosevelt
McKinley
Aum
Capt
Cook
Brooklyn
Oregon
Iowa
Texas
Viscaya
Oquendo
Teresa
Indiana
Adms
Court of Inquiry
Dewey
Benham
Ramsey
Theopore Roosevelt
Shock Financial Failure Kills Lincoln Grain Dealer Paul Smith
Lincoln Nebraska February 20 Paul Smith a leading citizen and grain dealer in multiple county points died of heart failure after learning a judgment for 100000 against him by Nash Wright Co and a mortgage filed by Lincoln National Bank He left assets of 50000 and liabilities of 100000 causing his sudden death late Wednesday night by shock and financial embarrassment
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Lincoln,l
Paul Smith
Nash, Wright & Co
Chicago
Sir A T Goshorn Dies in Clifton at 69
Cincinnati reports Sir A T Goshorn aged 69 died at his Clifton home after eight years of decline following an apoplectic and paralytic stroke. Knighted by Queen Victoria for leading the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition commission and honored by other nations, he faced sinking spells yet often rallied.
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Cincinnati
A. T. Goshorn
Clifton
Goshorn
Queen Victoria
Philadelphia
President Roosevelts Attends G A R Banquet at Willard
In Washington on February 20 the annual banquet of the Department of Potomac Grand Army of the Republic was held at the New Willard hotel. President Roosevelt Secretary Wilson and Gen. Ell Torrence were among the guests. The president arrived shortly before 10 pm to a hearty reception and delivered an address. The principal address was given by Gen Torrence.
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Washington
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
New Willard Hotel
Roosevelt
Wilson
Gen. Torrence
Grand Army
Ell Torrence
Train Explosion at Pardee Point Blows Man to Atoms
A box of dynamite near the track exploded when a jar by a passing train on a narrow gauge road to the mines rattled the box at Pardee Point in Elizabethton Tennessee. One man John Courley was killed. three section hands injured. one fatally. engine badly damaged. train crew escaped unharmed.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
Pardee Point
John Courley
Death of Gen Thomas F Tooen Raleigh NC leader in education
Raleigh NC February 20 Gen Thomas F Tooen state superintendent of public instruction died after a three month illness. He rose from private to brigadier general in the Confederate Army and was regarded as a longtime education advocate in North Carolina.
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Raleigh
N. C
Thos. F. Tooen
Tooen
Death and injuries after power plant engine wheel burst
In Spartansburg on February 20 a fly wheel burst at the Spartansburg Railway Gas and Electric Power Co plant. One man was killed and three others were seriously hurt.
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Spartansburg, 8. C
Spartansburg Railway, Gas and Electric Power Co
Well Known Evangelist John Vredenburgh Dies at 57
Springfield Illinois mourns as evangelist John Vredenburgh dies suddenly at his home of heart disease at age 57. He was well known across eastern central and southern states for decades of preaching and religious work.
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Springfield
Ill
John 8. Vredenburgh
Prince Henry to Meet Roosevelt at Capitol During McKinley Exercises
Washington officials outline plans for Prince Henry of Prussia to visit the Capitol next Monday and attend the McKinley memorial exercises on Thursday. He will be greeted by a House committee, see the gallery, meet members in person, be escorted through the rotunda, and sit beside President Roosevelt during the memorial.
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Roosevelt
Washington
State Department
Senate
House of Representatives
Prince Henry
von Holleben
Count Quadt
House
Grosvenor
Hitt
Henderson
Ways and Means
William
Prince
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Prince Henry Visit Sparks Ohio Greeting Plan Turmoil
Gov. Nash and staff will not escort Prince Henry through Ohio after a diplomatic refusal from Karl Poitier, the Cincinnati consul. The prince will stop in Columbus on March 1 at 4 40 p m for 16 minutes with a brief ovation, while the state offers an official greeting in Columbus.
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Columbus
Nash
Prince Henry
Ohio
Buckeye
Cincinnati
Karl Poitier
Mr. Poitier
Gov. Nash
Poitier
United States Warns China and Russia on Empire Integrity
In Peking on February 21 a note from Secretary of State John Hay warned China and Russia that U S policy will not permit the empire's integrity to be compromised for one nation’s gain. The communication mirrors the Anglo Japanese treaty of January and practically endorses it.
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Peking
United States
John Hay
China
Russia
Japan
Murdered farmer found on Burlington tracks near St Joseph
John Reemer a wealthy farmer and stock man was murdered and his mangled body found on Burlington railway track twelve miles south of St Joseph after a train passed. Also a Richmond dry goods store fire caused $120 000 loss fully insured.
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St. Joseph
John Reemer
Burlington Railway
Richmond
Cordes & Mosby
Broad Street
President appoints Elliott Woods Capitol Superintendent
Washington February 21 The president named Elliott Woods as superintendent of the capitol and grounds. Woods previously served as assistant under the late Edward Clark the former architect of the capitol.
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Washington
Elliott Woods
Capitol
Woods
Edward Clark
Immense Ice Gorge Threatens Ohio River Boats
Pittsburg February reports a sleet storm and rising rivers as immense ice gorges form in the Allegheny and Monongahela. Flood risk looms from ice damming, with McKeesport areas and Youghiogheny gorge adding to danger for boats, tows, and lowland residents. Flood prevention steps by coal firms and river workers intensify as conditions worsen.
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Pittsburg
Government Weather Office
Allegheny
Monongahela
Wheeling
Youghiogheny
Versailles
McKeesport
Mononga
German Navy to Install Coast Wireless Network
Berlin reports the navy department will establish a wireless telegraph chain along the German coast. Trials at Kiel compare the Braun and Slaby Arco systems with Emperor William’s interest in the latter. Thirty two ships already use Slaby Arco and eight more will be equipped. the system reportedly travels 125 miles versus 90 miles for Marconi.
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Berlin
Navy Department
Kiel
William
Marconi
One Killed and Four Hurt in Bobsled Accident
Pittsburg Feb 21 A Thursday night bob sled accident on Glen Street left Miss Mary Purseley dead and four other coasters badly injured when the sled guided by William Rath went out of control and crashed into a sewer drop at the Maragetta street corner.
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Pittsburg
Wilmerding
German Health Dept Plans Nationwide Rat Destruction
Berlin reports the imperial health department led by Dr Koehler, with eminent scientists as counselors, to launch a campaign against rats. Dr Robert noch is commissioned to devise tactics to curb contagious diseases, starting in the sea ports.
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Berlin
Empire
Imperial Health Department
Koehler
Germany
Robert Noch
Shamaka Disaster Reports Renewed Eruption and High Death Toll
London reports from St. Petersburg via Daily Mail said Shamaka seismic disturbances have resumed with a vigorous eruption last Wednesday. The death toll in the Shamaka district is estimated at 5,000.
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London
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Shamaka
Reichstag calls for strict action to curb duelling abuse
Berlin reports the Reichstag urged strict disciplinary and legal measures to check duelling among army officers as it spreads. In Washington, Senator Hawley announced favorable Senate action on a bill allowing the YMCA to erect buildings at military posts on government reservations.
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Berlin
The
Reichstag
Washington
Hawley
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Western Canada attracts Michigan farmers to Saskatoon district
A Michigan couple, J. E. Blum and J. Grumper of Manchester, visit Alberta and Regina regions before praising Saskatoon area. They report thriving farms, strong crops, ample hay and water, and plan to relocate, urging land seekers to consider Western Canada as a productive farming region.
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Canada
Saskatoon
Rosthern
Fague District
Messrs
J. E. Blum
J. Grumper
Manchester
Washtenaw Co
Michigan
Alberta
Shantz
Pennsylvania
Ontario
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Assiniboia
Lumsden
Balgonie
Long Lake
South Saskatchewan
Smith Settlement
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablets
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Includes a Chicago Daily News motto about circumstances altering cases in reduced circumstances.
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Chicago Daily News
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W. L. Douglas
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Estern
F. Pedley
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Ocanada
Joseph Young
Tle State
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B.T. Holmes
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Indianapolis
India
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Booster Club
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Marblehead
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Atlanta, Ga
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