07 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
1
Admiral Schley met with President to seek reversal of Secretary Long action and the court of inquiry’s majority judgment. Rayner and Teague to help prepare the appeal. The interview, arranged in advance, left Schley confident and intent on exhausting all legal avenues to overturn the ruling.
Lord Kitchener telegraphs from Johannesburg on January 6 noting multiple skirmishes across the war zone. Major Plumer and Colonel Peaks pressed Boer forces at Amerfoort, with the Somerset light infantry sustaining minor injuries and substantial casualties among officers.
Six masked robbers used dynamite to blast vault doors at the National Stock Yards bank near East St. Louis, stealing about $5000 in coin and currency while binding two watchmen and a fireman. The crime occurred overnight, with police from East St. Louis and St. Louis combing avenues for clues. Several captives were left in the composing room and later freed as the alarm spread through the Exchange building.
Six masked men robbed the National Stock Yard Bank vault, a detail tied to a broader controversy as investigators reveal new facts submitted to the department.
Attorney General Knox could not decide on a recommended action for Judge Noyes of Alaska until he reviews the case record. Noyes was fined $1000 in San Francisco for contempt of court. If newspapers reflect the court findings, relief from duties is likely, with dismissal or resignation depending on the testimony.
Chicago January 7. Interstate Commerce Commission opens session with testimony on freight rates and alleged bias favoring Kansas City packing house products. Tomorrow's meeting will probe merger effects on rates, with potential broader inquiries into major railroad combinations nationwide.
Salinas January 7 J Acock night electrician at Spreckels sugar factory was shocked by 2000 volts while at the switchboard. He was unconscious when help arrived with burns to eyes face chest legs and hands. doctors say recovery is unlikely and ongoing treatment includes keeping fingers spaced. It remains unclear how the accident happened as no witness was near him.
Washington Jan 7 Rep Cooper Wisconsin chairman of the House insular affairs committee introduces a bill to establish a complete civil government in the Philippines starting 1904 with a president appointed governor a two chamber legislature and two Philippine commissioners. The plan follows Lodge with a five native council and a 30 member house of delegates elected by voters over 21 who can read and write Spanish or English and own taxable property.
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