Gaynor and Greene Controversy Delays Extradition
In Montreal May 11 Gaynor and Greene are guests at Windsor Hotel under local detective guard with secret service still on standby. Despite a habeas corpus writ from Judge Andrews ordering return to Quebec the prisoners remain in Montreal. An impromptu court at Judge Lafontaine's residence remanded them for Monday examination and placed them in detective custody at the Windsor.
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Lafontaine
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Gaynor
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H. C. St. Pierre
John Co, Eno
New York
Quebec Extradition Battle Sparks Legal Feud Over Writ
Constable Gale in Quebec serves habeas corpus on Mr. Carpenter who holds prisoners Gaynor and Greene. Extradition, venue change, and competing courts set the stage for a heated Montreal legal fight with prominent counsel, judges, and potential further rulings.
Extradition Case: Greene and Gaynor Face Conspiracy Charge
Col. Dan W. Rountree, counsel for John F. Gaynor and B. D. Greene, asserts under the England United States treaty they must be tried for the extradited offense. He notes Canadian warrants allege embezzlement, but in Georgia they are charged with conspiracy against the government. He argues new indictments would fail due to statute of limitations, as the pair worked in Savannah over four years ago.
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England
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Gaynor
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Savannah
Carnegie Offers Philippine Independence Promise
London May 16 Andrew Carnegie stated there was truth to reports he would pay 20,000 for the Philippine islands if authorized to tell the Filipinos the United States would ultimately acknowledge their independence. He answered simply Yes, and I mean it.
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Philippine Islands
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Indiana Soldiers Speak For Themselves On Philippines War
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Representative Landis defends Indiana soldiers against Democratic attacks amid debates on the naval bill. He cites Indiana’s Civil War sacrifices and a monument dedication, praising veterans and rejecting partisan misrepresentation while noting battles in the Philippines and a proposed presidential nominating platform.
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Smith
Debates Touch Naval Ports and Philippine War Policy
Washington dispatch reports a lively House session with sharp exchanges on Philippine atrocities and the Schley case. Debate centered on naval officers' shore duties, Crowninshield, and a poem about him. concurrent votes included lands in Porto Rico and a tax refund for war-era legacies.
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Cannon
Illinois
Hepburn
Iowa
John 5. Williams
Yazoo City
Miss
Admiral Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Williams
Grow
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Landis
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Porto Rico
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Spain
Lacey
Congress
McCall
Ways and Means Committee
Sims
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Jenkins
Wisconsin
Methodist Church
Treasury
Methodist Book Concern
South
Newport
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Mississippi
Willams
Schley Crowninshield clash stirs debate in Congress
Lawmakers argue over Admiral Schley's role in the Santiago battle and the Maclay Crowninshield history. They cite Navy statements, Civil War parallels, and Indiana veterans' resolutions as other members defend soldiers and condemn harsh judgment of wartime actions. The House adjourned after sending the fortification bill to conference.
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Santiago
Maclay
Crowninshield
Schley
Williams
Committee On Rules
Admiiral Crowninshield
Macley
Grow
Philippines
Grosvenor
Ohio
Maclay- Crowninshield
Schley Court of Inquiry
Foss
Mr. Landis
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Mississippi
Missouri
Landis
Indianapolis
Mr. Cochran
Senate Debates Philippine Bill Amid Partisan Clash
In Washington on May 16, members debated timing for a vote on the Philippine government bill with Democratic opposition to hurry or delay. Senator McLaurin attacked McKinley policy while Deboe urged adherence to the policy. Bills passed included military and land measures as the chamber reopened discussions on the Philippine question.
Four years in Cuba General Wood outlines American work
General Wood reports Cuba’s four year occupation has transformed the island from a dilapidated, chaotic state to organized municipal governments, public schools, a reformed custom service, and improved health. Palma’s cabinet includes Tamayo Zaldo Terry Luciano Diaz Yero Montes, signaling a balanced shift to independent rule. A banquet in Havana honored Wood and other U S officers as Palma plans reciprocity talks with the United States.
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Wood
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Palma
Cuba
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Cienfuegos
Santiago
Barnada
General Wood
Diego Tamayo
Senor Tamayo
Revolutionary Board
Carlos Zaldo
Republican Autonomist
Department of State and Justice
Senor Zaido
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Emilio Terry
Department of Agriculture
Nor Terry
Manuel Luciano Diaz
Department of Public Works
Senor Diaz
Matanzas
Eduardo Yero
Department of Instruction
Senor Yero
Islands
Garcia Montes
Department of Finance
Senor Palma
Spain
Maximo Gomez
William J. Bryan
Gonzalez de Quesada
Washington
Gomes
W. J. Bryan
Gomez
Republic of
Bryan
Ty ‘Sener
Earl of Egmont in Court Over Piccadilly Drunkenness
At Marlborough street Police Court the Earl of Egmont failed to appear to answer a charge of being drunk in Piccadilly. A policeman testified to arresting him with a woman companion whose actions drew a crowd. The woman tied a handkerchief around her neck in cell suicide fashion and was discharged with a caution. The earl's past includes fire brigade service, Chelsea Town Hall caretaker work, and time as a sailor reaching second mate. He married Kate Toell of South Carolina in 1831, when a railroad station barmaid.
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Earl of Egmont
Piccadilly
Attacks by Civil Governor on General Smith in Leyte
Washington May 16 The War Department transmitted a Grant report to the Senate Philippines committee detailing clashes between civil governor Captain Grant and Gen J H Smith over Leyte Civil government After the Balangiga massacre military actions aroused arrests and shootings with few confirmed civilian protections Grant cites mass arrests of 150 men without warrants and claims bets on military control were the motive. He notes a Tanauan detachment firing on workers from Daguami, killing one and wounding two, while defending it as nervous military action. Grant argues press reports of Smith’s failures are unfounded and that many removals aided military control.
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Lodge
Senate
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McLaurin
Mississippi
United States
Deboe
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Thomas H. Carpenter
United States Army
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Military Academy
Warren
Francis
Davidson
Jacob Smith
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England
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Burton
Funston
Cuba
Gomez
Sue
General Funston
Mr. Spooner
Mr. McLaurin
Philippines
Foraker
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Mass
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Springfield Republican
Platt
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New York Journal
John Wanamaker
Mr. Platt
W. R. Hearst
Debre
United States Marine Hospital Service
Monomoy Island
Massachusetts
Eighth Judicial Circuit
George P. White
Ninth United States Cavalry
Wyoming
Great Lakes
United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
Alabama
Don Juan de Austria
Almirante Oquendo
Secretary of War
Senate Committee On the Philippines
J. H. Grant
Leyte
P. L
J. H. Smith
Balangiga
Grant
Presidente
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Samar
Tanhauan
Daguami
General Smith
Island
Biliran
Straits
Lukban
Manila
Smith
Paine's Celery Compound Promise of Quick Cures and Merit
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