Admiral Schley Objects to Court Findings and Seeks Reply
Admiral Schley, through counsel, files a bill of exceptions to the court of inquiry majority findings and asks to be heard on Admiral Sampson's objections to Admiral Dewey's individual opinion. Secretary Long convenes lawyers and signals no oral argument, only a written statement. the bill argues the majority ignored key evidence and misapplied orders, with numerous specific omissions and alleged injustices against Schley.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Sampson
Dewey
Long
Lemly
Department
Hanna
Teague
Judge Advocate
Rayner
Commodore Schley
Cienfuegos
Adula
Schley
Counriet of the
Eagle
Schiey
Enfuegos
Cape Cruz
Gonalves Channel
Gonives Channel
Santiago Harbor
Caplin Sigsbee
Commodore Schiley
Santiago
Admiral Jehley
Strike Partially Settled at Union Ironworks San Francisco
The Navy Department reports that Union Ironworks has ended a long strike in several workmen classes. Warships tied to the yard have largely been untouched since May and resumption of work on the Ohio Ohio battleship California South Dakota and other vessels is expected as nonstriking crews return.
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Arcmin
Schiey
Santiago
Colon
Brooklyn
Schley
Commodore Schley
Port Battery
Texas
Captain Cook
Hodgson
Washington
Navy Department
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
Ohio
California
South Dakota
Tacoma
Milwaukee
Wyoming
THE SCHLEY LEE TICKET BOOM FORECAST
Richard Croker predicts Admiral Schley could be a strong 1904 presidential candidate with growing East support and solid backing in the South and West. He says Schley is seen as persecuted by a navy clique and that Fitzhugh Lee might be a suitable second choice.
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French Lick Springs
Ind
Richard Croker
Admiral Schley
Croker
Schley
Navy Department
Fitzhugh Lee
Lost schooners Maud and Ella Brown feared wrecked
New York observers say the schooners Maud under Captain Robinson and Ella Brown under Captain Peabody, bound for Beverly Massachusetts and Camden Maine from New York on November 5, have likely sunk after failing to report by November 13 and November 10 respectively. A heavy gale off Cape Cod caused multiple vessels to founder.
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New York
Maud
Robinson
Ella Brown
Peabody
Beverly
Mass
Camden
Cape Cod
Cape
Monkeys and Patent Medicine at Barnum's Circus
A quirky tale reports Barnum's circus feed monkeys Scott's Emulsion to combat consumption. Dosing leads to fewer deaths, prompting keeper antics and a curious claim that the medicine benefits both humans and animals. The image shows the Scott's Emulsion trade mark on each bottle wrapper.
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Barnum
Scott
Two Vessels Lost. Insurers Ready to Pay Claims
The crews of the two vessels numbered 13 in total. Insurance companies covering the ships have concluded they were lost and are preparing to settle the claims.
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Coa UN Navav
Deputy Marshal Vanishes After Raid in Jackson County
Huntsville officials report Deputy Marshal L. W. Wilde disappeared after a raid on an illicit still Friday night. Abe Cooper and Pope Burton were captured and Wilde headed to the railroad to transfer them. Cooper escaped Sunday night and Wilde and the other prisoner remain missing along a route through a region where both prisoners were popular.
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Huntsville
Ala
Jackson County
Abe Cooper
Pope Burton
L. W. Wilde
Cooper
Wilde
Walcott Defeats Ferns in Five Rounds at Fort Erie
In Buffalo on December 20 Rube Ferns the welterweight champion was defeated by Joe Walcott the Barbadoes black in five rounds at the International club house arena in Fort Erie. Walcott pummeled Ferns with powerful body blows and head swings. Referee E H McBride halted the bout to prevent a knockout, awarding the decision to Walcott.
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Buffalo
Rube Ferns
Joe Walcott
Barbadoes
We International
Fort Erie
Walcott
Ferns
E. H. McBride
Plans shown for new Agriculture Department building
Washington December 20 In line with last years act the secretary of agriculture has prepared plans for a handsome new building for the department. Representative Mercer of Nebraska has introduced a bill to appropriate 2 000 000 dollars for the proposed structure.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Mercer
Nebraska
Chile's Proposals to Argentina on Disputed Roads
Valparaiso dispatch says Chile offers a settlement basis requiring disavowal of any possessory rights on the disputed roads, withdrawal of Argentine officials from doubtful territory, and joint funding of paths to aid the British commission.
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London
The
Times
Valparaiso
Chile
British Commission
Noted Labor Leader Dead
New York December 17 John Swinton longtime labor leader and writer died at his Brooklyn home at age 70 after a 10 day illness. He spent over 30 years with New York papers as a writer and once owned his own paper. His wife survives him.
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New York
John Swinton
Broklyn
Rumor of Ito Pressure on Missionaries in Japan
Vienna reports a circulated rumor that during Marquis Ito’s recent St. Petersburg visit Russian ministers urged him to exclude British and American missionaries from Japan.
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Vienna
Marquis Ito
St. Petersburg
Japan
President Valentine in Critical Condition in Oakland
John J. Valentine president of the Wells Fargo Express Company lies very low at his Oakland home on December 20. All family members are present as his condition may worsen at any moment.
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Valentine Seriously III
Oakland
Cal
John J. Valentine
Wells Fargo Express Company
Philippine revenue bill passes House with 163 to 128 vote
The law imposes Dingley tariffs on goods from the Philippines and Philippine commission rates on goods entering the United States. It levies tonnage taxes on ships between the U S and the islands and allows foreign vessels to ply routes until Jan 1 1905. Duties go to the Philippine treasury for local use.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
House
Messrs
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Heatvale
Eddy and
Stevens
Minnesota
Robertson
Davey
Broussard
Louisiana
Meyer
Foster
Warner
Illinois
Crumpacker
Indiana
Richardson
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Philippines
Hepburn
Dalzell
Henry
Tex
Williams
Miss
Rep
Mass
Greene
McClellan
N. Y
Philippine Commission
Philippine Treasury
Manila Times Spark Fearful Samar Campaign Plan
The Manila Times reports a punitive campaign in Samar with 330 Cavite marines and multiple infantry regiments to scour and burn northward from Balangiga, aiming to trap Lukban's forces. Officials hint at possible leniency if Lukban surrenders, while warnings of a desertified island persist.
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Luzon
Lukban
Samar
Hughes
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