Giants Past and Present Rise in a Washington Letter
Senator Stewart of Nevada argues giants of today exceed those of earlier eras in intellect and achievement. He cites Franklin’s gulf stream chart and the rise of modern science, electricity, and navigation, comparing Napoleon, Shakespeare, Galileo, and Marconi to ancient heroes, urging pride in contemporary greatness.
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Stewart
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Jamel
Ter Day
Old Statesman
Ias
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Union
TAG
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Wamien
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Sennache
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Dariad
Leonidas Caenae
Antoniy
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Alevanter
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Waterloo
Elime
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Macaulay
Julian Caesar
Republic
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Milton
Dannot
Franklin
Felloet
Gulf Stream
Tidlay
Sera
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Hin Coustry
Toyal Parker Company
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George
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Our
Mighter
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Forfold
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Gindalone
Bignarek
Li Hone Chang
Plato
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Arinfatie
Xenophon
Homer
Virgil
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Heller
Bieper
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Gladstone
Edleon
Brankiin
Smith D. Fre
Is Against Schley Censures Him on All Counts Except One
The lengthy Dewey led court of inquiry into Rear Admiral Schley’s Santiago campaign issued two reports. The majority censures Schley for delay and missteps yet exonerates him from key actions, while a minority supports fewer criticisms. The reports praise the blockade’s effectiveness and note no further proceedings will occur.
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Sui
Mier
Washington
Laws
Court of Inquiry
Schiey
Santiago Campaigie
George Dewey
Samuel Chemly
Benham
Jame Bay
Admiral Dewey
Bestie
Rameau
Watts
Bones
Cquadron
Clenfurgon
Clentuegos
Reiasm
Clen
Santiago Te Cabs
Navy Department
Bertroy
Santiago Harbor
Colon
Miay
Gare Behrey
Betty
Ouitlin
Brooklyn
Texas
Aumimel Schley
A.C Hidaslini
Séhies
Mila
Ael-Pumeswd
George Obwey
Mubl OC
Lemly
U. 8
Dudee
Piurage
Chentuemia
Thade
Hyilg Equadron
Aibie Diagatch
Cummodore
Schley Taying
Clontungos
Commodore Schley
Mienfue
Samuel U. Lemley
Clentuegou
Navy
Deepartnent
Long
Advyouute Lemly
Congress to Honor Schley with Rank and Thanks
Maryland lawmakers plan a Senate and House push to honor Rear Admiral Schley for his role in the Cuba battle. A resolution will credit him and the fleet victory at Santiago and seek promotion to rear admiral on the navy list, with the preamble citing the court of inquiry findings.
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Dew
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Congress
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House
Santiago
Dewey
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Howe
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Ineer
Teague
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Ark
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Cuba
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Aque
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Dee
Waalington
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Admiral Schley
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Winfield Bcott Schtey
Cincinnati
Nelise A. Miles
Sehley Court of Inquiry
Admiral Dewey
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Labor and Capital Meet in New York Civic Conference
Nearly 200 representatives from labor and capital attended a conference under the Civic Federation. The aim was to form a general executive committee with labor, capital, and the public, to act as a tribunal of peace to reconcile differences and foster conciliation. Speakers included Senator Hanna and Charles M Schwab, who opposed labor unions in their present form and warned unions must address rising prices.
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Gee
Enpitt
Labor
Oscar Stranen
Seanter Wanna
Charles M. Schwab
Archblehon Tree Inn
Potter
Princ Ofpal
Hanna
Jabor
William Gregory Rhode Island Governor Dies After Illness
Wickford Rhode Island Dec 17 William Gregory governor of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations died at his home after a two month illness. The self made man rose from mill fixer to superintendent and owner of two worsted mills and served as bank president and director of leading state banks. Born in Astoria New York in August 1840 he was the twenty ninth governor under the constitution.
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Wickford
William Gregory
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Jase Priday
Gregory
Astoria
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Marconi predicts simultaneous Trans Atlantic messages
Marconi announces he will within a year send Trans Atlantic wireless messages over the same apparatus. He has ceased experiments in Newfoundland amid Anglo American Telegraph Company monopoly concerns.
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John
N. B
Marconi
Marcconi
Newfoundland
Anglo- American Telegraph Company
Lenin Dew Rosebery Speech Signals Return to Politics
The article notes Lord Rosebery in a Chesterton speech expresses willingness to reenter active politics and outlines plans related to the Hyer war and Boer policy. It mentions Liberal opinions on reorganization, parliamentary elections, and inquiries into industry and economy under a revival of political activity.
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Liberal Party
Lenin
Dew
Chesterted
Dianoupedd
Hyer
Juri Kekebery
Polly
Tae Kicherer
Arongalitan
Kebiger
Oielderatinn
Prapurdle
Ux Peage
Cabinet Change Moves Smith Out as Postmaster General
Philadelphia editor Charles Emory Smith resigns as postmaster general to return to the Philadelphia Press. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, longtime Republican official, accepts the cabinet vacancy with plans to be sworn in after the holidays. Smith will stay until January 15 if needed, and the president pays tribute to his service.
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Dee
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Miiladelphia
Tonry Payne
Wlaconaln
Republican National
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
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Amlit
Smith
Roosevelt
James A. Jury
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Hayes
Arthur
Northern Paine Railroad
Payne
All Milwaukee & Northern Railroad Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wisconsin Telephone Co
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